Dr. Raed Mahfoudh Balil
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Faculty Member
University of Science and Technology (UST) – Sana’a, Republic of Yemen
Scientific Degree: Assistant Professor
Official Email: r.balil@ust.edu.ye
1. Educational Qualifications
| Year | Degree / Certificate Granted | Institution / Board |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Doctorate (Arab Board) in Psychiatry | The Council of Arab Health Specializations – Jordan |
| 2021 | Doctorate (Yemeni Board) in Psychiatry | Yemeni Council for Medical Specializations – Sana’a, Yemen |
| 2003 – 2009 | Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) | Hadramout University, Faculty of Medicine |
2. Academic & Administrative Experience
| Period | Position / Role Held | Institution / Board Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 – Present | Professor of Psychiatry | Faculty of Medicine, University of Science and Technology (UST) |
| 2024 – Present | Clinical Training Supervisor | Arab and Yemeni Board Residency Programs, AlAmal Psychiatric Hospital |
| 2023 | Lecturer | Higher Diploma in Clinical Psychology, Yemeni Council for Medical Specializations |
| 2022 | Clinical Trainer | General Practitioners (GP), Clinical Diploma Program |
| 2010 – 2012 | Teaching Assistant (Former) | Faculty of Medicine, Hadramout University |
3. Teaching Experience
| Institution | Specialty Fields & Courses Taught |
|---|---|
| University of Science & Technology (UST) | Psychiatry Subject: 5th Year Medical Students (Clinical & Theoretical) |
| Behavioral Sciences Subject: 1st Year Medical Students |
4. Conferences and Workshops
- Speaker: Military Heart Conference – Sana’a (December 2025).
- Speaker: Addiction Medicine Conference – Dhamar (November 2025).
- Secretary General: The First Psychiatry Conference – Sana’a (March 2021).
- Organizer & Attendee: Workshop: “Mental Health Patients Between Psychiatry and Traditional/Spiritual Healing” (December 2025).
- Training of Trainers (TOT): Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) – Amman, Jordan (October 2022).
5. Scientific, Clinical & Research Experience
- President of the Yemeni Psychiatric Association (YPA): Leading the official association to advance mental health services and professional development (May 2024 – Present).
- Curriculum Development: Verified expertise in developing advanced psychiatric educational curricula for medical residents and undergraduate psychiatric modules.
- Strategic Planning: Specialized in formulating national-level clinical frameworks, organizing medical conferences, and defining scientific agendas.
- Clinical Leadership: Advanced clinical expertise in Senior Psychiatry Consultancy and driving institutional development across healthcare sectors.
6. Publications & Scientific Contributions
Scientific Records & Academic Contributions:
- Active contributor and primary developer for all scientific symposiums and academic events organized by the Yemeni Psychiatric Association (YPA) regarding regional and international mental health developments (2021 – Present).