Eman Alateeq
Dammam,Saudi arabia
Summary
Experienced psychiatrist with over 11 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience across North America and the Middle East. Recognized for compassionate, evidence-based practice and culturally responsive psychiatric care for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Expertise in transcultural psychiatry, culturally adapted psychotherapy, and trauma-informed approaches for refugees and migrants. Adept at multidisciplinary collaboration, program direction, and resident education in high-complexity hospital systems.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Fellow, Transcultural Psychiatry
Dalhousie University
01.2024 - Current
- - Provide psychiatric assessments and culturally sensitive treatment plans for immigrants, refugees, and culturally diverse patients.
- - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure culturally competent and equitable care.
- - Lead community outreach and educational initiatives addressing mental-health stigma and cultural adaptation.
Consultant Psychiatrist
King Fahad Medical & Military Complex
01.2018 - 03.2024
- - Delivered full-spectrum psychiatric services including evaluation, psychopharmacology, crisis management, and psychotherapy.
- - Conducted inpatient and outpatient consultations for adult and geriatric populations.
- - Collaborated with medical, surgical, and allied-health teams for integrated patient care.
- - Program Director for Psychiatry Training (2019 – 2023): Directed Saudi Board Residency Program, chaired training committee, and supervised residents.
Senior Registrar Psychiatrist
KFMMC
01.2016 - 01.2018
- - Managed psychiatric outpatient clinics, emergency consultations, and hospital liaison work.
- - Provided on-call services and supervised junior residents.
Senior Registrar Psychiatrist
Prince Sultan Medical & Military City
01.2014 - 01.2015
- - Completed a structured psychotherapy rotation under the supervision of Dr. Mayada Banaja.
- - Managed complex cases including borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and gender dysphoria.
Resident
Saudi Board Psychiatry Program
01.2010 - 01.2014
- - Completed a four-year structured training program culminating in Board Certification.
- - Rotations included inpatient psychiatry, consultation-liaison, addiction medicine, and community psychiatry.
Psychiatric Resident
PSMMC
01.2009 - 01.2010
- - Served as first on-call psychiatrist for inpatient and outpatient services.
- - Conducted initial psychiatric assessments and coordinated care with senior consultants.
Education
Psychotherapy Fellowship -
Dalhousie University
Canada10.2026
Fellowship - Transcultural Psychiatry
Dalhousie University
Canada10.2025
Arab Board Certification - Psychiatry
Arab Board of Health Specializations
01.2015
Saudi Board Certification - Psychiatry
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
01.2014
MBBS - Medicine & Surgery
King Saud University
Riyadh01.2007
Skills
- Multilingual: Arabic (native), English (fluent), French (conversational)
- Cross-Cultural Communication & Consultation
- Psychotherapy & Pharmacotherapy (Integrative Approach)
- Teaching & Curriculum Development
- Program Leadership & Supervision
Websites
Awards & Honours
- Certificate of Appreciation (2022): Outstanding Program Director of Psychiatry, 3rd Sector Military Hospitals, Saudi Arabia., - Certificate of Thanks (2023): Participation as Exam Simulator in Saudi Board Psychiatry Certification Exam.
Areas of Expertise
- - Transcultural & Cross-Cultural Psychiatry
- - Mood & Anxiety Disorders in Migrant Populations
- - Refugee & Trauma-Informed Care
- - Culturally Adapted Psychotherapy
- - Community Mental Health & Global Psychiatry
- - Teaching, Mentoring & Clinical Supervision
Timeline
Fellow, Transcultural Psychiatry
Dalhousie University
01.2024 - Current
Consultant Psychiatrist
King Fahad Medical & Military Complex
01.2018 - 03.2024
Senior Registrar Psychiatrist
KFMMC
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Registrar Psychiatrist
Prince Sultan Medical & Military City
01.2014 - 01.2015
Resident
Saudi Board Psychiatry Program
01.2010 - 01.2014
Psychiatric Resident
PSMMC
01.2009 - 01.2010
Arab Board Certification - Psychiatry
Arab Board of Health Specializations
Saudi Board Certification - Psychiatry
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
MBBS - Medicine & Surgery
King Saud University
Psychotherapy Fellowship -
Dalhousie University
Fellowship - Transcultural Psychiatry
Dalhousie University