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Dr. Rasha Bassim

Summary

Renowned Consultant Psychiatrist with a proven track record at Aspris Wellbeing Centre, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based protocols and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in psychopharmacology and EMDR, with a talent for mentoring and public speaking. Achieved significant improvements in clinical quality processes and patient care standards.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director

Aspris Wellbeing Centre
10.2022 - Current

- Attended healthcare conferences to stay

abreast of evolution and implemented improvements in practice.

- Optimized case and clinical management and recommended plans to improve safety and health programs.

- Verified effective, consistent communication between Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Superior Management Team ( SMT) clinical meetings, and SMT meetings and synchronization of interdepartmental functions.

  • Developed evidence-based protocols for treating specific mental health disorders, ensuring adherence to best practice guidelines across the organization.

- Drove planning for business development and relationship building with healthcare partners. Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.

-Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.

  • - Developed evidence-based protocols for treating specific mental health disorders, ensuring adherence to best practice guidelines across the organization.

Specialist Psychiatrist and Medical Director

Aspris Wellbeing Centre
02.2020 - 10.2022

Specialist Psychiatrist

Aspris Wellbeing Centre
02.2017 - 02.2020
  • Followed all clinic policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Developed strong patient relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
  • Improved patient's satisfaction and improvement rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient treatment strategies.
  • Interpreted patients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
  • Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow clinicians on existing and new training programs.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth through guidance on best practices in the industry.

Consultant Psychiatrist

American Centre For Psychiatry And Neurology(ACPN)
03.2014 - 09.2016
  • Collaborated with primary care providers to ensure seamless integration of psychiatric care into overall patient wellness plans.
  • Developed evidence-based protocols for treating specific mental health disorders, ensuring adherence to best practice guidelines across the organization.
  • Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose and treat complex mental health conditions.
  • Optimized medication management by regularly reviewing prescriptions, minimizing side effects, and maximizing treatment efficacy.
  • Delivered culturally sensitive care by maintaining awareness of diverse backgrounds and belief systems, fostering trust and rapport with a wide range of patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing personalized treatment plans for mental health disorders.
  • Counseled outpatients and other patients during office visits and designed individualized care plans.

Specialist Psychiatrist

Khorfakan Hospital
01.2013 - 07.2013
  • Followed all hospital policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
  • Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Mentored junior clinicians ( Psychiatrist and psychologists), fostering professional growth through guidance on best practices in the field.
  • Worked in Liaison with colleagues from other specialties to deliver the best care for all hospital patients.

Senior Registrar

Psychological Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2012
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient care.
  • Developed educational materials for patients regarding their diagnoses or treatments, promoting understanding of complex medical concepts.
  • Trained junior staff on office procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Served as a liaison between patients'' families and healthcare providers, addressing concerns promptly and compassionately.
  • Managed complex medical cases for improved patient outcomes and reduced length of stay.

Professor of Neuropsychiatry

Faculty Of Medicine, Ain Shams University
03.2006 - 12.2018
  • Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.

Education

Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt

Arab Board in Psychiatry - Psychiatry

Arab Board For Medical Specialties
Cairo, Egypt
11.2001

Master's Degree in Neuropsychiatry - Medicine

Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
03.2001

Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery - Medicine

Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
10.1991

High School Diploma -

Ramsis Collage For Girls, Ex American Collage
Cairo, Egypt
06.1991

Skills

  • Clinical assessment and Diagnosis Formulation
  • Tailoring individualized treatment plans
  • Psychopharmacology Expertise
  • Lecturing undergraduate medical students and nurses
  • Psychiatric presentations and case discussions in specialized conferences attended by fellow clinicians
  • Public and Webinar Speaking to raise the awareness about mental disorders
  • Expert in the treatment of various mental disorders, including the following:

Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorder

Depression and other mood disorders

Anxiety disorders

Obsessive compulsive disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Personality disorders

Eating Disorder Management

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

  • Certified TMS practitioner since 2015
  • EMDR trained in Trauma therapy since 2018
  • Expert in the field of Psychiatry research with 19 publications in various regional and international psychiatry journals

Accomplishments

  • Achieved the A nnual Okasha Award for the year 2006 as the best Youth Research presented for the year by completing a research that included 508 patients as my MD thesis with accuracy and efficiency. It was cited and used as a reference in several WHO epidemiological studies about Suicide in Egypt.
  • Supervised team of 14 staff members ( 2 Psychiatrists and 12 therapists.
  • Collaborated with team of 4 clinicians that grew to become 12 in the establishment and development of our clinic to become now one of the most recognized wellbeing centres in Dubai.
  • Participated with my colleagues from Egypt and other Arab countries in many psychiatric researches that resulted in 19 publications in well esteemed psychiatric regional and international journals.

publications

These publications include the following:

Hospitals. A Transcultural Study. Arab Journal of Psychiatry.

Languages

Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director

Aspris Wellbeing Centre
10.2022 - Current

Specialist Psychiatrist and Medical Director

Aspris Wellbeing Centre
02.2020 - 10.2022

Specialist Psychiatrist

Aspris Wellbeing Centre
02.2017 - 02.2020

Consultant Psychiatrist

American Centre For Psychiatry And Neurology(ACPN)
03.2014 - 09.2016

Specialist Psychiatrist

Khorfakan Hospital
01.2013 - 07.2013

Senior Registrar

Psychological Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2012

Professor of Neuropsychiatry

Faculty Of Medicine, Ain Shams University
03.2006 - 12.2018

Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University

Arab Board in Psychiatry - Psychiatry

Arab Board For Medical Specialties

Master's Degree in Neuropsychiatry - Medicine

Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University

Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery - Medicine

Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University

High School Diploma -

Ramsis Collage For Girls, Ex American Collage
Dr. Rasha Bassim