AREEJ MUSTAFA ELHEGGIAGI
Biomicrobics
Lawrence,KS
2
Certifications
25
years of professional experience
Public health specialist supporting health promotion, disease prevention, and health maintenance through patient education and evidence-based guidance. Applies epidemiology study design, data analysis, and clear reporting to translate findings from 3+ public health analyses per quarter into practical community health actions. Works across clinical and public health settings with strong communication and problem-solving.
Work History
Epidemiologist/Environmental laboratory specialist
5 Years 6 Months- Track 5-10 wastewater samples weekly through wastewater testing and laboratory quality control checks.
- Analyze wastewater samples using laboratory equipment, chemicals, and established process control tests.
- Communicate testing outcomes to the Wastewater Treatment Director to guide facility adjustments.
- Support R&D activities with laboratory analysis and routine quality checks for wastewater treatment operations.
Epidemiologist
4 Years 3 Months- Reviewed 5 surveillance records weekly to support ongoing epidemiologic investigations.
- Applied epidemiologic study design and public health principles to support descriptive and analytic studies.
- Analyzed data in SAS and Excel to identify patterns and support conclusions.
- Communicated findings clearly in writing and meetings while collaborating effectively with team members.
Family Physician Specialist
5 Years 7 Months- Provided comprehensive primary care across internal medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, and otolaryngology cases.
- Evaluated acute and chronic conditions, then guided diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients.
- Applied public health principles and epidemiologic study design to support preventive care and community-focused counseling.
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine
Clinical Skills of the United States Medical License Exam (USMLE CS)
Completed / passed
STEP 1 of the United States Medical License Exam (USMLE STEP 1)
Completed / Passed
Master's Degree - Public Health, Epidemiology
Graduated from University of South Florida with a Master’s Degree in Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology.
CLIA
Certified
Skills
Epidemiologic study design
Descriptive statistics
Data analysis
Outbreak investigation
Laboratory quality control
Specimen analysis
Wastewater testing
Laboratory documentation
Public health principles
Disease prevention
Health promotion
Patient education
SAS
Regression analysis
Survey design
Laboratory safety protocols
CLIA compliance
Certification
9 2022
ATTENDANT CONFERENCES
- Scientific conference on pediatrics in Libya
- Medic Africa In Tripoli
- Infectious and endemic diseases scientific conference
- National vision 2020 planning workshop in Tripoli from 9th till 11th of May 2006.
- Promotion of health in mother and child health from 1st till 2nd of July 2007.
- Scientific symposium on the adaption of the BFHI in Libya.
- Relationship between pediculosis and anemia among preschool children (was performed in the scientific conference on pediatrics in Tripoli Libya from 14th till 16th of February 2004)
- Prevalence of undescended testes in preschool children (was performed in the scientific conference on pediatrics in Tripoli Libya from 14th till 16th of February 2004 but under publication)
- A study of emergency caesarian section among Libyan women. (in Garyounis medical journal)
- Epidemiological features of intestinal and Ecto – parasites in preschool children in Tripoli city (was performed and accepted in infectious and endemic diseases scientific conference and also accepted for publishing in infectious and endemic diseases journal Tripoli – Libya)
ATTENDANT WORKSHOP
- National vision 2020 planning workshop in Tripoli from 9th till 11th of May 2006.
- Promotion of health in mother and child health from 1st till 2nd of July 2007.
- The tenth international classification of disease from 5th till 17th of March 2005.
- Integrated management of childhood illnesses from 26th till 27th of May 2007.
- Family medicine courses in different periods through year 2006.
- Scientific symposium on the adaption of the BFHI in Libya.
ACTIVITIES
- Joined the national expedition for vaccinations from 29th till 31st of January 2005 in Tripoli Libya.
- Studied the relationship between anemia and nutrition status in preschool children in Tripoli – Libya and was presented in a seminar in Parasitology department – faculty of medicine, University of Tripoli.
Timeline
Epidemiologist/Environmental laboratory specialist
Biomicrobics
04.2021 - CurrentRead More
Epidemiologist
USF Health
11.2013 - 02.2018Read More
Family Physician Specialist
Primary Health Care at Hey El Andalus Health Center
04.2002 - 11.2007Read More
CLIA
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University of South Florida
Master's Degree from Public Health, Epidemiology
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STEP 1 of the United States Medical License Exam (USMLE STEP 1)
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Clinical Skills of the United States Medical License Exam (USMLE CS)
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Faculty of Medicine, University of Tripoli
Doctor of Medicine
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