Prof. Muna Abdo Elnemr

Head of Pediatrics Department

Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences – University of Science and Technology – Sana’a, Yemen

Scientific Degree: Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology)

Areas of Expertise

• Teaching & Learning for Medical Students

• Medical Program Accreditation

• Theoretical, Practical & OSCE Exams

• Curriculum Development

Master’s Degree (MHPE)	FAIMER-Keele Master’s in Health Professions Education, Accreditation and Assessment, Distance Learning, Keele University, United Kingdom, 2016. Thesis Title: Do Higher Education Standards set by the National Yemeni Accreditation Council satisfy the International Standards for Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Continuing Medical Education?
Doctorate (M.D.)	M.D. Degree in Pediatrics (Neonatology), Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt, 2004. Thesis Title: Effect of Ambroxol on the morbidity of neonates with respiratory distress syndrome.
Master’s Degree (M.Sc.)	Master Degree in Pediatrics, University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen, in Channel Program with the Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Egypt, 1998. Thesis Title: Risk factors of severe pneumonia among children under 5 years.
Bachelor’s Degree (M.B.B.Ch.)	Faculty of Medicine, Aden University, Yemen, 1992.
Professional Diploma	Diploma in Leadership and Management (Three-Month Course), USAID & Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Organization, 2008.

Position / Committee Leadership	Institution / Context	Period
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UST, Yemen	2015 – Present
Head & Associate Professor of Pediatrics	Pediatrics Department, Faculty of Medicine, UST	2013 – Present
Member of the Supreme Accreditation Committee	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UST	2013 – Present
Head of Curriculum Committee	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UST	2014 – 2017
Member, Program Specification Document Team	Quality Control and Program Accreditation Frameworks	2012 – 2014
Head of Postgraduate Studies Committee	Faculty of Medicine & Member of Postgraduate Council, UST	2012 – 2013
Head of Internship Committee	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UST	2012 – 2013
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics	Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, UST	2005 – 2013

Delivering core and specialized **undergraduate and postgraduate courses** across all pediatric curricula.
Clinical Trainer and Supervisor for medical students and interns across dedicated community and clinical sites (2005–Present).
Spearheading the implementation and structuring of medical student assessments, including blueprinting theoretical, practical, and **Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)**.

Consultant Pediatrician & Department Head: University of Science and Technology Hospital, Sana’a (2013 – Present).
National Consultant: Appointed by the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MNH Programme) to draft and finalize the official Manual of Neonatal Care in the Republic of Yemen (2009).
Senior Visitor / Resident (NICU): Pediatric Department and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Suez Canal University Hospital, Egypt (1996–1998 & 2000–2004).
Senior Resident: Pediatric Department, Elsadaka Teaching Hospital for Maternity and Childhood, Aden, Yemen (1994–1996).

Vice Chair: Research Ethics Committee, University of Science and Technology, Sana’a (2013 – Present).
Member: World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) (2011 – Present).
Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Yemeni Journal of Medical Sciences, UST (2011 – 2015).
Member: Research and Publication Council, UST (2013 – 2015).
Member: Scientific Committee, Faculty of Medicine, UST (2009 – 2013).

Epidemiological, Clinical and Paraclinical Characteristics of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in Sana’a, Yemen. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2020.
Awareness of Yemeni Paediatricians and Other Physicians about the International Malaria Management Guidelines in the Major Public Hospitals in Sana’a, Yemen. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2018.
Risk Factors for Symptomatic Giardia Lamblia and Entamoeba Histolytica Infection among Children Under 5 Years of Age in Al-Sabeen Hospital, Sana’a, Yemen, A Case-Control Study. International Journal of Humanities, Arts, Medicine and Sciences, 2018.
Evaluation of the role of Probiotic in the treatment of acute diarrhea in children. Yemeni Medical Journal, UST.
Fanconi Anemia (Case Report). Published in the Yemeni Medical Journal, UST.
Effect of Zinc Supplementation on the morbidity of Diarrhea in, a random double blind clinical trial in multiple centers in Yemen. SQU Journal, Oman.
Effect of Ambroxol In the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome in preterm neonates. SQU Journal, Oman.

Conducted a key training workshop for the establishment of recommended Clinical Skills Requirements for undergraduate medical students at UST (2014).
Presented a scientific review paper entitled “Professionalism in Medical Education” at the 1st International Conference for Medical Education and Accreditation, Sana’a, Yemen (November 2010).
Presented a research paper entitled “Effect of Ambroxol In the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome in preterm neonates” at the Yemeni-German Scientific Conference, Sana’a (2006).
Attended the Accreditation of Yemeni Medical Programs Workshop organized by the Council of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (CAQA).
Completed a verified online training course in “Monitoring and Evaluation of Leadership Development Programs” conducted by Management Sciences for Health (MSH).
Participated in advanced academic workshops focusing on Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis via SPSS programs.
Attended the conference on “Pediatrics and Neonatology: Recent Advances”, Egypt (2004).