Member Of The Year
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Title : professor of anaesthesia
Company Name: CENTRE FOR CONSULTING AND HEALTH SKILLS TRAINING
Industry : Education Management
Location : Saudi Arabia
Specialty : Anesthesia; Education; Intensive Care; CPR; EMS; OBS
Biography :Mohammed Abdullah Seraj is known as the “Father of Anesthesia” in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mohammed has dedicated decades of his life to improving the health and well being of other. Mohammed was the first Saudi Physician to obtain his fellowship in Anesthesia from Ireland and the first to have a membership from England. Mohammed was also the first Saudi Anesthetist appointed as professor in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mohammed started his educational career in 1965 receiving a degree from Ain-Shams College of Medicine in Cairo Egypt. In 1972 Mohammed received a D.A from the Royal College of Surgeons & Physicians from England and then traveled to Dublin Ireland to receive the Fellowship of Faculty of Anesthetist of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 1977. Mohammed also received his Honorary PhD in Anesthesia & Intensive Care from the Saudi Commission of Health Specialties. Mohammed has always believed that Education is the solid foundation for a lucrative career. He is solely responsible for the educational programs in the field of Anesthesia in Saudi Arabia. Seeing the need for these courses, training programs, and care departments Mohammed made it his mission to bring forth this topic and share his education with other physicians. Mohammed started fellowship programs for undergraduates and post graduates as well as writing the rules and regulations for the Arab Board of Anesthetics & Intensive Care. In 1996 Mohammed was appointed the Chairman of the AD-HOC committee for the SCFHS along with four other colleges to develop the Saudi Specialty in Anesthesia & Intensive Care Residency Training Program. In 1999 Mohammed was appointed Chairman for the scientific council for Anesthesia & Intensive care after becoming independent from the surgical council. The council approved the following three fellowships programs, Open cardiac anesthesia, Critical care, Pediatric anesthesia. Mohammed is responsible for the establishment of the Saudi Anesthesia Association, and was the first Saudi Anesthetist appointed as member of Quality Control Committee. In 2000 Mohammed was appointed chairman of Trauma, Resuscitation, and Critical Care Medicine of the World Federation of societies of Anesthesiologists. Mohammed is one of the leading researchers in Emergency & Disaster Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Anesthesia & Intensive Care, CPR, Education and Heat Stroke. Mohammed has a long list of achievements including but not limited to Members of several editorial board of national and international journals, Members of several societies for disaster & emergency medicine, Chairman of anesthesia department. King Fahad medical city, Director of anesthesia and intensive care department. Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital, Part time consultants for: Ministry of Health 1979-1981, Ministry of Planning 1985-1990, Civil Defense 1992-1994, Al-Metabagani hospital management group 1998-1999, Saudi Red Crescent Society 1997-1998, Ministry of Health 1999-2000, Ministry of Health 2005-2006, Saudi Red Crescent Society 2008. Mohammed has been nicknamed “Mr. CPR of the Kingdom” for his work and establishment of CPR programs. For over 26 years Mohammed managed and established Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Mohammed designed the first “First Aid Training program” for Civil Defense, Traffic Department, Police and Red Crescent personnel, teachers and public at large. Mohammed is the editor of Anesthesia Technician, Respiratory therapy Technician, Operating room and sterilization Technician, and EMT Basic, advance and paramedic. Mohammed has multiple publication’s regarding Heat Stroke, EMS, Difficulties, CPR, Anesthesia, and OBS. Mohammed has dedicated his life to improving the medical care in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Becoming an inspiration to many and a hero to all Mohammed has proved that hard work and determination can help you achieve all goals. When Mohammed is not practicing or teaching medicine he enjoys traveling, swimming, and writing. Mohammed is married with three children and is fluent in both English & Arabic.