Almatmed Abdelsalam, MD, MSc, FACP
Orlando,USA
Summary
Dedicated Board-Certified Internist and an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine with extensive experience in hospital medicine and medical education. Expertise in Hospital-based patient care, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), Telemedicine, and mentoring medical students in a collaborative learning environment. Proven track record of leading teams effectively and contributing to scholarly activities with a commitment to advancing healthcare practices. Passionate about evidence-based practices to enhance patient care outcomes with support for educational standards.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist
Health First Medical Group, Cape Canaveral, FL
01.2022 - Current
- - Provide comprehensive care to hospitalized patients, incorporating POCUS into daily rounds
- - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in quality improvement initiatives
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
University of Central Florida, College of Medicine
12.2021 - Current
- - Coach and instruct medical students in history, physical exams, clinical reasoning, case debriefs, and EKG interpretation
- - Facilitate small group sessions and case-based learning simulations
- - Integrate innovative teaching methodologies and stay current with medical education advancements
Telemedicine and Hospital at Home Program
Health First Medical Group
03.2021 - 03.2022
- - Conduct virtual rounding, coordinate in-home care, and ensure accurate documentation of patient encounters
Team Lead Hospitalist
Holmes Regional Medical Center, Health First Medical Group
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated hospitalist team workflow, mediated throughput processes, and facilitated team meetings
Team Lead Hospitalist
Magna Care Specialists at Navicent Health Medical Center
07.2017 - 02.2021
Coordinated hospitalist team workflow, mediated throughput processes, and facilitated team meetings
Internal Medicine Residency
University of Central Florida, UCF
06.2014 - 06.2017
3 years of categorical internal medicine training.
Graduate Teaching Assistant / Lab Instructor
University of Central Florida, Orlando
08.2011 - 06.2014
- - Taught Human Physiology Laboratory courses and supervised students in exams and review sessions.
Senior House Officer
Benghazi University & Hawari General Hospital
11.2008 - 10.2010
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine diagnosis and treatment plans.
Medical Tutoring / Instructor
Aldaleel Private Tutoring Center
2008 - 2010
- Facilitated collaborative discussions to enhance student understanding and retention of course material.
Education
Medical Education Certificate - Medical Education
University of Cincinnati
OH08.2022
Introduction to Primary Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC12.2019
M.D. -
ABIM Board Certification
10-2017
Internal Medicine Residency - undefined
University of Central Florida / Orlando VAMC
Orlando06.2017
MSc - Molecular Biology and Microbiology
University of Central Florida, BSBS
12.2013
English Proficiency
ELS, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA07.2011
M.B.Ch.B - undefined
Benghazi University, Faculty of Medicine
11.2008
Skills
- Hospital medicine
- Inpatient care plans and Discharge coordination
- Diagnostic skills, including the use of POCUS in rounds
- Patient safety and Ethics of practice
- Resource utilization
- Team building and management
- Teaching and mentoring
Certification
- - USMLE Step 1, 2CK, 2CS, Step 3
- - GRE (03/2011)
- - ECFMG Certified (09/26/2013, Certificate #: 0-839-020-5)
- - Board Certified in Internal Medicine (10/2017)
- - Medical Education Certificate, University of Cincinnati (08/2022)
- - POCUS Training (12/2019)
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Hospitalist
Health First Medical Group, Cape Canaveral, FL
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
University of Central Florida, College of Medicine
12.2021 - Current
Team Lead Hospitalist
Holmes Regional Medical Center, Health First Medical Group
03.2021 - 12.2021
Telemedicine and Hospital at Home Program
Health First Medical Group
03.2021 - 03.2022
Team Lead Hospitalist
Magna Care Specialists at Navicent Health Medical Center
07.2017 - 02.2021
Internal Medicine Residency
University of Central Florida, UCF
06.2014 - 06.2017
Graduate Teaching Assistant / Lab Instructor
University of Central Florida, Orlando
08.2011 - 06.2014
Senior House Officer
Benghazi University & Hawari General Hospital
11.2008 - 10.2010
Introduction to Primary Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
University of South Carolina
Internal Medicine Residency - undefined
University of Central Florida / Orlando VAMC
MSc - Molecular Biology and Microbiology
University of Central Florida, BSBS
English Proficiency
ELS, Atlanta, GA
M.B.Ch.B - undefined
Benghazi University, Faculty of Medicine
Medical Tutoring / Instructor
Aldaleel Private Tutoring Center
2008 - 2010
Medical Education Certificate - Medical Education
University of Cincinnati
M.D. -
ABIM Board Certification
Scholarly Activities & Awards
- ACP Member (2014), ACP Fellow, FACP (2025)
- Publications:
* Platypnea-Orthodeoxia Syndrome From Atrial Septal Defects, Cureus 2025
* Domino effect of Hypomagnesemia in Crohn's disease, World J Diabetes 2014
- Completed Provider Leadership Development Program, HFMG, 2022
- Winner of the Poster Presentation, AMA National Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA 11/2015
- Book chapters editing and review: Integrated Human Physiology Laboratory Manual
ISBN-13: 978-0738065700, (2013, 2014)
Hoppies
Played soccer professionally with Al-Hilal Benghazi and New Benghazi clubs before focusing exclusively on medical school and becoming a doctor.