Assistant professor teaches and mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students in clinical and research settings. Also, practicing as a consultant physical therapist at the Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences clinic.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Department
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
07.2020 - Current
Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy Department
Female Section, King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
09.2022 - 01.2025
Teaching assistant, Physical Therapy Department
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2010 - 06.2020
Intern
Kessler Foundation
West Orange, NJ
01.2016 - 12.2016
Physical Therapist
Disable Children Association
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
09.2009 - 01.2010
Physical Therapist Trainee
King Fahd General Hospital
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
07.2006 - 08.2006
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Health and Medical Sciences - Movement Science Track
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ, United States
08.2014 - 05.2020
Post Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA, United States
09.2012 - 12.2013
Post Professional Masters of Physical Therapy -
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA, United States
03.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelors of Physiotherapy -
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
06.2004 - 07.2009
Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
SPSS
Certification
Professional Accreditation Certification, Consultant Physiotherapy-Musculoskeletal, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
Item Author Certification
Good Clinical Practice Certification
Academic and Administrative Committees
2022-Present Head of Measurement and Evaluation Division (Branch of Quality and Academic Accreditation Unit), Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University.
2021-Present Head of Academic Advising Unit, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University.
2022- Present Member of Curriculum Development Committee, Physical Therapy Department, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University.
2022-2025 Member of the Faculty Board Meeting, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University.
2022-2025 Member of College Advisory Committee, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University.
2021-2022 Member of Master's Development Committee, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University.
2021-2022 Member of Scientific Research Ethics Committee, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University.
2022 Multiple Mini Interview Committee-Health Track, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University.
Conferences
Poster Presentation, 2025 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Houston, Texas, United States.
Poster Presentation, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) 2024 Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, United States.
Poster Presentation, the 13th World Congress for Neurorehabilitation (WCNR) 2024, Vancouver, Canada.
Poster Presentation, Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) 2024 World Congress, Vienna, Austria.
Poster Presentation, the 1st International Conference of Rehabilitation, Sport and Orthopedic Trauma 2023, Almajmaah, Saudi Arabia.
Poster Presentation, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) 2023 Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Poster Presentation, World Physiotherapy Conference 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
RehabWeek 2022 Conference, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Presentation Awareness and prevention of osteoporosis, 2022, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences.
7th Annual Conference of Saudi Society for Rheumatology (SSRC) 2021, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Poster Presentation, 2020 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Denver, CO, United States.
Poster Presentation, 2020 American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey Spring Conference, NJ, United States.
2016 International Stroke Conference, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
2013 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego, CA, United States.
2012 Annual Conference and Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association, Tampa, United States.
Social & Medical Home Health Care Conference under the theme "Health and Humanitarian Partnership….The New Strategy", Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Partnership in Rehabilitation: The Holistic Approach Symposium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Diploma
"Mu'een" for Developing Psychological Support Capabilities, with a total of 24 hours, in the academic year 2025.
Academic Leadership Enrichment Diploma with a total of 50 hours, in the academic year 2023.
KAU Scholar Diploma, with a total of 55 hours, in the academic year 2023.
Diploma of Professional Development in Teaching and Learning, with a total of 110 hours, in the academic year 2022.
Courses
Artificial Intelligence Concepts and Advanced Applications
Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
Using AI in Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Ethical Use of ChatGPT for Research and Data Analysis
Psychological Services Provided Inside and Outside the University
Advancing the Skills of the Psychological Assistant
The Art of Self-Care
Building a Volunteer Team
Guidelines for Constructing Multiple-choice Test Items
Developing the wheel of life
Successful Experiences in Scientific Departments
The Role of the Department Head in Implementing the Strategic Plan of the University, College, and Department Through Faculty Members - Ambitions and Challenges
The Future of Learning and Assessment Outcomes with the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Techniques: ChatGPT as an Applied Model
Summer of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Academic Advising
Academic Decision-Making Skill
Criteria for Selecting Scientific Journals for Publication
Academic Skills Development
Basics of MRI Protocols
Innovation in Patient Experience-AlMoosa Specialist Hospital Experience
Chronic Pain Patients Rehabilitation and Lifestyle Planning
High-risk Situations in Medical Treatment
Academic Day World Osteoporosis Day
Academic Promotion: Requirements and Procedures
Foot Biomechanics Assessment and Management Course
Sports Injuries from A to Z
Physiotherapy Management of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD)
Future of E-Learning Forum
An Introduction to Peer Review
Reviewing in the Sciences
Co-reviewing with a Mentor
Good Citation Behavior
A Safe Psychological Return (COVID-12)
Academic Skills Development
Excellence in Research Citations
Establishing Groups and Discussion Projects in Ultra-classroom (Blackboard)
Activate the QWICKLY Plus Tool on the Blackboard
E-learning Management System
Content Tools in the E-learning System
Strategies to Start Your Research in ISI Journals
The Future of E-learning “Vision and Roadmap”
Blackboard Create Question Pools and Link them to the Assessment Center.
What It Can be Used for SafeAssign
E-learning Management System (BLACKBOARD)
The Guide to Management of COVID-19 in Hospitals, From Infection Prevention to Management of Complications
Self-quality Program in the Psychological Quality Axis
Employing Rubric Evaluation Forms
Blackboard E-learning Management System
Physiotherapy Management of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD)
A Safe Psychological Return in Light of the Current Challenges
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Simulation-Based Competency Training Workshop
2020 Misk “Future Path Career Essentials Program”
Sensory Dynamic Orthosis workshop
Rehabilitation Strategies For Knee Osteoarthritis Course
Management of Stroke
Electrotherapy, Stationary Ultrasound and Rehabilitation Updates Course
Cardiac Rehabilitation Course
6th Neurology for Non-Neurologists Course
Sacroiliac Joint Diagnosis & Treatment Course
Radiology for Non-radiologists
Timeline
Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy Department
Female Section, King Abdulaziz University
09.2022 - 01.2025
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Department
King Abdulaziz University
07.2020 - Current
Intern
Kessler Foundation
01.2016 - 12.2016
Doctor of Philosophy in Health and Medical Sciences - Movement Science Track