Biography

Dr. Haya Al Shawa is an accomplished lecturer at the College of Nursing, Dubai Medical College for Girls (DMCG). She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and General Surgery (MBBCh) from DMCG, where she graduated with an excellent grade. She further advanced her expertise by earning a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Al Ain, UAE with high honors.

Dr. Al Shawa has established a strong foundation in clinical medicine, academic teaching, and public health research. Her career spans roles in teaching, research, and simulation-based training, reflecting her dedication to advancing healthcare education. She is actively involved in curriculum development and has contributed significantly to innovative nursing education strategies. With international experience in Canada and the UAE, Dr. Al Shawa brings a wealth of knowledge in cross-cultural healthcare delivery and education.

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Education

• Master of Public Health (MPH)
  College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Al Ain, UAE (2013–2016)
• Bachelor of Medicine and General Surgery (MBBCh)
  Dubai Medical College for Girls (DMCG), Dubai, UAE (2000–2006)

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Research Interests

Dr. Haya Al Shawa’s research interests focus on:

• Public health challenges, including the impact of mental health on women health and pregnancy outcomes.
• Adolescent health and lifestyle interventions.
• Antimicrobial resistance in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
• Innovations in medical and nursing simulation and education to enhance interprofessional education and collaboration.

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Research Publications

• Al Shawa, Haya. “Effect of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr on Body Size in Adolescents: A Review of the Literature.” Poster presentation at the Dubai Medical Education Symposium, Dubai, UAE, 2016.
• Hemimi, Neveen, Ishtiyaq Shaafie, and Haya Alshawa. “The study of the impact of genetic polymorphism of aromatase (CYP19) enzyme and susceptibility to polycystic ovary syndrome (575.5).”?The FASEB Journal?28 (2014): 575-5.
• Hemimi, Neveen Salah Eldine, Ishtiyaq Ahmad Shaafie, and Haya Husni A. Alshawa. “Association of Genetic Polymorphism of Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-Gamma Gene and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.” (2013): 1012-1.
• Ahmadi, Jamshid, Mohammed Galal Ahmed, Fatehia Ali Bayoumi, Abeer Abdul Moneenum, and Haya Alshawa. “Mental health of Dubai Medical College Students.”?Iranian journal of psychiatry and behavioral sciences?6, no. 2 (2012): 79.

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External Profiles

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