Dr. Farah Osamah AlSheikh Bakrou Specialist Pediatrics
Years of Experience : 6
Nationality : Syria
Languages Known : English, Turkish, Arabic, Urdu
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Dr. Farah AlSheikh Bakrou has joined Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, as a Specialist in Pediatrics. She graduated in 2017 with an MBBS degree from the University of Sharjah College of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency program, which is ACGME-I Accredited in UAE. Following this, she attained her Arab Board Certification in General Pediatrics as a top scorer in the Middle East. She is exceptionally skilled in the field of pediatrics and is experienced in training at prestigious institutions in 2022. She also got her Emirati board certification in 2023. Her expertise lies in Lumbar puncture, Urine catheterization, Nasogastric tube insertions/Nasojejunal tube insertion, Interosseous needle insertion, Umbilical catheter insertion (venous and arterial), PEG tube changing and insertion, Management of patients in acute critical situations as per PALS guidelines until stabilization (Emergency sittings), etc. She holds a certification in the American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support Provider (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program, and Pediatric Life Support (PLS). She holds an internship experience from Al Ain Hospital under SEHA Authority and experienced serving at SSMC Hospital as a Pediatric GP. She also holds many abstracts and research papers in the field of her expertise.
Awards & Achievements
- Arab Board Certification in General Paediatrics as top scorer in the Middle East award
Research & Publications
- Body Image Satisfaction and Self- Esteem among UAE Residents. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research. October 2017. Vol. 8 (10): 20647-20650, 2017
- Retrospective study of parent’s awareness of safe sleep positions in regards to sudden infant death syndrome in Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, 2021
- Provision of Pediatric Vaccination during the COVID-19 Pandemic at tertiary care hospital and health care center, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2021
- Sweet syndrome a rare cause of fever of unknown origin: A Case Report, 2020
- Case report: Infantile Malignant Osteopetrosis – Poster, 2019
- Body Image Satisfaction and Self- Esteem among UAE Residents. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research. October 2017. Vol. 8 (10): 20647-20650, 2017
- Arab board research on Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment and Prevention of SIDs
Education & Training
- Pediatrics Residency Program - Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - University of Sharjah College of Medicine
- Internship - Al Ain Hospital under SEHA Authority
Expertise
- Lumbar puncture
- Urine catheterization
- Nasogastric tubes insertions/Nasojejunal tube insertion
- Interosseous needle insertion
- Umbilical catheters insertion (venous and arterial)
- PEG tube changing and insertion
- Management of patients in acute critical situations as per PALS guidelines until stabilization (Emergency sittings)
Blogs
Preparing Your Child for the New School Year Tips
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Beat the Heat: Comprehensive Guide to Staying Hydrated in the UAE
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The Importance of the Support Dosage of the Measles Vaccine
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