Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Key Skills and Procedures
References
Ongoing Research Projects – First Author
Affiliations
Published Work
On going Courses & Continuing Medical Education
Timeline
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Hala Zraik

Richmond Hill,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Highly skilled healthcare professional with expertise in suturing, wound care, and advanced procedures such as pleural effusion aspiration and ascitic tapping. Proficient in administering IV and IM medications, performing diagnostic tests including ECG interpretation, and managing patient care through EMR systems like Cerner and REDCAP. Adept at utilising ICD-9/ICD-10 coding standards and the Microsoft Office Suite to ensure accurate documentation and efficient workflow. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care while continuously enhancing clinical competencies.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2041
2041
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Clinical Research Committee’s member

Ain Al Khaleej Hospital
05.2025 - 01.2026

Family Physician

Ain Al Khaleej Hospital
Al Ain
11.2024 - 01.2026

Family Physician

EHS Kalba Health Center
Sharjah
12.2023 - 10.2024

Family Physician

Sama Al Shamkha Health Center
Abu Dhabi
11.2021 - 06.2022

Clinical Research Assistant (Volunteer)

SickKids Hospital
Toronto
12.2019 - 07.2021

Hands – On Research Writing and Publication Training

California Institute of behavioural neuroscience & technology
03.2019 - 05.2019

Family Medicine Department

University of Toronto
Toronto
04.2018 - 05.2018

Clinical Research Assistant (Volunteer)

SickKids Hospital
Toronto
08.2017 - 01.2018

Clinical Research Intern

SickKids Hospital
Toronto
05.2017 - 08.2017

GP Physician

Al Maqtaa Healthcare Center (SEHA)
Abu Dhabi
03.2011 - 03.2016

Education

Diploma - Geriatric Medicine

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Diploma - Clinical Research

Oxford College
Toronto
08.2016 - 08.2017

Syrian Board - Family Medicine

Family Medicine Specialty certificate - undefined

06.2004 - 09.2008

Doctor of Medicine (MD) - undefined

Aleppo University
09.1993 - 03.2003

Skills

  • Suturing and wound care
  • Incision and drainage of abscesses
  • Local anesthesia infiltration
  • Dressing changes
  • Pap smear
  • Foley catheter insertion
  • Nasogastric tube insertion
  • IV and IM medication administration
  • Nebulization
  • ECG interpretation
  • Vaccination eligibility assessment
  • Pleural effusion aspiration
  • Ascitic tapping
  • EMR: Cerner, heartbeat
  • REDCAP
  • ICD-9 / ICD-10
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Certification

  • Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC). 2023 - Active
  • UAE Ministry of Health Family Medicine License (MOH). 2021 - Active
  • UAE Department of Health Abu Dhabi Family Medicine License (DOH). 2011– Active
  • Syrian Ministry of Health Family Medicine License. 2003- Active
  • Mccee Oct 2018
  • Mccqe1 Oct 2023
  • OET Medicine Nov 2025
  • OET score: Reading B; 350, Speaking B; 400, Listening B; 350, Writing B;350.
  • ACLS Valid 2023–2025
  • BLS Valid 2025–2027
  • PALS Valid 2025–2027
  • ATLS Valid 2025- 2027

Key Skills and Procedures

English – Fluent
Arabic – Fluent

References

References upon request

Ongoing Research Projects – First Author

Stem Cells Transplantation for Cone-Rod Dystrophy: Updated Systematic Review., The Effectiveness of the Low FODMAP Diet in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Systematic Review., Effectiveness of Menstruation-Timed Iron Supplementation in Preventing Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Randomized Controlled Trial– Principal investigator and first author; involved in protocol development, participant selection criteria, data monitoring, and preliminary analysis.

Affiliations

WONCA (World Organization of Family Doctors). Active Member since 2018

Published Work

  • Name : Hala Zraik
  • Endocannabinoid system in irritable bowel syndrome and cannabis as a therapy.
  • Pub https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31987224/lished in Complementary Therapies in Medicine . January 2020.

On going Courses & Continuing Medical Education

  • Advanced Training Course in celiac disease at McMaster university. Nov 2025
  • Addiction Care and treatment at University of British Colombia - UBC CPD 15-20 hours for core module. Aug 2025

Timeline

Clinical Research Committee’s member

Ain Al Khaleej Hospital
05.2025 - 01.2026

Family Physician

Ain Al Khaleej Hospital
11.2024 - 01.2026

Family Physician

EHS Kalba Health Center
12.2023 - 10.2024

Family Physician

Sama Al Shamkha Health Center
11.2021 - 06.2022

Clinical Research Assistant (Volunteer)

SickKids Hospital
12.2019 - 07.2021

Hands – On Research Writing and Publication Training

California Institute of behavioural neuroscience & technology
03.2019 - 05.2019

Family Medicine Department

University of Toronto
04.2018 - 05.2018

Clinical Research Assistant (Volunteer)

SickKids Hospital
08.2017 - 01.2018

Clinical Research Intern

SickKids Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2017

Diploma - Clinical Research

Oxford College
08.2016 - 08.2017

GP Physician

Al Maqtaa Healthcare Center (SEHA)
03.2011 - 03.2016

Family Medicine Specialty certificate - undefined

06.2004 - 09.2008

Doctor of Medicine (MD) - undefined

Aleppo University
09.1993 - 03.2003

Syrian Board - Family Medicine

Diploma - Geriatric Medicine

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
Hala Zraik