Ghassan Murshid

Ghassan is a skilled and dedicated family physician with extensive leadership, academic supervising, and over 10 years of clinical experience. After graduating from the King Abdul-Aziz University College of Medicine in 2010, he began practicing primary care medicine before joining a four-year joint residency in family medicine. He has since expanded his roles beyond direct patient care. Ghassan is currently a family medicine consultant working for the Saudi Ministry of Health, serving multiple leadership roles within the ministry since 2018. He also advises medical residents through the Saudi Board of Family Medicine in Jeddah.

Impact Project

Ghassan’s project aims to establish and promote Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on integrating it into existing medical education programs.

The initiative begins with the project leader obtaining POCUS certification from POCUS Academy, followed by the establishment of the “Saudi Society of POCUS.” The project will then implement a pilot training program for family medicine residents in Jeddah, with plans to expand to other medical specialties and healthcare professionals. The timeline spans approximately one year, including six months for personal certification, three months for society establishment, and three months for pilot program preparation. The project will be implemented in Ministry of Health facilities in Jeddah, utilizing various POCUS probes, compatible devices, and training venues. By systematically introducing POCUS training across different medical fields and potentially incorporating it into medical school curricula, this initiative aims to significantly enhance diagnostic capabilities and patient care throughout the Saudi healthcare system.

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