Personal Data:

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• Date of Birth: 28/06/1976

• Nationality: Egyptian

• Address: USA: Office: Yawkey Center for outpatient care 55 Fruit St. Yaw 3F Suite 3300, Boston, MA 02114

                        

• Tel: USA: Cell: (+1) 917-689-9243 Office: (+1) 405-271-4426

                            Fax: (+1) 405-271-3074 Egypt: Cell: (+20)-12- 116-12340

• E-mail: amgad-haleem@ouhsc.edu haleem@kasralainy.edu.eg

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Current Position & Affiliation:

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• Assistant Professor, 

• Foot and Ankle Surgery,

• Director of Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction Program, 

• Orthopedic Director of ICAN Clinics,

• Massachusetts General Hospital 

• Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

 

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United States Post Graduate Education, Training and Professional Experience:

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• 8/1/2014 – 7/31/2015: Clinical Fellow – Sports Medicine, University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine and Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) Combined Program, Tampa, Florida, USA

• 8/1/2013 – 7/31/2014: Clinical Fellow, Lower Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstructive Surgery – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical College Cornell University – New York - USA

• 8/1/2012 – 7/31/2013: Clinical Fellow, Adult Reconstruction Surgery – The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery – Weill Medical College Cornell University – New York - USA

• 9/7/2011 – 7/31/2012: Clinical Fellow, Foot and Ankle Surgery – Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery – Weill Medical College Cornell University –New York City – New York - USA

• 3/15/2009 – 8/30/2010: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Cartilage Restoration Centre – Department of Orthopedics Surgery – University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre (UPMC) – Pittsburgh – Pennsylvania - USA

• 2/15/2008 – 3/14/2009: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Orthopedics Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials Laboratory – University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) and Carolinas Medical Centre (CMC) – Charlotte – North Carolina – USA

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Egyptian Post Graduate Education, Training and Professional Experience:

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•  1/2006 – Currently: Associate Lecturer of Orthopaedic Surgery – Sports Medicine Division – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Cairo University School of Medicine - Cairo - Egypt

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•  9/2006 – 2/2008 and 10/2010 – 8/2011: Medical Director and Team Physician of the Men Basketball Sector and Teams – Al Ahly Club of Egypt (African Club of the Century and Egyptian Basketball League and Cup Champions 2006-2007 and 2010-2011)

• 5/2006 – 2/2008: Assistant of Prof. Dr. Hussein Abdel Fattah – Prof. of Orthopaedic Surgery & Previous Chairman of Orthopaedic Department – Cairo University School of Medicine

• 1/2006 – 2/2008: Associate Lecturer & Senior Registrar of Orthopaedic Surgery – New Kasr Al-Aini Educational Hospital – Cairo University School of Medicine

• 9/2005 – 1/2006: Clinical Instructor of Orthopedic Surgery – Cairo University School of Medicine

• 7/2005 – 1/2006: Senior Registrar of Orthopaedic Surgery – Dar El Fouad Hospital (Clevland Clinic Cooperation) –6th October City - Egypt

• 4/2005 – 6/2005: Senior Registrar of Orthopaedic Surgery –El-Nozha International Hospital – Cairo - Egypt

• 3/2002 – 3/2005: Resident of Orthopaedic Surgery –Cairo University School of Medicine

• 3/2000 – 3/2001: Intern Physician - Cairo University School of Medicine – Cairo – Egypt

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Education and Certification:

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•  12/2015: Medical Doctorate (M.D-PhD) in Orthopaedic Surgery (EgyptianBoard of Orthopedic Surgery Degree Equivalent) – Cairo University School of Medicine – Cairo – EgyptRank: First on Class of Examinees of 12/2015PhD Thesis Title: "The Clinical Use of Autologous Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects" PhD Thesis Defended 7/2011

• 10/2010: Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate - USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) ECFMG number: 0-750-836-9 (Issue Date October 4, 2010)

  • 6/2014: Step 3 USMLE (June 26, 2014); Three Digit Score 210

  • 10/2010: Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) of the USMLE (September 2. 2010);Three Digit Score 228/ Two Digit Score 99%

  • 7/2009: Clinical Skills (CS) Exam of the USMLE (July 27, 2009)

  • 11/2008:  Step 1 of the USMLE ((November 20,2008);Three Digit Score 214/ Two Digit Score 88%

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•  Intercollegiate MRCS (Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons):

  • 1/2007: 2nd Part of the Intercollegiate MRCS (Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of London, Glasgow, Edinburgh & Ireland)

  • 4/2006 : 1st Part of the Intercollegiate MRCS

 

• 7/2005: Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Orthopaedic Surgery – Cairo University School of Medicine – Cairo - Egypt

• 10/2000: Degree: Excellent with Honours / Rank: 1st on the Class of Nov. 2005Master’s Degree Essay: “Meniscal Allograft Transplantation”Bachelor's Degree in Medicine & Surgery M.B.B.Ch (M.D) - Cairo University School of Medicine

• 7/1994: National Egyptian Secondary Certificate – Misr Language Schools –Giza – Egypt Degree: Excellent with Honours Rank: 11th on Class Oct. 2000

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Medical Licensures:

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• Oklahoma State Full Medical License: License #: 31172 Date: 2/12/2015

  Status: Active/Valid

• Florida State Medical Board Physician in Training Permit: Permit #: TRN20609 Date: 6/6/2014 – 6/5/2016 Status: Active/Valid

• New York State Limited Medical Permit: Permit #: P83003 Date: 2/25/2012 – 2/25/2013 Status: Inactive / Expired

• Texas Medical Board Physician In Training Permit: Permit #: BP10044077 ID:566793 Date: 8/1/2012 – 7/31/2013 Status: Inactive / Expired

• Egyptian Full Medical License: License #: 145035 Date: 3/5/2002 - Current Status: Active / Valid

 

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Professional Society Memberships:

 

• 2/2016 – Currently: Member of the Executive Committee and Chair of Membership Committee of the Orthopaedic Society of Oklahoma (OSOK)

• 7/2016 – Currently: Member of the Young Physicians Committee of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS)

• 8/2014 – Currently: Member of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

• 4/2011 – Currently: Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS)

• 9/2011 – Currently: Member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS)

• 10/2010 – Currently: Member of the Egyptian Arthroscopy Association (EGAA)

• 1/2009 – 1/2011: Member of the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS)

• 7/2005 – Currently: Member of the Egyptian Orthopedic Association (EOA)

   

 

Honors and Awards:

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• 10/2016: Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center – NIH Grant of Translation of Practice into Clinical Research (TPIR) Program

• 8/2016: Oklahoma Medical Society Young Physician Leadership Program Class of 2016-2017

• 2/2011: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS) International Scholarship Award (Stetson-Powell 2011 Award and Traveling Fellowship)

• 2/2011: Cairo University Hospitals Award for Excellence in Medical Care during the Egyptian Revolution January 2011

• 5/2005: Senior Resident Award: 1st Rank on Orthopedics Residents’Graduating Class of 2005 – Cairo University School of Medicine – Egypt

• 12/1999: Egyptian National Community Service Award by Egypt's First Lady for outstanding achievement in services for the intellectually disabled.

• 11/1994: Ideal High School Student Award, Outstanding Sportsman Award, Valedictorian of the Graduating Class of 1994 – Misr Language Schools - Egypt

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Team Coverage Experience:

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• 8/2014 – 8/2015: Team coverage for Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) / University of South Florida Football and Basketball / University of Tampa: as Clinical Fellow of Sports Medicine at USF / Florida Orthopedic Institute

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• 8/2011-8/2012: New York City Ballet Theater and New Jersey Nets Basketball Team as Foot and Ankle Fellow at the Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical College Cornell University, New York, NY, USA

• 9/2006 – 2/2008 and 10/2010 – 8/2011: Medical Director and Team Physician of the Men Professional Basketball Sector and Teams – Al Ahly Club of Egypt (African Club of the Century and Egyptian Basketball League and Cup Champions 2006-2007, 2010-2011 and 2011-2012)

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Administrative / Local and National Service:

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• 8/1999 – 2/2008: Director of Programs of Best Buddies Egypt:A program of the Friendly Family Association for the Intellectually Disabled (Special Olympics Egypt – Best Buddies Egypt): an international NGO under Best Buddies International 100 Southeast Second Street -Suite 2200 -Miami, Florida 33131.

• 7/2005: Instructor at The Annual Best Buddies International Leadership Conference – Indiana University – Indianapolis – USA

• 12/1999: Egyptian National Community Service Award by Egypt's First Lady for outstanding achievement in services for the intellectually disabled.

• 7/1999: Attendant at The Annual Best Buddies International Leadership Conference – Georgetown Univ. – Washington D.C - USA

• 11/1994: Ideal Student Award and Outstanding Sportsman Award of the Graduating Class of 1994 – Misr Language Schools - Egypt

• 3/1994 – Currently: Volunteer in Special Olympics – Best Buddies Egypt

• 1987 – 1997: Member of Gezira Sporting Club Basketball Team (of the Professional Egyptian Basketball League): / Egyptian National League & Cup Champions 1992 / 1994 / 1997

 

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Grants:

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• 2/2008- 3/2010: Egypt-USA Joint Channel Scientific System (JCSS) Grant for Excellence in Scientific and Academic Achievement – Egypt

• 9/2009 – 8/2010: Member of the research team on the NIH Grant 1-RC2AR058929 – Cartilage Restoration Center – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

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Clinical and Basic Science Research Currently in Progress:

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• In vitro study on chondrogenesis of de-cellularized and juvenile articular cartilage with augmentation with biologics (bone marrow concentrate and platelet rich plasma)

• In vivo rabbit study on chondrogenesis via nano-delivery of chondrogenic peptides

• Clinical study on use of antithrombins in total ankle arthroplasty

• Clinical study on ankle distraction arthroplasty with allogenic collagen membrane/biologic augmentation

   

 

Basic Science and Research Skills:

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• ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay)

• IVIS Live Cell Imaging

• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

• Stereon Microscopy

• FTIR (Fourier Transform Infra Red) Spectroscopy

• ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) Element Analysis

• Biomechanical Strength Testing (Instron)

• Mesenchymal Stem Cell Isolation and in vitro culture expansion

• Preparation of Fibrin Glue and Platelet-rich preparations (PRP)

• Small and large animal model surgeries (rats, rabbits, horses)

• Preparation of IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) and IRB

  (Institutional Review Board) Protocols

• Preparation of Grant Proposals

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Computer Skills:

 

• 9/2007: ICDL (International Computer Driving License): (Inf. Tech.: 89% – Windows: 94% - Word: 86% – Excel: 89% - Access: 97% - PowerPoint: 100% - Internet & Outlook Express: 94%)

 

Others:

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• 7/2007: 103rd Training Course for University Academic Tutors – Institute of Tuition Methodology – Cairo University 15

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Medical/Surgical Courses and Certificates:

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• 8/2016: CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) Recertification

• 3/2015: ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Issued: 3/1/2015 Expiration 3/1/2019 – ATLS ID#: 586113

• 7/2013: BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Recertification by the American Heart Association (AHA)

• 9/2012: CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) – Completed Courses: Biomedical Refresher Course, Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research Basic Course, Conflict of Interest: Stage 1, Group 1: Biomedical Basic Course, Group 5: Good Clinical Practice Basic Course, Investigators Staff and Students Basic Course, Working with Rabbits in Research Settings Basic Course, Aseptic Surgery Basic Course, IRB Members - Basic/Refresher, Basic Course.

• 8/2011: MRI Safety Course: Provided by NY Presbyterian - The University Hospital of Columbia & Cornell - Department of Radiology

• 7/2011: Patient Safety Course: Provided by Cine-Med, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (CME)5 Modules: PS 1 - Errors and Injuries in Healthcare Systems /PS 2 - Using Systems Theory to Understand Errors and Injuries in Health Care / PS 3 - Using Systems Theory to Prevent Errors and Injuries in Health Care / PS 4 - Responding to Adverse Events and Errors / PS 5 - Changing Systems

• 7/2011: Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect Course: Identification and Reporting - Infection Control Course: New York State Mandatory Courses - Provided by the New York State Education Department (NYSED)

• 7/2011: Basic Life Support Course (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Certified by the American Heart Association (AHA)

 

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Interests and Hobbies:

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Basketball, Volleyball, Squash, Tennis, Swimming, Jogging, Weight Lifting, Reading, Classical Music, Computing and Photography.

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References: furnished upon request

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• David Teague, MD: Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Don H O’Donoghue Chair of Department of Orthopedic Surgery –– Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

• David Leffers, MD: Chief of Sports Medicine Division and Ex-Chairman of Department of Orthopedic Surgery Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery - University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA

• Charles Nofsinger, MD: Sports Medicine Fellowship Director – Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL

• Adam Morse, DO: Sports Medicine Attending Florida Orthopedic Institute – Associate Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL

• John G. Kennedy, MD – Associate Professor of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery – Weill Medical College Cornell University, NY, USA

• Scott J. Ellis, MD - Assistant Professor and Director of Research of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery – Weill Medical College Cornell University, NY, USA

• Austin T. Fragomen, MD - Associate Professor of Limb Lengthening and Complex Lower Extremity Reconstrcution – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery – Weill Medical College Cornell University, NY, USA

• Stephen J. Incavo – Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of Adult Reconstruction Section – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery – Houston Methodist Hospital – Houston, TX – Weill Medical College Cornell University, NY, USA

• Jonathan T Deland, MD – Professor and Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery – Weill Medical College Cornell University, NY, USA

• Mark Drakos, MD – Assistant Professor of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery – Weill Medical College Cornell University, NY, USA

• Martin J O’Malley - Associate Professor of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery – Weill Medical College Cornell University, NY, USA

• William G. Hamilton, MD – Professor and Former Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery –Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - St Luke’s, Roosevelt Hospital, NY, USA

• Yasser R. Farid MD, PhD - Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago and the Bone and Joint Replacement Center at Weiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois (IL)

• Lisa Ann Fortier DVM, PhD - Associate Professor of Large Animal Surgery - Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York (NY)

• Karin Corsi Payne, PhD – Assistant Professor and Director of Payne Stem Cell Laboratory of Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine – University of Colorado - CO

• Ahmed ElGhannam PhD – Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Tissue Engineering –Director of Orthopedic Tissue Engineering Laboratory – Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science – University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC), Charlotte, North Carolina (NC)

• Hisham Abdel Ghany, MD - Professor of Othopaedic Surgery and Residency Program Director – Cairo University School of Medicine

• Ihab Negm, MD: Professor and Current Chairman of Othopaedic Surgery Department– Cairo University School of Medicine

• Ashraf El Nahhal, MD: Professor and Former Chairman of Othopaedic Surgery Department – Cairo University School of Medicine

• Ahmed Amin Galal, MD: Professor and Former Chairman of Othopaedic Surgery Department – Cairo University School of Medicine

• Hazem Abdel Azim, MD – Professor Emeritus and Former Chairman of Othopaedic Surgery Department – Cairo University School of Medicine

• Ahmed El-Sharkawy, MD – Head of Orthopaedic Department – Dar El Fouad Hospital (Cleveland Clinic Egypt) and Professor Emeritus of Orthopaedic Surgery – Cairo University School of Medicine

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