13^th World Nephrology Conference

Biography

Dr. Abouchacra completed her Residency Training Program in Internal Medicine at University of Toronto, Canada and obtained her Canadian (F.R.C.P.) and American Boards (F.A.C.P.) in Internal Medicine in 1990. She went ahead with further training in nephrology at McGill University, Montreal, Canada and obtained the Canadian Royal College Certification and American Boards in Nephrology in 1992. She also did her 2-year Clinical Research Fellowship sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation of Canada which served as thesis for Masters in Science (MSc) at Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Canada in 1995. Moreover, Dr. Abouchacra has an active membership of Royal College of Physicians of Canada and College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and is a fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN). She is also an affiliate member of the American Heart Association’s “Kidney Council”, member of the American Society of Nephrology as well as Emirates Medical Association of Nephrology. She has an extensive clinical experience in nephrology & internal medicine and has served as Chairperson of Nephrology Department at Tawam Hospital-JHMI till 2012 when she moved on to become Director of Tawam Outpatient Services. She is also the Chairperson for SEHA Urology & Kidney Disease Service Line Council and additionally holds the title of Clinical Professor at Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) Al Ain, UAE. Dr Abouchacra previously served as the Chairperson of Academic Affairs Department at Tawam Hospital-JHMI from 2005 to October 2008. She also actively participates in teaching as well as research activities with numerous publications and scientific projects in peer reviewed journals.

Research Interest

Nephrology