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Maryam Amirrad
- Clinical Assistant Professor
- Ext: 5332
Dr. Maryam Amirrad is a Pediatrician, Educator, and Researcher with extensive experience in both clinical practice and medical education. She completed her Pediatric specialty through the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), UK, and was elected as a Fellow of the RCPCH in recognition of her exceptional educational achievements and dedication to the health and well-being of children. Dr. Amirrad also holds a Pediatric Infectious Diseases (PID) Diploma from the University of Oxford, UK, an MEd from the University of Ottawa, and a Clinical Research Certificate from McMaster University. With over two decades of clinical experience in Pediatrics, Dr. Amirrad has been actively involved in medical education since 2008. She plays a key role in the development and implementation of Pediatric curricula, supervises clinical clerkships, and oversees student assessments. Additionally, she is involved in various research initiatives and regularly conducts training workshops in clinical assessment for healthcare professionals.
Education
- Master of Education for Health Professionals, University of Ottawa, Canada.
- Clinical Research Certificate, McMaster University, Canada.
- Oxford Pediatric Infectious Diseases Diploma, University of Oxford, UK.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK.
Master of Education for Health Professionals, University of Ottawa, Canada.
Clinical Research Certificate, McMaster University, Canada.
Oxford Pediatric Infectious Diseases Diploma, University of Oxford, UK.
Fellowship of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK.
Experience
- Consultant Pediatrician & Educator, Pediatrics, Qassimi Women and Children Hospital (AQWCH), UAE.
- Specialist/Consultant Pediatrician, Pediatrics, Kuwait Hospital (Dubai), UAE.
- Adjunct Clinical Professor, Sharjah Medical University, UAE.
- Examiner, Pediatrics, Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, UK.
Consultant Pediatrician & Educator, Pediatrics, Qassimi Women and Children Hospital (AQWCH), UAE.
Specialist/Consultant Pediatrician, Pediatrics, Kuwait Hospital (Dubai), UAE.
Adjunct Clinical Professor, Sharjah Medical University, UAE.
Examiner, Pediatrics, Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, UK.
Teaching Area
- Pediatric Curriculum Development, Assessment Tool Development, and Innovations in Medical Education.
Pediatric Curriculum Development, Assessment Tool Development, and Innovations in Medical Education.
Research
- General Pediatrics
- Education for Health Professionals
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
General Pediatrics
Education for Health Professionals
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Conference Presentation
- Clinical Manifestations of Alkaptonuria in Pediatric Patients.
- Curriculum Overview of the Antibiotic Management Course Offered by the European Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID).
- Learner Needs Assessment: Antimicrobial Stewardship Knowledge of Pediatric Residents in Ontario.
- General Needs Assessment of Vaccination Knowledge and Communication Skills of Pediatric Residents in Ontario.
Clinical Manifestations of Alkaptonuria in Pediatric Patients.
Curriculum Overview of the Antibiotic Management Course Offered by the European Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID).
Learner Needs Assessment: Antimicrobial Stewardship Knowledge of Pediatric Residents in Ontario.
General Needs Assessment of Vaccination Knowledge and Communication Skills of Pediatric Residents in Ontario.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
- Membership of the European Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID).
- Fellowship Awarded (FRCPCH), Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
- MOHAP Appreciation Awards.
- Appreciation Awards - Kuwait Hospital (Dubai).
- Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Awards for Childhood Creativity - Appreciation Awards.
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, Royal College of Physicians London, UK.