Dr. Sami Adei Sami Almasarweh, M.D. – Career Highlights
Current Position
- Chief Resident Physician, Department of Surgery, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) (July 2024 – Present).
Previous Employment
- Resident Physician, Department of Surgery, KHCC (July 2023 – July 2024).
- Intern Physician/Junior House Officer, Jordan University Hospital (JUH) (July 2022 – July 2023).
Education
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Jordan University of Science and Technology (2016–2022).
- IGCSE Equivalency, Scored 96.5% with A* and A grades in core sciences and ICT.
Research Contributions
- Published studies on topics including emergency surgery, the impact of COVID-19 on surgical services, and innovative techniques in intubation.
- Key publications in BMJ Open, European Journal of Medical Research, and PLoS One.
- Current research focuses on acute care surgery, mechanical ventilation in preoperative patients, and quality of care assessment.
Professional Certifications
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Completed NIH’s Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research.
Leadership Roles
- Jordan National and Hospital Site Lead for the RETAINER studies on postoperative urinary retention.
- Hospital Site Lead for the CovidSurg-3 international cohort study.
- Medical Lead for the Jordanian Emergency Medicine Society’s education committee.
Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (International Student Affiliate).
- International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA).
- Society of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO).
- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons (TUGS) Society.
Publications
- BMJ Open: Mortality prediction in emergency surgery patients.
- PLoS One: Minimizing pneumothorax risk in subclavian vein catheterization.
- European Journal of Medical Research: Effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on acute surgical services.
Presentations
- Presented at the 19th Arab Academy of Urology Congress (2022).
Volunteering and Community Service
- Medical Translator for SAMS Summer Mission (2019).
- Volunteer at Our Lady of Peace Center, supporting children with disabilities (2015–2016).
Continued Education
- Clinical rotations in General and Plastic Surgery at American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC).
- Elective clinical practice in emergency and surgical departments at King Abdullah University Hospital (KAUH).
Licensing
- Jordanian Medical Council: Practice under supervision (2022).
- Passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2; MRCS Part A (2023).
Dr. Almasarweh’s career is marked by his leadership in surgery, dedication to research, and commitment to improving patient care, making him a rising star in the medical community.