Dr Ali Al-Fiadh is an Interventional Cardiologist, who completed his fellowship at Austin Health, Victoria, Australia, and his PhD with The University of Melbourne. Dr Al-Fiadh is a Fellow of European Society of Cardiology (FESC) and a Fellow of Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (FCSANZ) Dr Al-Fiadh research work has been published in many peer-reviewed medical journals as well as he is involved in many research projects through Austin Health and Victorian Cardiac Outcome Registry (VCOR) Dr Al-Fiadh runs the Rapid Access Chest Pain Assessment Clinic at Austin Hospital and performs interventional procedures at Austin Hospital and Warringal Private.

Dr. Ali Moosvi, MD is a cardiology specialist in Brick, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Osmania Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences in 1982. He specializes in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology.

Dr. Arshed A. Quyyumi, Former Global President of Medics International, has been involved in clinical translational research in cardiovascular diseases for over 25 years. Dr. Quyyumi received his undergraduate degree in Pharmacology and medical degree from the University of London, England. He completed his residency at Guy's and Royal Free Hospitals in London, and cardiology fellowships at National Heart Hospital, London; Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston; and the National Institutes of Health. After completion of his residency and fellowship, he served in several capacities in the Cardiology Branch of National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, NIH in Bethesda, MD, including Senior Investigator and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. In 2001 he was appointed Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at Emory University School of Medicine, and in 2010 he was named Co-Director of the Emory Clinical Cardiovascular Research Institute (ECCRI). Since 2005, Dr. Quyyumi has been awarded more than $9 million in research funding. He serves on the Editorial Boards of several national journals, is a member on several Scientific Advisory Boards, and is a reviewer for the NIH-NHLBI Study Sections. Dr. Quyyumi has authored more than 250 peer-reviewed publications and has been an invited speaker and session chair at numerous National and International scientific meetings and conferences. Dr. Quyyumi's research focus includes vascular biology, angiogenesis, progenitor and stem cell biology, mechanisms of myocardial ischemia, and the role of genetic and environmental risks on vascular disease. Other interests have spanned the fields of personalized medicine and disparities in cardiovascular diseases. During his academic career, Dr. Quyyumi has carried out more than 50 NIH, industry-funded, or investigator-initiated projects, including numerous clinical trials. In addition to his phenomenal contribution to the profession of Cardiology in particular medicine in general, Dr. Quyyumi has vast contribution to the society in general and Medics International in particular serving at the Global Board of Regents. Dr. Quyyumi lives with his family in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Carolyn Providence is a stroke physician based at Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand, the second-largest and busiest hospital in the country. She underwent specialist training in the All-Wales Higher Training Scheme, UK, and has over a decade of stroke-specific clinical experience. This includes being the Clinical Lead for stroke at Hawkes Bay Hospital 2012-2016. During this period of time, she has presented at various conferences throughout New Zealand and collaborated widely with other stroke specialists largely in the area of clinical medicine, such as managing stroke teams and designing protocols. She has also been a primary author of one and co-authored another two publications. She is a member of the following: Australasian Stroke Academy, American Stroke Association and the European Stroke Organisation.

Dr Fadil Alawi is a specialist in the formulation and production of new pharmaceuticals, with his MSc (University of London) and his PhD (University of Dundee) in pharmaceutical sciences He developed several NZ vet medicines during his long tenure at Bayer NZ as head of pharmaceutical development. In 2022 Fadil founded the research lab on Grafton road for AgriHealth NZ Ltd where he now leads the formulation efforts of the Innovation team.

Farah Quyyumi, MD graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 2012 and went on to do an intern year in Internal Medicine at the University of Southern California. She finished her residency and completed Hematology/Oncology fellowship at Columbia University in New York. She moved to Pasadena, California and worked at a large oncology practice for about 5 years before joining City of Hope in 2023.

Dr. Hasan H Bader is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated with honors in 2016. Having more than 7 years of diverse experiences, especially in gastroenterology, Dr. Hasan H Bader affiliates with Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, and cooperates with many other doctors and specialists in the medical group, The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc.

Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Hassan is a consultant of nuclear medicine at Auckland Hospital, New Zealand for the past 26 years. He graduated from Mosul University with his MBChB and earned his PhD from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Dr. Hassan’s experience ranges across the globe as he completed his fellowship in Germany, worked as registrar and assistant/associate professor in Iraq, the UK, and Kuwait, Libya, and Malaysia before he settled in New Zealand. He has authored 32 journal articles, held more than 70 presentations in international conferences, and led 10 workshops in the field of nuclear medicine. Dr. Hassan is currently a member of the American Society of Nuclear Medicine, the European Nuclear Medicine Society, and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine.

Dr Ali has over 18 years of clinical experience. He did his surgical training in the UK. He is a Member of Royal College of Surgeons England. He then finished General Practice training in UK. His special interest is Chronic Diseases Management, Medicinal cannabis, Trauma and Injury, Sports Medicine, Mental Health, Skin Cancers, Cosmetic Injectables, PRP injections, Minor Surgeries, Child Development Assessment, Travel Medicine.

Originally from Iraq, Hussain graduated from Baghdad University of Medicine1984, and migrated to New Zealand in 1996. She worked as a physician after completing NZREX. Then she migrated with family to the USA in 2005. She completed USMLE EXAMS, internal Medicine residency program in Maryland, then fellowship in the Gerontology Program of University of Maryland/ Baltimore in 2012. Recently, she recertified for the ABIM, in 2022. She worked in a variety of positions, states and settings in the USA, and New Zealand. Hussain has long years of work and experience, has served adults, and geriatric patients in primary care settings, hospitals, and nursing homes. She enjoyed particularly serving the multicultural population, enriching her life experience and knowledge.

Board of Regents Member Dr. Mustafa M. Husain, currently is Vice Chair for Faculty, Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Internal Medicine, Lydia Bryant Test distinguished Professor in Psychiatry Research, Director of the Neuromodulation Research & Therapeutics Program (NRTP), at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Prior to rejoining UTSW he was Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Senior Fellow at the Center of Aging, Investigator at the Brain Stimulation Research Lab and Member, Duke Institute of Brain Sciences. Dr. Husain graduated from Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan. He received his initial training in the United States at Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA. He completed his residency at the USC, SC and continued his research and geriatric fellowships at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. Dr Husain has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in national and international scientific journals, authored several book chapters, including chapter on ECT and Other Neurostimulation Therapies in the ninth edition of the Kaplan and Saddock’s Text Book of General Psychiatry. He currently serves as a reviewer for major professional journals. He is on the Editorial Board of J.ECT and Triage Editor for J.AAGP. Dr Husain is involved in training, education, and research in general psychiatry; aging and geriatric issues; and novel treatments for major depressive disorder, including magnetic stimulation therapy, vagus nerve stimulation and deep brain stimulation. He has received several federally funded grants, Foundation Supported Studies, and collaborative International Research Organization studies.. Dr. Husain has received several National and International awards. He was Distinguished Visiting Professor at University of Hawaii, Duke University-NUS Singapore and recently invited to Oxford University, UK as distinguished Lecturer. He has served as Grant Reviewer on NIMH study sections, NIMH Conte Centers review panels, Welcome Trust, London, UK and Canadian Alcohol and Mental Health (CAMH) Grant Reviews.

Dr. Chowdary is a NZ trained doctor and received her medical degree from the University of Auckland and is a Fellow of the New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Dr. Chowdary went on to train an extra two years in the AGES (Advanced gynaecological endoscopy society) Fellowship in Melbourne. Dr. Chowdary is the project lead for setting up MIDAS (Minimally invasive diagnostic and assessment unit) at North Shore Hospital. Prathima has a Masters in Engineering with first class honors and holds a Medical Engineer position at the Institute of Innovation and Improvement. She regularly contribute towards innovation and improvement of women's heath through research and development. She has several peer reviewed publications and regularly presents at international meetings. She is currently doing her PhD at the University of Melbourne with Waitemata DHB as the recruiting site, with the first ever trial looking into tablet based therapy for the treatment of ectopic pregnancy. Prathima is also a Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland and is actively involved in teaching and training future specialists. Prathima is committed to ensuring that each patient receives the most up-to-date and thorough investigation and treatment available.

Rasha is an ophthalmologist with dual sub-specialties in Cornea and paediatric ophthalmology. She finished her both basic and higher surgical training in ophthalmology in Ireland. She obtained her Fellowship in Ophthalmology from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland 2002, and her Master's degree in cataract surgery in 2003. Rasha has been awarded a few national and international awards. She is also a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists. She is working as a Specialist with Counties Manukau District Health Board, and Honorary senior lecturer in Ophthalmology department at Auckland University. Rasha's main area of interest is cataract, cornea and anterior segment, Myopia in children, keratoconus, early detection, and management. She is a founder of Australia, New Zealand Myopia working group, and ex-vice president of the Cornea and Contact Lens Society – NZ. Outside the world of ophthalmology, Rasha enjoys family time , cooking, Calligraphy, and playing Badminton.

Dr. Soghra Fatima is a Research Lab Specialist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She completed her PhD in Biochemistry from the Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, India. She has remained a lecturer at Shadan Degree College, Hyderabad, India in 1995. She then went on to complete her postdoc at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Her other activities include writing blogs for Al-Islam.org and poems for the Layla Journal. She has transcribed videos of lectures and helped digitalize Quranic commentary of Ayatollah Mahdi Pooya. Dr. Fatima is also the author of “Workout, Weight Loss and Wellness of Muslim Women.”

Dr Talib Tahir is a Rheumatologist and Consultant Physician. Dr Tahir’s areas of interest are inflammatory arthritis, osteoporosis, connective tissue disease, Musculoskeletal conditions and vacuities with a special interest in Behcet’s disease and also a variety of internal medicine complex disease. After graduating from Mosel medical school in 1987 Iraq, Dr Tahir achieved his fellowship and PhD in internal medicine in 1996 from Baghdad university. He was appointed as a lecturer in internal medicine at University of Kufa, College of medicine. Since migrating to Australia, Dr Tahir has worked as a specialist physician training in both internal medicine and rheumatology. He works in public hospitals for more than 15 years throughout Victoria hospitals with extensive variety of patient’s management experience and both rheumatology in general medicine. Dr Tahir obtained his FRACP qualifications in Australia in 2009. After that he worked in major general teaching hospitals in Melbourne, and was engaged in student teaching at Deakin University in Geelong. He is currently focused on improving his private practice at Coburg rheumatology service and other private hospitals. As well as consulting in his private rooms and attending private hospital mostly at North Park Private Hospital, John Fawkner private hospital and Brunswick private hospital, looking after of a varieties of general medicine and rheumatology acute on chronic case management, seeing patients almost every day as inpatient and outpatient, Coburg Rheumatology Service is a grand complex in which Dr Tahir will be primarily consulting from and offering same day treatment of both general medicine and rheumatology. With parking available at the back of the building and a vision to expand and offer additional specialist consultancy service, Coburg rheumatology service is a well renovated and modern medical complex that is open from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Dr Tahir also consults at Shepparton as well as private hospital appointments through Melbourne at Brunswick private, North Park private Hospital and John Fawkner private hospital. Dr Tahir attended national and international conferences to keep up to date with the advanced medicine and rheumatology, also attended some of the sessions of Austin rheumatology unit Journal club. He regularly attended international conferences, EULAR and APLAR. Many national conferences as well. Also, he attended international teaching for medical students back in Iraq medical colleges. He is also involved in research and publishes many papers mainly in rheumatology.