Bsmah Abdalslam
Marietta ,GA
Summary
Board-certified Internal Medicine physician with over 10 years of clinical and academic experience in the United States, currently serving as the Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Wellstar Medical Group. Responsibilities include core faculty roles, leadership as Chair of the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC), and affiliation as an Assistant Professor with multiple medical schools, including the Medical College of Georgia. This experience underscores a commitment to resident education and medical excellence. Expertise includes inpatient and outpatient Internal Medicine, obesity medicine, and medical leadership. Actively seeking career opportunities in Saudi Arabia to leverage skills and contribute to healthcare advancements.
Overview
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2
Languages
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Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident, Internal Medicine
WellStar Atlanta Medical Center
07.2012 - 06.2015
- Achieved superior grade, offered chief resident for 2015-16
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop personalized care strategies for complex cases.
- Managed daily rounds, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Developed educational materials for patients, enhancing understanding of chronic disease management.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that streamlined patient workflows and reduced wait times.
- Mentored junior residents in clinical skills and medical procedures, fostering professional growth and excellence.
- Led case discussions to evaluate treatment efficacy, driving evidence-based practice in clinical settings.
- Optimized electronic health record utilization to enhance data retrieval and improve documentation accuracy.
- Assisted attending physicians with complex cases requiring critical thinking skills and advanced diagnostics or interventions for improved patient management strategies.
- Optimized patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
Internal Medicine Faculty, GME Residency Program-cofounder
Southeast Health Dothan
07.2015 - 07.2022
- Practiced hospital medicine as nocturnist at Southeast Health from July 2015 to July 2017.
- Transitioned to internal medicine consultant and core faculty, contributing to residency program development until July 2022.
- Managed complex inpatient and outpatient cases, ensuring high-quality patient care delivery.
- Received Patient Advocate Award in 2018 for exceptional service and care.
- Honored with Internal Medicine Department Recognition Award in 2022 for outstanding contributions.
- Oversaw ICU patients under open ICU policy, ensuring thorough admission processes.
- Coordinated with sub-specialties, including pulmonary and critical care consultants based on patient acuity.
Internal Medicine Consultant, Core Faculty
Wellstar Medical Group
08.2022 - Current
- Rejoined WorldStar Health System as Internal Medicine Consultant and GME Faculty in July 2022.
- Conducted outpatient and inpatient medical practice and patient care while training residents and medical students.
- Elevated to Clinical Competency Committee Chairperson in October 2023, directing evaluation processes.
- Promoted to Associate Program Director in July 2023, enhancing residency training initiatives.
- Achieved diploma from American Board of Obesity Medicine in October 2024 to improve obesity treatment strategies.
- Participated actively on committees such as Quality and Safety, GME Research Subcommittee, and Internal Medicine GME Administrative Committee.
- Engaged with GMEC, PD Forum activities, and Program Evaluation Committee for quality assurance.
Internal Medicine Residency Program- Associate Program Director
Wellstar Heath System
07.2025 - Current
- Provided direct supervision for internal medicine resident (total of 30 residents) while providing patients' care.
- Coordinated program logistics to streamline project execution and enhance operational efficiency.
- Helped developing new rotations and conducted curricula review.
- Developed comprehensive training materials to onboard new residents and Faculty effectively and ensure consistency in program delivery.
- Managed stakeholder communications to facilitate collaboration and address project-related inquiries promptly.
- Analyzed program data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions and driving process improvements.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather insights from participants, refining programs for better engagement and outcomes.
- Built strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment for program success.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions, enhancing participant skills and knowledge in key areas.
- Managed records for all programs and kept meticulous notes in system regarding changes and plan alterations.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies that improved overall effectiveness of the programs managed.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring cost-effective allocation of funds without compromising program quality.
Assistant Professor, Medical College of Georgia
WellStar Health System Inc
07.2024 - Current
- Contributed insights to the academic review committee to enhance educational standards.
- Mentored IM Residents (total of thirty residents) and medical students, providing guidance on research methodologies and academic writing.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of student performance to inform instructional strategies.
- Established partnerships with industry stakeholders, creating valuable internship opportunities that facilitated real-world experience for students.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Established partnerships with industry stakeholders to create internship opportunities for students.
- Fostered a learning environment that inspired critical thinking, encouraging open-mindedness and intellectual exploration among students.
Assistant Professor, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Southeast Health Medical Center
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Evaluated residents (total of 49) student performance through innovative assessment methods, ensuring consistent standards of excellence.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Facilitated a supportive learning environment with clear expectations, constructive criticism, and open communication between students and faculty members.
Education
Master of Public Health (Clinical Research Track) - Public Health-clinic research
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, NY05-2014
MBCHB - Medicine
University of Tripoli
Libya04-2004
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Patient advocate
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Calm under pressure
- Innovative teaching methods
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Empathetic and comprehensive patient care
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
Accomplishments
- Award of appreciation for commitment and dedication as a mentor and educator to Internal medicine residents at Southeast Health, 2022
- Award of Internal Medicine Patient Advocate of the Year at Southeast Health, 2018, 2019.
School Awards
Appointment as an instructor in Anatomy Department based on Academic excellence.
Affiliations
- WellStar Graduate Medical Education Committee member 2023-present.
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Elected as Fellow of ACP July 2024-present
- ACP membership 2012-present
- ABIM membership 2015-present.
- Society of Hospital Medicine 2015-present
- USMLE Lecture Facilitator, New York Medical Institute 2010-2011.
- Affiliate Research Instructor, OHSU, 2009-2010
- Instructor for Applied Anatomy, University of Tripoli, School of Medicine, 2004-2008
- Research Assistant, Tripoli Medical Center, 2007-2008
Certification
- Emory's Women in Leadership Certificate, 10/2026
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine, ABIM, 2015-present.
- Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine 2024-present.
- Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Georgia, 2022- present.
- Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Alabama, 2015-2022.
RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Bashayer Mohammed, Bsmab Abdelsalam. Fentanyl Induced Cytotoxic Brain Edema, Poster presentation at WellStar Research Day May, 2025
- Daniel Mejia, Abdalslam B, Fabian Altamirano, Sanskriti Sharma, S Al Haddad. Thromboembolism in non-compaction cardiomyopathy with improved ejection fraction. Poster presentation at ACP Georgia chapter meeting 2023 Oct 6
- Tariq F, Liaqat A, Gulzar Q, Poster B, Abdalslam B, Ramirez J, Swamiappan R. COVID-19 and late onset ITP-a rare presentation. Poster presented at SHM 6th Annual Wiregrass Chapter Meeting and Poster Competition; 2021 Nov 19-22
- Liaqat A, Farooq A, Gulzar Q, et al. (July 19, 2021) Central Vein Thrombosis in Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Neoplasm: A Novel Presentation. Cureus 13(7): e16499. doi:10.7759/cureus.16499
- Liaqat A, Villareal R, Tango M, Patak P, Barlas A, Abdalslam B. Recurrent esophageal strictures as a complication of advanced gastroparesis in long standing diabetes mellitus. Poster presented at SHM6th Annual Wiregrass Chapter Meeting and Poster Competition; 2021 Nov 19-22
- Mandyam S, Liaqat A, Villareal R, Foster B, Chaudary A, Abdalslam B. Rapid progression of cardiac involvement in limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. Poster presented at; SHM 6th Annual Wiregrass Chapter Meeting and Poster Competition; 2021 Nov 19-22 (Winner, Clinical Vignettes)
- Ollarves A and others, Abdalslam B. From Cancer of Unknown Primary to Diagnosis. Cureus November 2021. Presented at SHM and ACOM Annual Poster Competition; 2021 Nov 19
- Novozhilova A, Abdalslam B, et al. Neuromyelitis Optica with anti-MOG antibodies: a case of successful treatment and complete recovery of a patient with severe bilateral optic neuritis and transverse myelitis. Poster presented at SHM 4th Annual Wiregrass Chapter Meeting and Poster Competition; 2019 Oct 11
- Schmitz A, Abdalslam B, et al. Pegloticase induced hemolytic anemia. Presented at 4th Annual SHM Wiregrass Chapter Meeting and Poster Competition; 2019 Oct 11
- Bsmab Abdalslam. (2014, October). All hyponatremia in a neurosurgical patient is not Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH). Poster Presentation presented at American College of Physicians Chapter meeting: Pine Mountains, GA
- William Jordan, Abdalslam B, Jason Fletcher, Renee Shanker. Finding healthy food with a phone: Evaluating promotion of a text message-based tool (Locarto) to locate fruit and vegetable vendors (Green Carts). Conference paper 2012 Oct
- Bsmab Abdalslam. (2010, June). Management of Diabetes. Oral Presentation presented at: Dr. Solomon Javier Clinic monthly meeting; Las Vegas, NV.
- Bsmab Abdalslam. (2010, May). Hormone Replacement Therapy. Oral Presentation presented at: South Tabor Family Physician LLP; Portland, OR.
- Bsmab Abdalslam. (2008, May). Recreational Drug Addiction Prevention and Management. Oral Presentation presented at: National Organization of Libyan Youth Educational Program; Tarhuna, Libya.
- Bsmab Abdalslam. (2008, February) Management of Myocardial Infarction. Oral Presentation presented at: Cardiology Department Meeting, Tripoli Medical Center; Tripoli, Libya.
- Bsmab Abdalslam. (2005, December). Management of Diabetic Complications. Oral Presentation presented at: Medical Department Meeting, Oral Presentation presented at: Tarhuna General Hospital; Tarhuna, Libya.
LANGUAGES
English Fluent
Arabic Native
Interests
- Avid Reader
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Camping
- Fashion and Style
- Swimming
- Interior Design
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Zumba
Timeline
Internal Medicine Residency Program- Associate Program Director
Wellstar Heath System
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Professor, Medical College of Georgia
WellStar Health System Inc
07.2024 - Current
Internal Medicine Consultant, Core Faculty
Wellstar Medical Group
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Professor, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Southeast Health Medical Center
07.2018 - 07.2022
Internal Medicine Faculty, GME Residency Program-cofounder
Southeast Health Dothan
07.2015 - 07.2022
Resident, Internal Medicine
WellStar Atlanta Medical Center
07.2012 - 06.2015
Master of Public Health (Clinical Research Track) - Public Health-clinic research
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
MBCHB - Medicine
University of Tripoli