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Dr.  Hala Abdulkareem

PG Cert Practical Dermatology, CCT (UK), MRCGP (UK), PGDip, BMSc, MBChB

Degrees:  Postgraduate Certificate in Practical Dermatology, 2025 Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), UK. Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP), UK. Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (PGDip BMSc). Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

Designation: Consultant, Family Medicine

Department:  Family Medicine  

Languages: 

Arabic English

Experience: 15 Years

Dr. Hala Abdulkareem is a UK-trained Family Medicine Consultant with over a decade of clinical experience across the NHS and UAE healthcare settings. She holds a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) and Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP), UK, and has completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Practical Dermatology at Cardiff University.

Her clinical interests include preventive medicine, chronic disease management, dermatology, and comprehensive health screening. She has extensive experience in multidisciplinary care and has contributed to the development of screening pathways and clinical protocols aligned with Department of Health (DoH) and (ADPHC )guidance.

Dr. Hala is also committed to medical education and professional development, having supported medical interns and junior doctors and contributed to departmental teaching and mentoring initiatives.

Specializations

  • Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion
  • Chronic Disease Management, including Diabetes and Hypertension
  • IFHAS Comprehensive Health Screening
  • Dermatology
  • Multidisciplinary and Holistic Patient Care
  • Gastroenterology-related Conditions in Primary Care
  • Pediatric Care
  • Mental Health
  • Geriatric Medicine and Care of Older Adults
  • Medical Education and Mentorship

Licenses and Memberships

Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP), UK

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), UK

Professional Experience

Head of Family Medicine & Clinical Lead, IFHAS (2023-Present)

Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

 
General Practitioner (2022-2023)

Forge Health Group, Sheffield, United Kingdom

 
General Practice Trainee (2017-2021)

Barnsley VTS Scheme, Yorkshire & Humber Deanery, Barnsley, United Kingdom

 
Foundation Doctor (2011-2015)

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, United Kingdom