Doctor of Medicine

Ghadeer Ahmad Mahdi

Internal Medicine Assistant Registrar @ Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital

Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Dr. Ghadeer Ahmad Mahdi
Chapter I

Academic Excellence

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University

2021-2024
Bachelor of Basic Medical Sciences (BMedSc)

Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University

2017-2021

Honors & Awards

Kuwait Neurology Conference Abstract Competition

4th Place

2025

Dr. Nael Al Naqeeb Award for distinguished undergraduate research

2024

Jordan International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA) Poster Competition

3rd Place

2023

Academic Distinctions

Dean's Honor List, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University (2017–2019)
Kuwait Medical Student Association (KuMSA) Academic Distinction (2021–2024)

Professional Certifications

The Essentials of Emergency Department Ultrasound (EDE 1)

Life Sciences Academy2025

Kuwait Medical Promotion Exam (KMPE)

Kuwait Institute for Medical Specializations2025

HeartSaver CPR AED

Dasman Diabetes Institute2024-2026

Hands-Only CPR

Gulf CPR Training Institute2022-2024

HeartSaver CPR AED

Dasman Diabetes Institute2019-2022

HeartSaver Basic First Aid

Dasman Diabetes Institute2019

Chapter III

Clinical Practice

Professional Experience

Internal Medicine / Assistant Registrar

2025 - Present

Mubarak Hospital

Serving as an Assistant Registrar in Internal Medicine, actively involved in acute and inpatient medical care. Skilled in leading CPR codes, point-of-care bedside ultrasound, ECG and EEG interpretation, arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, venipuncture, and peripheral arterial line insertion. Proficient in essential procedural skills including suturing, nasogastric (NG) tube insertion, Foley catheterization, and endotracheal intubation.

Intern Doctor

2024-2025

Multiple Kuwait Hospitals

Completed a comprehensive internship year with core rotations in general medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, and obstetrics & gynecology across Mubarak Hospital, Al-Amiri Hospital, and Maternity Hospital. Undertook two one-month elective rotations in neurology and emergency medicine, further strengthening acute care and neurological clinical skills. Assisted in multiple surgical procedures, including neuromodulator spinal device insertion with Dr. Hussain Shamsah, gynecomastia repair with Dr. Ahmad Al-Saleem, thyroidectomy with Dr. Salman Al-Safran, and colpocleisis with Dr. Baidaa Al-Sannan. Additionally, observed a range of procedures such as lumbar punctures, epidural anesthesia, chest tube insertions, and PICC line placements, as well as various pediatric and general surgical operations.

Global Electives

Emergency Medicine

Kuwait Health2025

Neurology - Al-Amiri Hospital

Kuwait Health2023 - 2025

Integrative Neuroscience

Kuwait University2021

Ethics & Patient Safety

Kuwait University2020

Human Rights

Kuwait University2017

Medical Responsibility

Kuwait University2017

Technical Expertise

EmergencyLeading CPR codes
AirwayEndotracheal Intubation
ProceduralNG tube insertion
ProceduralFoley catheterization
DiagnosticPoint-of-care Bedside Ultrasound
DiagnosticECG and EEG interpretation
LaboratoryABG analysis
VascularVenipuncture & Arterial line insertion
SurgicalSuturing

Surgical Portfolio

Surgical Assistance

  • Neuromodulator spinal device insertion
  • Gynecomastia repair
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Colpocleisis

Observed Procedures

  • Lumbar punctures
  • Epidurals
  • Chest tube insertions
  • PICC line insertions
Chapter II

Research & Scholarly Work

Dedicated to advancing medical knowledge through clinical research and educational publishing.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

First AuthorPublished

Skin Colour and Disease Diagnosis: A Cross-Sectional Study of Medical Students in Kuwait

Oxford Dermatology2024
First Author

Effective Treatment of Anti-GAD65 Limbic Encephalitis with Delayed Immunotherapy

Case Reports in Neurological MedicineUnder Review
First Author

Anti-GAD65 Antibody Mediated Autoimmune Epilepsy: An Illustrative Case Series in the Middle East

Manuscript Ready
First Author

Hyperinflammatory Crisis of Unknown Etiology Mimicking Lymphoma

Manuscript in Preparation
Author

Cenobamate Effects in Autoimmune Epilepsy

Manuscript In Preparation
Author

AED use in pregnancy

Manuscript In Preparation
Co-Author

Effective Antibiotic Prophylaxis in the Perioperative Period, a systematic review

Manuscript in Preparation

Conference Abstracts

First Author

Diagnostic Delays in Autoimmune Epilepsy

First Author

Patient Satisfaction During EMU Stay, Al-Amiri Hospital

Author

Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Insights: A Comprehensive Kuwaiti Perspective

Medical Booklets

General Surgery Basics250+ pages

A comprehensive pre-OSCE preparation guide adopted by Kuwait University students.

First Aid Booklet for the Public

Published in Afaaq Newspaper to enhance community emergency response.

How To Live Well: Preventing Chronic Disease

Evidence-based guide on lifestyle disease prevention.

KuMSA Newspaper

Weekly public health articles addressing medical awareness topics and preventive health education.

Psychology Educational Booklet

Reviewed educational booklet for Kuwait University publication.

Chapter IV

Leadership & impact

Organizational Leadership

Founder2024 - Present

Medical Conferences & More

Leading a national platform for medical education with over 2,000 members.

Tech Lead2023 - Present

EMU Patient Database

Spearheading the development of a clinical database to optimize research and patient tracking.

Al-Amiri Hospital

Lead Organizer2024

KARS CPR Seminar

Organized life-saving training for the Faculty of Computer Engineering.

Kuwait University

Organizer2024

"Your Research Is Your Future" Workshop

Technical workshop on foundational medical research skills.

Head of Research & Education2024-2025

Kuwait Internal Medicine Association - Intern Committee

Led research and educational initiatives for medical students and interns.

Lead Organizer2023

Combatting Respiratory Infections Conference

Public health awareness conference on prevention and control of respiratory infections.

Al-Yarmouk Polyclinic

Organizer2023

Emergency Workshop Campaign

First-aid training program for first-year medical students.

Kuwait University, Faculty of Medicine

Head of Media2023-2025

Kuwait Association of Women Surgeons - Student Chapter

Organized academic and professional development activities supporting female medical students.

Kuwait University, Faculty of Medicine

Public Health Initiatives

Students' Initiative for Health Awareness (SIHA)

Organizing Member

Contributed to training over 2,900 high school students in health basics.

"Beware" Poison Prevention Campaign

2023

Organizer

National awareness campaign on toxicological safety.

Diabetes Awareness Campaign

2023

Participant

Avenues Mall

Academiyah Diabetes Awareness Campaign

2023

Public Informant

The Avenues Mall

Community education on diabetes prevention and awareness.

COVID-19 Frontline Screening

2020

Volunteer

Kuwait International Fairground

Sara Al-Baghli Humanitarian Mission Fundraising Event

2017

Volunteer

Supported humanitarian fundraising efforts.

Teaching & Mentorship

General Surgery Basics Booklet

Sole Author

Educational material widely used for surgery practice among medical students.

Anatomy Online Course

2020

Instructor

Comprehensive digital instruction for undergraduate medical students.

Student-Led Academic Seminars

2020-2025

Presenter

mRNA vaccines in MSNature Article ReviewMigraine pathophysiologyCerebrovascular accidents in pregnancyNeuroscience of AddictionEthics of End-of-Life Care

Professional Affiliations

Kuwait Internal Medicine AssociationKuwait Association of Women SurgeonsKuwait University AI & Robotics Society (KARS)Kuwait University Journal ClubStudent Medical Education Committee, Faculty of MedicineSocial Activities & Public Health Committee, Faculty of MedicineHuman Rights & Peace Committee, Faculty of MedicineResearch Exchange Committee, Faculty of Medicine

Conferences & Presentations

Kuwait Neurology Conference

2024

Abstract Presenter

Kuwait

3rd Kuwait International Family Medicine Conference

2025

Abstract Presenter

Kuwait

7th Kuwait Neurology Conference

2024

Attendee

Kuwait

Health Sciences Center Conference

2020

Attendee

Kuwait

COVID-19 Online Scientific Events

2020-2022

Attendee

Online

Get in Touch

Let's Connect

Available for clinical consultation, research collaboration, and educational speaking engagements.

ghadeer.afm[at]gmail.com
+965 9719 7999
Kuwait City, Kuwait

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MD, Kuwait University Faculty of Medicine