Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Conference Presentations
Volunteer Experience
Professional Licenses
Hobbies
References
Conferences & Workshops
Clinical Electives
Timeline
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Dr. Nawal Hatem Herzallah

PhD Candidate, MSc, MBBS

Summary

Medical doctor passionate about public health, evident in her continuous education in the field, graduating with distinction from a MSc in Health Policy degree. Highly motivated and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple tasks with strong communication, collaboration, time management and problem-solving skills. Aspiring to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals and families throughout their lifespan by enhancing preventive measures available to communities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Public Health Lecturer

College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University
Khobar
12.2018 - Current
  • Assisted and enhanced bachelors of public health courses assigned to me.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.

Community Wellness Faculty Development

Ministry of Health Eastern Cluster: Makken Model of Care
Khobar
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Developed a complete module to train & teach faculty managers from various public healthcare centers.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Project Coordinator and Conference Facilitator

COEXPO Health Events Management Company
Khobar
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Coordinated and facilitated the conference "International Conference on Health Administration and Disaster Management" June 2021.
  • Scientific Content Advisor for "Antibiotic Stewardship Campaign" at King Fahd Specialist Hospital Dammam.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.

Medical Intern

King Fahad University Hospital
Khobar
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
  • Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.

Education

Ph.D. - Public Health

University College London
London, UK
07.2022 - Current

Certificate - Digital Health

Harvard University
Boston, USA
03.2023 - 06.2023

Mental Health First-Aid&Advocacy in The Workplace - Health And Wellness

UK Department of Education
London, United Kingdom
07.2022 - 10.2022

Master of Science - Health Policy

City University London
London, UK
01.2020 - 07.2021

M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery, Honors 3.62 GPA

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
09.2011 - 06.2017

Skills

    Clinical knowledge

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Certification

Clinical Research Certification by Saudi National Institute of Health (SNIH)

Accomplishments

  • Title "The opportunities and challenges of adopting ChatGPT in medical research"
  • Co-Author

    Published in Frontiers in Public Health, Healthcare Professions Education (2023)

    Available: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1259640/full

  • Title "What are the Predictors and Costs of Nurse Absenteeism at Select Multicenter Government Hospitals?: A Cross-Sectional Study"
  • Co-Author

    Published in Frontiers in Public Health, section Occupational Health and Safety (2023)

    Available: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1073832/full

  • Title “Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices regarding ergonomic hazards among healthcare workers in a Saudi Government Hospital”
  • Co-Author

    Published in Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare- Dove Medical Press (2022)

    Available: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36042943/

  • Title “Multimorbidity Prevalence and Contributing Factors in Saudi Arabia"
  • Co-Author

    Accepted for publication in BMC Public Health

  • Title “Mental Health: Depression and CBT": العلاج السلوكي المعرفي كعلاج نفسي أمثل للاكتئاب
  • Author

    Published on E-journal “3qool”

    Available: https://3qool.net

  • Title “Atopic Dermatitis in Sickle Cell Children”
  • Co-Author

    Published in the International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health (IJCMPH) (March 2018), Vol.5, Issue 3

    Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20180420

  • Title “Griseofulvin vs. Terbinafine in the Treatment of Tinea Capitis”
  • Co-Author

    Published in The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine (October 2017), Vol.69 (8), Pg 2992-2996

    Available: https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_12632.html

  • Title "The Factors That Impact The Effective Implementation of International Accreditation in a University Hospitals in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study"
  • Research Assistant

    Pending publication

  • Title "Paediatrics Supratentorial Extraventricular Ependymoma case report and literature review”
  • Co-Author

    Poster Presentation: 12th Annual Meeting of the Saudi Association of Neurological Surgery and 8th Neurosurgery Update Conference

Conference Presentations


  • Conference Title: 5th Global Virtual Summit on Healthcare & Management, with the theme "Advances in Healthcare, Innovation & Management", July 2023

Oral Presentation: "What are the Predictors and Costs of Nurse Absenteeism at Select Multicenter Government Hospitals in Saudi Arabia?: A Cross-Sectional Study"


  • Conference Title: Future of Preventive Medicine and Public Health 2023, 3rd Global Congress, Spain, March 2023

Oral Presentation: "Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Ergonomic Hazards Among Healthcare Workers in a Saudi Government Hospital"


  • Conference Title: 4th State of the Art Pediatric International Conference, KSA, September 2022

Oral Presentation: "Griseofulvin vs. Terbinafine in the Treatment of Tinea Capitis"


  • Conference Title: Saudi Association of Neurological Surgery, KSA, April 2018

Oral Presentation: "Paediatrics Supratentorial Extraventricular Ependymoma Case Report and Literature Review"


  • Conference Title: SAUDIDERM Annual Conference for Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine, KSA, February 2018

Oral Presentation: "Griseofulvin vs. Terbinafine in the Treatment of Tinea Capitis"


  • Conference Title: 12th Annual Meeting of the Saudi Association of Neurological Surgery and 8th Neurosurgery Update Conference, KSA, 2018

Oral Presentation: "Paediatrics Supratentorial Extraventricular Ependymoma case report and literature review"

Volunteer Experience

  • Mentor at Wathba (non-profit organization)

Role: Mentor

June-October 2024


  • Campaign Title: "Health Promotion Campaign: Blood Pressure, Obesity, Diabetes at AlZamil Holding"

Organizer: Saudi Society of Endocrinology and Diabetes, KSA

Role: Health promoter 

November 2023


  • Campaign Title: "Health Promotion Campaign at Aramco Facility"

Organizer: Saudi Society of Endocrinology and Diabetes, KSA

Role: Organizer and Health promoter 

March 2022


  • Campaign Title: "Campaign to Fight the Coronavirus Pandemic"

Organizer: Ministry of Health (National Health Command and Control Center), KSA

Role: Volunteer

July-August 2020 (110 hours total)


  • Campaign Title: "Prostate Health and Incontinence Diseases Awareness Campaign"

Organizer: King Fahad Hospital of the University, KSA

Role: Volunteer

November 2017


  • Campaign Title: "How to Protect Your Skin Campaign"

Organizer: Tarabot Society, KSA

Role: Volunteer

November 2017


  • Campaign Title: "World Psoriasis Day"

Organizer: King Fahad Specialist Hospital, KSA

Role: Volunteer

October 2017


  • Campaign Title: "Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign"

Organizer: AlZahraa Society for Breast Cancer, KSA

Role: Volunteer

October 2017


  • Volunteer Experience: Medical Student Training and Volunteer Work

Organizer: Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, KSA

Role: Volunteer 

2015-2017 (187 hours total) 


Professional Licenses

2022-present: Member of the Society for Social Medicine UK 

2021-2022: Member of Global Shapers World Economic Forum

2019-present: Member of the International Commission on Occupational Health 

2018-present: Saudi Medical Council License- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties 

2016-present: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) -National Health Care Provider Solutions

2015-present: Basic Life Support (BLS)  

Hobbies

Health content creator & workshop organizer: @letstalkhealth.sa

Activities: padel, tennis, cycling, hiking, pilates

Traveling and experiencing different cultures

Reading and watching documentaries 


References

Available upon request

Conferences & Workshops

2023:

  • Peers Alley Media- Spain

"Future of Preventive Medicine and Public Health 2023"

  • Convenzis- London, UK

"The NHS Innovation Conference 2023"


2022: 

  • GIANT Health- London, UK

"The GIANT (Global Innovation and New Technology) Health Event 2023"

  • King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center

"4th State of the Art Paediatric International Conference"- KSA 


2021: 

  • National Guard Health Affairs/John Hopkins Aramco Healthcare

“Advances in Child Abuse Pediatrics” - Virtual

  • Public Health Authority

“Saudi International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases" - Virtual

  • Saudi Commission for Health Specialities

“Global Best Series-Massachusetts General Hospital” - Virtual

  • King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center

“Behind the Scene of COVID-19 Testing” - Virtual

 “Research Methodology Course” - Virtual 

  • Healthcare Leadership Academy SCFHS

“Future Healthcare Leader’s Forum” - Virtual 


2020: 

  • Ministry of National Guard- Health Affairs- KSA

“Riyadh Global Digital Health Summit” 

  • Royal College of General Practitioners- London, UK

“Research Across the Capital: Today, Tomorrow & Beyond” 

  • Virtual Medical Academy

“Prevention of Medical Errors”

“Introduction to Infection Control”

“COVID-19 sample processing from collection to the result confirmation"

  • Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences

“Let’s Break the Chain of COVID-19 Infection” - Virtual 


2019: 

  • International Commission on Occupational Health Saudi Arabian Chapter Symposium- KSA

Occupational Health and Safety: Present and Future in GCC” 

“Symposium on Musculoskeletal Injuries: Rehabilitation and Return to Work” “Recognising Mental Health Concerns at the Workplace” 

  • Endocrine Society- KSA

3rd Highlights of Endocrinology” 

2nd Highlights of Endocrinology Conference” 


2018: 

  • John Hopkins Aramco Healthcare- KSA

Obesity, Diabetes and Hypertension: Emerging Strategies to Improve Cardio-metabolic Health”

  • Saudi Dermatology Society- KSA

SAUDIDERM Annual Conference for Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine” 


2017: 

  • Emirates Dermatology Society- UAE

Emirates Dermatology Society Annual Conference and Workshops”

Workshop:“Medical Face Lift with Thread” &“Facial Fillers, Art & Science, What Are the Tips and Tricks” 

  • Emirates Oncology Conference- UAE

“The Year of Giving- Innovation in Cancer Care”

  • King Fahad Specialist Hospital- KSA

Workshop:"The 2nd Paediatric Mechanical Ventilation Symposium and Workshop” 


2015: 

  • KAPLAN Institute - USA

Course: USMLE Prep


Clinical Electives

  • Ministry of Health- KSA

2020: Internship at the National Health Command & Control Center (NHCCC) 


  • John Hopkin’s Aramco Healthcare- KSA

2017: Sub-internship in Cardiology unit

2014: Clinical attachment in Pediatric and Nephrology clinics

2013: Clinical Attachment in Surgical Clinic

2012: Clinical Attachment in Speech Therapy and Pediatric clinic


  • Massachusetts General Hospital- Boston, USA

2015: Research elective at the Dermatology Department 


  • Maternity and Childrens Hospital- KSA

2011: Observership in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 

Timeline

International Best Researcher Award at the Asia's Science, Technology & Research Awards for excellence

05-2024

Clinical Research Certification by Saudi National Institute of Health (SNIH)

09-2023

Certificate - Digital Health

Harvard University
03.2023 - 06.2023

Award for best oral presentation at "4th State of the Art Paediatric International Conference"

10-2022

Ph.D. - Public Health

University College London
07.2022 - Current

Mental Health First-Aid&Advocacy in The Workplace - Health And Wellness

UK Department of Education
07.2022 - 10.2022

Injury Prevention Epidemiology Course-University of Maryland USA

03-2022

Community Wellness Faculty Development

Ministry of Health Eastern Cluster: Makken Model of Care
01.2022 - 04.2022

Faculty Development Program by Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

12-2021

Bioethics Certificate by the National Committee at King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology

12-2021

Research Methodology Certificate by King Faisal Specialist Hospital Riyadh

10-2021

Project Coordinator and Conference Facilitator

COEXPO Health Events Management Company
03.2021 - 12.2021

Future Leadership Credential by City University London

03-2021

National Health Command & Control Center Certificate of Appreciation

07-2020

Mini Business Management Diploma by International Foundation for Training & Consulting

06-2020

Master of Science - Health Policy

City University London
01.2020 - 07.2021

Public Health Lecturer

College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University
12.2018 - Current

Medical Intern

King Fahad University Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2018

Award of Excellence by Saudi Attache Cultural Bureau, Ireland for honors degree from 2011-2017

06-2017

M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery, Honors 3.62 GPA

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
09.2011 - 06.2017
Dr. Nawal Hatem HerzallahPhD Candidate, MSc, MBBS