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Saleema Mohammed

Mississauga,Canada

Summary

Experienced pediatrician with over 20 years of expertise in managing newborns, children, and adolescents across various healthcare settings including inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and clinic environments. Specialized in neonatal care, collaborating closely with neonatologists, attending high-risk deliveries, performing neonatal resuscitation, and stabilizing preterm infants for NICU transfer. Proficient in utilizing electronic hospital information systems and international classification systems to ensure accurate and comprehensive medical documentation. PALS Instructor who conducted American Heart Association-certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) courses for pediatricians and nurses at Al Gharbia Hospitals in the UAE. Demonstrated leadership abilities by leading the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Committee and Journal Club at Ghayathi Hospital, facilitating medical education initiatives and conducting journal reviews on the latest pediatric topics. Head of the Complaint Committee at Ghayathi Hospital, successfully resolved conflicts among staff members and between staff and patients. Actively engaged in public health efforts through participation in vaccination campaigns, health education initiatives, and conducting pediatric growth and development assessments in community centers and schools.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Consultant

Al-Diwania Pediatric Clinic
01.2020 - Current

Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic pediatric cases such as asthma, diabetes, and blood disorders.

Managed well-baby clinics and administered vaccinations.

Provided management and follow-up for behavioral disorders like ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Pediatric Consultant

Ghayathi Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2018

Head of the Pediatric Department.

Provided on-call coverage for inpatients, outpatient pediatric clinics, and emergency departments.

Attended high-risk deliveries and C-sections, stabilizing newborns for SCBU admission or transfer to NICU as necessary.

PALS Instructor for three years.

Led the CME and Journal Club.

Headed the Complaint Committee to resolve staff and patient issues.

Pediatric Specialist

Al-Shafa Poly Clinic
01.2000 - 01.2004

Managed both acute and chronic pediatric cases in a clinic setting.

Ran well-baby clinics and administered vaccinations.

Managed acute care cases, including IV rehydration for dehydration, acute asthma, croup, and allergic reactions.

Stabilized acute cases for hospital referral as needed.

Pediatric Specialist

Al-Khadymia Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2000

Managed inpatient and outpatient cases and provided on-call coverage for the emergency department.

Led the Nutritional Department for malnutrition.

Pediatric Specialist

Al-Qaam Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1998

Provided care for inpatients, outpatient cases, and emergency department patients.

Post-Graduate Pediatric Resident

Al-Mansour Teaching Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1997

General Practitioner

Al-Mahaweel Rural Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1991

Internship

Baghdad Medical City
01.1988 - 01.1990

Education

MRCPCH

Royal College of Pediatrics And Child Health (UK)
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Canadian Board of Pediatrics (Applied Exam)

Royal College of Physicians And Surgeons of Canada
Toronto, ON
05-2024

Canadian Board of Pediatrics (Written Exam)

Royal College of Physicians And Surgeons of Canada
Toronto, ON
04-2023

Pediatric Board Eligibility Letter (PER Route)

Royal College of Physicians And Surgeons of Canada
Toronto, ON
10-2022

Licentiate of The Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)

Medical Council of Canada
Toronto, ON
01-2022

Basic Life Support & PALS Instructor

American Heart Association
UAE
01-2018

Medical Council of Canada Qualification Exam 1

Medical Council of Canada
Mississauga, ON
01-2015

Post Graduate Certificate in Pediatrics (CABP)

Arab Board For Medical Specialization / Pediatrics
Baghdad, IRAQ
01-1997

Doctorate in Medicine (MD)

Baghdad Medical University
Baghdad, IRAQ
01-1988

Certification

OET (November 2023)

Medical Council of Canada (MCC)

Iraqi Medical Council (IMC)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Pediatric Consultant

Al-Diwania Pediatric Clinic
01.2020 - Current

Pediatric Consultant

Ghayathi Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2018

Pediatric Specialist

Al-Shafa Poly Clinic
01.2000 - 01.2004

Pediatric Specialist

Al-Khadymia Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2000

Pediatric Specialist

Al-Qaam Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1998

Post-Graduate Pediatric Resident

Al-Mansour Teaching Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1997

General Practitioner

Al-Mahaweel Rural Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1991

Internship

Baghdad Medical City
01.1988 - 01.1990

MRCPCH

Royal College of Pediatrics And Child Health (UK)

Canadian Board of Pediatrics (Applied Exam)

Royal College of Physicians And Surgeons of Canada

Canadian Board of Pediatrics (Written Exam)

Royal College of Physicians And Surgeons of Canada

Pediatric Board Eligibility Letter (PER Route)

Royal College of Physicians And Surgeons of Canada

Licentiate of The Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)

Medical Council of Canada

Basic Life Support & PALS Instructor

American Heart Association

Medical Council of Canada Qualification Exam 1

Medical Council of Canada

Post Graduate Certificate in Pediatrics (CABP)

Arab Board For Medical Specialization / Pediatrics

Doctorate in Medicine (MD)

Baghdad Medical University
Saleema Mohammed