DOHA: Dr Ibrahim Janahi (pictured) from Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has been appointed as Professor of Clinical Paediatrics at Weill Cornell Medical College-Qatar (WCMC-Q).
Dr Ibrahim, the first Qatari to have a full professorial rank at WCMC-Q, will combine his new position with his current roles at HMC.
He will play a leading role in the teaching and research programmes at the college, including supervising new research projects and developing research partnerships locally and internationally.
Dr Hanan Al Kuwari, Managing Director, HMC, said, “I’m sure that Dr Ibrahim’s vast experience and knowledge in paediatrics and research will be of great benefit to students at WCMC-Q. As the first Qatari to be appointed in this position, Dr Ibrahim is setting an example for up-and-coming Qatari clinicians.”
Dr Ibrahim has been working at HMC since 1992, and holds senior positions in HMC and other organisations. In addition to his role as Executive Director of HMC’s Medical Research Centre, he is Deputy Chair of Paediatrics at HMC and Head of Paediatric Pulmonology for HMC and Sidra Medical and Research Centre. He is certified by the American Board in Paediatric Pulmonology and Paediatrics and is a fellow at the UK’s Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
Dr Ibrahim said, “I’m honoured to have been appointed as Professor of Clinical Paediatrics at WCMC-Q. I look forward to helping advance teaching and research programmes and ensuring that the college continues to provide the finest education possible for students, as well as conducting cutting-edge research.”
Dr Javaid Sheikh, Dean, WCMC-Q, said, “Dr Ibrahim has extensive clinical and research experience in paediatrics and his new role will allow greater opportunities to pass his knowledge on to the next generation of physicians and researchers. His appointment reinforces WCMC-Q’s commitment to excellence and the future of healthcare in Qatar.” The Peninsula
