Dr. Fatima Mahmoud Al-Shalabi

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist

Professional Summary

Dr. Fatima Mahmoud Al-Shalabi is a highly dedicated Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has a profound interest and specialized expertise in Uro-gynecology and Minimal Access Surgery (MAS). As a Program Director, she has played a pivotal role in medical education and the clinical advancement of residency programs in the UAE.

Educational Qualifications

Arab Board in Obstetrics and GynecologySyria (February 2010)
MSc in Obstetric and Gynecological SciencesQueen Mary University of London (QMUL), UK (2004)
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)Fatima Jinnah Medical College (FJMC), Lahore, Pakistan (September 1999)

Professional Work Experience

Consultant in Women Health Institute & Program Director for Ob/Gyn Residency Program
Al Ain Hospital, UAE | March 2015 - Present
Ob/Gyn Acting Consultant & Associate Program Director
Women Health Institute, Al Ain Hospital, UAE | February 2013 - March 2015
Specialist in Minimal Access Surgery (MAS) Unit
Tawam Hospital, UAE | February 2011 - February 2013
Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Al Ain Hospital, UAE | February 2010 - February 2011
Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Al Ain Hospital and Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE | September 2005 - February 2010
Clinical Attachment
Newham General Hospital, Royal London Hospital, and St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK | September 2004 - September 2005
General Practitioner in Ob/Gyn Department
Al Ain Hospital, UAE | January 2001 - August 2004

Clinical Expertise & Skills

  • Advanced obstetric care including high-risk deliveries (breech, vacuum, forceps, and twins) and complex cesarean sections (repeated scars, placenta praevia, and accreta).
  • Gynecological surgery including vaginal and abdominal hysterectomies, and abdominal uterine and adnexal procedures.
  • Advanced procedures including diagnostic and operative laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, colposcopy with cervical biopsy, LLETZ, and LEEP.

Academic & Administrative Roles

  • Residency Program Director who successfully reorganized and obtained ACGME-I accreditation for the Ob/Gyn residency program at Al Ain Hospital (September 2013).
  • Nominated Arab Board representative in the UAE for Obstetrics and Gynecology (September 2014).
  • Active committee member for Blood Transfusion, Child Protection, GMEC, and the Clinical Competency Committee.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Consultant License: Health Authority Abu Dhabi (License No: GD7956).
  • ALSO Provider: Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (Since June 2014).
  • BLS Certification renewed in March 2015.

Research & Audits

  • Regularly conducts audits on cesarean sections, induction of labor, CTG, and perinatal morbidity to maintain high standards of care.
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