What is your professional background?
I received my medical degree from the University of Jordan in 2004. I completed my internal medicine residency and fellowship training in Gastroenterology at Emory University in 2012. I joined the Division of Digestive Diseases as a faculty member in 2012. I completed my masters of public health from the Emory Rollins School of Public Health in 2016.
In what division do you work, and who is your mentor?
I am an assistant professor in the Division of Digestive Diseases. I was fortunate to work with Dr. Roberd Bostick as my mentor for my MPH thesis. Currently, I mentor students, residents, and fellows during their clinical training and research projects.
Briefly describe your research. Why is it important?
My research focuses on analyzing large administrative databases and studying the rates and factors related to readmission in various gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary disorders. Recurrent hospital admissions are a major cause of morbidity in patients, and they pose a significant burden on the healthcare system. Reduction in hospital readmission is a major initiative for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMS) and other government and private insurance companies. Understanding the factors related to early readmission provides the opportunity to implement and test interventions to decrease readmission rates.
What do you like most about Emory?
Emory creates a supportive environment for all learners of different backgrounds and levels of training to grow and become accomplished in their fields. Emory understands that the strength of the organization stems from its people and provides numerous resources to support students and faculty.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
In my spare time, I enjoy working out, exploring nearby places for road trips and hiking with my wife and two kids (5-year-old boy and 3-year-old daughter), and yes, Netflix.
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