Dr. Michael Stephen Ajemian Head of Trauma and Acute Care
Years of Experience : 17
Nationality : USA
Languages Known : English
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Dr. Michael Stephen Ajemian is the Head of Trauma and Acute Care at Burjeel Medical City. He received his basic medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School, Virginia, USA, after which he pursued a General Surgery Residency at the State University of New York. He also completed a Fellowship in Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care at New York University. During his medical education and training, he was appointed at various hospitals and clinics in the United States of America. Prior to moving to UAE, Dr, Michael conducted his medical practice at several leading hospitals in the USA as a Consultant in General Surgery for 17 years. In 2012, he moved to UAE where he worked in renowned hospitals including Mafraq Hospital, Saudi German Hospital Dubai, and Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Dubai. He is a Member of several professional societies including the Association for Surgical Education, New England Surgical Society, Society of Critical Care Medicine, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, and many more. He has bagged several awards for research and for his dedication to teaching medical students. He is also the author of several peer-reviewed articles, published abstracts, and presentations. Michael Stephen Ajemian is an experienced Consultant in General Surgery at Burjeel Medical City. He received his basic medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School, Virginia, USA, after which he pursued a General Surgery Residency at the State University of New York. He also completed a Fellowship in Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care at New York University. During his medical education and training, he was appointed at various hospitals and clinics in the United States of America.
Awards & Achievements
- Scientific and Annual Meetings of the CT Chapter of American College of Physicians, Meriden, CT – 1st Place
- Annual Waterbury Research Day – 1st Place
- American College of Chest Physicians Clinical Research - 1st Place
- Excellence and Dedication of Surgical Teaching Award. Saint Mary’s Hospital, Yale University Surgical Residents
- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- National Boards of Medical Examiners
- State of New York License
- American Board of Surgery
- American Board of Surgery - Re-Certification
- ABS Surgical Critical Care
- ABS Surgical Critical Care - Re-Certification
- Surgical Ultrasound Instructor - ACS
- Advanced Trauma Life Support - Re-Certification
- Advanced Trauma Life Support - Re-Certification
- Advanced Trauma Life Support - Instructor - Certification
- Health Authority Abu Dhabi License
- Dubai Health Authority License
- Dubai Health Care City License
Education & Training
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine
- General Surgery Residency
- Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
Membership
- Association for Surgical Education
- Association for Program Directors in Surgery
- Connecticut State Medical Society
- Connecticut Society of Board Surgeons
- New Haven County Medical Association
- Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
- Fellow of American College of Surgeons
- Present Fellow, ACS UAE Chapter
- Society of Critical Care Medicine
- Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST)
- American College of Chest Physicians
- New England Surgical Society
Blogs
A Complex Case: Surgical Management of a Massive Retroperitoneal Tumor
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The Impact of Obesity on Heart Health: What You Need to Know
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Why Getting a Second Opinion Before Surgery is Crucial | Burjeel Hospital
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