Dr. Rim Mahfouz
Dubai
Summary
Compassionate Specialist Pediatrician aiming to apply more than 30 years of child development and pediatric care knowledge to assist in perpetuating healthcare organizations high standard of care. Communicative and empathetic with passion for driving and instilling excellent habits in youth to cultivate continuous health. Aiming to fulfill opportunity to apply advanced knowledge of social, emotional and physical developmental milestones.
Current Qualifications:
- Syrian Board of Specialist in Pediatric
- Certificate of Physician in Human Medicine
- Specialist Certificate in Pediatric
- Specialist in Neonatology
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certificate from (American Academy of neonate)
- Advance pediatric life support provider Certificate from( American Academy of pediatrics)
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant from( Australia)
Adjunct Faculty adapts to different classroom settings and subjects. Professional Educator with outstanding communication and instruction experience. Masterful at new teaching styles and concepts and can work within constraints of school guidelines and policies. Keen observer equipped to change teaching styles based on student need or subject matter.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Specialist Registrar
Dubai Academic Health Corporation, Latifa Hospital
01.2014 - Current
- Monitored childhood developmental markers such as weight, height and blood pressure to screen for abnormalities
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Met with new parents and parents-to-be to inform and educate on care of newborns.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with lab and radiology to order necessary services for pediatric care.
- Administered required vaccinations and advocated for adherence to vaccination schedule for best disease prevention.
- Treated newborns of premature birth, providing close care and pulmonary intervention to promote health and growth.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Worked with obese pediatric patients and family members to devise health plans encompassing nutrition, exercise and alteration of eating habits.
- Provided yearly physicals, sports physicals and immunizations to children.
- Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Dubai Academic Health Corporation, Latifa Hospital
01.2014 - Current
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Adjunct Pediatric Faculty
Sharjah University
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Attended meetings and workshops to refine and enhance instructional skills.
- Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
Specialist Neonotologist
Dubai Health Authority, Latifa Hospital
09.2003 - 01.2014
- Responsible about the neonatal management (from baby’s weight 450gms to above)
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Physician
Department Of Health And Medical Cervices, Al Wasl Hospital
09.1998 - 09.2003
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Good experience about all Neonatology management, procedure, and all type of ventilator )
- Specialized in General pediatric Medicine Hospital 500 beds in (Syria, Ministry of Health).
Education
Specialist Certificate - Pediatric
The Arab Board of Health Specialties
Syria01.2004
Medical Doctor Degree - Medicine
Damascus University
Syria09.1991
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor -
American Academy of Pediatrics
USA05.2015
International Board of Lactation Consultant -
IBLCE
Dubai10.2004
Skills
- Academic Advising
- Instructing Small Groups
- Clinical Practices
- Learning Modalities
- Supervising Students
- Mentoring Proficiency
Certification
- IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
- Licensed Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor - since 2015
- Active Licensed Pediatric Specialist
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Publication
- El-Atawi, K. et al. (2022) ‘Management of retinopathy of prematurity: An updated review’, Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatal Care, 12(1), pp. 24–29. doi:10.15406/jpnc.2022.12.00452
- ElHalik, M.S. et al. (2021) ‘Prevalence of hearing impairment and outcome of universal neonatal hearing screening program in a tertiary care hospital – in UAE’, Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatal Care, 11(3), pp. 40–44. doi:10.15406/jpnc.2021.11.00442
- ElHalik M, El-Atawi K, Dash S, et al. Clinical profile of neonates delivered from mothers with confirmed COVID-19 infection: An experience from a Tertiary Perinatal Care Center in Dubai, UAE. Journal of Pediatric Neonatal Care. 2020;10(5):142?146. DOI: 10.15406/jpnc.2020.10.00427
- Elhalik M, El-Atawi K, Dash S, et al. Incidence of G6PD deficiency among neonates with hyperbilirubinemia requiring phototherapy at postnatal wards of a tertiary care perinatal center, Dubai, UAE: A longitudinal cross-sectional study. Journal of Pediatric Neonatal Care. 2020;10(5):134-137. DOI: 10.15406/jpnc.2020.10.00425
- Elhalik, M. et al. (2018) ‘Assessment of mother’s knowledge on importance and need for child car safety seat in UAE’, Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatal Care, 8(5). doi:10.15406/jpnc.2018.08.00346.
- El-Atawi K, Elhalik M, Kulkarni T, Abdelsamed A, Alexander L, et al. (2017) Evolving Invasive Neonatal Systemic Candidiasis, a Review. Journal of Pediatric Neonatal Care 6(6): 00271. DOI: 10.15406/jpnc.2017.06.00271
Affiliations
- Member of Syrian Medical syndicate 27/01/1999
- Registered with Syrian Ministry of Health as pediatrician.
- License with Dubai Health Authority as Senior Specialist - Pediatrics
- Member of IBLCE
Clinical Audits
- Hearing screening Program for infants born in Latifa Hospital
- Compliance to Hypotension Management Protocol among NICU Staff
Timeline
Adjunct Pediatric Faculty
Sharjah University
01.2018 - 08.2022
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Dubai Academic Health Corporation, Latifa Hospital
01.2014 - Current
Pediatric Specialist Registrar
Dubai Academic Health Corporation, Latifa Hospital
01.2014 - Current
Specialist Neonotologist
Dubai Health Authority, Latifa Hospital
09.2003 - 01.2014
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Physician
Department Of Health And Medical Cervices, Al Wasl Hospital
09.1998 - 09.2003
Specialist Certificate - Pediatric
The Arab Board of Health Specialties
Medical Doctor Degree - Medicine
Damascus University
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor -
American Academy of Pediatrics
International Board of Lactation Consultant -
IBLCE
- IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
- Licensed Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor - since 2015
- Active Licensed Pediatric Specialist
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