Prof. Somaya Hosny
(Egypt)
E-mail address:
Prof. Somaya Hosny is a board member of National Authority of Quality Assurance
and Accreditation in Education (NAQAAE) in Egypt. She is a Prof. of Histology and
cell biology at Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University (FOM/SCU) in which she
served as the Dean from 2010 to 2014. She has established the quality assurance unit
and led the development of an internal quality system that enabled FOM/SCU to
be the first
national accredited school in May 2010 and to be re-accredited in 2015 and 2021.
She got a master’s degree in health Professions Education Leadership from The University of Illinois, Chicago,
USA in 1987. She has publications in leading medical education journals. She is an EMRO/WHO consultant in
Medical Education, and Editor in Chief of the international journal “Health Profession Education” and an editor
for the regional Journal of Microscopy and Ultrastructure. She has long experience in quality assurance and
accreditation where she shared, as a chair and as a member in many institutional and program accreditations
reviews inside and outside Egypt. She has also worked as consultant for higher education quality assurance
projects, and she is currently the chairperson of the of the committee of reform and support of undergraduate
Medical educational in Egypt. Regionally, she is a board member of the Association of Medical Education in the
Eastern Mediterranean region (AMEEMR). Internationally, she is a board member of the International Social
Accountability and Accreditation steering committee (ISAASC) and coordinator of the standard setting group of
the ISAASC. In her speciality, she has many international publications, and she is a member of the national
histology promotion committee. Among her major areas of interest are quality assurance and accreditation,
leadership and management, student assessment, problem-based learning, community-based education,
interprofessional education and social accountability.

Prof. Salah Eldin Kassab
MB BCh, PhD (Physiol), FAcadMEd, PhD (Med Educ)
(Egypt)
Email address: kassabse@gmail.com
Prof. Kassab is a Professor of Physiology and Medical Education, and Associate Dean
Academics at the College of Medicine, Gulf Medical University. He is also a Professor
of Physiology at the Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Egypt. He has held
several positions in academic administration such as the Associate Dean for Academic
Affairs, CMED, Qatar University (2017 to 2020), Chairman of the Department of Medical Education at the
Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University (2013-2016), and Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Chairman of
Medical Education Unit at the College of Medicine and Medical Sciences (CMMS), Arabian Gulf University
(AGU) in Bahrain (2005 – 2009 and from 2010-2013). He worked also as a Professor of Physiology at the Royal
College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)-Medical University of Bahrain (2009-2010). After receiving his medical
degree in Egypt, he obtained a master’s degree in medical Physiology in 1989 and then enrolled in a joint PhD
program between the University of Mississippi (USA) and Suez Canal University (Egypt). Prof. Kassab holds
also a PhD degree in Health Professions Education from Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands. Prof
Kassab is a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Educators. He is also currently on the Executive Committee Board
of the Association of Medical Education in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (AMEEMR), the regional body of
the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). Prof. Kassab served also as a WHO consultant in Medical
Education and accreditation in the EMRO region. He is also a member of the Editorial and Advisory Boards of
several journals in medical education such as BMC Medical Education, Health Professions Education Journal,
and Advances in Medical Education & Practice. He conducted several workshops on different areas of Medical
Education in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Tunisia, and Jordan. He
published over seventy-five articles in international peer-reviewed Journals in Medical Physiology and Medical
Education.

Prof. Sami Shaban
(UAE)
E-mail address:
Prof Sami Shaban has a PhD in Health Informatics and a certificate in Medical
Education. He is currently a professor in the Medical Education Department at the
UAE University. Research interests include evaluating health information
systems and
developing medical education information systems. He has developed several systems including a curriculum
management system and an assessment management system for integrated medical education, a TBL assessment
and feedback system, a residency rotation scheduling system, a Virtual OSCE system, and an innovative student
attendance app using QR codes.

Prof. Husni Ahmed Al-Goshae
(Malaysia)
E-mail address:
PhD in Neuroscience, Dundee University, UK. Professor of Neuroscience in the
Faculty of Medicine (IMS), at the Management and Science University, Shah Alam,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Dr. Hanaa Elhoshy
(Egypt)
Email address: hanaa.elhoushy@alexmed.edu.eg
lecturer of medical education, Alexandria faculty of Medicine, Armed forces school of
Medicine. Head of medical education unit at Faculty of Medicine -Alexandria National
University certified program evaluator, NY, USA. Internationally certified Associate
Trainer, IBCT, Netherland. Associate fellow of AMEE. ESME training committee
member.
Having 12 years of Academic Work as full time Medical Educationist, I was able to pursue multiple degrees in
medical education. To my great honor, I graduated from top ranked schools of medical education nationally and
Internationally which enables me to develop competence in domains of Instructional Design, Teaching, and
Assessment along the continuum of medical education (undergraduate, post graduate and faculty development).
Working in international teams, I gained skills of teamwork, cultural competence, communication, and using
advanced technology. Inspired and empowered by my role models, I gained leadership and management skills.
My professional career goals are to commit myself to the scholarship of medical education, and to pursue the best
practices in medical education research.

Prof. Moustafa Abdelnasser
(Egypt)
Email address: mostafa.nasser@azhar.edu.eg

Professor of Microbiology, Immunology & Infection Control at the Faculty of
Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt since 2000 and an Emeritus Professor
since 2012. He is the head of the Infection Control Unit, as well as an Honorary Head
and Counselor for the Quality Assurance Unit of Education in the same institution. He
is a Secretary of the
Academic Promotion Committee of Microbiology & Immunology, at Al-Azhar University. He is also a referee for
some of the national and international journals. He has published more than 70 papers in refereed journals and
conference proceedings in these areas. He has been involved in more than 30 conferences and workshops as a
program chair and more than 200 conferences and workshops as a program committee member.

Prof. Thamer Al Hilfi
MBChB/FICMS/FFPH/MHPE
(Iraq)
E-mail address: alhilfit@mauc.edu.iq
Dr. Al Hilfi is currently a Professor in Public health and health profession education at
the Madinat Al Elm University / Ministry of Higher Education Iraq, and the
representative of the Iraqi Anti-Tuberculosis Society and Chest Diseases in the Arab
Union against Tobacco Use. Dr. Al Hilfi is the 2019 Award Winner of the NCD United
Nations Task Force presented during the UNGA /New York 2019 and was the technical officer at /WHO/EMRO
for almost 3 years. Before that, Dr. Thamer was the director of many programs during his work in the WHO
office, Baghdad/ Iraq including NCD Road Traffic Accident, Violence against Children and Women, Cancer and
Cancer Registry Program, Director of Tobacco free initiative program, member of the Higher National Iraqi
committee for Tobacco control, and the focal point for the cluster committee of Mental Health Psychosocial
Support (MHPSS) for IDPs and emergency coordinator. He led the main national surveys in Iraq including GYTS
for tobacco use among adolescents, NCD-STEP Survey, and the I-PSM (Iraq Public Sector Modernization). Dr.
Al Hilfi was the head of the community medicine department and family medicine 2004 – 2014, the director and
initiator of the Postgraduate Diploma studies in medical education, and moreover, the director of the accreditation
and quality assurance unit in the main educational institution in Iraq, Al Kindy College of Medicine / University
of Baghdad. Moreover, he was the former Acting Chief of Party/ Primary Health Care Project (PHCP) /USAID
where he sets standards, systems, protocols, and benchmarks for quality-assured medical education and
continuing professional development. He is the first-ever Iraqi with a higher degree in medical education and an
expert in this field. He also represents his country in national, regional, and international projects and conferences.
He is the Vice President of the leading committee for Iraqi CCM’s (Country Coordinated Mechanism) steering
committee for implementing the global fund program for Iraqi activities related to Malaria, AIDs, and
Tuberculosis. He was also the Audit & Finance Committee/Global Fund (GF), and the Alternative board member
representing the EMRC (Eastern Mediterranean Region Committee in the GF /Board meetings. (2013-16) He was
the Senior National Professional Officer /OIC/WHO-Baghdad office providing support to the project team in
Baghdad for the achievement of the objectives of Iraq Public Sector Modernization (I-PSM), and roadmap for the
modernization of the health sector in Iraq, in addition to providing technical support to NCD (including mental
health), and injuries program. He Provided support to the project team in Baghdad for the achievement of the
objectives of I-PSM and the roadmap for the modernization of the health sector in Iraq as well as managed the
day-to-day work related to project implementation, support the development and ensure effective implementation
of the project work plan by collecting and analyzing information on problems faced in I-PSM and recommend
effective and timely solutions, Coordinate regularly with members of the Modernization Unit in MOH and the
Ministerial Advisory Committee and other national stakeholders including national committees, sub committees
and taskforces, to ensure harmonization in activities of I-PSM , and Provide technical support to NCD by working
closely with the government counterparts ,Represent WHO in meetings with senior government officials as well
as multi-lateral and bi- lateral agencies, advocate and promote WHO program goals and objectives, and
communicate with major partners on organizational policies, Prepare and deliver periodic reports to the Program
Manager on the progress in activities of IPSM in the Health sector, Identify and contribute to the recruitment of
qualified specialized expertise in various aspects of I-PSM as needed; and provide support to the missions of
external experts, Contribute to implementing program work plans, monitor compliance and provide training,
support and guidance to the program team especially in the area of PHC in order to meet objectives , Maintain
regular working relations in related areas of Health system particularly at PHC level with Government officials,
stakeholders, UN agencies and NGO’s to ensure better coordination and program implementation , Undertake
oversight field visits and reviews to monitor and evaluate implementation, identify bottlenecks, propose and
authorize remedial action in the field related to I-PSM, Community resilience in emergency settings, Health
Finance, public administration—moreover, NCDs and PHC programs. In addition, he propose and decide on
alternative courses of action to accelerate/improve service delivery and ensure capacity building and program
sustainability, Facilitate the implementation of JPRM by periodically reviewing the programmatic activities with
program managers and WHO Technical Officers Most of his research papers and publications have been related
Quality management, NCDs, DCD, Methodology, and Accreditation/ Quality processes in educational programs
of Iraqi schools.

Dr. Enjy Abouzeid
(Egypt)
Email address: Enjy_abouzeid@med.suez.edu.eg
Dr Enjy Abouzeid is a passionate Associate Professor of Medical Education at the
Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University. She focuses on active learning, clinical
reasoning, and e-learning, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her field.
With a rich academic background and a PhD, she actively contributes to the Academy of Medical Education
(AoME) as a Fellow and council member, advancing medical teaching and assessment. She also holds a
Fellowship with the Higher Education Authority, UK, and participates as an Associate Fellow and member of the
Fellowship committee for the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE). Additionally, she serves on
the ESME board and makes significant contributions to international medical education research and conferences.
Dr. Abouzeid’s dedication to improving medical education is evident in her extensive academic and professional
achievements. She was the Vice President of the assessment and evaluation unit in the Faculty of Medicine, Suez
Canal University, FOMSCU. She is a Faculty in the Diploma of Health Professions Education program (DHPE)
and an Online discussion coordinator of the Joint Master of Health Professions Education between Maastricht and
Suez Canal Universities JMHPE and DHPE.

Dr. Awad AL Essa
(UAE)
E-mail address:
Dr Awad Al Essa is an instructor and lecturer in the department of medical education at
United Arab Emirates university. Holding PHD Degree in education from British
university in Dubai and master degree in health care quality management and bachelor
degree in nursing from Jordan university for science and technology. Dr Awad has more than 30 publications in
medical education, internal medicine and management.

Dr. Mohamed Elhassan Abdalla Elsayed
MB.BS, MHPE, PhD, FAcadMed
(UAE)
E-mail address: MElhassan.Elsayed@ul.ie
Associate Professor of Medical Education, School of Medicine-University of Limerick,
Ireland. Graduated with an MB.BS from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Gezira,
Sudan and then got a master’s and PhD degrees and a fellowship in Health Professions
Education. Dr Mohamed Elhassan has memberships and affiliations to regional and international organizations
that work in Health Professions Education and Social Accountability.

Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Badheeb
MD, MRCP, ABIM, JBIM, JBMO, ESMO
(KSA)
E-mail address: adheebdr@gmail.com
Professor of Medicine & Medical oncology: Hadhramout University. The founder &
former Director of National Oncology Centre – Hadhramout. The founder & Head of
Medical Oncology service – KKHN- Saudi Arabia, The founder of Hadhramout
Cancer Foundation. The former Vice Dean for academic affairs – College of Medicine
and health sciences. Hadhramout University. Prof Badheeb has published more than 60 peer reviewed articles. He
is a reviewer in many medical journals.

Mr. Imran Zafar
(UAE)
E-mail address: imranzafar@uaeu.ac.ae
Instructor, Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine and Health
Sciences, United Arab Emirates University. Mr. Imran Zafar joined the Department of
Medical Education as an Instructor, Assessment Unit on December 5, 2021.
reputable universities, where he was involved on every level of student assessment processes such as curriculum
alignment, blueprint design, assessment item generation, data system design, and quality control measures such as
psychometric analysis. He oversaw the development of several assessment units and assessment management
systems for various colleges as well as administering the Assessment Coordinators Training Program for these
institutions. He also served on the University Assessment Board, where he offered technical knowledge and
support to university colleges throughout the assessment process (e.g., identify assessment instruments, identify
strategies to implement assessment, analysis and interpretation of results, and guide application of results to
improve processes, services, resources allocations.) Mr. Zafar was also an Item Bank Administrator for IDEAL,
an International Consortium on Medical Student Assessments, and an Assessment Management Systems business
consultant.

Dr. Hamdi Al-Hakimi
(Netherlands)
E-mail address: dr.hamdi.hakimi@gmail.com
A highly experienced consultant with a strong background in epidemiology,
biostatistics, and research methodology. Demonstrated expertise in leading and
supervising academic programs, conducting ground breaking research, and
implementing effective public health strategies. Skilled in statistical analysis and proficient in a range of
sofware tools, including SPSS, the R program, and Python. Well-versed in artificial intelligence algorithms such
as Neural Networks, Support Vector Machine, and Random Forest. Additionally, experience with other specificuse sofware, such as Pajek for Social Network analysis and Berkeley Madonna software (Mathematical
modeling of epidemics). Preparing and analyzing complex clinical datasets, generating actionable insights, and
developing innovative models to detect and predict diseases. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary
teams and deliver comprehensive training sessions. Committed to improving global health outcomes through
evidence-based approaches and strategic decision-making. He is a CEO of Establishment of MedGebra for
Artificial Intelligence Solutions in healthcare. Assistant professor and Lecturer in research methodology,
biostatistics, and health system management.

Dr. Omer Alkhnbashi
(UAE)
E-mail address:

Omer Alkhnbashi is an assistant professor at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of
Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU). His research interests include using
bioinformatics approaches to characterize Genomic CRISPR-Cas systems, integrating
advanced genomic sequencing techniques and machine learning to identify biomarkers
for early cancer detection and targets for personalized treatment, healthcare informatics, homology searches,
detection and analysis of open reading frames. He is also interested in microbial genome analysis, metagenomic
analysis, integration of NGS data such as single-cell RNA sequences, ChIP-seq, and high-throughput sequencing
data, small proteins, and genome annotation. In addition to his primary research, he has expanded his research
into the area of the application of whole-genome sequencing approaches in genome-wide association studies
(GWAS), discovery and functional studies of gene mutations causing a rare disease, and human gut microbiome
(GM), which plays an essential role in human health and diseases. His vision is to use computational biology,
machine learning, and data mining in developing various pipelines for next-generation sequencing (NGS) to
investigate and understand biological processes.

Prof. Dr. Heba El-Sayed Moustafa Ahmad
(KSA)
E-mail address: hebashehto@gmail.com, hm.alsaied@amc.edu.sa
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0889-573X
I am a highly accomplished forensic medicine and clinical toxicology expert with over
20 years of experience in teaching, research, and clinical practice. I was born on
February 13, 1980, in Egypt. I hold a Ph.D. in Forensic Medicine and Clinical
Toxicology from Zagazig University, Egypt, as well as an M.Sc. in Forensic Medicine
and Clinical Toxicology and an M.D. in Medicine and Surgery from the same university.
Throughout my career, I have held various academic and professional positions, including Professor of Forensic
Medicine and Clinical Toxicology at Al Rayan National College of Medicine, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia, and
Zagazig University, Egypt. I have also worked as a senior consultant in forensic medicine and toxicology at
Zagazig University Hospital. I am an active member of several professional and scientific societies, including the
Egyptian Society of Medical Education, the Egyptian Society of Clinical Toxicology, the Arab Union of Forensic
Medicine and Toxicology, and the Egyptian Society for Medical Education. I have published numerous papers in
reputable journals and have been certified to review manuscripts for several journals. I have attended numerous
conferences and training programs throughout my career.

Prof. Dr. Rashid Al-Abri
MD, FRCS
(Oman)
E-mail address: rabri@squ.edu.om
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=tDRerqwAAAAJ&hl=en
Professor & Senior Consultant ORL, ENT Division, Department of Surgery, College of
Medicine & Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University. Chairman, ENT Scientific
Council, Arab Board for Health Specialization. Visiting Researcher (Prof.), University of Plymouth, UK. VicePresident, Oman Medical Association. GCC ORL Society, General Secretary. Area of Interest: ENT (ORL),
Quality & Patient Safety, Medical Education.

Dr. Dena Mohamed Naguib
(Egypt)
Email address: drdondon.dm@yahoo.com
Dena Mohamed Naguib is an Associate professor of forensic medicine and toxicology
in Zagazig university and senior forensic consultant in the Egyptian ministry of health.
She completed the PhD in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology from Faculty of
Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt in 2018. She developed her professional
experience by completing the Diploma of Health Profession Education from Suez Canal University in 2021 and
the Egyptian Fellowship in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology in 2022. She acquired the certification of
Associate trainer from International Board of Certified Trainers in 2023. She has a long experience in teaching,
research work, medical education, quality, and training.

Dr. Ruwais Mohsen BinLaksar
(Yemen)
E-mail address: Ruwaisbinlaksar@seiuynu.edu.ye
Assistant Professor at College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Seiyun University.
He is now a vice-dean for academic development and quality assurance College of
Medicine and Health Sciences -Seiyun University. Dr. BinLaksar was a dean of
College of Medicine and Health Sciences- Shabwah University (09/2021-08/2022) and
a vice-dean for academic affairs College of Medicine and Health Sciences – Seiyun
University (04/2019 08/2021), Head of Academic Development and Quality Assurance Unit College of Medicine
and Health Sciences – Seiyun University (04/2019). Memberships: a Yemeni Orthopedic Association, AO
trauma,, Sciot (Yemen national representative (2013-2021) and Asia pacific orthopaedic association APOA.

Dr. Susan Waller
(UAE)
E-mail address: swaller@uaeu.ac.ae
Dr Susan Waller is an experienced health professional educator, researcher and
curriculum designer. Susan has designed and facilitated courses and workshops across
Australia and internationally on interprofessional education and clinical supervision.
Susan led the regional nursing and allied health clinical education program for Monash
University from 2014-2020 and from 2014-2017 managed and evaluated a large government funded simulation
program in hospital and community health centers. From 2016-2020, Susan worked with colleagues at Monash
University to facilitate and evaluate clinical supervision training across Victoria. Presently appointed as an
Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Susan continues to participate on a longitudinal multi-university graduate
tracking outcome study. Susan supervised and examined theses on the Master of Surgical Education course at the
University of Melbourne from 2017-2020. Susan completed the Harvard Macy courses on Health Professions
Education (2007), on Leadership and Innovation in Education and on Assessment (2019). Susan’s PhD, awarded
by the University of Queensland in 2010, was in Interprofessional Clinical Education. In the past decade, Susan
has contributed to 24 peer reviewed papers, 4 government reports and 2 book chapters. She has been a member of
academic teams which have attracted just under 2 million dollars in grant support. Susan’s clinical background is
in paediatric physiotherapy. Graduating in 1981, Susan completed her Master of Paediatric Physiotherapy at the
University of Queensland in 2003. Susan was the Senior Physiotherapist at a statewide disability service and
supervised over 60 allied health professionals as a member of the Practice Support Team. Susan has been a
member of the Human Research Ethics Committee of CPL since 2010. Dr Susan Waller is presently an Assistant
Professor in the Department of Medical Education at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the UAE
University since January 2021. Susan coordinates the preclinical clinical skills courses and leads the college
mentoring program. Susan’s research interests are in interprofessional education and practice, workplace
readiness, technology enhanced education and clinical supervision.

Dr. Ahmed Salem Algarba
(Yemen)
E-mail address: yseena001@gmail.com
Associate Professor Dr. Algarba, is a member of internal medicine department faculty
of medicine and health sciences, Director general of Primary Health care Center –
University of Aden, Member of the Scientific Council of the University of Aden.
Councilor of the Minister of Public Health and population Ministry. Clinical M.D, in Al-Khartoom in Medical
Diseases. (1997), Former Dean of Dr. Amin Nasher Higher Institute of Health Sciences-Aden. The head of higher
committee of curriculum in the of Health Sciences institute. The head of compositing Teaching Syllebuses
Committee, The head of committee of preparing of syllabuses of student skills in scientific fields in the institute in
Aden. (2001-2012). Former President of the Republic Hospital Authority General Teaching Model /Aden.

Dr. Ahmed Alsaeedi
(Yemen)
E-mail address: ah.alsaeedi@hotmail.com
د. أحمد ناصر السعيدي، مهني متمرس في مجال تقوية النظام الصحي (نظام المعلومات الصحية وأنظمة جودة
الرعاية الصحية ) مع خبرة تصل الى 12عاما في القطاع الصحي اليمني الأكاديمي والإداري. يشغل منصب
مدير عام المعلومات والبحوث في وزارة الصحة العامة والسكان منذ يناير ،2021حيث انه يشرف على البيانات
والمعلومات والإحصاءات وبرامج ونظم المعلومات الصحية في وزارة الصحة. شغل سابقًا منصب مدير عام
الجودة وسلامة المرضى في مستشفى مأرب العام من 2017إلى .2021عمل اكاديميا في عدد من الجامعات اليمنية الحكومية والخاصة . طالب
دكتوراه في الصحة الدولية. أسس وأشرف على تفعيل الإدارة العامة للمعلومات والبحوث الصحية، إنجاز الاستراتيجية الوطنية لنظام المعلومات
الصحية 2028-2024م، تنفيذ منصة نظام المعلومات الصحية DHIS2على جميع مستويات وبرامج الصحة. شارك في دورات وورش عمل
دولية حول نظم المعلومات الصحية، الذكاء الاصطناعي، وعلوم البيانات وجودة الرعاية الصحية وإدارة الأزمات الصحية

Dr. Abdullah Abubaker Baothman
(KSA)
E-mail address: abdullab1@gmail.com
Assistant Professor at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
(KSAU-HS), …………. Princess Noorah Oncology Center, King Abdulaziz Medical
City, Jeddah, KSA.

Dr. Abdulhakim Altamimi
(Yemen)
E-mail address: abotammam11@gmail.com
Assistant professor of surgery, member of scientific and examination committee of
Arab board of surgery, Head of Yemeni Society of Surgeons. Dean of the faculty of
medicine and health sciences University of Aden. Senior consultant of general and
laparoscopic surgery, Algamhoria teaching hospital, Aden Yemen