Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Qualifications
Professional exam and certificates
Professional Registration
professional development
References
Timeline
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Khaled Berbesh

Ahmed Alkhashab Street, Jabra District, Madinah

Summary

Associate Consultant Psychiatrist with extensive expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry at Saudi German Hospital. Demonstrates proficiency in crisis intervention and treatment planning, collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Strong communication skills facilitate robust relationships with patients and families, ensuring comprehensive support and care. Career aspirations include advancing therapeutic approaches to enhance mental health services for young populations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Consultant Psychiatrist

Saudi german Hospital KSA
07.2018 - Current
  • As an Associate Consultant Psychiatrist, my primary focus was on the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate management of adult, old age, child, and adolescent mental health conditions, with extensive experience in clinical settings. I am proficient in handling complex psychiatric cases and offering comprehensive patient care. My expertise spans various subspecialities, including child and adolescent psychiatry, perinatal psychiatry, old-age psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, and liaison psychiatry. I am committed to staying updated with the latest advancements in psychiatry research and evidence-based practice to offer the best possible care to my patients. My goal is to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, personalized treatment plans, and a holistic approach to healthcare.
  • Appointed as Psychiatry Unit Director from 2018 till now
  • Appointed as the head of the Internal Medicine department during the Covid pandemic, my main goal is to establish an efficient team to review updates in policies and governmental regulations to offer the best possible service to Covid patients and to assure efficient utilization of tools and resources during the pandemic.
  • Appointed as Academic Affairs Director, focusing on addressing the training deficiencies of our staff, and listing the educational and training needs to be accomplished.
  • I participated with the accreditation team to prepare for many local (CBAHI) and international (Plan-tree, ACSH) accreditations, which made me more familiar with international guidelines.

Specialist Psychiatrist

Bedaya center for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Developed individualized treatment plans, including therapy, medications, and lifestyle adjustments.

Psychiatrist

Qaran Hospital
Buntland
01.2016 - 09.2016
  • Psychiatry aid for children faced abuse at Qaran Private Hospital in collaboration with community NGOs.
  • Evaluate psychiatric health of abused and traumatized children using culturally sensitive diagnostic methods suitable for Somalia.

Psychiatry Resident

Abbassia mental health hospital
Cairo
07.2013 - 07.2015
  • Psychiatry Resident at Abbasia Mental Health Hospital (from July 2010 to July 2012) and (from August 2013 to October 2015).
  • Conduct interviews, gather medical histories, and perform examinations to diagnose psychiatric disorders using DSM-5 criteria. Develop personalized treatment plans, balancing pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions, and monitor patient progress, making adjustments as needed. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for holistic care, participating in meetings for complex case discussions. Stay updated with psychiatric advancements through ongoing research and learning, implementing evidence-based practices. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, treatments, and prognoses, and educate them on mental health conditions and treatment adherence. Provide emergency psychiatric assessments, develop safety plans, and coordinate with crisis teams. Adhere to ethical and legal guidelines, including maintaining patient confidentiality and informed consent. Participate in fellowship training, complete rotations, acquire competencies in subspecialities, and engage in supervision and mentorship. Contribute to teaching, maintain detailed clinical records, and participate in audits and quality assurance activities.

Triage Clinic

Military Service
04.2008 - 05.2015

Psychiatry Resident

Alamal complex for mental health
Riyadh
07.2012 - 06.2013
  • Psychiatry Resident at Alamal Complex for Mental Health (from August 2012 to July 2013).
  • Resident psychiatrist in the forensic department (Addiction) for six months.
  • Resident psychiatrist at the reception and emergency department for five months.

Psychiatry Resident

Khanka mental health hospital
Khanka
07.2009 - 06.2010
  • Psychiatry Resident at Khanka Mental Health Hospital (Forensic Unit) from 2008 to 2009.
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for inmates or individuals under legal scrutiny, diagnosing conditions, and assessing trial competencies. Develop personalized treatment plans, manage medications, and facilitate psychotherapy. Collaborate with legal teams, law enforcement, and healthcare professionals, providing expert insights, and coordinating care. Prepare forensic reports, and offer expert testimony in court. Address crises effectively, implementing suicide prevention, and emergency care. Stay updated with forensic psychiatric practices, potentially supervising trainees. Rigorously adhere to legal and ethical guidelines, maintaining confidentiality while handling legal disclosures.



Physician Intern

Banha medical school
Banha
02.2007 - 02.2008
  • Intern at Banha Medical School University Hospital from 2007 to 2008.
  • Assessed patient medication, treatment, and recovery requirements, conducted lab tests including blood work, and referred individuals to specialists for advanced care.

Education

Egyptian Fellowship in Psychiatry

Higher Committee For Medical Specialities
01-2017

MBBCh

Banha Medical School، Banha university
Banha Egypt
09-2006

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, MB BCH, Banha Medical School, Banha University
  • Egyptian Fellowship in Psychiatry (Higher Committee for Medical Specialties, Egypt)
  • RANZCP specialist assessment is ongoing

Professional exam and certificates

  • PTE exam
  • Certificate of Completion of ECT Condensed Course
  • Certificate of completion of group therapy program

Professional Registration

  • Consultant psychiatrist (Egyptian Medical Syndicate since 2017)
  • Senior registrar psychiatrist (Saudi Commission for Medical Specialties since 2019)

professional development

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Motivational Interviewing Therapist (Certified)
  • Group therapist (certified)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Specialist Psychiatrist

Bedaya center for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
08.2021 - 03.2022

Associate Consultant Psychiatrist

Saudi german Hospital KSA
07.2018 - Current

Psychiatrist

Qaran Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2016

Psychiatry Resident

Abbassia mental health hospital
07.2013 - 07.2015

Psychiatry Resident

Alamal complex for mental health
07.2012 - 06.2013

Psychiatry Resident

Khanka mental health hospital
07.2009 - 06.2010

Triage Clinic

Military Service
04.2008 - 05.2015

Physician Intern

Banha medical school
02.2007 - 02.2008

Egyptian Fellowship in Psychiatry

Higher Committee For Medical Specialities

MBBCh

Banha Medical School، Banha university

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