Consultant Rheumatologist · Dubai

The Rheumatologist in Dubai — Dr Ghita Harifi

01 Expertise in musculoskeletal Ultrasound

02 Expertise in joint injections

03 Spoken languages English · Arabic · French

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Dr Ghita Harifi, rheumatology specialist in Dubai.

Professional profile

The Rheumatologist in Dubai

I am a Consultant Rheumatologist practicing in Dubai since 2012. I graduated from the University of Medicine of Marrakech, Morocco then I specialized in Rheumatology, a medical branch that deals with multisystem conditions and demands a broad knowledge of all subspecialities of internal medicine . I have done my Rheumatology fellowship at the Université de Strasbourg, one of France’s best research universities specialized in auto-immune diseases. I completed my Post-Graduate Certificate in Interventional Rheumatology, and my French Certificate in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound from L’Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC), Sorbonne Universités, Paris.

I am an expert in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and I have been leading many teaching programs in this field in the UAE and in the APLAR region.

I am actively involved in research and education, and have been published in numerous peer reviewed journals.

I have the honor and privilege of representing the Emirates Society of Rheumatology in the APLAR (Asia-Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology) Young Rheumatologists Committee, where I have been nominated as Vice-Chairperson.

Qualifications

Qualifications Of The Rheumatologist Dr Ghita

012014
EULAR ‘ teach of the teachers’ Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography :
Paris, France
022011 - 2012
French Certification in MSK Ultrasonography :
« ECRIN: Ultrasound in Rheumatology » Pierre-Marie Curie University, Paris, France.
032006 - 2010
Board of Rheumatology :
(DSM: Diplôme de spécialité médicale en rhumatologie)
042009 - 2010
Master : « Interventional Rheumatology »
University of Strasbourg, France.
052007 - 2008
Master : «Biostatistics and methodology in clinical research»
Medical University Rabat Souissi . Morocco.
062005 - 2006
University Diploma :
« Genetic counseling and diagnosis of genetic diseases » University of Versailles Saint Quentin En Yvelines (Paris Iles de France Ouest).
071999 – 2006
Medical Doctor :
University Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Morocco.

Awards and distinctions

Academic awards and distinctions :

Appreciation award by the Emirates Society of Rheumatology.

During the Annual meeting, Dubai May 2021, May 2022, May 2023.

Excellence Prize winner.

Of University Cadi Ayyad , Faculty of Medicine annual awards, 2000 and 2003.

Emirates Women Award Winner for 2022.

The Award has been presented by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group.

Ranked “1” in the Moroccan National internship competition.

October 2005.

Prize winner in “Academic Leadership Awards”

Marrakech, July 2007.

Recognition Award by the Christian Medical College (CMC).

During the Annual Rheumatology orations and updates, Vellore, India March 2018.

Recognition Award by the Indian Society of Rheumatology.

During the National conference , Indore, India November 2022.

First Price Winner of the ‘How to read X-Rays in Rheumatic Disorders’.

Advanced Rheumatology Review Course ADARRC , Abu Dhabi October 2016.

Teaching and medical education

Teaching and Medical education:

Speaker and co-organizer at the EULAR endorsed, EmiratesRheumatology Academy Intermediate course ofmusculoskeletal Ultrasound.

Speaker and co-organizer at the Emirates RheumatologyAcademy Online Basic course of musculoskeletalUltrasound.

Speaker at the Ultrasound workshop, member of the scientificcommittee and moderator of plenary sessions during theAnnual Emirates Society of Rheumatology meeting, Dubai.

Co-organizer and Speaker at the Enthesitis summit organizedby the Emirates Rheumatology Academy, Dubai.

Lead organizer and co-chair of the Young RheumatologistsAnnual symposium, during the APLAR 2020 meeting,online conference.

Speaker at the Ultrasound workshop on crystal inducedarthropathies during the Annual Emirates Society ofRheumatology meeting, Dubai.

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Lead organizer and co-chair of the Young Rheumatologistspreceptorship in APLAR 2019, Brisbane, Australia.

Main speaker and tutor in the Ultrasound course forbeginners in the CMC Vellore Medical conference on March23-24 , Vellore, India.

Speaker at the ArLAR (Arab League Against Rheumatism)pre-conference. MSUS course, 22-23 February 2018, Muscat,Oman.

Lead Organizer of the US guided injections Course duringthe ESR Imaging Summit on February 9-10th 2018 In Dubai.(Course Director, faculty and Tutor).

Co-chair of the EULAR endorsed basic course ofMusculoskeletal ultrasonography in dubai.

Co-Organizer of the Ultrasound Intermediate levelworkshop during the ISEMIR /ESR imaging meeting onFebruary 25th, 2017. (Faculty and Tutor)

Lead organizer of the MSK Ultrasound course in the 2nd ESRconference.

Co-organizer of Ultrasound workshops (Intermediate level) duringthe Pan Arab Conference, March 24-26, 2016 in Marrakech(Workshop co-director, speaker and tutor).

Leader of the Targeted Initiative Ultrasound (TUI) in UAE as anAmbassador of this International initiative and lead organizer ofmany workshops to promote the use of ultrasound inrheumatology practice :- TUI Meeting on US reporting guidelines, February 6th 2016- TUI / UAE meeting with an US workshop, May 14th 2015- TUI / UAE first meeting, January 22nd 2015

Lead organizer of Ultrasound workshops (Basic and Intermediatelevel) during the Pan Arab Conference, January 14-17, 2014 inDubai (Workshop director, speaker and tutor).

MKSAP Rheumatology course : Organization of a rheumatologycourse as a MKSAP tutor for Residents and Interns of InternalMedicine and Rheumatology within DHA, March-May 2013(Sponsored by Pfizer).

Weekly teaching sessions for Interns and Medical students ofDubai Medical College.

Memberships and affiliations

Memberships and affiliations:

The Emirates Society for Rheumatology (ESR) is a member of Emirates Medical Association, and works tirelessly to improve the standard and quality of Rheumatology care in the UAE.

The Emirates Rheumatology Academy (ERA) is a group of Rheumatologists aiming to bring up-to-date quality Rheumatology Education to Physicians around the world.

The mandate of the Middle East Arthritis Foundation is to increase awareness and education about arthritis. Its goal is to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis through leadership training, and in the prevention, control and cure of the disease.

Member of APLAR educational committee (Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology).

Member of the EULAR (European League for Associations Against Rheumatism).

The Moroccan Society of Rheumatology (Morocco) is a learned society bringing together people interested in diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Its purpose is to study diseases of the musculoskeletal system, to promote knowledge about them to carry out expert opinions on problems of general interest affecting the epidemiology, prevention, law and information of patients.

The French Society of Rheumatology (France) is a learned society bringing together people interested in diseases of the musculoskeletal system.