Khalid El-Salem, MD, FAAN

Khalid El-Salem, MD, FAAN

Khalid El-Salem, MD, FAAN

Personal Information

Date of birth: October 1st, 1972

Place of birth: Irbid, Jordan

Nationality: Jordanian

Social:Married

Languages: Arabic-Native

English-Fluent

Contact Information

Home address:P.O. Box 398

Amman 11821, Jordan

Phone:Office (962)-2-7201000 EXT 22717

E-Mail:

Office Address

Department of Neurosciences, College of Medicine

Jordan University of Science and Technology

P.O. Box 3030

Irbid 22110, Jordan

Phone: (962) 2-7200600, ext 40706, 40702

Cell Phone: (962) 799051168

Education/Certification

1996Medical Degree, Jordan University of Science & Technology (J.U.S.T.)

2002American Board of Neurology (University of Arkansas, USA)

2003American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology (Duke University, USA)

2005American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (Duke University, USA)

2009American Board of Neuromuscular Medicine (Duke University, USA)

2008Master Medical Education- (Maastricht/ S. C. Universities)

2002Jordanian Board of Neurology

Clinical Training

2001-2002Clinical Neurophysiology and Neuromuscular Diseases Fellowship

Duke University Medical Center, North Carolina, USA

1998-2001Neurology Residency, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA

1997-1998Internship, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA

Academic Posts

2012-to date Professor of Neurology, (J.U.S.T), Jordan

2007- 2012Associate Professor of Neurology, (J.U.S.T), Jordan

2002- 2007Assistant Professor of Neurology, (J.U.S.T), Jordan

Experience/ Administrative Posts

2016-Vice President, JUST, Jordan

2012- 2014Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, JUST, Jordan

2009-2011Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, JUST, Jordan

2009-2009Vice Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, JUST, Jordan

2007-2008Vice Dean of Research, JUST, Jordan

2006-2007Assistant Dean, College of Medicine, JUST, Jordan

2012- 2016Chairman of Neurology Division, JUST, Jordan

2005-2006Chairman of Neurology Division, JUST, Jordan

2011- 2013President, Jordanian Neurological Society, Jordan

2014-Member of the Board of Trustees, Tafila Technical University

2012- 2014Member of the Board of Trustees, Muta University

2012- 2014Member of the Recognition Committee of Non Jordanian Higher

Education Institutions and Certificate Equivalency, Ministry of Higher Education, Jordan

2016- 2017Chairman, Scientific Research Support Fund, Medical/Pharmacy subcommittee, Ministry of Higher Education

2016- 2017Member, Scientific Committee, Scientific Research Fund, Ministry of Higher Education

2012- 2017Member, Scientific Research Support Fund, Medical/Pharmacy subcommittee, Ministry of Higher Education

2007- 2017Chairman - Examination Committee for the Jordanian Board of Neurology

2012- 2016Chairman of Institutional Review Board (IRB), JUST, Jordan

2014- 2016Chairman of King Abdullah University hospital Human Subject Research Ethics Committee

2000-2001Chief Resident, Neurology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA

Memberships in Administrative Councils and Committees

2013-Fellow member, American Academy of Neurology

2015-2016Faculty of Medicine Founding Council, Al Balqa Applied University

2009-2011University Council, Jordan University of Science and Technology

2012-2014University Council, Jordan University of Science and Technology

2009-2011Deans Council, Jordan University of Science and Technology

2012-2014Deans Council, Jordan University of Science and Technology

2009-2011Chairman of Faculty of Graduate Studies Council, JUST

2012-2014Chairman of Faculty of Graduate Studies Council, JUST

2009-2011University Scientific Research Committee (Vice Chairman)

2012-2014University Scientific Research Committee (Vice Chairman)

2009-2011University Curriculum Committee, JUST

2012-2014University Curriculum Committee, JUST

2011- Neuromuscular Section of the American Academy of Neurology, USA

2010-2011Faculty Qualifications committee, JUST

2006-2008Faculty of Medicine Council,JUST

2006-2008Faculty of Medicine- Higher Education Council, JUST

2006-2008Faculty of Graduate Studies Council, JUST

2001-2002Fellow, Duke University Medical center, North Carolina, USA

2000- 2001Graduate Medical Education Committee, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas, USA

2000- 2001Quality Review Committee, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas, USA

2000- 2001Residents’ Council, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas, USA

2000- 2001Performance Improvement Committee, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas, USA

2000- 2001Core Curriculum Committee, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas, USA

Achievements and International Honors

2002I co-established an advanced Neurophysiology Laboratory at Jordan University of Science and Technology and King Abdullah University Hospital. The lab is capable of performing all advanced electrophysiological procedures including, but not limited to, electromyography, electroencephalography, and evoked potentials. It is still the only lab in the country capable of performing the highly sophisticated technically demanding single fiber EMG, motor unit analysis and motor unit density. It is still the most advanced laboratory in the country.

2006I established the first Neurology Residency program in Jordan, which is still the only neurology residency program in the country. It is also the first higher specialty program in the field at Jordan University of Science and Technology. Since then, I supervised, trained and graduated numerous specialists and consultants in neurology including:

Dr. Mohammad Saydam

Dr. Ruba Saadeh

Dr. Anees Attas (Yemen)

Dr. Salma Bashayreh

Dr. Ayman Salaymeh

Dr. Nawal Fathallah (Sudan)

Dr. Duha Sorafat

Dr. Hana Hattab

Dr. Bara Beik (Syria)

Dr. Mays Shawawreh

Dr. Lubna Shakhatreh

Currently, I supervise 14 residents and one fellow.We also have 2 scholars being trained in outstanding centers in North America

2007Prize for best abstract presented at the 11th Congress of the European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS), Session 2, August 27th, 2007, Brussels, Belgium. The abstract was entitled: Elevated glycosylated hemoglobin is associated with subclinical neuropathy in neurologically asymptomatic type two diabetic patients, a prospective study.

2007Selected by the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Councilas honor guest to participate in the 57thLindau Nobel Laureates Meeting for Medicine and physiology, 1-6 July 2007, Lindau, Germany. About 500 young scientists were competitively selected worldwide to meet for one week with 20 Nobel laureates in medicine and physiology. Selection was based on academic and research performance.

National Honors

1990 First in the Kingdom in the General Secondary School Examination (GSSE) among over 60,000 students, with an absolute average score of 98.3%.

1991 University Honor List for Distinguished Academic Performance (J.U.S.T.).

1991 College of Medicine Honor List for Distinguished Academic Performance (J.U.S.T.).

1988National “Writing Scientific Research Prize” organized by the Ministry of Education (Ranked first in the kingdom).

1988British Council prize for writing assays in English (Ranked first in the kingdom).

1990Granted full scholarship to study medicine by the Ministry of Higher Education.

2003 Elected as chairman of the scientific committee of the Jordanian Neurological Association (served in this position for two years).

2006Appointed as Chairman of the local committee for the International Brain Research Organization course, Visiting Lecture Team Program (affiliated with UNESCO), J.U.S.T., which took place in July 2006.

Other Honors

1999Department of neurology appreciation (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences) for outstanding performance in the national neurology Residency In -Training Examination (RITE), USA, scoring in 99th centile allover the United States.

2000Department of neurology appreciation (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences) for outstanding in the national neurology Residency In -Training Examination (RITE), USA, scoring on the 99th centile all over the United States.

2000 Elected as Chief resident and resident representative in the department of neurology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Selected original journal articles / Publications

1-Khalil H, Al-Shorman A, El-Salem K, Abdo N, Alghwiri A, Aburub A, Shalabi S, Al-Mustafa F. Fear of falling in people with multiple sclerosis: Which clinical characteristics are important?Physical Therapy. Volume 97, Issue 7, 2017, 698-706.

2-Alroughani R, Deleu D, El Salem K, Al-Hashel J, Alexander K, Abdelrazek M, Aljishi A, Alkhaboori J, Al Azri F, Al Zadjali N, Hbahbih M, Sokrab T, Said M, Rovira N. A regional consensus recommendation on brain atrophy as an outcome measure in multiple sclerosis. BMC Neurology. Volume 16, Issue 1, 24 November 2016.

3-Alsalem M, Altarifi A, Kalbouneh H, Al-Zer, Azab B, El-Salem K. The role of PPARα and PPARγ in mediating the analgesic properties of ibuprofen in vivo and the effects of dual PPARα/γ activation in inflammatory pain model in the rat. International Journal of Pharmacology.Volume 12, Issue 8, 2016, Pages 812-820.

4-Alsalem M, Millns P, Altarifi A, El-Salem K, Chapman V, Kendall DA. Anti-nociceptive and desensitizing effects of olvanil on capsaicin-induced thermal hyperalgesia in the rat. BMC Pharmacol Toxicol. 2016 Jul 21;17(1):31.

5-El-Salem K, Yassin A, Al-Hayk K.et. al. Treatment of MuSK associated myasthenia gravis. CurrTreat Options Neurol. 2014 Apr; 16(4): 283.

6-Yamout B, El-Salem K, Gebeily S, et. al. Multiple Sclerosis in the Levant: a regional consensus statement.Int J Neurosci. 2014 May; 124(5): 377-82.

7-El-Salem K, Khassawneh B, Alrefai A, Dwairy A, Rawashdeh S. Interval neurophysiological changes in non septic critically ill mechanically ventilated patients. JClin Neurophysiol2012; 29: 349–352.

8-El-Salem K, Ababneh B, Rudnicki S.et. al. Prevalence and risk factors of muscle complications secondary to statins. Muscle Nerve2011; 44(6): 877-81.

9-El-Salem K, Aburahma S, Rawashdeh M. Peripheral nerve dysfunction in patients with cystic fibrosis. J Clin Neurophysiol 2010; 27:216-18.

10-El-Salem K, Ammari F, Khader Y, Dhaimat O. Elevated glycosylated hemoglobin is associated with subclinical neuropathy in neurologically asymptomatic diabetic patients: A prospective study. J Clin Neurophysiol. 2009; 26(1): 50-53.

11-El-Salem K and Shakhatreh M. Prospective double-blind cross over trial of ibuprofen in EMG pain, Muscle and Nerve2008; 38: 1016–1020.

12-Khader Y, Al-Zoubi D, Amarin Z, Alkafagei A, Khasawneh M, Burgan S, El-Salem K, Omari M. Factors affecting medical students in formulating their specialty preferences in Jordan. BMC Medical Education 2008, 8:32.

13-El-Salem K, Ammari F. Neurophysiological changes in neurologically asymptomatic hypothyroid patients: a prospective cohort study. J Clin Neurophysiol. 2006; 23:568-572.

14-El-Salem K, Al-Shimmery E, Horany K. et. al. Multiple sclerosis in Jordan: a clinical and epidemiological study. J Neurol. 2006; 253(9): 1210-6.

15-El-Salem K, Khader Y. Comparison of the natural history and prognostic features of early onset and adult onset multiple sclerosis in Jordanian population. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2007; 109:32-37.

16-El-Salem K, Al-Shimmery E, Horany K, Al-Refai A, Khader Y. Early onset multiple sclerosis in Jordan: a retrospective analysis. Journal of Pediatric Neurology. 2006 (4): 155-60.

17-Sanders DB, El-Salem K, Massey JM, McConville J, Vincent A. Clinical aspects of MuSK antibody positive seronegative MG. Neurology 2003 June 24; 60(12): 1978-80.

18-Daoud AS, Ajlouni S, El-Salem K, Horani K, Otoom S, Daradkeh T. Risk of seizure recurrence after a first unprovoked seizure: a prospective study among Jordanian children. Seizure. 2004 Mar; 13(2): 99-103.

19-Alrefai A, El-Salem K, Saadeh R, Balas H. A case report of cranial polyneuropathy in Behcet’s disease. Neurol Sci. 2010 Feb; 31(1): 83-5.

20-Alrefai A, Habahbih M, Alkhawajah M, Darwish M, Batayha W, Khader Y, El-Salem K. Prevalence of Parkinson’s disease in Northern Jordan.Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2009; 111(10): 812-5.

21-El-Salem K, Ammari F, Khader Y, and Dhaimat O. Elevated glycosylated hemoglobin is associated with subclinical neuropathy in neurologically asymptomatic diabetic patients: A prospective study.(Published Conference Abstract).European Journal of Neurology. 2007: 14; 251-251.

22-El-Salem K, Ammari F. Neurophysiological changes in neurologically asymptomatic hypothyroid patients: a prospective cohort study. (Published Conference Abstract).Journal of Neurology. 2005:252; 142-142.

23-El-Salem K, Shakhatreh M. Ibuprofen reduces pain during needle electromyography: a prospective double blind placebo controlled trial(Published Conference Abstract).Neurology. 2007: 68 (12); A 374- A 374.

24-El-Salem K. et. al. Prevalence and risk factors of muscular complications among patients using statins. (Published Conference Abstract).Neurology 2010,74 (9), A 185-A 185.

25-El-Salem K, Aburahma S, Rawashdeh M. Peripheral Neurophysiological Changes in Cystic Fibrosis Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study.(Published Conference Abstract).European Journal of Neurology. 2007; 14, 251-251.

26-Sanders DB, El-Salem K, Massey JM. Muscle specific tyrosine kinase positive, seronegative myasthenia gravis. Clinical characteristics and response to therapy. Neurology2003; 60 (Suppl 1): A418 (Abstract).

27-Khader Y, Khatatbeh M, El-Salem K, Amarin Z, Bateiha A. The metabolic syndrome among patients undergoing cardiac catheterization in Jordan.J Cardiometab Syndr. 2008 Fall; 3(4): 224-8.

28-Periodontal status in patients with metabolic syndrome compared to those without metabolic syndrome. Khader Y, Khassawneh B, Obeidat B, Hammad M, El-Salem K, Bawadi H, Al-akour N.J Periodontol. 2008 Nov; 79(11): 2048-53.

29-Al-Sharman A, Khalil H, Nazzal M, Alshalabi S, Alghwiri A, El-Salem K. Prospective experience of Jordanian people with MS. Multiple Sclerosis J. 2016:22 (6), NP4-NP5.

Research funds / Fund raising

[A sum of more than USD 840,000 in research grants and fund raising]

• Faculty research grant, Jordan University of Science and Technology(06/2017-06/2018). Association between magnesium levels and mental and body well being in neurodegenerative disease. The aim of this study is to examine the association between magnesium levels and cognitive function, mood and physical performance in a sample of people with neurodegenerative disease.Role: Co-PI/ (PI- Khalil H).(USD 14,200).

• Faculty research grant, Jordan University of Science and Technology (2016-2017). The relationship between antioxidant gene (NRF2), sleep disturbances and physical activity in individuals with multiple sclerosis. Co-PI (PI- Alshorman E). (USD 8,500).

• Faculty research grant, Jordan University. Prevalence of multiple sclerosis in Jordan. Role Co-PI/ (PI- Aldughmi M). (USD 7,000).

• Faculty research grant, Jordan University of Science and Technology(02/2017-02/2018). The relationship between pain, physical activity and blood biomarkers in people with Parkinson's disease. The aim of this study is to determine the associations between pain and, dopamine, serotonin beta-endorphin, and physical activity levels in people with Parkinson’s disease. Role: Co-PI/ (PI-Khalil H). (USD 8,500).

• Faculty research grant, Jordan University of Science and Technology (01/2016-01/2018). The effect of aerobic training on sleep and cognitive function in people with multiple sclerosis.The aim of this study is to examine the effect of aerobic training on sleep status and cognitive function in relation to changes in selected biomarkers in people with multiple sclerosis. Role: Co-PI/ (PI- Al-Sharman A).(USD 21,200).

• EU commission fund (Support to Research and Technological Development & Innovation initiatives and Strategies in Jordan scheme). (06/2015-09/2016). Virtual Reality (VR) Based Motor Control Learning for People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study. Role: Co-PI (PI-Khalil H). (EU 25,000).

• Faculty research grant, Jordan University of Science and Technology. (04/2014-04/2016). Gait variability and risk of falls in people with multiple sclerosis (MS): which clinical characteristics are important? Role: Co-PI (PI-Khalil H). (USD 14,200).

• Multiple pharmaceutical companies. AS president of the 5th Jordanian Neurological Society (JNA) Congress (10/2012)held in Amman, Jordan, we raised (USD 148,000)for JNS which were used to support the congress as well as supporting scientific and CME activities for the members.

• Multiple pharmaceutical companies.As member of the scientific committee for the seventh JNS congress held in Amman, Jordan (10/2017), we raised (USD 240,000) for JNS, which were used to support the congress as well as supporting scientific and CME activities for members.

• Multiple pharmaceutical companies. As member of the scientific committee for the 6th JNS congress in Amman, Jordan, we raised (USD 207,355) for JNS, which were used to support the congress as well as supporting scientific and CME activities for members.

• Faculty research grant, Jordan University of Science and Technology (2002-2004).Electrophysiological changes in critically ill patients, a prospective study. Role PI: (USD 3,500).

• Faculty research grant, Jordan University of Science and Technology (2004-2006). Neurophysiological changes in patients with cystic fibrosis. Role PI:(USD 2,800).

• International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), Visiting Lecture Team Program (affiliated with UNESCO). Local workshop on neuroscience research at JUST. (USD 5,000).

• Multiple pharmaceutical companies. As a member of the Jordanian chapter against epilepsy, we raised (USD 15,000) for the chapter which were used to support the 1st epilepsy symposium /meeting in the Dead Sea, Jordan in 2/2013.

• Multiple pharmaceutical companies. As a member of the Jordanian chapter against epilepsy, we raised (USD 15,000) for the chapter which were used to support the 1st epilepsy symposium /meeting in the Dead Sea, Jordan in 2/2014.

• Multiple pharmaceutical companies (2008). I raised (USD 20,000) for a 2-day conference and meeting with Noble Prize laureate Ferid Murad, who was invited to JUST and gave a series of lectures and student meetings about his research and career as a teacher and a scientist.

Selected Abstracts/Presentation in International Conferences

1-El-Salem K, Ababneh B. Prevalence and risk factors of muscle complications secondary to statins. 62nd Annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology. 4/2010, Toronto, Canada.

2-El-Salem K, Ammari I, Khader Y, Dhaimat O. Elevated Glycosylated Hemoglobin is associated with subclinical neuropathy in neurologically asymptomatic type two diabetic patients, a prospective study. 11th Congress of the European Federation of Neurological Societies, August 27th, 2007, Brussels, Belgium.

3-El-Salem K, Aburahma S, Rawashdeh M. Peripheral Neurophysiological changes in Cystic Fibrosis Patients. 11th Congress of the European Federation of Neurological Societies, August 27th, 2007, Brussels, Belgium.

4-El-Salem K, Shakhatreh M. Ibuprofen reduces pain during needle electromyography: a prospective, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial. 59th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology April 28th, 2007, Boston, USA.

5-El-Salem K, Ammari F. Neurophysiological changes in neurologically asymptomatic hypothyroid patients: A prospective cohort study. European Neurological Society (2005).

6-D.B. Sanders, El-Salem K, J.M. Massey, J. McConville, and A. Vincent, Muscle Specific Receptor Tyrosine Kinase (MuSK) Positive Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis, Clinical Characteristics and Response to Treatment. 55th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (2003).

7-K. El-Salem, D.B. Sanders, J.M. Massey, J. McConville, and A. Vincent, Muscle Specific Receptor Tyrosine Kinase (MuSK) Positive Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis, Clinical Characteristics and Response to Treatment. Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (2002).

8-K. El-Salem, J.M.Massey.Three patients with Features of Myasthenia Gravis and Motor Neuron Disease. Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (2001).

9-K. El-Salem. Update on Neuromuscular Junction Disorders. Fifth Congress of the Jordanian Neurological Society, Amman, Jordan (2012).

10-K. El-Salem. Immune Mediated Neuropathies. Sixth Congress of the Jordanian Neurological Society, Amman, Jordan (2014)

11-K. El-Salem. Anti-MuSK antibodies and seronegative myasthenia gravis Duke University Medical Center (USA). Durham, North Carolina, USA (2002).

12-K. El-Salem. Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (USA). Little Rock, Arkansas, USA (2001).

Editorial/Referee Experience

• American Academy of Neurology, reviewer for the section of neuromuscular disorders.
• Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology, official journal of the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (USA).
• Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery Journal (Netherlands).
• Clinical Neurophysiology (USA)
• Jordan Medical Journal (Jordan).
• Saudi Medical Journal (KSA).
• Neurosciences Journal (KSA).

Licenses

• North Carolina Medical License (USA), Active
• Jordanian Medical License (Active).

Memberships

• Jordanian Physicians Association: 1997-Present
• American Academy of Neurology: 1998-Present (Fellow status since 2011)
• Jordanian Neurological Society: 2002-Present (President from 2011-2013)
• Jordanian Chapter Against Epilepsy: 2003-Present
• Jordanian Multiple Sclerosis Society: 2005-Present

Selected Workshops

2008Workshop on Curriculum Reform at Faculty of Medicine, JUST. 1-3/2/2008, Marriott Hotel, Dead Sea, Jordan.

2008Scientific Research Workshop (Organizer), JUST 1-2/3/2008. Main lectures were given by Nobel laureate Prof. Ferid Murad.

2008Multiple Sclerosis Workshop, JUST, 17/2/2007. (Organizer and keynote speaker).

2007Workshop on Curriculum Reform at Faculty of Medicine, JUST. 5/2007. Moven Pic Hotel, Petra, Jordan.

2007Clinical Assessment Workshop. 19-20/5/2007. Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) at Faculty of Medicine. JUST. Irbid, Jordan.

2006Education Technology (Testing and Evaluation- University Examinations) Workshop. 1-2/2/2006. The Consultative Center for Science & Technology. JUST. Irbid, Jordan.

2005Organized Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Workshop. 6/2005. Faculty of Medicine. JUST. Irbid, Jordan.

2004Education Technology (Effective Teaching Using Multimedia) Workshop. 27-29/9/2004. The Consultative Center for Science & Technology. JUST. Irbid, Jordan.

2003Education Technology (Assessment and Evaluation) Workshop. 4-6/2/2003. The Consultative Center for Science & Technology. JUST. Irbid, Jordan.

Selected Teaching Experience/ Courses

• Director of Clinical Skills and Introductory Course for fourth year medical students, 2006.
• Neurosciences course for fifth year medical students, 2002-present.
• Neurosciences course for physical medicine and rehabilitation students, 2003-2005.
• Neurosciences II course for third year medical students, 2004-present.
• Neurology residency didactic course, 2005-present.
• Neurology for second year higher specialty neurology students, 2006-present.
• Neurology for third year higher specialty neurology students.2006-present.
• Neurology for fourth year higher specialty neurology students.2006-present.
• Neurology for fifth year higher specialty neurology students.2006-present.

Selected International Conferences Attended