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YOUSIF A. AL ZAFIRI M.D

Medical Director and Consultant Ophthalmologist Dar al Shifa Hospital, Kuwait.

My primary objective as a is to ensure that the delivery of medical care and service constituents is done in the safest manner, in line with institutional goals and healthcare regulations. I have enhanced my abilities in leadership, management, quality assurance, physician representations, and staff relations during my years of experience as a medical director and I constantly aim towards further professional growth. With this said, I am positive that I can provide a signicant contribution to the Organization.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth

08th June, 1968

Nationality

Kuwait

Address

P.O.Box No : 31914, Sulaibekhat - 90809, Kuwait.

SKILLS

Languages Known

Arabic, English, French.

Software Skills

Master of all Users.

EDUCATION

  • University of Montreal

    JUN 2003

    Glaucoma Specialist

    Canada

  • Mcgill University , Montreal

    JUL 2002

    Ophthalmologist, FRCS(C)

    Canada

  • University College Cork, National University of Ireland

    JUN 1994

    Medical Degree, MB Bch BA0 NUI

    Ireland

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Dar Al Shifa Hospital

    NOV 2005 - Till Date

    Currently working as Medical Director and Consultant Ophthalmologist at Dar al Shifa Hospital

    Kuwait

  • Saad Hospital

    FEB 2004 - NOV 2005

    Worked as Consultant Ophthalmologist and Deputy Head of Department , Saad Hospital, Alkhubar, Saudi Arabia, JCIA,CHHA, Australian Accrediation.

    SAUDI ARABIA

  • Albahar Eye Centre

    2003 - 2004

    Worked as Senior registrar at Al Bahar Eye Centre

    Kuwait

SOCIAL EXPERIENCE

  • McGill University.

    2000 - 2001

    The Representative of the Union of Kuwaiti Doctors at McGill University.

  • McGill University

    2001 - 2002

    The Representative of the Union of Kuwaiti Doctors at McGill University.

FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAINING

Glaucoma Fellowship , University of Montreal
2002 - 2003
5 year Ophthalmology dr-traini Program at Mcgill University
1997 - 2002
Resident , Ophthalmology Department. Ibn Sima Hospital, Kuwait
1995 - 1997
Internship at Sabah Hospital, Kuwait
1994 - 1995

CONFERENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS

The IX th International Congress of the Middle East African Council of Ophthalmology
APR 2007
The Middle East eye care Forum
MAY 2007
Stress Management Training Workshop
JUL, 2007
Attended Hospital Design & Upgrade 2007 held by Institute for International Research
2007
PAACO Meeting, Dubai
APR 2005
Glaucoma Workshop, Cairo
MAY 2005
Training Course for “Intacs Intra Corneal Rings for Keratoconus”, Dubai
2005
MEACO
2005
visiting Professor, Dar al Shifa Hospital, Kuwait
NOV 2005
Vitreo retinal Workshop, Kuwait
JAN 2004
6th Kuwait International Symposium
APR 2004
European Glaucoma Society Meeting
MAY 2004
7th Congress of the European Glaucoma Society
JUN 2004
ARVO Annual Meeting
MAY 2001
Entretiens de l’Université de Montreal
MAY 2001
Wills Eye Hospital Review Course
MAR 2001
J.O.U.L Laval University, Quebec City
JAN 2001
American Academy Meeting
OCT 2000
Sally Leston - Ottawa
SEP 2000
ARVO Annual Meeting
MAY 2000
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July - August, 1996

Basic Science Course in ophthalmology , Stanford University
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Maintenance of Certification Program
Attended the XXV Congress of ESCRS, Stockholm, Sweden
Attended the XXIV Congress of ESCRS, London, UK
BLS provider from Saudi Heart Association
Proactive infection Control Strategies and effectively Managing Clinical Risk held by Institute for International Research
Mastering Practical evidence based on Healthcare practice
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PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Goniosynechiolysis and Peripheral Iridoplasty in the Treatment of Angle Closure Glaucoma not responding to Conventional therapy -Published - Glaucoma Journal.
JAN 2005
Visual Acuity and Driving licence rules in Kuwait compared to North America and UK - Published - Jordanian Ophthalomology.
FEB 2005
Use of Foldable Versus Rigid IOL in combined Phacotrab - Published - Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology.
APR 2004
Fort Lauderdale - ARVO outcome of Thin Button hole Flaps in LASIK Surgery
MAY 2001
ARVO Comparision of LASIK treated Spherical Hyperopia - Astigmatism and Mixed Astigmatism with the Bausch & Lomb 217C Laser.
MAY 2001
McGill Scientic day Case - Control Study of Thin Button Hole Flaps in Hansatome LASIK surgery
MAY 2001
McGill Scientic Day - Outcome of Thin Button hole Flaps in LASIK Surgery
MAY 2000
McGill Scientic Day - Predictors of Thin Flaps in LASIK Surgery
MAY 1999
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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Canadian Ophthalmological Society.
The Association for research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
Irish Medical Association.
Kuwait Medical Association.

DECLARATION

I hereby Declare that the information furnished above is all true and best of my Knowledge

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