Dr. Louis Anthony “Tony” Cirillo serves on the National Board of Directors for the American College of Emergency Physicians, served as Chair of the Board from 2022-2023 and began his term as President of the College in September. Dr. Cirillo has been a practicing emergency physician for over 30 years, and in addition to clinical practice, serves as the Director of Government Affairs for his physician group, US Acute Care Solutions. In this professional role he has been deeply engaged in advocacy efforts related to all aspects of EM practice, especially legislative and regulatory activities that affect reimbursement and practice viability. Dr. Cirillo is also a passionate advocate for improving the care of patients with behavioral health emergencies.

Dr. Cirillo earned his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, completed a Transitional year of Internal Medicine at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC and completed his residency in emergency medicine at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester, MA where he served as a Chief Resident.

Dr .Firas Al Najjar is a consultant in Emergency Medicine in Rashid Hospital Trauma Center.

He is also the Residency Director of Emergency Medicine in Dubai Residency Training Program (DRTP) and had the honor of being a part of the program from the time of its establishment. Dr. Firas is an advocate of EM specialty in the region with an avid interest in establishing new training centers and setting standards for better training, and mentoring.

Dr. Thiagarajan Jaiganesh is a distinguished Consultant in Adult and Pediatric Emergency Medicine with dual certification and currently serves as the Chairman of the busiest Emergency Department in the UAE, overseeing over 220,000 patient attendances in 2023 across STMC, Tawam, and Al Ain Hospitals. He is the former Program Director of the Tawam Emergency Medicine Residency (2016–2023) and has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Best EM Physician Award at ESEM 2024 and the Healthcare Leadership Award at the Health 2.0 Conference 2024.

His contributions to healthcare excellence have earned accolades such as the SEHA Innovation Dome Bronze Award and the Certified Emergency Department Executive distinction. Dr. Jaiganesh plays an instrumental role in shaping emergency medicine standards in the UAE as the Co-Chair of the DOH Emergency Medicine Task Force and Standardization Initiative, Chair of the SEHA Emergency Medicine Service Line Council (2022), and a Medical Expert for the Department of Health.

Bio: Joseph Bonney is an energetic Emergency Medicine Specialist from Ghana. He trained in the local Emergency Medicine training program with the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, currently pursuing his fellowship program in Adult Emergency Medicine with the same program and a fellowship in Disaster and Emergency Preparedness from SUNY Downstate Medical Center, New York, USA.

Joe is a founding member of the Emergency Medicine Society of Ghana (EMSOG), current Vice President of the African Federation for Emergency Medicine, Executive Director of the Young Researchers' Forum, Member of the IFEM WHO Task Force. He is a member of the African Coalition for Epidemic Research, Response and Training (ALERRT) and the 2020 fellow for the ISARIC Career Development Fellowship Scheme. He serves as an editor for the Ghana Medical Journal, African Journal for Emergency Medicine, and the Global Emergency Medicine Literature Review.

Dr. Junaid Razzak is joining the department as our new Vice Chair of Research. An accomplished researcher, he brings a wealth of research experience in emergency medicine, medical informatics, and public health. Dr. Razzak received his medical degree from the Aga Khan University Medical College, and completed his residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. He also received a PhD from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.

Dr. Razzak is one of the few NIH funded researchers in the area of global emergency medicine, and has worked at the NIH as a visiting scientist. He also led the NIH’s Collaborative on Emergency Care Research (CLEER) in low-income and middle-income countries. As part of his current focus on global health, he is working with Aga Khan University to establish the Center of Excellence in Trauma and Emergencies. Over his career, Dr. Razzak has published more than 130 peer reviewed manuscripts and served in several prominent leadership roles. He was the founding chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Aga Khan University, director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Emergency Medicine and Trauma in the Eastern Mediterranean region, and founder of the emergency medicine services for the City of Karachi, Pakistan, which has a population of more than 20 million

Dr Pauline Convocar is the Immediate Past President of the Philippine College of Emergency Medicine (PCEM). She now leads PCEM's Section on Advocacy in addressing national and global emergency care disparity issues and developing inclusive health systems for the disadvantaged. She is instrumental to the organization of PCEM's Section on Gender Equity and Empowerment to ensure inclusivity and diversity in the field of emergency medicine. She is currently the President-Elect of the Asian Society of Emergency Medicine and the Chair of the Specialty Implementation Committee of the International Federation of Emergency Medicine.

Dr Fares Al-Ali is former Head of the ED and the former Program Director at Zayed Military Hospital. He is the founder and former chairman of the Trauma System Initiative of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and also the founder and past president of the Emirates Society of Emergency Medicine (ESEM). Dr Fares Al-Ali was able to establish several key initiatives including the first official Trauma Registry in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi STEMI network involving the different stakeholders, as well as the approval of the UAE 'Good Samaritan Law', which is considered the first law of its kind in an Arab Country.

He was recently appointed as the Executive Director of the Center of Emergency Preparedness and Response (CEPAR) at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi in April 2021. Dr Fares Al-Ali has contributed to several international textbooks and peer-reviewed articles in the field of EM, EMS and Disaster Medicine, and has presented in several conferences regionally and internationally.

Dr. A. Asim Nayeem is a British-trained Consultant in Emergency Medicine with over 20 years of international experience across the UK, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and the UAE. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM, UK) and the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine (FFSEM, Ireland), a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (MRCS), and he completed his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in the UK.

He currently serves at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), Abu Dhabi. He is passionate about education and patient safety; he is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor with Gulf Medical University and Al Ain University.
Previously, he held senior consultant positions at John Hopkins ARAMCO Hospital and Tawam Hospital, as well as serving as Specialty & Quality Lead at Ashford & St. Peters NHS Trust in the UK, where his leadership and quality improvement work earned national recognition.

Dr. Nayeem lives in Abu Dhabi with his wife and three children. Outside medicine, he enjoys cricket, badminton, football, hiking, and reading. A passionate Arsenal supporter, he also counts Karen Armstrong and John Grisham among his favourite authors.

Dr. Abdalla Al Zaabi

Consultant, Emergency Medicine – Zayed Military Hospital

American & Canadian Board Certified | Trauma & Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Abdalla Al Zaabi is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Zayed Military Hospital, Abu Dhabi. He is board-certified in Emergency Medicine by both the American and Canadian Boards and holds a fellowship in Trauma Team Leadership. He also holds a fellowship and the CACEM Diploma in Sports Medicine, reflecting his broad expertise in both acute care and performance medicine.

Dr. Al Zaabi is deeply engaged in advancing emergency care in military and civilian settings, with a special interest in trauma systems, disaster response, and sports injury management. His diverse qualifications and leadership make him a key contributor to emergency medicine education and practice in the UAE.

Abdul Ahad Chhotani is an FCPS certified Emergency Physician practicing at Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. He completed Med School at Ziauddin University in Karachi and residency at Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi. He has a passion for medical education and integrating evidence-based medicine into clinical practice. Chhotani believes that healthcare achieves the best outcomes when utilizing the available evidence to create a team-based approach to patient care, involving Public Health experts and various levels of clinical practice.

Abid Nisar works as a consultant in the Department of Emergency Medicine at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, UK. After completing his medical school, he completed a Master's in Emergency Medicine affiliated with George Washington University, USA, followed by UK national training in Emergency Medicine, achieving Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and the European Board of Emergency Medicine.

He is a GreenED Assessor and core member of the Environmental Special Interest Group at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, working to embed sustainability into emergency care. Involved in teaching, examining, and educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate trainees, he serves as both a clinical and educational supervisor, and is an instructor in multiple emergency care courses.He has a special interest in environmental sustainability in healthcare, digital health innovation, Point of Care Ultrasound, and medical education.

Prof. Dato'Sri Dr. Abu Hassan Asaari bin Abdullah experience as a medical practitioner, academician and administrator is one who believes that there has to be fairness and good practices embarked on to help ensure that the healthcare in this country benefits the nation and its rakyat. He always ensure that he serves the medical profession to his upmost best and that the rights of every medical practitioner in this country is upheld.

Afra Alsuwaidi is an emergency medicine consultant and a medical toxicologist. she hold an Arab Board certification in Emergency Medicine and a fellowship in Medical Toxicology from Emory University. With a master's degree in healthcare administration from Zayed University. she is also a core faculty at SKMC and AHLS instructor.

MBBS from UAEU, FRCPC emergency medicine from McGill University, Disaster medicine from BIDMC-Harvard University.

An emergency medicine specialist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical city. Graduated from Dubai Medical college. Holds triple board certifications in emergency medicine from Jordanian, Arab and Emirati boards. Completed fundamental point of care ultrasound at MBRU. Interested in critical care and Point of care ultrasound.

Pediatric Emergency Consultant at King Fahad Medical City (KFMC)

Chairperson of Life Support Department and STARS at Center for Research Education and Simulation Enhanced Training (CRESENT) in KFMC

Chairperson of the Advertisement and publicity at the Saudi Society for Simulation in Healthcare SSSH

An organizer of the volunteer group in the pediatric residency program (Cheerful Children Cain)

Simulation Pediatric emergency fellowship director from March 2018 till 2021

Examiner at the Saudi Council for Health Specialties

Pediatric Emergency Fellowship Program Director till Dec 2020

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) instructor

Instructor in communication course titled Enhance Physician Communication Skills (EPCS) at KFMC

Speaker in several conferences regionally and internationally, part of the scientific and organizing committee in couple of conferences national and international focusing on Simulation and Pediatric emergency topics

A graduated from the KFMC pediatric residency program then pediatric emergency fellowship, and pediatric emergency Fellowship at Sickkids, Toronto, 2013. Simulation fellowship at University of Calgary, Alberta Children Hospital, KIDSIM Pediatric Simulation, 2014.

Speaker in several conferences regionally and internationally, focusing in Pediatric emergency medicine such as ICEM 2021 June, BEM 2019, ESEM2019, EMERGENCY MEDICINE CONFERENCE Global Health Exhibition 2019, Respiratory Care Symposium on November 2018, 2nd Pediatric emergency crash course,10th PEDIATRIC PULMONARY COURSE2018, SASEM2019, SASEM2020, SASEM18, SASEM2019, SASEM2020.

Dr. Anwar Al Ahmad Dr. Anwar Al Ahmad is an Emergency Medicine Consultant and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi. She earned her MBBS from the University of Sharjah in 2013 and completed her internship and Emergency Medicine Residency at SKMC, where she served as Chief Resident (2017–2018). She achieved Arab Board certification in Emergency Medicine in 2019 and subsequently worked as an Adult Emergency Medicine Specialist until 2022. In September 2022, she joined the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship at SKMC, serving as Chief Fellow. Dr. Al Ahmad's strengths include acute care and resuscitation, pediatric emergency medicine, and point-of-care ultrasound. She is also a certified instructor in ATLS, PALS, and ACLS, with a strong commitment to medical education, research, and clinical guideline development. Through conference presentations, workshops, and teaching roles, she continues to advance emergency care while mentoring the next generation of physicians.

Anzal Rehman graduated from Avalon University School of Medicine and completed training in the U.S., Seychelles, and Philippines. He did his Emergency Medicine residency at Zayed Military Hospital, served as Chief Resident, and has published peer-reviewed articles. He is the Founder and President of ECREM, host of the 'ECREM|talks' podcast, and holds several editorial roles.

Arif Alper Cevik is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine (UAE), clerkship director of Emergency Medicine at United Arab Emirates University and core faculty of ACGME-I accredited Tawam-John Hopkins Emergency Medicine Residency Program. He is also a Professor of Emergency Medicine (Turkey). He has been honored as a first Fellow of the Emergency Medicine Association of Turkey (FEMAT). He has also been awarded to Order of IFEM (FIFEM). He is a member of the Asian Board of Emergency Medicine since 2011 and represents EMAT in International Federation of Emergency Medicine (IFEM) meetings since 2002. His professional interest areas are emergency medicine education, medical education, trauma management, point of care ultrasound and international emergency medicine. He is one of the faculty members of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning of UAEU. He continuously works on emergency medicine education development in UAE and actively involve and help scientific activities of the Emirates Society of Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Arif Mattoo is a distinguished emergency Physicoan with an impressive array of qualifications and accolades that underscore his dedication to the field. He holds a Masters in Emergency Medicine (MEM) and a Faculty Development Fellowship (FDF-EM) from the prestigious George Washington University, where he now contributes as a faculty member, imparting his expertise to the next generation of emergency medicine professionals.

Dr. Mattoo is recognized as a Fellow of the Academic College of Emergency Experts (FACEE), a testament to his extensive knowledge and impact on the domain. His commitment to excellence in healthcare extends to his certification as an Emergency Department Quality Improvement Professional (EQuIP) from Harvard Medical School, positioning him as a leader in enhancing patient care standards.

Further diversifying his skill set, Dr. Mattoo completed the Healthcare Business School (HBS) program at University College London, which equips him with vital insights into healthcare management and operations.

Currently, he serves as the chief specialist in emergency medicine and the Quality Link for Medical Administration at Dr. Sulaiman Alhabib Hospital in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, where he plays a pivotal role in steering healthcare strategies and clinical operations.

A wellknown speaker on both national and international platforms, Dr. Mattoo's expertise is widely recognized in the medical community. His innovative approach to healthcare has been acknowledged by HIMSS, who awarded him the title of Clinical Leader Future50, a recognition reserved for trailblazers in health IT and patient care.

Dr. Mattoo's commitment to quality and patient safety is further illustrated through his involvement with the Quality and Patient Safety Group of the International Federation of Emergency Medicine (IFEM). His contribution to the field is reflected in numerous publications in esteemed international medical journals.

Renowned for his leadership and innovative contributions, Dr. Arif Mattoo continues to elevate standards in emergency medicine, influencing both practice and policy to optimize outcomes forpatients worldwide.

Asaad Shujaa, MD , FRCPC, FAAEM

• Consultant of Emergency Medicine, ICU ,Trauma, EMS and Disaster Medicine.
• Program Director of Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare ( JHAH), KSA
• Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, USA
• Editor in Chief of Saudi Journal Of Emergency Medicine .(SJEM).
• Former General Secretary of Gulf Federation Of Emergency Medicine (GFEM).

Dr. Ashima Sharma completed her postgraduation MD in Anesthesiology and Critical care and has 23 years of teaching experience after finishing MD. She received her education and work experience from prestigious medical schools in India, like KGMU Lucknow and MAMC Delhi. She is a professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad. She has a passion for research and is an honorary faculty for the Biomedical Engineering department of IIT Hyderabad as well.

Dr. Ujra is a South African national. Currently working as a Board certified Emergency Medicine physician, at STMC and Tawam in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.

After completing her residency at Rashid Hospital in Dubai, she serves as an active core faculty member for both residency and internship programs at STMC. Passionate about medical education, Dr. Asima believes firmly in learning through teaching, with special interests in POCUS in the ED, trauma management, and toxicology. Committed to advancing Emergency Medicine, she aims to contribute and collaborate in shaping the future of the specialty in the region.

Asma Al Mesmari, based in United Arab Emirates, is currently a Assistant Director of Nursing at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. Asma Al Mesmari brings experience from previous roles at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City and Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (Managed by Cleveland Clinic)

Badr Aldawood works as an assistant professor and consultant in the Department of Emergency Medicine at King Saud University Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He also works as a consultant in the Critical Care Department at the same institute. Involved in teaching and educational activities for students and postgraduate trainees. He completed his medical school training at King Saud University, then pursued his training in Emergency Medicine at McGill University, followed by a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine also at McGill University. Additionally, he is the chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at King Saud University Medical City. He has a special interest in critical care and resuscitation, Point of Care Ultrasound, and Emergency Medical Services.

Dr Al Hatali is the head of the poison control section, Environmental and Occupational Health Department, at the Ministry of Health in Sultanate of Oman. She also serves as the Middle East and North Africa Association of Medical Toxicology (MENATOX) President. She is a consultant in the Emergency Medicine Department at Royal Hospital and the Emergency Medicine Program Director at Oman Medical Specialty Board. She graduated from Oman Medical Specialty Board in 2012 as well as certified by the Arab Emergency Medicine Board. She finished her Post Doctoral Fellowship in medical toxicology at Emory University and the Georgia Poison Center  in Atlanta, GA USA in 2014. She has lectured in countries around the world and has numerous awards to her credit. Dr Al Hatali has a true passion for Toxicology and field development in the Region

Dr. Ching-Hsing Lee is a board certified Emergency Physician and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Physician in Taiwan. He is currently the Chair of Emergency Department of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Branch in Taiwan. He is the member of Education Committee, Public Affair Committee, Physician and Patient Relation Committee, and International Emergency Medicine Committee of Taiwan Society of Emergency Medicine. He has been Assistant Professor of Medical College of Chang Gung University in Taiwan since 2014. Dr Lee is the founder of Emergency Medicine Residents Network (EMRN), the largest social media group on Facebook dedicated to Free Open Access Medical Education (FOAMed), international networking and collaboration between Emergency Physicians in Taiwan. Dr. Lee's research interests include development trend of medical specialties, networking and collaboration patterns between physicians.

• Critical care in the emergency department
• Sepsis recognition, diagnosis and ED treatment
• Major trauma management and outcomes
• Acute stroke care
• Humanitarian and disaster medicine

Dr. Dalal Maatouq Al Nuaimi is a Emergency Medicine and has an experience of 17 years in this field. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Emergency & Critical Care and GENERAL MEDICINE etc.

Dr. Danish Salim is a dedicated Emergency Specialist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, UAE, with over 15 years of experience in saving lives and training future emergency doctors. He has previously served as Head of Department at PRS Hospital in Kerala, where he introduced several improvements in emergency care. His work extends globally as a consultant at Zhenjiang University in China, author, researcher, and instructor for advanced critical care courses.

Dr. Danish Salim is also known for creating practical innovations such as Kerala's first bike ambulance, India's first Railway Emergency Room, emergency medicine kits, and an app connecting 1,800+ ambulances. His team developed the ASAP accident alert system long before modern SOS tools, along with versions for ambulances and elderly home care. He has won many awards, including the SEHA Hero Award, Best Innovator Award, State Best Emergency Medicine Physician Award, National Achiever Award, and IMA Excellence Award. His work in public health education continues to help millions worldwide.

Sami is a full-time consultant in emergency medicine and medical director for patient safety at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City. He is also a medical appraiser and examiner, with interests in trauma, emergency ultrasound, and quality and safety.

A proud emergency physician and a medical education enthusiast. The President of the Emergency Medicine Residents' Association of Turkey in 2014. An active member of the Emergency Medicine Association of Turkey (EMAT) and International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM) Core Curriculum and Education Committee. Current professional interest areas are critical care, medical education, physician wellness, point-of-care ultrasound and international emergency medicine. Viva la iEM Education Project.

Dr. Falak Sayed (MBBS, MSc, JBEM, LFOM) is a board-certified consultant physician dual-trained in Emergency Medicine and Occupational Health at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Education and a Licentiateship from the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (Ireland), with expertise at the intersection of clinical care, medical education, and healthcare workforce wellbeing. At CCAD, Dr. Sayed serves as Chair of the Graduate Medical Education (GME) Wellness Committee and President-Elect of the Women's Professional Staff Association, leading institutional efforts to promote physician wellbeing, leadership development, and career sustainability. Her work integrates frontline practice with system-level strategies to foster a healthier, more resilient healthcare workforce.

Fatima Aljaberi is a Pediatric Emergency attending and simulation education program co-lead at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. She completed her fellowship in Pediatric Emergency & Simulation at Sickkids hospital, University of Toronto.

Dr. Fatima F Spahi obtained her MBBS from Dubai Medical College, Dubai, UAE. She holds her Arab Board Emergency Medicine Specialty certificate from Dubai, UAE. She has over thirteen years of experience in her field and has trauma and critical care experience as she worked in the neuro and surgical ICU as well as at Rashid Hospital Trauma Centre. She is experienced in most emergency and critical care-related procedures such as advanced airway management, insertion of invasive lines and chest tube placement. She also has vast experience in all kinds of wound management, burns, and orthopaedic-related procedures such as closed reductions, intracranial cerebral venous accidents, pulmonary embolism and myocardial infarction management.

MBBS; SSC-Ped; SF-PEM; RDMS(Abd)

PEM Consultant & Em. Ultrasound;

Prince Sultan Military Medical City

Assistant Professor, Al Faisal University

Vice President of the Society of PEM

American Board of Emergency Ultrasound;

MGH; Harvard Medical School; Boston; USA.

Dr Hamid Aizaz Chatha

MRCS, MRCEM, FRCEM, Msc (UCL), MD.

Consultant Emergency Medicine

Ad. Assistant Professor at UAE University

Qualifications: MRCS, MRCEM, FRCEM, MSc (UCL).

Hamid Chatha is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at the Tawam Hospital and also holds Adjunct Assistant Professor position at UAE University, Al Ain, UAE. He graduated in 2002 and completed his CCT in Emergency Medicine, in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Dr Chatha has been consultant in EM since 2015. During his training he worked in three Major Trauma centers in Manchester. He also completed MRCS from Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh and MSc in Musculoskeletal Sciences from the university college London, UK.

Dr Chatha has special interest in Trauma, sports injuries & education. He has regularly presented at international conferences in last few years. He is a fellowship examiner for the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and EM Specialty Exam for Department of Heath Abu Dhabi. He is an ATLS, ACLS, PALS Instructor. Dr Chatha is a keen educator and is part of the core faculty for the Tawam ER Residency program.

A distinguished medical professional and academic leader with a comprehensive background in emergency medicine. Board Member of Asian Society for Emergency Medicine (ASEM), Immediate Past President of The Society for Emergency Medicine in Singapore (SEMS) and hold the position of Deputy Academic Chair of the SingHealth Duke-NUS Emergency Medicine Academic Clinical Programme. He is the Ambulatory and Community Care Discipline Lead of Eastern General Hospital (EGH) Planning Office. Additionally, an Editorial Board member of the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine and the Immediate Past Head of the Changi General Hospital Emergency Department.

Ives Hubloue is the chairman of the Center of Emergency and Disaster Medicine Brussels (CEDIMED Brussels) of the University Hospital Brussels (UZ Brussel) and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB).

He graduated in Medicine at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in 1988 and started a residency in Internal Medicine (finished in 1993) followed by a training in emergency, intensive care and disaster medicine (finished in 1995). He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine.

In 2003 he obtained his PhD in Medical Sciences at the VUB. His PhD thesis was entitled : Humoral control of the pulmonary circulation in animal models.

As full professor at the medical school of the VUB he is responsible for the medical skills training for medical students (undergraduate and graduate). He is also the program director for the residency training in emergency medicine at the VUB. Besides this he is a Faculty member and Chairman of the Strategic Management Board of the European Master in Disaster Medicine (EMDM) course. With regards to education his interest is mainly focused on the integration of innovative technologies and methodologies such as blended learning, e-learning, virtual reality, augmented reality and computer simulation in educational programs.

In 2011 he founded ReGEDiM

EDUCATION
Undergraduate: George Mason University
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Residency: University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics – Chief Resident

Dr. Janis P. Tupesis completed his residency training at the University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics where he served as the Associate Residency Program Director, a position he held until joining the faculty at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He served as the Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director until 2014, overseeing the program's initial accreditation and expansion to its current form. At the same time, he served as the chairperson of UW Health's Graduate Medical Education Global Health Committee. He is a former Associate Director and current advisory committee member of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Global Health Institute.

He has been involved in projects involving establishing graduate medical education programs in resource limited settings in both Liberia, Ethiopia and South Africa – partnering with multiple other academic institutions. In 2018, he begun work with the World Bank and the Association of African Universities on the Africa Centers of Excellence for Development (ACE Impact) Project, which aims to improve the quality, quantity and development impact of postgraduate education in selected universities through regional specialization and collaboration. He helps oversee the Centers of Excellence (Health) in numerous countries in the west African sub-region.

Dr. Tupesis serves on multiple international global health education committees, including the International Federation of Emergency Medicine (IFEM), African Federation of Emergency Medicine (AFEM), American College of Emergency Medicine (ACEP) and the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine – Global Emergency Medicine Academy (GEMA). In 2018, he was awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by GEMA for his work on emergency care health/education systems development. More recently, Dr. Tupesis was awarded the Order of the IFEM in 2020 for his extensive and continuous commitment to the specialty of Emergency Medicine.

Outside of work, Dr. Tupesis enjoys traveling, adventure medicine and mountaineering, UW–Madison athletics, and spending time with his wife and children.

Joseph Bonney is an Emergency Medicine Specialist from Ghana. He holds a Master's in Public Health, specialized in Health Service Planning and Management and a second Masters in Disaster Medicine MSc DM from the Center for Research and Training in Disaster Medicine, Humanitarian Aid, and Global Health, University of Eastern Piedmont. Italy. He is a Fellow of the New York All Hazards Emergency Preparedness Unit at SUNY Downstate University. Currently, he works as an Emergency Medicine Specialist/Attending at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital's Emergency Medicine Directorate and heads The Research and Innovations' Office.

Directorate and heads The Research and Innovations' Office.

Dr Bonney is a research fellow with the Global Health and Infectious Diseases Research Group at the Kumasi Collaborative Centre for Research in Tropical Medicine. He is a member of the African coaLition for Epidemic Research, Response and Training (ALERRT) and the 2020 fellow for the ISARIC Career Development Fellowship Scheme. He serves an editor for the Ghana Medical Journal. He serves on many boards including the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM) and World Academic Council for Emergency Medicine (WACEM)

Joe is a fun and focus leader, team player and wonderful photographer and the President of the African Federation for Emergency Medicine.

Alqaydi received his medical degree from Manchester University (UK) and pursued postgraduate residency training in Emergency Medicine at McGill University (Canada). He has additional fellowships in Trauma Team Leadership and Resuscitation Leadership. His interests include caring for critically ill patients and trauma system improvement.

Dr Cranfield graduated from Edinburgh University in 2003, following education in Sheffield and Brighton, and electives in Japan and Australia. Initially, she began training in surgery on the Edinburgh Basic Surgical Training rotation, but after working in Johannesburg and King's College Hospital, London, her main interest became the initial management of the trauma patient. She joined the SE Scotland Emergency Medicine Training Programme in 2006 and was trainee representative for the Scottish Trauma Audit Group. She currently works at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi and is the Morbidity & Mortality lead, having previously been the Critical Care and Resuscitation Lead.

EM Consultant - Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health

Clinical Instructor/Core Faculty EM Residency Program MBRU

Adjunct Faculty DMU

In-Charge of Medical Toxicology Rotation, Rashid Hospital

Dr. Lateefa is currently a consultant emergency physician and Head of department at Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital . She is graduate of master of science in hospital management from Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University 2021.

Other affiliations include

• Worked as emergency medicine specialist at Tawam hospital from 2018-2021.
• Arab bored certified 2018 , Jordanian board certified 2018.
• Completed residency training in emergency medicine accredited by : The Arab Board and accreditation council for graduate medical education international ACGME-I in 2016.
• RAK MHSU Graduate 2011 in MBBS

Dr. Maha Eidha Abdulla Aljaberi is an adept Emergency Medicine specialist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, specializing in respiratory distress, airway emergencies, cardiac emergencies, orthopedic emergencies, pediatric emergencies, and diverse abdominal pain diagnoses. With a focused approach to anaphylaxis cases, Dr. Aljaberi excels in rapid and effective emergency care.

Dr.Jufaili works at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital & College of Medicine as Senior consultant Emergency Physicians and the current HOD of the emergency department, completed Med school at SQU in 1997, Residency and Fellowship in sports medicine from McGill University 2008. Enrolled in Master program of Med education at Maastricht University. Previous program director of EM program at Oman Medical Specialty Board , Director of Education department. The former HOD of Royal Hospital Emergency Department. Holds the position of chairman of the Sports medicine committee of Oman Olympic committee & the team physician for the Oman national football team. FFSEM fellow at the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine, RCPI & RCSI, had several publications in local and international journals and worked as reviewer for several journals. Presented at a number of local and international conferences.

I finished my training In emergency medicine 1999 then I worked in Damascus Hospital for one year From 2000 to 2006 I worked in Saudi Arabia in red Crescent society As CMO of Riyadh branch and as a faculty member in the training programme for paramedics.

From 2006 by 2010 I worked in International Medical Center in Jeddah as Consultant assistant in Emergency Department.

In October 2010 I joined Tawam hospital in UAE where currently work as a consultant in Emergency Medicine.

Also working in STMC in same position.

I am also a core faculty member in Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Tawam hospital.

Dr. Mansoor Masarrat Husain, an Emergency Medicine specialist at Tawam Hospital, brings expertise in medical education, sedation, airway management, and trauma care. His commitment to providing swift and skillful emergency medical services makes him an invaluable asset in ensuring patient safety and well-being.

Currently Senior Specialist Emergency Physician at Rashid hospital Master of Science in Hospital Management From Hamdan Bin Mohammad Smart University in 2021 Worked as Emergency medicine specialist at Tawam Hospital From 2018-2021 Arab board Certified 2018 Completed Residency training in Emergency medicine accredited by: the Arab board and the Accreditation Council for Graduate medical Education-international ACGME-I in 2017 UAE university Graduate 2012 in MBBS

Mohammad Fakhraldeen, MB, BaO LRCPI & SI (NUI), MSc (Neuroscience), FRCPC (EM)

Chairman, Emergency Physician, Emergency Department (ED), Al-Sabah Hospital, Kuwait

Clinical Tutor, Clinical Training Site Coordinator, Kuwait Board of Emergency Medicine (KBEM), Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization (KIMS)

MB BCh BaO(NUI), LRCPI & SI, MSc (Neuroscience)

FRCPC - Emergency Medicine, McGill University

Prehospital & Transport Medicine Fellowship, The University of Ottawa

Dr. Mohammed Alhayyas is a dedicated medical professional with a diverse and impressive background. He obtained his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, where he laid the foundation for his career in the field of medicine. Following his graduation.

Continuing his journey in the medical field, Dr. Alhayyas embarked on postgraduate residency training in Emergency Medicine at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi, further specializing in this crucial area of healthcare. His commitment to continuous learning and development led him to complete a PGCert in Medical and Health Education from the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom, enhancing his expertise in medical education.

Currently, Dr. Alhayyas serves as the Medical Lead for the Urban Search and Rescue Team within the National Guard Command, where he plays a pivotal role in emergency response and medical support during critical situations. Additionally, he holds the position of affiliated specialist in Emergency Medicine at Zayed Military Hospital under the Ministry of Defense in the United Arab Emirates, contributing his skills to deliver high-quality care to patients in need.

Dr. Alhayyas is known for his unwavering passion for prehospital medicine and medical education. Furthermore, his focus on medical quality and expertise in point-of-care ultrasound underlines his commitment to delivering advanced and comprehensive healthcare services to those in need.

Moiz Qureshi is a board-certified ER physician in Dallas, Texas. He completed his education at the prestigious 6-year BA/MD program at the University of Missouri Kansas City, then completed his residency at Penn State University Hospital. While in residency, he also completed his MBA from the Smeal College of Business at Penn State and then went on to complete a Disaster Medicine Fellowship as part of the program at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He was recruited to be the medical director for a community hospital in rural Dallas and then transitioned to a more administrative focus as part of the largest freestanding ER group in Dallas where he was the Director of Operations overseeing clinical operations for 9 facilities and a micro hospital. Qureshi has since transitioned to an entrepreneurial mindset and is simultaneously working clinically while also developing a consulting firm that focuses on ER optimization and efficiency and AI integration in both clinical and administrative capabilities.

Trained in the UK with a CCT in emergency medicine, pre-hospital emergency medicine, and general practice, he holds a Fellowship in emergency medicine and immediate medical care from the UK. Along with membership at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of General Practitioners, Dr. Choudhury also has licensure from the Medical Council of Canada. Having worked as a consultant in the UK, he has contributed his service to UK Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and excels in high-quality critical care in the pre-hospital setting. In the UAE, he has served as a core faculty in the emergency medicine residency program. As the Lead for SSMC, he aids in implementing the training framework in the institution. His expertise extends to developing and directing emergency ultrasound courses. Dr. Choudhury's commitment to enhancing emergency medical care is evident in his various roles, spanning clinical practice, education, and leadership.

Irfan Habib is Medical Director at ChildLife Foundation, Pakistan. He has contributed for the last 10 years in Emergency Medicine, focusing on directing, planning, and strategizing healthcare delivery. His interests include Triage, Resuscitation, Telemedicine & Digitalisation.

Dr. Munaa Dashti is a highly accomplished Emergency Medicine physician with a proven record of excellence in clinical care, medical education, and leadership. As the first female graduate of the Kuwait Board of Emergency Medicine (KBEM), Dr. Dashti has made significant steps in advancing emergency care in Kuwait. She currently serves as the Head of the Competence Committee, Clinical Tutor, Site Coordinator, and a leader in Emergency Medicine Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and Medical Simulation Instructor at KBEM.

Dr. Dashti's educational background includes a Fellowship in Clinical Simulation and a Fellowship in Emergency Ultrasound from Brigham and Women's Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. She is a driving force in integrating POCUS into emergency medicine practice in Kuwait, spearheading training programs for clinicians, and advocating for its use as a critical diagnostic tool in emergency settings. Her efforts have been instrumental in establishing POCUS as a standard practice, improving diagnostic accuracy, and enhancing patient care across the nation.

An attending physician at Amiri Hospital in Kuwait, Dr. Dashti is well-regarded for her ability to handle fast-paced, high-pressure situations, delivering precise diagnoses, and advocating for her patients. In addition to her clinical roles, she actively contributes to the development of future emergency physicians through her involvement in multiple KBEM committees, including Competence, Research, and Community Education. Her leadership in simulation training and ultrasound education continues to shape the future of emergency medicine in Kuwait, driving innovation and excellence in patient care.

Dr Nasser completed his training in Emergency Medicine in Oxford & London in the United Kingdom. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine UK and also has post graduate certificates in medical education and simulation.

He is currently working as a consultant and Program director of the Emergency medicine residency program at SKMC Abu Dhabi.

Nisreen Hamza Maghraby graduated from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as an Emergency Medicine Specialist. She completed a two-year fellowship in Trauma & Disaster Management at McGill University. Nisreen holds two master's degrees from McGill University: a Master of Arts (Education Psychology / Health Profession stream) and a Master's in Management (International Masters for Health Leadership). She is the Founder of the ED ECMO Team, the first to her knowledge in the kingdom, in addition to the EM Sim Team at KFHU/Alkhobar, which provides education sessions via simulation for undergrad, postgrad & faculty members (multidisciplinary in situ simulations). She is also the Founder & Former Chairperson of the Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Unit at King Fahd University Hospital, Al-Khobar. Currently, Nisreen is an Assistant Professor & Consultant in EM/Trauma & Disaster Management at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU). She was recently appointed as the Chairperson of the Simulation & Clinical Skill Center at the College of Medicine/IAU. Additionally, she is the Chairperson for the EM Saudi Board Exam Committee at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. She is an active National/International speaker and has joined several conference scientific Committees. She is an Editor for the Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine and the Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine.

Senior emergency resident interested in critical care and trauma.

Dr Omar Ghazanfar has been working in Emergency Medicine Physician since 2006.He is triple board certified with Board Certification in Emergency ,Medical quality and Disaster Medicine.His special interest is Disaster Medicine and he has completed a Masters in Disaster Medicine as well as Board Certificaiton.Dr Ghazanfar has also a keen interest in Medical Leadership and has completed the Edward Jenner Leadership degree from the NHS Leadership Academy.He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management and has finished an MBA from the Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK.He currently works as an Emergency Physician and Medical Director for HIMS at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Dr Ghazanfar has presented widely in international conferences and served as a faculty member of various forums including ESEM. He is also a member of the IFEM NATSIG,Research and Governance commitee as well section member of the EUSEM Disaster Medicine and Care of the elderly special interest group.He sit on the peer review committee for medtigo and the Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine

OSAMA KENTAB, M.D., FAAP, FACEP. Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine at King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital. Clinical Associate Professor at Princess Nourah Bint AbdulRahman University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Educational Background: College of Medicine, King Saud University - MBBS. Specialty, Subspecialty, and Years of Experience: Board certification in Emergency Medicine (FAAEM) – December 2010; American Board of Pediatric Emergency Medicine (FAAP) – October 2000; Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency (FAAP-PEM) – June 1999; American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) – October 1997; Arab Board of Pediatrics (ArabBP) – April 1995; King Saud University Fellowship in Pediatrics (KSUF-P) – December 1994.

Dr. Osama Salama is a distinguished Emergency Medicine Specialist with a wealth of qualifications, including the European Board of Emergency Medicine (EBEEM), Emirate Board of Emergency Medicine (EBEM), Arab Board (ABEM), Jordanian Board (JBEM), and Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Physicians (MRCEM). He holds an MBA in General Management from the Canadian University of Dubai.

Currently serving as the Head of the Emergency Department at Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah, Dr. Salama provides leadership in medical administration, resident training, and acute case management. He has held progressive roles at the hospital since 2013, including Chief Resident and now leading the department.

A passionate educator, Dr. Salama is an Adjunct Clinical Tutor at Sharjah University's College of Medicine and serves as a Course Director for multiple life support programs, including Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), European Trauma Course (ETC), and Neonatal Life Support (NLS). He is also a Regional Faculty for the American Heart Association (AHA) and the European Resuscitation Council (ERC).

Dr. Salama has organized major medical conferences, contributed to research,and led committees such as the Code Blue Rapid Response Team. His expertise spans clinical audits, healthcare quality projects, and JCI accreditation initiatives.

Dr. Salama is committed to public health education, appearing on TV shows and volunteering in community campaigns. His professional interests include resuscitation, toxicology, and healthcare leadership.

Rahim Valani has been practicing emergency medicine in some of Canada's busiest emergency departments for over 18 years. He is Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and is also the Chair of the Best Evidence in Emergency Medicine program. He holds a Masters in Medical Education and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, with specializations in operations, finance, and strategic management. He is currently implementing data-driven decision processes.

Completed residency in Emergency Medicine at Henry Ford, where he served as chief resident. Completed a fellowship in Emergency Ultrasound at Baylor College of Medicine. Assistant Professor and core faculty at the American University of Beirut. Residency Program Director at American University of Beirut.

Dr. Rashid Al Araimi MBChB FRCPC ABEM-NCC

Emergency Physician, Neurointensivist

The Royal Hospital, Muscat

Sultanate of Oman

Dr. Reem Al Falasi is an American Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician and Intensivist with a special interest in cardiothoracic and cardiac critical care. She is currently a staff physician within the Critical Care Division at the Integrated Hospital Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, where she also serves as the Vice Chair of Education for the department.

Dr. Al Falasi's clinical and academic focus includes the management of cardiothoracic and cardiac critical care patients, mechanical circulatory support, and transplantation. She strives to advance care in these areas through evidence-based practices and fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Al Falasi is engaged in education and quality improvement initiatives, including efforts to improve ICU practices and patient outcomes through structured frameworks such as the A-F bundle. She is dedicated to advancing critical care medicine and contributing to the ongoing development of the field.

Dr. Reem Alhawas, MD, is a Staff Physician within the Emergency Medicine Department of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Integrated Hospital Care Institute. She is also Program Director of the Emergency Medicine Residency

Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Alhawas worked at Bon Secours Healthcare System in Southern Virginia, US and at King Fahad University Hospital in Khobar, KSA. Dr. Alhawas received her medical degree from Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal, Dammam, KSA.

Pediatric emergency consultant and Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA. Head of Pediatric Emergency Department, KAUH. Head of PEM section in SASEM.

Dr. Ruqya Rashid Matar Abdalla Al Zaabi, an Emergency Medicine expert at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, specializes in resuscitation for adults and children. With a clinical simulation fellowship from Harvard and CHSE certification, Dr. Al Zaabi adeptly diagnoses and treats life-threatening emergencies, showcasing expertise in acute medicine.

Dr. Saravanakumar S is Group Unit Head and Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Dr. Mehta's Hospitals, Chennai. He is Executive Co-Chairman and Past President of the Society for Emergency Medicine India (SEMI), where he pioneered training programs in disaster response, cardiac life support, law, and leadership, earning recognition as a Pioneer in SEMI Academics.

He is Editor-in-Chief of Health QUEST, India's first emergency medicine safety guidelines adapted from ISRO best practices, and received CAHO's Young Quality Achiever 2018 award. Internationally, he chairs the Emergency Medicine Development Committee of IFEM and is past chair of its Quality and Patient Safety group.

With multiple awards, publications, and global lectures, Dr. Saravanakumar is a leading voice shaping emergency medicine in India and beyond.

Dr. Sabariah is currently a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Technology MARA. She was until November 2018, the National Advisor to the Ministry of Health Malaysia for Emergency Medicine and Trauma Services and the Chairman of the National Committee on Resuscitation for the Ministry of Health.

Dr Sabrina is a Double Canadian board certified in Emergency Medicine and Family. She holds a degree in medical education from Johns Hopkins USA. Held position as assistant program director of the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Sheikh Khalifa Medical city, in Abu Dhabi, and is a pioneer in the starting of the Emirati board of Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Salah Alghanem, MD, SBEM, MSc HCM (RCSI)

• Senior Consultant Emergency Medicine
• Head of the Emergency Departments in Royal Medical Services (Military Hospital & King Hamad University Hospital)
• Immediate Past President of the Bahrain Association of Emergency Medicine.
• Regional Faculty to the American Heart Association
• Chairman of many Committees
• Senior Tutor of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Dr Fares Al-Ali is former Head of the ED and the former Program Director at Zayed Military Hospital. He is the founder and former chairman of the Trauma System Initiative of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and also the founder and past president of the Emirates Society of Emergency Medicine (ESEM). Dr Fares Al-Ali was able to establish several key initiatives including the first official Trauma Registry in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi STEMI network involving the different stakeholders, as well as the approval of the UAE 'Good Samaritan Law', which is considered the first law of its kind in an Arab Country.

He was recently appointed as the Executive Director of the Center of Emergency Preparedness and Response (CEPAR) at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi in April 2021. Dr Fares Al-Ali has contributed to several international textbooks and peer-reviewed articles in the field of EM, EMS and Disaster Medicine, and has presented in several conferences regionally and internationally.

Dr. Elrasheed Salih graduated from the University of Sharjah Medical College. He completed his internship at the Kuwaiti Hospital and Al Qassimi Hospital under the Ministry of Health and Prevention. He later moved to Al Ain where he completed his residency training in Emergency Medicine at Tawam Hospital, and was the chief resident and house staff council chair. Dr. Salih was also involved in teaching the medical students at the United Arab Emirates University. He is currently certified by the Jordanian Board in Accident & Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Salma Al Rajaby is a Emergency Medicine and has an experience of 15 years in this field. She completed Doctor of Medicine from Muhimbili University Of Health And Allied Sciences in 2007,High School from Sharjah Indian School in 2013 and Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery from China Three Gorges University in 2020.

• MBBS(HK)
• MSc(Epidemiology and Biostatistics)(CUHK)
• MRCSEd
• FHKCEM
• DCH(Sydney)
• GradDipFamMed(Monash)
• Dip Med(CUHK)
• FHKAM(Emergency Medicine)

He has been a consultant in the Emergency Department at Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah since 2021. With a wealth of experience spanning over a decade, he previously served as an Emergency Medicine consultant in the UK, where he gained valuable experience within the NHS and developed a deep understanding of acute care.

He obtained FRCEM and his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Emergency Medicine and spent 10 years as a consultant in the UK before moving to the UAE.

As the Program Director for the Emergency Residency program at Emirates Health Services (EHS), he is committed to training the next generation of emergency medicine physicians, emphasizing the importance of education and hands-on experience.

His professional interests are based around Human Factors, medical education, simulation-based training, and innovation in emergency care practices. By integrating these aspects into everyday practice, he hopes to significantly enhance patient outcomes and clinician performance.

Outside of the hospital, he enjoys family time as well as running and cycling, finding balance and inspiration through his children and physical activity

Shafeek worked as a firefighter/paramedic in the US before starting medical school in Lebanon at the American University of Beirut. He then worked in Disaster Management for 2 years before doing his residency in Emergency Medicine at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. After graduating, he moved to Dubai and started working as an Emergency Medicine Specialist at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in 2019.

Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Aga Khan University, Pakistan. He is an active clinical researcher with over 60 peer-reviewed publications, recipient of both intramural and extramural research grants, and author of multiple book chapters and a clinical manual. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and recipient of the ALiEM Faculty Incubator Award. Dr. Waheed holds a PhD in Clinical Sciences, with expertise in airway management in the emergency department, medical education, resuscitation, and emergency medicine leadership.

Dr. Shaza Karrar is a Board-Certified Consultant Emergency Medicine physician at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. She has served as one of the earliest Core Faculty, helping build the Emergence Medicine residency program and delivering its inaugural simulation curriculum. As a proven educational leader, Dr. Karrar founded NEEMRA to connect Emergency Medicine residents and faculty across the UAE and launched EMSPACECAST, the region's first EM podcast with focus in Toxicology and Disaster Medicine. Her executive focus is on high-reliability clinical operations, applying data-driven process optimization, systematic translational simulation, and team training to elevate patient safety and service quality. Recognized with multiple institutional and national awards, she is now pursuing an Executive MBA to amplify her impact on system-level performance and patient care.

Dr. Byng possesses almost two decades of extensive experience within the realm of emergency medicine, having worked in the UK prior to her practice in the Middle East. She has been working in Al Mafraq Hospital since 2014 and has continued her position at SSMC. Dr. Byng is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons (M.R.C.S.) and a fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (F.R.C.E.M.). Furthermore, she is the medical lead for Disaster Medicine at SSMC and is also a core faculty member in the training of emergency medicine residents. Dr. Byng is passionate about patient safety, preventative approaches in medicine, and stress management.

Dr. Sufyan Alrahbi is a pediatric Emergency Medicine consultant at the Royal Hospital in Muscat, Oman. He completed his residency in Adult Emergency Medicine and a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship at McGill University. He is certified by both the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) and the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC).In addition to his clinical roles, Dr. Alrahbi has a strong background in health informatics, having pursued a diploma in this field from McMaster University. Dr. Alrahbi area of interest includes medical education, simulation and innovative technology.

Dr. Suneel Upadhye is an Associate Professor in Emergency Medicine at McMaster University (Hamilton, Canada) since 2001. He completed his MSc in Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact in 2005. He is a founding member of the Best Evidence in Emergency Medicine (BEEM) program since 2005, and was the inaugural Research Lead for the EM Researchers of Niagara (2017-current). He is currently involved as a Level II INGUIDE Methodologist in the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Guidelines for Reasonable & Appropriate Care in Emergency Room (GRACE) group, which creates EM-specific clinical practice guidelines for EM physicians worldwide. He is also the creator/curator of the nonprofit EmergencyGuidelines.ca website, providing guidelines summaries for the global EM audience. He has also been a founding member of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC) EM Working Group, which produces recommendations to reduce low-value care in Canadian ED settings. He has produced numerous award-winning abstracts and peer-reviewed publications with these activities. Current research interests include optimizing ED Low Back Pain care, evidence-based emergency medicine/knowledge translation, and implementing CWC EM recommendations into practice. He is also an avid scuba diver, mediocre golfer and erstwhile aspiring jazz musician...

Suneel Upadhye, MD MSc FRCPC

Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, McMaster University

Staff EM Physician, Niagara Health

Prof Lim completed his medical undergraduate studies in 1986 from the National University of Singapore (NUS). He went on to complete his Accident & Emergency training in 1992. He was the former Head of Emergency Department, and has stepped down since 2009.

Dr. Srinath is a highly acclaimed Senior Consultant in Critical Care Medicine. He previously held the position of Consultant and Group Head in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad. With a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to healthcare, he has played a pivotal role in managing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the Covid-19 Nodal Officer, Dr. Srinath took charge of developing treatment guidelines for patients and ensuring their continuous updates. Additionally, he assumed the responsibility of Chief Vaccinating Officer during the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine in January 2021. In this role, he formulated protocols across the hospital group and served as a liaison to receive vaccines from both public and private sources. Dr. Srinath's efforts have resulted in the administration of over 2,50,000 vaccine doses in Bangalore through the coordination of more than 500 vaccination camps.

Dr. Srinath's educational background includes pursuing an MBA in Finance from Manipal University, a Post Graduate MD in Emergency Medicine from Vinayaka Mission Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem, and an MBBS from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar.

His extensive professional experience encompasses his current role as Senior Consultant at Yashoda Hospitals, where he heads the Department of Emergency Medicine. Notably, he has contributed significantly to the training of doctors and nurses across different states in India, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka.

Dr. Srinath's involvement in various professional memberships, such as his role as Treasurer in the Asian Society for Emergency Medicine and the International Federation of Emergency Medicine, highlights his dedication to advancing emergency medicine globally. He has also held leadership positions in several organizations, including being the President of SEMI and the Academic Council Chairperson for SEMI.

Furthermore, Dr. Srinath has made substantial contributions to research and publications in the field of emergency medicine. His work has been published in reputed journals, focusing on topics such as COVID-19 vaccination, guidelines for cardiac life support training programs, and the setup of intensive care units for COVID-19.

Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Srinath has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the 'Dynamic Indian of the Millennium Award' in 2022 and the Sri. APJ Abdul Kalam Award for Emergency Medicine in 2018. He has been a keynote speaker at the Emergency Medicine Association of Turkey and has been instrumental in setting Guinness World Records for Basic Life Support (BLS) training.

Dr. Srinath's leadership, expertise, and dedication to emergency medicine have earned him a prominent place in the healthcare community, making him a valuable asset in the ongoing battle against the challenges posed by emergencies and global health crises.

• Consultant in Emergency Medicine, CESR Programme director and Teaching lead, Royal Derby Hospital, United Kingdom
• Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, United Kingdom and Fellow of the European Board of Emergency Medicine
• College Tutor – Emergency Medicine – Royal Derby Hospital, United Kingdom
• Medical Examiner – University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation trust, United Kingdom
• Trust Medical Appraisal lead - University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
• Leadership Lead for East Midlands School of Emergency Medicine, United Kingdom – (Health Education East Midlands)
• Specialist Advisor - Emergency Medicine, Care Quality Commission(CQC)
• Royal College of Emergency Medicine CESR portfolio assessor
• Royal College of Emergency Medicine Membership and Fellowship Examiner
• Member – Royal College of Emergency Medicine Toxicology Special Interest Group
• General Medical Council Accredited Clinical and Educational Supervisor
• Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom Accredited Educator
• Formerly Senior Clinical Advisor & Responsible Officer for MyLocums Limited
• Certified Emergency Department Executive of International Emergency Department Leadership Institute, USA
• Teaching Fellow of American College of Emergency Physicians, USA and Member of the Academy of Medical Educators, United Kingdom
• ATLS Course Director and Faculty on Life Support courses
• Faculty lead for FRCEM Exam preparatory courses
• Invited Speaker to several National & International Emergency Medicine Conferences
Special interests are - Emergency Toxicology, Medical Education, Faculty Development, Emergency Medicine Leadership

Wail Akel Alkhaldi (Wail Akel) is a Saudi emergency medicine physician and a consultant in the Saudi Royal Forces, with experience at the King Fahad Hospital in Dhahran and the Airbase Hospital in Al-Khobar. He holds the Saudi and Jordanian boards in Emergency Medicine and is involved in tactical medicine, simulation, and TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care).

Dr. Yasmin is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Rashid Hospital Trauma Center, where she oversees the diagnosis and management of a wide range of medical, trauma, and critical care cases. Having recently completed her MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine, she possesses an understanding of both acute and chronic conditions related to physical exertion and injury and is keen on continuing along this new journey.