Mrs. Siwar Belhaj Salem, Faculty of Medicine of Monastir, Tunisia
Siwar Belhaj Salem is a highly accomplished medical professional with a strong background in epidemiology, public health, and family medicine. Graduating with high honor in 2024 with a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Faculty of Medicine of Monastir, she has also pursued specialized studies, including a Master’s degree in Prevention and Control of Infections and post-graduate courses in emerging and preventable diseases and tropical diseases. Siwar is currently involved in several research endeavors, including a research fellowship at the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine at the University of Monastir and the Tunisian Registry of Preventable Diseases. She also holds a leadership role as the Research Coordinator for the Tunisian Cancer Registry. In addition to her research, Siwar is pursuing a systematic review and meta-analysis course at John Hopkins University. With experience as a Family Medicine Resident at Fattouma Bourguiba Teaching Hospital, she has been actively involved in chronic disease prevention, vaccination campaigns, and public health education. Siwar’s research interests include hepatitis B, osteoporosis, and geriatric care, and she has contributed to multiple publications. She is also proficient in statistical analysis, with advanced language skills in French, English, and Arabic. As a volunteer, she has been dedicated to healthcare outreach through the Tunisian Red Crescent and various medical organizations.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award
Siwar Belhaj Salem is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her outstanding academic background, extensive research experience, and notable contributions to public health and clinical medicine. She has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, earning her Doctorate in Medicine with High Honors in 2024, along with multiple postgraduate qualifications in specialized fields such as infection control, emerging diseases, and tropical diseases.
Education 🎓
- Degree of Doctor in Medicine
Faculty of Medicine of Monastir, Graduated with High Honor, 2024
- Master in Prevention and Control of Infections
Faculty of Medicine of Monastir, 2023
- Post-graduate course in Emerging and Preventable Diseases
Faculty of Medicine of Monastir, 2022
- Post-graduate course in Tropical Diseases
Faculty of Medicine of Monastir, 2021
Work Experience 💼
Achievements & Honors 🏆
- Graduated with High Honor from the Faculty of Medicine of Monastir in 2024 🎓
- Research Fellowship at the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Monastir (January – Present) 🔬
- Research Fellowship at the Tunisian Registry of Preventable Diseases (January – Present) 📚
- Research Coordinator at the Tunisian Cancer Registry (August 2024 – Present) 🎯
- Course in Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (John Hopkins University under Dr. Tianjing Li, August 2024) 🎓
- Member of Global Researcher Club (March 2024 – Present) 🌍
Awards & Honors 🥇
- Master Degree in Clinical and Health Research from the Faculty of Medicine of Monastir (July 2022) 🏅
Publication Top Notes:
Screening of the Risk of Eating Disorders Among Medical Students in the MENA region and Its Associated Factors: A Multinational Cross‐Sectional Study