Dr Essam  Alshail , Director, Office of International Affairs

Dr Essam Alshail

Director, Office of International Affairs

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC)

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Master's degree, Healthcare Management
Experience
26 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :26 years, 0 Months

Director, Office of International Affairs at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since November 2019

KFSH&RC provides highly standardized scientific environment, which helps enhance clinical practices. It is one of the world top centers in rare diseases research.

• Development and implementation of the Institute’s vision and strategy in managing international affairs.
• Owned the vision to shape the future of KFSH&RC, empowering it to be one of the regional leaders in healthcare.
• Act as an advocate for KFSH&RC and promote it internationally.
• Instrumental in building KFSH&RC as an emerging Neuroscience pipeline both within Specialty and across Clinical Sciences.

Consultant Neurosurgeon at King Faisal Specialest Hospital and Research Center
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 1998 to October 2019

• Providing world-class clinical leadership and management, ensured highest standard of care is provided within the leading healthcare institution in the region.
• Evolving programs in Neuroscience - utilizing advanced scientific and statistical principles and digital technology.
• Superintended a dedicated Neurosurgical Consultant team that consists of some of the best neurologists in KSA.
• Proffering medical leadership in regulatory meetings and for the submission strategy, and contribute to the assessment of safety related issues and to regulatory dossiers.
• Member of Brain Tumor Program, Department of Neurosciences
• Member of Comprehensive Neurovascular Program, Department of Neurosciences
• Member of Departmental Education Committee, Department of Neurosciences
• Program Director of the National Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship Training Program

Surveyor, Training Centres & Programs November 2019 - Present
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Leading in the regional Training Program for Neurosurgery.
• Endeavored to nurture culturally competent physicians-in-training, by providing outstanding and progressive educational activities.
• Supporting establishment of institutions of the highest caliber where teaching and education are totally integrated with state-of-the-art research.

Founder & Vice President August 2019 - Present
Saudi Society for Healthcare Ethics, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, KSA
• In pursuit of ethical excellence, founded a society to establish and promote the highest possible standards of ethical behavior and care by Health Specialist.
• Endeavored to develop a think-tank/ association of self-regulation body who promote adoption of numerous policies that are recognized internationally as the global ethical standards.

Founder and President, Child Brain Health Association
July 2019 - Present
Ministry of Labour and Social Development, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Highly respected global subject matter expert for creating clinical services for Child Brain Health.
• Founder of Charity Organization - revolutionizing Child Brain Healthcare. Endeavoring to accomplish this mission by supporting healthcare, education, and community development.

Program Director March 2015 - Present
The National Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship Training Program
Academic and Training Affairs, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Mastered delivery of a world-leading programs of interdisciplinary research.
• Ownership of successful growth of the portfolio of clinical projects, establishing and refining planning, review and reporting practices and tools.
• Promoting state-of-the-art specialized medical technology as well as driving scientific innovation to deliver the next generation of transformational medicine for patients.
• Contributing to and partnering on the development of strategic initiatives, specific Business Development activities and various organizational initiatives in Clinical Development.

Chairman of the Scientific Committee July 2013 - Present
The National Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship Training Program
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Chairperson of the Committee provided advice/direction and contributed to the scientific program development.
• Proposing and approving agenda and documents to be discussed by the Scientific Committee. Organizing and running the Symposium.

Education

Master's degree, Healthcare Management
  • at Alfaisal University
  • October 2018

Master of Business Administration Healthcare Management (Second Honor) Major in Healthcare Management, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2018

Higher diploma, Neurological Surgery
  • at King Faisal University, KSA
  • June 1995

Fellowship in Neurological Surgery, King Faisal University, Accredit equivalent to Saudi Board of Neurosurgery by Saudi Council for Health Specialties. June 1995

Bachelor's degree, MBBS
  • at King Saud University
  • June 1987

MBBS King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 1987

Specialties & Skills

Scientific Communications
Neurology
Neuroscience
Medical Directors
Neurosurgery
Visionary and Innovator
Scientific Leadership, Direction & Strategy
World-Class Thought Leader
Hospital Management
Adjunct Scientist
Program Management
Neuroscience/ Medical Director
Neurosurgery Consultancy
Entrenched in Research & Innovation
Technology Champion
Academic Visioning

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Memberships

AANS
  • Fellow of The American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • January 2009
Arab Pediatric Neurolosurgical Society
  • Founding President
  • June 2014
Saudi Society for Healthcare Ethics
  • Founding Member and Vice President
  • March 2019
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre New Tertiary Care Pediatric Hospital
  • Member of Establishment
  • March 2019
Asian Australasian Society of Neurological Surgeons (AASNS)
  • Member
  • January 2015
European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
  • Member
  • January 2015
Children’s Oncology Group
  • Associate member
  • January 2014
AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery
  • Active International Member
  • January 2013

Training and Certifications

IFAANS, International Fellow of American Neurological Surgery (Honorific) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2017
MBA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2018
MB BA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 1988
KFUF NS (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 1995
Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 1997

Hobbies

  • Travelling