1. Qualifications

Doctorate (M.D.)	Obstetrics & Gynecology, Suez Canal University, Egypt, 2007. Dissertation: ”A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial to compare the effects of Aromatase inhibitor (Letrozol) and Clomiphene citrate on ovulation indication in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome”.
Master’s Degree (M.Sc.)	Obstetrics & Gynecology, Suez Canal University, Egypt, 1998. Master’s Thesis: “A Randomized Prospective Comparison of Nitroglycerine versus Nifidipine in the management of pregnancy-induced hypertension & mild preeclampsia remote from term”.
Bachelor’s Degree (M.B.B.Ch)	University of Aden, Yemen, 1989.

2. Academic & Administrative Experience

Position / Leadership Role	Institution / University
Head of Quality Assurance Unit	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Yemen
Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Yemen

3. Teaching Experience

• Extensive experience of over 25 years in lecturing and delivering academic courses in Obstetrics and Gynecology for undergraduate medical students.
• Supervising clinical training, field competencies, and graduation research projects within medical programs.

4. Publications

1. Maha Abdulaziz, Abdullah Almikhlafy, Wafa’a A. Alkasmy, Lamia N. Al-Hammadi, Maram N. Aqlan, Nada A. Shukri, Shemokh M. Al-Meqdad, Hanan M. Hasan. Prevalence, Severity and Quality-of-Life Impact of Dysmenorrhea among Non-Medical Undergraduates in Sana’a City, Yemen. UST J Med Sci. 2026; 4:7.
2. Hanan M Hasan, Maisa SM Thabit & Maha Abdulaziz. Preeclampsia Among Pregnant Women Admitted to a Tertiary Care Hospital in Taiz City: Insights from a Conflict-Stricken Setting in Southwest Yemen. International Journal of Women’s Health. 2026, 586732.
3. Hanan M. Hasan, Amal A. Mohammed, Maha Abdulaziz. Patterns and Characteristics of Uterine Fibroids among Women Attending a Tertiary Maternity Hospital in Sana’a City, Yemen. UST J Med Sci. 2025; 3:9.
4. Maha Abdulaziz, Abdullah A. Almikhlafy, Afnan Almagrami, Rawan AlHakimi, Abrar Alrimi, Marwa Al-Maqtari, Asmaa Al Barakani, Khadija Alrazzqe, Mahmoud Alhammadi. Impact of Vitamin E on Reducing Primary Dysmenorrhea among University Students: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. UST J Med Sci. 2023; 1:3.
5. Ibrahim Al-Subol, Maha Abdul-Aziz, Abdullah A. Almikhlafy, and Talal Alqahtani. An Initial Survey on the Prevalence of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) among Yemeni Pregnant Women in Sana’a City. Hindawi Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Volume 2022.
6. Muneera A. S. Yahya, Husni A. Al-Goshae, Hameed M. Aklan, Maha Abdul-aziz, Abdullah A. Al-Mikhlafy. Transverse Cerebellar Diameter as a Sonographic Parameter for Estimating Gestational Age: An Experience From Yemeni Population. Mal J Med Health Sci. 16(SUPP7): 23-27, Aug 2020.
7. Abdul-Aziz et al. Bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomonal vaginitis among reproductive-aged women seeking primary healthcare in Sana’a city, Yemen. BMC Infectious Diseases. (2019) 19:879.
8. Maha Abdulaziz. Cervical Cytological Findings among Women Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sana’a, Yemen. Yemeni Journal for Medical Sciences. Volume 12, Issue 1. 2018.
9. Maha Abdulaziz. Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Yemeni Women Attending Primary Healthcare Centers in Sana’a City – Yemen towards Family Planning. Yemeni J Med Sci. 2016; 10:48-57.
10. Maha Abdulaziz. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Cervical Cancer among Reproductive Health Clients at the University of Science & Technology Hospital – Sana’a in Yemen (2012). Yemeni Journal for Medical Sciences. Vol 6:21-27.
11. Maha Abdulaziz. Prognostic Factors for ovulatory response to letrozole in PCOS. Suez Canal University Med. Journal. Vol. 10, No 2, October 2007, 155-160.
12. Maha Abdulaziz. Aromatize inhibitor (Letrozol) versus clomiphene citrate for ovulation indication in PCOS. Journal of Egyptian Society of Obst. & Gyn. Vol. 32, 11-12 Oct, Nov, Dec, 2006.

5. Conferences, Workshops & Professional Training

• Participated in the workshop for the preparation of National Academic Reference Standards (NARS) for Medicine in Yemen (March 2018).
• Attended Training Workshops on Family Medicine Programs, Course Specifications, and Question Bank Management at UST (2012–2014).
• Attended the 4th Conference of the College of Medicine (Medical Education in Yemen: Prospects & Challenges) and its pre-conference workshop on Student Assessment, Mukalla, Yemen (December 2012).
• Completed the FAIMER/WFME Distance Learning Course (Theme 1: Self-Review and Accreditation – Module 5: Implementing improvement after self-review, Jan–Mar 2011).
• Attended the 1st EMRO(WHO)/WFME International Conference on Health Professions Science and Technology, alongside key specialized workshops in OSCE Designing for Clinical Competence, Medical School Accreditation, and Communication Skills, Sana’a, Yemen (November 2010).
• Completed advanced training courses in “Self-Evaluation” and “Assessment of Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)” (July 2010).
• Engaged in active workshops regarding Course Reports, Course Specifications, Course Portfolio, and Program Specification Documents (PSD) (2008–2009).
• Completed a Diploma in the Virtual Leadership Development Program and LeaderNet seminar on “Management and Organizational Sustainability”.
• Attended the Annual Scientific Meeting on “Quality in Family Medicine”, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Egypt (October 2007).
• Completed a workshop on Health Research Ethics, hosted by Suez Canal University in collaboration with the School of Medicine, University of Maryland, USA (March 2007).
• Attended the 21st International Workshop on Community-Based Education incorporating Problem-Based Learning (PBL) innovative approaches, Suez Canal University, Egypt (March 2007).
• Participated in a workshop on “Human Resource Development in Health Management & Leadership”, Centre for Research and Development in Medical Education, Suez Canal University, Egypt (December 2006).
• Attended the 9th Annual Scientific Congress of the Middle East Fertility Society (MEFS) (October–November 2002).
• Completed a training course in Teaching Methods for Higher Education, UST, Yemen (September 2001).
• Completed a workshop on “How to Write a Research Protocol”, Clinical Epidemiology Dept., Suez Canal University, Egypt (March 1998).