Norah Abukhamsin
Al Khobar
Summary
As a proud graduate of Dhahran Ahliyya Schools (DAS), my foundational values, sense of purpose, and passion for service were shaped during my formative years there. Today, as a child and adolescent psychiatrist, I carry forward those same values in my work with vulnerable youth and their families. Being part of the DAS Alumni Committee represents an opportunity for me to give back to the community that helped mold me — by contributing to initiatives that support students, inspire future leaders, and uphold the school’s legacy of excellence, compassion, and integrity..
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Youth Inpatient Psychiatry Unit
Eradah and Mental Health Complex Hospital
04.2025 - Current
- Established the first Youth Psychiatry Inpatient Unit at the hospital, addressing a critical gap in adolescent mental health services.
- Currently serve as the head of the unit, overseeing multidisciplinary care and leading clinical strategy and staff development.
- Implemented age-specific treatment protocols, safety standards, and family-centered care approaches tailored to youth.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to align the unit with Vision 2030 goals in mental health advancement.
Deputy Executive Director of Medical and Clinical Affairs
Eradah and Mental Health Complex Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Lead the strategic planning and management of clinical affairs in a 420-bed tertiary care facility.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented policies that align with Vision 2030 objectives.
- Fostered collaboration across departments to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
Head of Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry Unit
Eradah and Mental Health Complex Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Established and managed the Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry Unit from the ground up, significantly improving access to specialized mental health services for adolescents.
- Enhanced unit operations by introducing evidence-based practices and continuous staff development.
- Led a multidisciplinary team in providing outpatient care, focusing on innovative treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with a health school in the eastern cluster to improve our depression and anxiety screening unit and ensure effective patient follow-up. Future plans include expanding the program to cover more mental health conditions and adding group therapy sessions.
Psychiatrist Consultant (Staff)
Amal Mental Health Complex
01.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by [20%] by enhancing psychiatric care standards and leading hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with leadership to align clinical practices with organizational goals.
Senior Registrar (Specialist)
Amal Mental Health Complex
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Managed patient care within the psychiatric department, mentoring junior staff and residents.
- Played a key role in departmental planning and service expansion.
Education
Master - Health Care Management
Swiss Business School
06.2025
Diploma - Child and Adolescent Clinical Fellowship
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario11.2022
Saudi board of Psychiatry Residency Program
Saudi commission for health specialities
12.2017
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) - undefined
Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University
12.2011
Certification
- Six sigma yellow belt
- CBT for CHILDREN and ADOLESCENTS
- ADOS
Languages
English Native
Arabic Professional
Accomplishments
- Successfully led the creation of the Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry Unit, which significantly improved access to mental health services for adolescents.
- Awarded as the top-scored Psychiatry Resident in the Resident-In-Training Examination (PRITE) in 2016.
- Spearheaded the implementation of innovative treatment approaches within the Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry Unit.
- Led a mental health awareness campaign focused on adolescents, increasing community engagement and awareness of mental health issues among youth.
Awards
Arab Psychiatry Board Dec 2017, Saudi Psychiatry Board Nov 2017, MRCPsych Paper A June 2016, Top-Scored Psychiatry Resident in Resident-In-Training Examination (PRITE) Dec 2016
Affiliations
- Saudi Psychiatrist Association
- American Psychiatry Association
- American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Canadian Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- European Psychiatry Association
Publications
- Mental Health for Nurses Program Speaker Dammam, Saudi Arabia 02/2023
- The AACAP/CACAP 2022 Annual Meeting Toronto, Ontario, Canada 10/2022
- American Psychiatry Association Annual Conference New York, United States 05/2022
Timeline
Head of Youth Inpatient Psychiatry Unit
Eradah and Mental Health Complex Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Deputy Executive Director of Medical and Clinical Affairs
Eradah and Mental Health Complex Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Head of Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry Unit
Eradah and Mental Health Complex Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Psychiatrist Consultant (Staff)
Amal Mental Health Complex
01.2021 - Current
Senior Registrar (Specialist)
Amal Mental Health Complex
12.2017 - 12.2020
Diploma - Child and Adolescent Clinical Fellowship
Queen's University
Saudi board of Psychiatry Residency Program
Saudi commission for health specialities
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) - undefined
Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University
Master - Health Care Management
Swiss Business School
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