Pre-Conference Course Program 2024

Ahmed Al Waily MD

Senior Consultant Dermatologist | Oman

Dr Ahmed Alwaily is a Senior Consultant Dermatologist at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital

Nawaf Al Mutairi MD

Professor of Dermatology | Kuwait

He is currently working as Professor of Dermatology in department of Medicine, Kuwait University. He did his education from both American and Canadian Boards of dermatology. He has special research interests in psoriasis, biologic therapy and lasers and medical education in dermatology. He is currently the Vice President of ‘Kuwait Society of Dermatology’ as well as President of the “Kuwait Psoriasis Network”. He is the founder member of “Kuwait Board of Dermatology” as well as an active member of “Arab Board of Dermatology”. He is the Chief Editor of “Gulf Journal of Dermatology and Venereology”, is on the editorial board of reputed journals including “Medical Principles and Practice and Dermatologic Therapy”. He is a reviewer for numerous indexed International Dermatology Journals. He has over 237 research publications in indexed journals of international repute and has also authored chapters in many international textbooks of dermatology. He has received several awards internationally in recognition of his work in clinical dermatology and medical education in dermatology.

Salah Al Rubaie MD

Consultant Dermatologist | United Arab Emirates

American Academy of Dermatology -1985- UPTO DATE International Society of Tropical Dermatology -1985- UPTO DATE European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology -1999 Chosen as the Man of the Year for the Marquis Whos Who In the World. 16th Edition, Marquis Whos Who American Publication -1999 American Academy of Dermatology International Fellow Certificate Award -2006

Mohammed Al Rubaye MD

Specialist Dermatologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr Mohammed is a dermatology specialist at Health Harmonie Group, Birmingham, U.K. He has attained Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom - MRCP (UK) and has a clinical dermatology master's from Cardiff University.

Ameen Alawadhi MD

Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist, Head of Dermatology and Chairperson of the Internal Medicine Department | Bahrain

Dr Alawadhi Graduate of the Arab Board and European Board, a fellowship in Advanced Medical Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital New York, a Fellowship in Dermatopathology at Mount Sinai Hospital New York, Head of Dermatology in Salmaniya Medical Complex, Chairperson of Internal Medicine in Salmaniya Medical Complex, Affiliate Assistant Professor at Medical University of South Carolina, President of Bahrain Dermatology Association, President of BDLA conference, Editorial Board Member in The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Suad Abdulrahman MD

Specialist Registrar- Dermatology | United Arab Emirates

Dr Suad Abdulrahman Ali Abdulrahman, a Specialist Dermatologist in Dubai Health Authority of more than 20 years - Arab board certified in Dermatology. - Interested in teaching purposes, giving educational lectures for family physicians and new residents. Individual Skills: - Communication and conflict management skills - Languages proficiency: English, Arabic - Hobbies: Reading, writing

Zbigniew Ruszczak MD

Chairman, Case & Poster Presentation & Chair of the Jury | United Arab Emirates

Prof. Zbigniew Ruszczak, MD, Ph.D. is a Professor of Dermatology and Adjunct Clinical Professor of Medicine at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE. He is also a Course Director of “Integumentary System” thatching dermatology to undergraduate students. He lives in the UAE for 12 years as DOH licensed Consultant in Dermatology & Venereology with a particular interest in Allergy, Wound Management, and Pediatric Dermatology. He has over 35 years of experience in clinical dermatology, academic education, the innovative biotechnology industry, and wound management. Prof. Ruszczak is German Board double certified in Dermatology and Allergy and Board Certification in Pathology. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh), American Academy of Dermatology, European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, and European Society of Pediatric Dermatology. He is a Senior Member of the Education Board of the International Society of Pediatric Dermatology (ISPD), USA. For many years he was a Distinguished Visiting Professor and Consultant in Dermatology at the Rutgers University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, USA, and at the Newark Chapter of Sigma Xi. He recently served as Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi. Before joining Khalifa University, he was Division Chief of Dermatology at SEHA’s Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Program Director of the Arab Board Dermatology Residency Program, and Adjunct Full Professor Medicine at UAE University in Al Ain. For the last six years, Professor Zbigniew has been a Co-President and Chairman of the Case & Poster Presentation Sessions and Competition at the International Dubai Dermatology Conference (Dubai Derma), one of the most significant dermatology events worldwide. He is the Founder and Chairman of the annual International Pediatric Dermatology Conferences (IPDC), the only platform of this kind in the MENA region. The 5th edition this year attracted over 3000 participants from 74 countries and 27 distinguished international speakers. Recently, Prof. Zbigniew was elected the Chairman of the Pediatric Dermatology Division at the Arab Academy of Dermatology and Esthetics. Prof. Ruszczak presented over 500 lectures at national and international conferences, published over 125 peer-reviewed papers in international journals, and numerous book chapters. He is Associate Editor of the “Dermatologic Therapy” journal, a leading dermatology journal published by John Willey & Sons, and a reviver The Journal of American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), Journal of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (JEADV), JAMA, International Journal of Dermatology, and Cutis, among others. Prof. Ruszczak's main fields of interest are clinical dermatology, allergy diagnosis and treatment, genetic skin diseases, wound management, and galenic formulation of drugs.

Shaden Abdelhadi MD

Vice-Chairman, Case & Poster Presentation and Vice-Chair of the Jury | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Shaden Abdelhadi is a Pediatric Dermatology Consultant, European Board and Arab Board Certified in Dermatology & Venereology, Belgian Board Certified in Pediatric Dermatology (including clinical training at Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, USA). She holds the Belgian Board in Human Medical Genetics from the Belgian Society of Human Genetics BeSHG (including training at Guys & St. Thomas Genetic Skin Diseases Center in London, UK). Moreover, she is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (FRCP Edin). Additionally, she is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD), the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (FEADV) and the European Society of Pediatric Dermatology (FESPD). Dr. Shaden is a Member of the Editorial Board of the Dermatologic Therapy, a John Wiley & Sons Ltd. journal. She is also the Director of the ACGMEi accredited Dermatology Residency Program at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi. Dr. Shaden holds the distinction of being the first fully licensed Pediatric Dermatologist in Abu Dhabi. She has been highly active in academics since 2012 including active teaching and supervision in her specialities in both Belgium and the UAE. Dr Shaden Abdelhadi is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi.

Yusra Al Ali MD

Consultant Dermatologist | United Arab Emirates

Arab Board-certified Dermatologist since 2015. Board Member of Emirates Academy of Dermatology. Member of the Arab Academy of Dermatology and Aesthetics. 10 years experience in Dermatology SKMC, Interested in Pediatric Dermatology and Dermatopathology. Well-trained in Laser, allergy testing and in dermatology surgical procedures.

Ibrahim Galadari MD

Professor of Dermatology | United Arab Emirates

Prof.Ibrahim Galadari is the Conference Chairman of Dubai Derma and a Professor of Dermatology in the Faculty of Medicine, at UAE University, UAE in Dubai. He received his MD degree in 1979 from Cairo University in Egypt and completed his residency program there in 1983, later receiving an MSc. H continued his postgraduate work at Wayne State University College of Medicine in Detroit, from which he received a PhD. In 2005, he was awarded the FRCP (Glasgow).

Hazem Seif El Nasr MD

Professor of Dermatology | United Arab Emirates

Prof. El Nasr graduated from Cairo University in 1978. He is a Professor of Dermatology at Cairo University and he is a Specialist Dermatologist at Junqueirah Medical Clinic Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE from August 2017 till the present. He is the Secretary-General of the Egyptian Society Of Dermatology from 2005 till present

Hazem Seif El Nasr MD

Professor of Dermatology | United Arab Emirates

Prof. El Nasr graduated from Cairo University in 1978. He is a Professor of Dermatology at Cairo University and he is a Specialist Dermatologist at Junqueirah Medical Clinic Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE from August 2017 till the present. He is the Secretary-General of the Egyptian Society Of Dermatology from 2005 till present

Dooha Alhamdi MD

Assistant Professor of Dermatology | Iraq

Dr. Dooha is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Department of Dermatology at Basra Medical College.

Khalil Alhamdi MD

Professor of Dermatology and Consultant Dermatologist | Iraq

Prof. Alhamdi is a Professor of Dermatology, consultant dermatologist, chair and training committee of the Arab Board of Dermatology. He is also the director of Basra training centre of the Arab and Iraqi Board of Dermatology, and editor-in-chief of the Basra Medical Journal. Prof. Alhamdi has published more than 77 papers in national and international journals and is the head of medical colleges' academic accreditation team.

Monira El Waseef MD

Fellowship trainer | Egypt

Dr. Monira is currently working as a Fellowship trainer and is responsible for training representatives and fellows and participating in the Egyptian fellowship exam several times in the hospital. Dr Monira holds a Master’s degree in dermatology and venereology.

Nadia Abdelwadood MD

Consultant of Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Infection | Egypt

Dr Nadia has been a trainer of the Egyptian Fellowship of Dermatology since 2009 and the Arab Board of Dermatology since 2018. She has been a Member of the scientific board of the Egyptian Fellowship of Dermatology since 2014 and also a member of the scientific board of the Arab Board of Dermatology since 2018. Currently, she is working as a Consultant of Dermatology and sexually transmitted infection

Mohamed Khaled MD

Professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology | Egypt

Prof. Khaled is a Professor of Dermatology, Andrology and Dermatopathology, at Mansoura Faculty of Medicine, Egypt. He is also a Fellow of the Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology, New York City, USA

Assem Farag MD

Professor of Dermatology | Egypt

Prof. Farag is a Professor of Dermatology at Benha University. He is a consultant in Dermatology, Aesthetics & Laser since 1997. He has many publications in highly esteemed, peer reviewed medical journals specialized in dermatology, aesthetics and laser. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and shared in many international congresses like the European Academy meetings. In 2014 he was the chairman of the Pan Arab League of Dermatology jointly with Sharm Derma. He is the chairman of Sharm Derma International Conferences since 2008. Prof. Farag is the author of the series "Perspectives in Dermatology & Andrology", "Principles of Skin & Venereal Diseases, "A colour atlas of Dermatology", Manual of Aesthetic Dermatology & Cutaneous Laser Techniques" etc.

Jacek C. Szepietowski MD

Chair of the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology | Poland

Jacek C Szepietowski, MD, PhD, FRCP is a full professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Wroclaw, Poland. In the years 2011-2020, he served as a Vice-Rector (Vice-President) for University Development of Medical University in Wroclaw, Poland; in the years 2007-2011, he was the Director of the Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of the Polish Academy of Sciences. He is a Past President of the European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry, Past president of the International Forum for the Study of Itch and a current President of the Polish Dermatological Society. He is an author or co-author of more than 800 scientific articles, 17 books, more than 80 book chapters and more than 300 congress communications. His index “h” (Web of Science) is 62.

Mohamed Khaled MD

Professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology | Egypt

Prof. Khaled is a Professor of Dermatology, Andrology and Dermatopathology, at Mansoura Faculty of Medicine, Egypt. He is also a Fellow of the Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology, New York City, USA

Manal Bosseila MD

Professor of Dermatology | Egypt

Dr. Manal BOSSEILA is currently a Professor of Dermatology, at the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University (CU); Egypt. She is the Director of Dermoscopy and Trichoscopy Unit and Photodynamic Therapy & Fluorescence Diagnosis Unit as well. A speaker at many international and regional dermatology conferences, and arbitrator for promotions of dermatology faculty at Egyptian Universities. She has been the coordinator of the training program for Dermatologists at Ministry of Health in Egypt for 4 years. Being a certified trainer, Prof Manal has been an instructor for many training courses in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology”, “Lasers in Dermatology” and “Phototherapy” since 2008.

Manal Bosseila MD

Professor of Dermatology | Egypt

Dr. Manal BOSSEILA is currently a Professor of Dermatology, at the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University (CU); Egypt. She is the Director of Dermoscopy and Trichoscopy Unit and Photodynamic Therapy & Fluorescence Diagnosis Unit as well. A speaker at many international and regional dermatology conferences, and arbitrator for promotions of dermatology faculty at Egyptian Universities. She has been the coordinator of the training program for Dermatologists at Ministry of Health in Egypt for 4 years. Being a certified trainer, Prof Manal has been an instructor for many training courses in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology”, “Lasers in Dermatology” and “Phototherapy” since 2008.

Mohammed El Banhawy MD

Senior Consultant Dermatologist | Egypt

Dr. Banhawy has Studied at the Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams University Dec 1967 to 2008. He is specialized in Acne treatment, Allergic Skin Alopecia Annual Skin Screening Anti-Aging Treatment Chemical Peel Dermatology Consultation Dermatology Follow Up Eczema / Dry Skin Freckles Hair Loss Mesotherapy Moles Psoriasis Rash / Redness Scar & Burn Removal Vitiligo

Mohammed El Banhawy MD

Senior Consultant Dermatologist | Egypt

Dr. Banhawy has Studied at the Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams University Dec 1967 to 2008. He is specialized in Acne treatment, Allergic Skin Alopecia Annual Skin Screening Anti-Aging Treatment Chemical Peel Dermatology Consultation Dermatology Follow Up Eczema / Dry Skin Freckles Hair Loss Mesotherapy Moles Psoriasis Rash / Redness Scar & Burn Removal Vitiligo