Sura Majeed Mohammed Ridha
Education and Qualifications
1997-2001 The University of Sharjah, College of Health Sciences. B.Sc. (1st Honors) Medical Diagnostic Imaging Course included: MRI (Anatomy and Physics), Ultrasound (Anatomy and Physics), Radiographic Anatomy, Cross Sectional Anatomy, Imaging Equipment and Special Procedures (Angiography, IVP, Barium contrast studies), Radiographic Techniques, Biology, Physiology, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Principles of Electronics, Biostatistics, Biophysics, Pathology, Anatomy, Patient Care, Radiation Physics, Radiation Protection.
Clinical Practice Sites (Training Skills):
Tawam Hospital and Polyclinic (Al-Ain) Allied Diagnostic (Dubai) Rashid Hospital (Dubai) The New Dubai Hospital (Dubai) New Al-Qassimi Hospital (Sharjah)
Graduated with 1st Honors B.Sc. University of Sharjah, 2001. Certificate of recognition: University of Sharjah 2001.
1996-1997 The Cambridge High School AS Levels: Biology, Chemistry, and Pure Mathematics.
1989-1996 Dubai National School High school diploma (American Syllabus) IGCSEs: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, and Arabic. SAT exam. TOEFL exam.
License
Ministry of Health License Certificate, Ministry of Health, UAE.
MOH License was submitted for renewal. The evaluation is still under process.
Work Experience
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November 2001- University of Sharjah (College of Health Sciences) present Medical Diagnostic Imaging Department Job title: Teaching Assistant
On December 2008 The job title was changed to: Clinical Instructor
Instruct undergraduate MDI students in the following courses: o Skeletal Radiography Lab o Patient Care and Management (2) Lab o Medical Imaging and Equipment (1) Lab
Supervise MDI students in the following clinical practice courses: o Skeletal Radiography Clinical Practice o Radiographic Technique Clinical Practice o Special Radiographic Technique Clinical Practice o Medical Imaging Clinical Practice (1) o Medical Imaging Clinical Practice (2)
Roles & responsibilities: Preparation of lab course material Presentation of lectures Supervision of students at clinical sites Supervision and implementation of College of Health Sciences “Instructor and Course Evaluations” Supervision of students’ research courses Assisted in Medical Diagnostic Imaging program accreditation Preparation and organization of various conferences, seminars, exhibitions and workshops.
On January 2016 The job included tasks of: Clinical Coordinator
General Roles & responsibilities:
Develop the educational clinical practice component of the curriculum. Ensure quality of the students’ learning experiences. Manage and monitor the logistics and clinical resources of/for Clinical Practice. Evaluate the students’ clinical performance and provide documented assessment. Share information with students, preceptors, clinical supervisors and academic faculty about Clinical Practice. Liaise with relevant clinical institutions in the UAE.
Specific Roles & responsibilities:
2 Orient clinical preceptors to the Policies and Procedures of Clinical Practice as well as to the objectives of each Clinical Practice course. Ensure that preceptors have a copy of all necessary information and forms. Assist preceptors in the supervision of students in the clinical facilities. Respond to concerns of students and preceptors and facilitate acceptable solutions. Assist preceptors in student’s evaluation and assign final grades. Facilitate the preceptors in the development of their roles, i.e. reference material or in-service education. Provide constructive feedback to preceptors. Organize Clinical Practice meetings and workshops as necessary.
November 2001- Allied Diagnostic Center 2005 Clinical Training (part-time*)
Trained and worked on a 1.5T and 0.5T MRI machines, as well as on CT, x-ray, and mammography.
* Three days/ week
Awards and Honors
Certificate of Appreciation: The 7th Medical Diagnostic Imaging Seminar: Safe Practice in Radiography, 10th December 2015, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah.
Certificate of Appreciation: Health Awareness Day, Deanship of Student Affairs, University of Sharjah, 2014.
Certificate of Appreciation: The Nutrition Carnival, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, on 7th April 2011.
Certificate of Appreciation: 4th Annual Clinical Preceptors’ Appreciation Dinner Reception, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, on 3rd May 2006. AACME Certificate of Accreditation: 6th UAE Diagnostic and Imaging Conference, Ministry of Health, Dubai, UAE, on 25—28 March 2006. Letter of Appreciation: 6th UAE Diagnostic and Imaging Conference, Ministry of Health, Dubai, UAE, on 25—28 March 2006. Certificate of Appreciation: Middle East Imaging and Diagnostic Conference, Arab Health, Dubai, UAE, on 26—29 January 2003. Certificate of Appreciation: 4th UAE Diagnostic and Imaging Conference, Ministry of Health, Dubai, UAE, on 23—27 March 2002.
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Attended Conferences and Symposiums
Radiation Safety Training Course, 23 – 25 May 2017, Training & Development Centre, Ministry of Health, Sharjah. Second Radiology Seminar, 20th May 2017, Rashid Hospital, Dubai. Total Radiology Conference, part of Arab Health Conference and Exhibition, January 30— February 2, 2017, Dubai International Day of Radiology Symposium, 8th Nov 2016, University Hospital, Sharjah. Total Radiology Conference, part of Arab Health Conference and Exhibition, January 25—28, 2016, Dubai The 7th Medical Diagnostic Imaging Seminar: Safe Practice in Radiography, 10th December 2015, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah. Total Radiology Conference, part of Arab Health Conference and Exhibition, January 26—29, 2015, Dubai Total Radiology Conference, part of Arab Health Conference and Exhibition, January 27—30, 2014, Dubai During this conference I was invited to moderate a session during the conference.
Microbial Infection Awareness- University Hospital Sharjah, 15th May 2013 University of Sharjah, 1st May 2013 – ”مؤتمر صحتي الرابع“ 6th MDI Seminar: New Trends in Radiography- University of Sharjah, 18th Oct 2012 (3 CPD) 11th Middle East Imaging and Diagnostic Conference, Arab Health, Dubai, on 24—26 January 2011. 10th Middle East Imaging and Diagnostic Conference, Arab Health, Dubai, on 25—27 January 2010. 9th Middle East Imaging and Diagnostic Conference, Arab Health, Dubai, on 27—29 January 2009. MRI in Practice Course, Medical and Health Sciences Colleges Complex, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, on 21— 24 April 2008. 8th Middle East Imaging and Diagnostic Conference, Arab Health, Dubai, on 29—31 January 2008. 7th Middle East Imaging and Diagnostic Conference, Arab Health, Dubai, on 13 January —1 February 2007. The Third Half-Day Diagnostic Imaging Seminar, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, on 8 December 2007. 6th UAE Diagnostic and Imaging Conference, Ministry of Health, Sharjah, UAE, on 25—28 March 2006. 5th Middle East Imaging and Diagnostic Conference, Arab Health, Dubai, on 13—15 February 2005.
4 The 5th Arab 2nd GCC. Blood Transfusion Conference, Sharjah, on 6—8 February 2005. The Second Half-Day Diagnostic Imaging Seminar, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, on 8 December 2004. Middle East Imaging and Diagnostic Conference, Arab Health, Dubai, on 18—21 January 2004. Advances in Ultrasound, Thomas Ultrasound Research and Education Institute, Department of Radiology, (Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, USA), Dubai, on 4—9 January 2003. Middle East Imaging and Diagnostic Conference, Arab Health, Dubai, on 26—29 January 2003. 4th UAE Diagnostic and Imaging Conference, Ministry of Health, Dubai, UAE, on 23—27 March 2003. First Emirates Symposium & Workshop on 3-D Virtual Reality Interactive Surgical Pre-Planning and Anatomical Training, Al- Baraha Hospital, Dubai, on 2—3 February 2002. Symposium on Neuroradiology and Abdominal Imaging, The Department of Health & Medical Services Continuing Medical Education, Rashid Hospital, Dubai, on 17—20 March 2001. Ultrasonography for General Surgeons, Al-Qassimi Hospital, Sharjah, UAE, on 11—12 November 2000. The 3rd Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging Conference, University of Sharjah, UAE, on 10—13 April 2000. The 2nd UAE Pathology and Aids Conference, Dubai, on 21—23 November 1999.
Attended Workshops
th Onsite Clinical Preceptor Workshop-, 15 November 2016, Rashid Hospital, Dubai. st Onsite Clinical Preceptor Workshop-, 1 November 2016, Mediclinic-Welcare Hospital, Dubai. nd Onsite Clinical Preceptor Workshop-, 22 September 2016, Dubai Hospital, Dubai. Second Annual Clinical Practice Workshop, 12th May 2016, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah. Agfa Retrofit DX-D 40C and NX Genrad Workstation Advance User Application, 13th April 2016, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah. Basic Techniques Sessions Training Program- Radiology Dept in Sharjah Medical District in Collaboration with MDI Dept at University of Sharjah, 7th Nov 2012- 9th January 2013. CR Image Quality Training Workshop- University of Sharjah, 10th Feb 2013. “PACS”, on 28 March 2006, during 6th UAE Diagnostic and Imaging Conference, Ministry of Health, Sharjah, UAE, on 25—28 March 2006.
5 “Shoulder Radiography”, on 27 March 2006, during 6th UAE Diagnostic and Imaging Conference, Ministry of Health, Sharjah, UAE, on 25—28 March 2006. “Reporting in Mammography”, on 26 March 2006, during 6th UAE Diagnostic and Imaging Conference, Ministry of Health, Sharjah, UAE, on 25—28 March 2006. “MSK Ultrasound of the Lower Limb”, on 26 March 2006, during 6th UAE Diagnostic and Imaging Conference, Ministry of Health, Sharjah, UAE, on 25—28 March 2006. “Elbow & Forearm Radiography”, on 25 March 2006, during 6th UAE Diagnostic and Imaging Conference, Ministry of Health, Sharjah, UAE, on 25—28 March 2006. “Pelvis Radiography”, on 25 March 2006, during 6th UAE Diagnostic and Imaging Conference, Ministry of Health, Sharjah, UAE, on 25—28 March 2006.
Attended Courses & Training Programs
Laboratory Health and Safety Awareness, 31 May – 4 June 2015, University of Sharjah. “Spine”, Dubai Educational Evening, 29th October 2015, Dubai. “Facial Pain”, Dubai Educational Seminar, 8th May 2015, Dubai. “Spine”, Dubai Educational Evening, 12th February 2015, Dubai. Digital Mammography, 27 March 2014, Rashid Hospital, Dubai Understanding and Managing Low Back Pain, 21st September 2013, Dubai First Aid Training Course- Central labs, University of Sharjah, 2-3 April 2013 Fire Extinguishing Training- Sharjah Civil Defence, 22nd January 2013 Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine- Gloria Hotel, Dubai, 10-11th Nov 2012. Abdominal Ultrasound Course- University of Sharjah, 31st Oct – 1st Nov 2012 "فن إعداد و تنظيم المؤتمرات والمعارض", جامعة الشارقة, 81—81 يناير .7002
Presentations:
“Violations in Clinical Practice”, during the Onsite Clinical Preceptor Workshops on: 22 September 2016, 1st November 2016, and 15th November 2016. Poster presentation: “Tuberculosis Spondylitis (Pott’s disease) of the Lumbar Spine”, Middle East Imaging and Diagnostic Conference, Arab Health, on 26—29 January 2003. Majid Abbas, Sura The Awareness of the Importance of Screening Mammography. 4th UAE Diagnostic and Imaging Conference, Ministry of Health, Dubai, UAE, on 24—27 March 2002.
Skills and Hobbies:
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Languages - Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic.
Computing - Regular user of the Internet. - Excellent skills in using the Internet in research studies.
Patients - Avery good standard of patient care and understanding (with patients of all ages), with also good handling of imaging equipment.
Own time - Active gym member, Reading, Swimming, and surfing the Internet.
Transport - Beholder of driver’s license.
Referees: Available upon request
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