Dr. Saqib Iqbal Dara

Consultant – Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care
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Dr. Saqib Iqbal Dara is a critical care medicine consultant at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi.

In his multifaceted role, he is the interim program director for the internal medicine residency and critical care fellowship, director of education for residents in the intensive care units (ICUs), and medical director of the supply chain at SSMC. After graduating from King Edward Medical College in Pakistan, Dr. Dara pursued internal medicine and critical care medicine training at Mayo Clinic, USA. His diverse expertise covers mechanical ventilation, clinical research, medical education, simulation in healthcare, and more. He is a certified diplomate of the American Board of Critical Care Medicine and the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dara is also a member of esteemed organizations like the American College of Physicians (A.C.P.) and the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (E.S.I.C.M.). Dr. Dara’s dedication extends to academia, where he holds an adjunct clinical professor position at Gulf Medical University, UAE. He has received numerous awards, including Teacher of the Year at Mayo Clinic, and his impactful research contributions are documented in various publications. Dr. Dara’s commitment to excellence in critical care, education, and research showcases his significant contributions to advancing healthcare practices.

Doctor can help with

  • Critical care medicine
  • Internal medicine
  • Simulation
  • Medical education

Memberships

  • Member – American College of Physicians (A.C.P.), USA
  • Member – European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (E.S.I.C.M.), Belgium
  • Member – American College of Chest Physicians, USA
  • Member – Society for Simulation in Healthcare (S.S.H.), USA

Licences and certifications

  • Certified Diplomate, American Board of Critical Care Medicine, USA
  • Certified Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine, USA

Training and work experience

  • Consultant, Critical Care Medicine

    Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), UAE

  • Interim Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program

    Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), UAE

  • Program Director, Critical Care Fellowship Program

    Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), UAE

  • Medical Director, Supply Chain

    Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), UAE

  • Adjunct Clinical Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences (Critical Care)

    Gulf Medical University, UAE

  • Consultant, Critical Care Medicine

    Tawam Hospital, UAE

  • Consultant, Critical Care Medicine

    National Guard Health Affairs, KSA

  • Consultant, Critical Care Medicine

    Al Rahba Hospital- Johns Hopkins Medicine International, UAE

  • Chief Fellow, Critical Care Medicine

    Mayo Clinic, USA

  • Fellowship, Critical Care Medicine

    Mayo Clinic, USA

  • Chief Residency, Internal Medicine

    St. Francis Medical Center, USA

  • Residency, Internal Medicine

    St. Francis Medical Center, USA

  • Internship

    St. Francis Medical Center, USA

Education

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Perioperative and Critical Care Echocardiography

    University of Melbourne, Australia
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

    King Edward Medical College, Pakistan

Awards and recognitions

  • Certificate of Appreciation for Research, National Guard Health Affairs (NGHA), KSA

  • Certificate of Appreciation, Rahba Hospital-Johns Hopkins, UAE

  • Certificate of Recognition for Continuing Medical Education (CME), Rahba Hospital-Johns Hopkins, UAE

  • Teacher of the Year Award, Mayo Clinic, USA

  • Chief Fellow Recognition, Mayo Clinic, USA

  • T. Michael White Chair Award, St. Francis Medical Center, USA

  • 2nd Place, Annual Research Competition, St. Francis Medical Center, USA

Publications

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