Family and Community Medicine
Academic Staff

Assisstant Professor
Epidemiology
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1- 2008, Iraqi Board (PhD) in Community Medicine, Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations (Collaboration between University of Baghdad and Iraqi Ministry of Health), Iraq.
2- 1993, MSc in Community Medicine, University of Mosul, Iraq.
3- 1988, MBChB (Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery), University of Mosul, Iraq. 1- Pediculosis capitis among primary school children in Mosul. Journal of University of
Duhok [JUD] 1998; 1(1): 1-5.
2- Underfive mortality in Duhok 1997. Journal of University of Duhok [JUD] I998; 1(2):
46-53.
3- Descriptive epidemiology of malaria in Duhok governorate from 1990- 997. Journal of
University of Duhok [JUD] 1999; 2(3): 347-354.
4- Registered mortality and cardiovascular mortality in Duhok province. Zanco Journal
for Medical Sciences 2001; 5 (Special issue for the First Conference Kurdistan Ministry of
Health): 1-13.
5- Supplementary feeding of malnourished children in Northern Iraq. Eastern
Mediterranean Health Journal [EMHJ] 2004; 10 (1/2): 12-18.
6- Family planning and unmet need among Iraqi Kurds. Eastern Mediterranean Health
Journal [EMHJ] 2007; 13 (6): 1382-1391.
7- An Epidemic of Cholera in Duhok 1999. Zanco Journal for Medical Sciences 2008
(Special issue for the First Scientific Conference of University of Hawler for Medical
Sciences, 2008).
8- Level of physical activity among teaching and support staff in the education sector in
Dohuk, Iraq. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal [EMHJ] 2010; 16(12): 1278-1284.
9- Dental Infections: Clinical and Microbiological Evaluation of Responsiveness to Twice Daily Amoxicillin-Clavulanic Acid. Jordan Medical Journal [J Med J] 2010; 44(3): 305-312.
10- Knowledge, attitude and practice of mothers towards oral rehydration therapy in Duhok. Isra Medical Journal 2012; 4(3): 132-138.
11- Premarital Perception on Obesity and Gestational Weight Gain. Duhok Medical Journal (DMJ), (Special issue for the First Gynecology/Obstetrics Conference of Duhok College of Medicine, 27-28 April, 2016) 2016; 10 (Supplement 1): 42 - 49.
12- Preoperative predictive factors of recurrent hepatic hydatid cyst after different types of open surgical treatment. Journal of the Arab Board of Health Specializations 2018; 19(4): 26 - 38.
13- Estimation of apolipoprotein A in early onset ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Cardiovascular Endocrinology & Metabolism (Cardiovasc Endocrinol Metab) 2019 ;8(4):106-108.
14-Assessment of readiness of newly graduated health professionals to communicate with patients in Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing 2020; 73: 20 – 26.
15- Internet addiction and cigarette smoking among students of medical colleges in Duhok. Duhok Medical Journal (DMJ) 2020; 14 (2); 64-72.
16- Dietary habits and physical activity among youth in Duhok, Iraq. Duhok Medical Journal (DMJ) 2021; 15(2): 29-38.
17- Demographic, clinical and angiographic profile of coronary artery disease in Kurdistan region of Iraq. American Journal of Cardiovascular Disease 2021; 11(1): 39 – 45.
18- Tobacco smoking and alcohol drinking among youth in Duhok, Iraq: A cross-sectional study. JCDR (Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research) 2022; 16(4): LC35 - LC41.
19- Outcomes of primary percutaneous coronary intervention in ST-Segment elevation myocardial infarction in Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Journal of Contemporary Medical Sciences (J Contemp Med Sci) 2022; 8(2): 120–127.
20- Clinico-Angiographic Profiles and In-Hospital Outcomes of non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Journal of Contemporary Medical Sciences (J Contemp Med Sci) 2022; 8(4): 229 – 234.
21- Mental health and social activity participation during the covid19 pandemic in Duhok city. Duhok Medical Journal (DMJ) 2023; 17(1): 114 – 125.
22- Status and Trends of Physical Activity Surveillance, Policy, and Research in 164 Countries: Findings from the Global Observatory for Physical Activity—GoPA! 2015 and 2020 Surveys. Journal of Physical Activity and Health (JPAH), 2023; 20 (2): 112-128.
Epidemiology, Public Health, Medical Statistics
1) Teaching community medicine/public health to undergraduate students
2) Teaching community medicine/public health to postgraduate students
3) Consultant biostatistician and supervisor of postgraduate students.1- Dr. Tariq Najeeb Al-Khafaf. Pediculosis capitis among primary school children in Mosul. Professional Diploma. 1995.
2- Dr. Abdulla Jasim Rajab. Assessment of communicable disease surveillance systems in Dohuk. MSc. 2003.
3- Dr. Beryvan Osman Rasheed. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of family planning in Dohuk. MSc. 2004.
4- Dr. Ayoub Haasan Ali. Validity of Clinical Features in Peptic Ulcer. High Diploma. 2010.
5- Dr. Farhad Ismail Shah Maternal Health Indicators in Duhok City. MSc. 2010.
6- Dr. Wafa Salih Rushdi. Physical Activity among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes attending Duhok Diabetic Center: KAP study. MSc. 2010.
7- Dr. Media Zirak Yonis. Silent Coronary Artery Disease in Type II Diabetes Mellitus. High Diploma. 2010.
8- Dr. Shireen Muhsin Yahia. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Mothers towards Oral Rehydration Solution in Duhok City. High Diploma. 2011.
9- Dr. Serwan Shawket Mahmood. Epidemiological Profile of Scabies in Duhok. High Diploma. 2011.
10- Dr. Sirwan Mohammed Aswad. Task based community-oriented training module in improving communication skills among students of Duhok faculty of medical sciences. PhD. 2013.
11- Dr. Masood Abdul Kareem Abdul Rahman. Evaluation of A Supplementary Feeding Program Among Children in Amedi District of Duhok. Kurdistan Board. 2014.
12- Dr. Bishkosh Siwar Issa. Zinc Status among Children with Bronchial Asthma in Duhok City: a case control study. Kurdistan Board. 2015.
13- Dr. Ronahi Younis Ibrahim. Clinical profiles of women presenting to the specialized breast clinic in Duhok city. Kurdistan Board. 2015.
14- Dr. Fadwa Sulaiman Elias. Premarital women’s perception of overweight/ obesity and gestational weight gain in Duhok. MSc. 2015
15- Dr. Khadija Kamal Ahmed. Validity of hematuria in predicting the presence of urolithiasis in patients with acute flank pain. High Diploma. 2016.
16- Dr. Esraa Said Ismail. The role of immunization and other risk factors in acute diarrhea among under five children at Heevi hospital, Duhok. High Diploma. 2016.
17- Dr. Bakhtiyar Ahmed Rasheed. Behavioral factors in health problems among youths in the premarital screening center in Duhok city, Kurdistan region of Iraq. PhD. 2022.
18- Musab Sideq Abduljabbar. Lifestyle behaviors of adults during the Covid-19 pandemic in Duhok city. MSc. 2022.1- Childhood Nutrition Workshop [UNICEF], Facilitator, Duhok, Iraq, December 15-16, 1997.
2- Epidemiological Surveillance Workshop [WHO], Facilitator, Duhok, Iraq, September 7-13, 1997.
3- First Scientific Conference of the University of Duhok, Research Provider, Duhok, Iraq, April 27-29, 1999.
4- Health Management Workshop [WHO], Participant, Duhok, Iraq, December 10-12, 2001.
5- Kurdistan Ministry of Health First Conference [Kurdistan Ministry of Health], Research Provider, Erbil, Iraq, September 18-20, 2001.
6- Communicable Diseases Control Workshop [WHO], Facilitator, Duhok, Iraq, December 28-31, 2002.
7- Upgrading Nursing Skills Workshop [DOH, Duhok], Facilitator, Duhok, Iraq, October 22-23, 2003.
8- Community Organizing/Building for Health Course [University of Mississippi Medical Center, USA], Participant, Duhok, Iraq, April 29-30, 2004.
9- Inter-country Coordination Meeting on Malaria [WHO and the Iraqi Ministry of Health], Participant, Aleppo, Syria, April 20-22, 2004.
10- Conference on Health System Reform in Kurdistan Region [Kurdistan Ministry of Health], Participant, Duhok, Iraq, September 20-21, 2004.
11- National Malaria Strategic Planning Meeting [WHO and the Iraqi Ministry of Health], Participant, Amman, Jordan, November 10-12, 2005.
12- Family Medicine Course [the American Family Medicine Team], Lecturer, Duhok, Iraq, April 1-19, 2007.
13- First Scientific Conference of the University of Hawler for Medical Sciences, Research Provider, Erbil, Iraq, April 26-28, 2008.
14- Quality Assurance meetings at the University and Medical College of Duhok, Duhok, Iraq, 2010-2015.
15- Continuous Academic Development meetings at the University and Medical College of Duhok, Duhok, Iraq, 2010-2015.
16- The First Scientific Conference on Gynecology and Obstetrics. University of Duhok – College of Medicine; April, 27 – 28, 2016. Research contributor.
17- Member of the Assessment (Examinations) Committee for the Integrated Teaching System, 2019-2021
18- Member of the Accreditation Committee, Research domain, 2020 - 2021.
19- Medical Education Online Workshop (phase II integrated system) presented by Kufa Medical Education Department, 18-6-2021.
20- Accreditation of Medical Colleges Workshop, Duhok Conference Center, 6-1- 2022.
21- Member of the PPDP (personal and professional program) Committee at Duhok College of Medicine, 2020- 2022.
22- PPDP (personal and professional program) Workshop, 1st semester, 21-2-2022.
23- Member of the Scientific Committee at Duhok College of Medicine, 2011- 2022.
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