General practitioners, Jaber hospital, Kuwait
Dr. Kholoud Almahzoum is a dynamic healthcare professional with a rich background in medical education, health information management, and quality improvement. Graduating with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Jordan in 2024, she has over a decade of expertise in medical record management and healthcare administration. Dr. Almahzoum is the visionary founder of Kuwait Academy, a platform dedicated to fostering medical education and guiding future healthcare professionals. Recognized for her leadership in medical administration, she has been instrumental in enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency through collaborative and innovative approaches.
Profile
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Education
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – University of Jordan (2024): A comprehensive medical education emphasizing clinical excellence and research.
- Extensive training in health information systems, medical record management, and ICD-10 classification.
- Certified in quality assurance and healthcare compliance standards, including Canadian accreditation protocols.
- Specialized in implementing evidence-based practices to optimize patient care and healthcare outcomes.
Experience
- Deputy of Head of Medical Records, Alsabah Hospital (2009-2011): Promoted evidence-based healthcare.
- Team Leader, ICD-10 Classification, Ministry of Health (2011-2016): Led a statistical team ranking top diseases.
- Head of Medical Department, Ibn Sina Hospital (2016-2018): Enhanced departmental efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Team Leader, Quality Assurance, Ibn Sina Hospital (2016-2018): Achieved Canadian accreditation compliance.
- Part-Time Teacher/Assistant, PAAET College (2016-2018): Delivered educational sessions in medical records.
- Head, Kuwait Society University of Jordan Association (2020-2022): Organized events and supported student integration.
Research Focus
Dr. Almahzoum’s research explores intersections of technology, education, and healthcare, with a focus on:
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Evaluating AI tools like ChatGPT in clinical and educational applications.
- Cybersecurity Risks in Healthcare: Addressing vulnerabilities in health information systems.
- Healthcare Education: Investigating student attitudes and usage of emerging technologies in medical learning.
- Global Disease Trends: Statistical analysis using ICD-10 classification to understand community health patterns.
Publications
- 🛡️ Generative Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Risks: Implications for Healthcare Security Based on Real-Life Incidents
- 🧬 The Performance of OpenAI ChatGPT-4 and Google Gemini in Virology Multiple-Choice Questions: A Comparative Analysis of English and Arabic Responses
- 📚 Assessing Health Students’ Attitudes and Usage of ChatGPT in Jordan: Validation Study
- 📝 Assessing Health Students’ Attitudes and Usage of ChatGPT in Jordan: Validation Study (Preprint)