Professor Ali Abutiheen

Date of Birth

1973-11-26

Degree

phd

General & Specialist

General Medicine and Surgery - Family medicine

E-mail

aliabutiheen@uowa.edu.com

University granting the Degree

Iraqi Board for Medical Specialties

Academic Title

Professor

college

College of medicine
  • Program Director for Karbala Training Center of Family Medicine (Iraqi Board for Medical Specialization - Family Medicine) since 2021
  • Program Director of Higher Diploma study (MA) in Family Medicine in University of Kerbala – College of Medicine, since 2016.
  • Program Director professional Diploma study (1 year) in Family Medicine in University of Kerbala – College of Medicine, since 2018.
  • Professor at Family & Community Medicine Department in College of Medicine/ College of Medicine – University of Kerbala.
  • Co-Director of Karbala Training Center of Family Medicine (Arabic Board for Health Specialization - Family Medicine) 2025
  • Member of the National Expert Committee in Family & Community Medicine in Iraq\ MOHE since 2018
  • Member of Higher committee for Family Medicine in Iraq\ MOH 2018 .
  • Supervisor in the Arabic Board of Family Medicine\ MOH Iraq \ Baghdad and Karbala since 1\1\2010.
  • Professor at Family & Community Medicine Department in College of Medicine\ University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa (since 2023/ part time)
  • ice Dean for Scientific affairs\ College of Medicine\ University of Kerbala. Since January 2022- March 2025
  • Head of Family & Community Medicine Department in College of Medicine\ University of Kerbala )April 2011- April 2018(, (March,2021-January 2022)
  • Vice Dean \ College of Medicine\ University of Kerbala. April - December, 2018.
  • Head of Iraqi Medical Association (IMA)\ Kerbala Branch 4/11/2008 – 9/12/2016
  1. Clients’ Satisfaction With Referral System in Karbala (American Journal of Applied Sciences 11 (2): 216-222, 2014) doi:10.3844/ajassp.2014.216.222
  2. Hypertensive Patients Compliance with Medications in Marjan Teaching Hospital/ Babylon. Medical Journal of Babylon 2015; 12 (3):592-602.
  3. Prevalence of Positive Widal test among Healthy Personnel in Kerbala. Kerbala Journal of Medicine 2015; 8(2): 2265-2271.
  4. Factors Impact upon Prehospital Time Delay in Patients with Acute Chest Pain ( American Journal of BioMedicine July 2015; 3(7): 444 - 450).
  5. Integrated Problem Based Learning (PBL) Evaluation by Students in Kerbala Medical College. Al-Kindy College Medical Journal 2016;12(1):48-56.
  6. Access to Person-Centered Care: A Perspective on Status, Barriers, Opportunities and Challenges from the Eastern Mediterranean Region (Middle East Journal of Family Medicine Volume 10 Issue 6 2012)- Contributor
  7. PowerPoint Presentations in Medical Conferences in Iraq - A Qualitative Study. World Family Medicine\ Middle East Journal of Family Medicine- January 2017; 15(1): 32-41) DOI: 10.5742/ MEWFM.2017.92894.
  8. Changes in serum potassium and serum creatinine in hypertensive patients treated with Captopril with or without Amlodipine. (Karbala Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2016; 11:192-201)
  9. Self-reported Substance Use in Iraq: Findings from the Iraqi National Household Survey of Alcohol and Drug Use, 2014. (Addiction August 2017; 112(8): 1470-1479. DOI:10.1111/add.13800
  10. New Leadership Model for Family Physicians in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Pilot Study Across Selected Countries. J .Fam Med.2017; 4(2): 1107(contributor).
  11. Misuse of Antibiotics in Al-Hussein Teaching Hospital in Karbala. Kerbala Journal of Medicine Aug. 2017; 10(2): 2732-39.
  12. Technical Errors in Using Inhalers among Patients with Asthma or COPD in Iraq. Iraqi Journal of Medical Sciences 2017; 15(1):4-12. doi:10.22578/IJMS.15.1.2).
  13. Ultrasound and Strain Elastography in Evaluation of Suspicious Breast Masses. Medical Journal of Babylon 2017; 14(4): 616-626.
  14. Diode 1470 nm Laser Turbinoplasty versus Partial Surgical Inferior Turbinectomy for Treatment of Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy. Karbala Journal of Medicine Dec. 2017; 10(3): 2810-17
  15. Success Rate of Vaginal Birth after Caesarean Section in Kerbala Maternity Hospital. Iraq Medical Journal (IMJ) March 2018, 2(1) 32-35.
  16. Assessment of Neonatal Screening Program over 5 years in Karbala Governorate. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 2019; 10 (2), 970-975
  17. Prevalence of Burnout among physicians in a Kerbala, Iraq. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 2019; 10 (2), 1001-1006.
  18. Medical Education in Iraq: The cradle of Civilisation. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences 2019; 35(3), 868-872.
  19. Patterns of Infant Feeding and Factors Associated with them among Sample of Mothers in Kerbala City. Karbala Journal of Medicine June 2019; 12(1): 4124-31.
  20. Knowledge and Attitudes of Parents about Bronchial Asthma among their Children whom Attending Karbala Teaching Hospital for Children. Kerbala Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2019, 16, 16-28.
  21. Assessment of Family Medicine Residents’ Perception about their Specialty and Residency Program in Iraq.Karbala Journal of Medicine June 2019;12(1):4132-42.
  22. The Impact of Social Media on Undergraduate Medical Students in the University of Kerbala\Iraq. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development February 2020; 11(2):2595-2600.
  23. Conference Report on First Certificate Course in Health Professions Education at College of Medicine, University of Kerbala, Iraq.(September 2019). Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association. March 2020; 70(3):543-546.
  24. Perceptions and Attitudes of Parents towards Overweight and Obesity among their Preschool-Aged Children in Karbala. Karbala Journal of Medicine June 2020; 13(1):2326-2334.
  25. Spectrum of Ground Glass Opacities in Chest CT of COVID-19 Patients in Karbala, Iraq. Journal of Contemporary Medical Sciences. May-June 2020;6(3): 140-145. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22317/jcms.v6i3.769
  26. Cardiovascular Risk Factors for Hypertension and Diabetes among Overweight and Obese Adolescents in the City of Kerbala, Iraq. Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research. April-June, 2020;11(2):32-39. DOI: 10.31838/jcdr.2020.11.02.07
  27. Infection Prevention and Control Measures for COVID-19 among Medical Staff in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq. Journal of Contemporary Medical Sciences. July-August 2020;6(4) DOI: https://doi.org/10.22317/jcms.v6i4.820
  28. Peritonsillar Infiltration with Tramadol or Bupivacaine to Relief Post-Tonsillectomy Pain in Children. Karbala Journal of Medicine. December 2020; 13(2):2377-2383.
  29. The effect of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device and Oral Contraceptive pills Use on Pap Smear Results. Thi-Qar Medical Journal; 2020;20(2):161-172.
  30. Prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) among Iraqi undergraduate medical students in time of COVID-19 pandemic. Middle East Current Psychiatry. 2021;28(8). (org/10.1186/s43045-021-00086-9).
  31. Prevalence and Possible Attributes of Internet Addiction Disorder among Students at the University of Kerbala. Karbala Journal of Medicine. June 2021;14(1):2456-2466
  32. Practice and Opinion of Doctors in Primary Health Care Centers Toward Referral System: Samples from Nine Governorates in Iraq. Al-Kindy College Medical Journal. Aug 2021; 17(2):100-106
  33. Preoperative Anxiety among Adult Patients Subjected to Elective Surgery in Karbala. Clinical Schizophrenia & Related Psychoses. 2021;15(6) 1-5. Doi: 10.3371/CSRP.AAES.12.08.21.
  34. Burnout among medical students of the University of Kerbala and its correlates. Middle East Current Psychiatry. 2021;28(78) 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43045-021-00152-2
  35. Prevalence of Hand Eczema among Women Attending Primary Health Care Centers in Karbala City-Iraq. kerbala journal of pharmaceutical sciences. 2022;1(20):20-35.
  36. The Association Between Vitamin D Deficiency & Childhood Asthma. Journal of Preventive, Diagnostic & Treatment Strategies in Medicine. April-June 2022;1(2):115-120.
  37. Third International Conference on Medical Education and Medical writing, University of Karbala College of Medicine, Karbala, Iraq. Journal Of Pakistan Medical Association. Nov. 2022:72(11)2347-2350.
  38. Practice & Opinion of Doctors in Hospitals toward Referral System in Iraq. Al-Kindy College Medical Journal. Dec 2022; 18(3):222-227
  39. Effect of Sex Difference on Meat and Fat Consumption in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Thi Qar Province 2022. Thi-Qar Medical Journal; 2023;25(1):87-94
  40. Stigma perception and determinants among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Iraq. Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association. December 2023;98:20  

 https://doi.org/10.1186/s42506-023-00145-5

  1. COVID-19 Mortality in Kerbala-Iraq. Journal of Clinical & Experimental Immunology. Feb 2024;9(1):1-10.
  2. Teacher, Leader, Manager, Mentor, Scholar. In book: Global Medical Education in Normal and Challenging Times. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-51244-5_23 First Online: 30 May 2024

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-51244-5_23

  1. Attitudes on Diabetes Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Karbala City. Kerbala Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. June 2024:15, 85-105
  2. Prevalence of Substance Use among Medical and non-Medical Students in the University of Kufa. Karbala Journal of Medicine. Dec 2024;17(2):2774-2781. https://doi.org/10.70863/karbalajm.v17i2.2150
  3. Knowledge and Attitudes of Resident Physicians Regarding Communication Skills in Holy Karbala Governorate (Accepted to publication/ Medical Journal of Babylon)
  4. Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Hijamah and It's Correlates among Hijamah Users in Iraq 2022. NP.
  5. Dietary Knowledge among Pregnant Women Attending Primary Health Care Centers in Karbala. NP.
  6. Prevalence of Tobacco Smoking and Its Correlates among Female Students of University of Kerbala, 2022. NP
  7. Mass Gathering on Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (AS) ceremony in Kerbala2011. (A Qualitative Study). NP
  8. Prevalence of depression among women with breast cancer in Kerbala. NP
  9. Prevalence and Types of Dyslipidemia in Patients with End Stage Renal Disease on Hemodialysis In Kerbala
  10. Indirect hyperbilirubinemia in neonates – risk factors and management. NP
  11. The Ultrasonography versus Fine needle aspiration cytology in diagnosis of breast cancer at National Center for Early Detection of Cancer in Iraq. (NP)
  12. Assessment of dietary habits & its effect on glycemic control among diabetic patients in Baghdad. NP
  13. Prevalence and Determinants Depressive Illnesses among Type 2 Diabetic patients in AlKadhimya Teaching Hospital. NP
  14. The Extent of (Hormonal Contraceptives) use and Side Effects in Holy Kerbala City. NP
  15. Patients’ Satisfaction toward Health Services at Al-Hussain Teaching Hospital in Kerbala City, 2016. (NP)
  16. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Patients with History of Nephrolithiasis on Avoiding Recurrence among Patients Attended Al Hussain Teaching Hospital in Kerbala City, 2017. (NP)
  17. Physical Activity Status among Adolescent Females in Preparatory Schools in Holy Kerbala City, 2018. (NP)
  18. Knowledge and Practice about Drugs and Herbs used in Weight Loss among Medical Staff in Karbala City, 2018. (NP)
  19. Quality of Life of Women with Urinary Incontinence among Women Attending Al-Hussein Teaching Hospital in Kerbala City, 2018. (NP)
  20. Many other non-published work and ongoing studies.
  21. An article on Qualitative Researches methodology in the Journal of Kerbala Medical College 2006.
  • Iraqi Medical Association / ex- Head of Karbala Branch
  • Member of the national assessor team for accreditation of Medical colleges in Iraq (NCAMC) since 2019
  • Editorial board member- Karbala Journal of Medicine since 2011
  • Fundementals of Medicien / First class
  • Community and Biostatistics / 3rd class
  • Community Medicine / 4 th class 
  • Family Medicne / 6th class 
  • Prepartory course: Iraqi Board for Medical Specialization / Karbala center
  • Prepartory course: Arab Board for Health Specialization / Karbala center
  • Higher Diploma in Family Medicne / Kerbala College of Medicne 
  • Profeesional Diploma in Fmily Medicine / Karbala College of Medicine 
  • Participate in the workshop on research methodology in The American University in Cairo from 4/5-24/7 2008 on (Training Program on Research Methods for Guiding Policy and Evaluation with Special Application to Population and Health)
  • Participate in the regional workshop on Qualitative Researches methodology in Egypt-Cairo 20-24/11/ 2005 with WHO/ EMRO & American University in Cairo.
  • Participate in Advanced Medical Research Training at Imperial College London and Imperial College Health Care Trust NHS Trust\ London December 8-19, 2014.
  • Participate in workshop on medical education skills in Sharjah Medical School for period of May 13-17, 2012\Sharjah\UAE.
  • Participate in training course on medical education and assessment with American University in Beirut. Erbil, December 2-5, 2012.
  • Participate in the workshop “Capacity Building on Governance and Leadership of Health Professionals’ Education Institutions” from 7 - 10 December 2024, in Kuwait. In Collaboration with WHO and Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences
  • Participate in three TOT workshops with MOH & RTI in Baghdad & Amman 2005-2006.
  • As Trainer & Facilitator conduct 10 TOT workshops for Physicians with MOH & RTI in Amman, Karbala, Hilla & Najaf on subjects of (interpersonal communications, Referral & follow up, & selected practices in infection prevention and control.
  • Run and facilitate several workshops and training courses, for medical and academic staff in Kerbala on research methodology and conducting researches, on annual bases since 2011.
  • Facilitator and organizer of 7 training courses on Teaching Methods for Medical Educators at College of Medicine- University of Kerbala 2018-2021.
  • Facilitator and lecturer on the first training course on Qualitative Research Methodology & application at College of Medicine-University of Kerbala 2020.
  • Participate in three workshops with national center for cancer research in Baghdad and Sulaimanya.
  • Participate in AAFP Annual Assembly in Boston (October 2009), And workshop on Global health in Minneapolis (September 2012).
  • Supervising many dissertations for residents (students) in Arab Board for Family Medicine\Baghdad.
  • Examiner in final clinical exam for Arab Board of Family Medicine trainee. Sulaimanya for several years.
  • Chair and member of many discussion committees for thesis of students presented for Arab Board, Babylon University, Al-Qadisyah University and University of Kerbala.
  • Participation in many surveys and immunization campaigns in Baghdad and Karbala.
  • Participate in two workshops with WHO on program of Iraq Public sector Modernization (IPSM), Iraqi health system development (Amman - January, May 2011).
  • Participate with WHO in Iraq AFP surveillance Review 1-7 January 2013.
  • Participate in a workshop on primary health care system development as a member of national team with the Royal College of General Practitioners, MOH, and IMC Organization (Beirut October 30th –November 1st 2010).
  • Active participation in many workshops, symposiums, training programs in different regions in Iraq.
  • Certificated participation in many medical workshops, conferences and symposium held inside and outside Iraq.
  • Run several training courses and workshops on research methodology for medical researchers and staff in Karbala.
  • Teaching different health topics to undergraduate and postgraduate medical students including prevention, PHC, Communication skills, Ethics, Professionalism, Infection prevention control, research Methodology, the MDGs, The SDGs, and others.