OSAMA HAMDY, M.D., M.Sc.

ADDRESS: 1 Hospital Drive DC 84.00, Columbia MO 65212

Hospital/Clinic Tel. 573 882 2273

Fax. +573 884 4609

Email Hamdy@writeme.com (or) inmdoh@showme.missouri.edu

DATE OF BIRTH: 18 September 1956

NATIONALITY: Egyptian

VISA STATUS: Permanent resident of USA (Green Card Holder)

MARITAL STATUS: Married and has 3 sons (3, 6, 7 years old)

Spouse: Dr. Sahar El-Marsafawy Ass. Lecturer in Occupational Medicine, Mansoura Faculty of Medicine

MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

M.B., B.Ch. (Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery) 1981 Mansoura Faculty of Medicine

M.Sc. (Master of Internal Medicine) 1985 Mansoura Faculty of Medicine

M.D. (Doctorate of Internal Medicine) 1989 Mansoura Faculty of Medicine

USMLE (STEP 2) 1995

USMLE (STEP 1) 1996

CURRENT POSITIONS:

* Ass. Professor of Internal Medicine & Diabetes, Mansoura Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura, Egypt.

* Consultant Diabetologist, Diabetes and Endocrinology Unit, Mansoura University Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt.

* Consultant Diabetologist, Abuzinadah Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

* Fellow in Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Missouri-Columbia, USA .

SCIENTIFIC AFFLIATIONS & ACTIVITIES:

• Member of the International Diabetes Federation.
• Member of the American Diabetes Association.
• Member of the Arabian Group of the Study of diabetes.
• Member of the Middle East and East Mediterranean Diabetes Association.
• Member of the American Society of Hypertension.
• Chairman of the Diabetes Club in the Western Province of Saudi Arabia.
• Editor of Jeddah Diabetes Club Newsletter

WORK HISTORY:

10/1990-Till now Consultant Diabetologist, Abuzinadah Hospital (Jeddah Medical Centre), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

4/1990- Till now Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Mansoura Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura, Egypt, and Consultant Diabetologist, Diabetes & Endocrinology Unit, Mansoura University Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt.

6/1986-4/1990 Assistant Lecturer in Internal Medicine, Mansoura Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura, Egypt.

4/1986-6/1986 Demonstrator in Internal Medicine, Mansoura Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura, Egypt.

11/1982-4/1986 Resident in Internal Medicine, Mansoura University Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt.

9/1982-11/1982 General Practitioner, Ministry of Health, Teaching Hospitals, Dakahlia, Egypt.

9/1981-9/1982 Rotating Intern, Mansoura University Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt.

MAIN INTERESTS IN DIABETES:

• Insulin Delivery Systems & Insulin Infusion Pumps.
• Lipoprotein Abnormalities in Diabetes
• Audit and Quality Improvement of Diabetes Care
• Computer Assisted Diabetes Data

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES:

• Have 34 papers in various field of internal medicine, mainly in Diabetes and related problems. Most of them were published in local and international journals.
• Have 2 thesis in diabetes.
• Presented around 13 papers in International conferences.
• Shared in research activities in the Diabetes Research Centre in Dusseldorf, Germany and Health service Management Department in the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.
• Organized and leading a research group in Saudi Arabia about the "Characterization of Saudi Diabetics".
• Conducted a research for Novo-Nordisk about the "Insulin delivery by insulin pen"
• Conducted a research for Disetronic Lab., Switzerland, by being the first to apply the Continuos Subcutaneous Insulin Injection through a programmable insulin infusion pump in the Middle East Area.
• Sharing in an international research about the practice guidelines for diabetes care with a group of researchers from the University of Missouri, USA.
• Structured and executed one of the first Telemedicine-conducted paper with some American and Chinese researchers through computer communication.

COMPUTER EXPERIENCES:

• 16 years of computer experience with most of the PC DOS and Windows applications and utilities.
• Currently using: Word processing (Word 7), Spread sheet (Excel 7), Presentations (Power Point 5, Harvard Graphics 2, Corel Draw 6), Database (Superbase for Win.) and most of computer utilities including Windows 95. · Expert in multimedia applications, sound and graphics integration and production.
• Expert in computer communications and member of the CompuServe network, Internet & Prodigy Databases. Programs used for communications include: wincim, WinFax pro, Crosstalks, PC anywhere, BitCom Win, Quick link Gold, Internet Applications.
• Developer of Diabetes Data Program: For comprehensive management of Diabetes Centres through network.
• Have one paper about computer application in diabetes titles "Versatile computer program for audit and quality improvement in diabetes care.

OTHER INETERSTS:

• Photography.
• Video recording, editing with special effects and audio utilities.
• Drawing and painting: had done some local and international galleries for painting.
• Travelling: Countries visited: USA, Germany, Austria, England, France, Spain, Denmark, Greece, Holland and Saudi Arabia.

LANGUAGES:

• Mother tongue: Arabic
• Second language :English (Fluent)
• Some command of German (Studied at Gothe Institute, Alexandria) & French (Studied at High Faculty).

PUBLICATIONS: (See Researches List)

1. Hamdy, O. (1996): Relation Between Body Composition And The Mode Of Weight Reduction and Hypertension In Obese Patients With Impaired Glucose Tolerance. The First World Congress On Prevention Of Diabetes And Its Complications, Copenhagen, Denmark, April 1996. (See Abstract)

2. Hamdy, O. (1996): The Triple Therapy Of Insulin, Sulfonylurea And Biguanides In Obese-Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes. The First World Congress On Prevention Of Diabetes And Its Complications, Copenhagen, Denmark, April 1996. (See Abstract)

3. Balas, E.A. And Hamdy, O. (1996): Integrated Process-Outcome Guideline Parameters For Improving The Quality Of Diabetes Management. The First World Congress On Prevention Of Diabetes And Its Complications, Copenhagen, Denmark, April 1996. (See Abstract)

4. Hamdy, O. (1996): Relation Between Body Composition And The Mode Of Weight Reduction And Hypertension In Obese Patients With Impaired Glucose Tolerance. The Eleventh Scientific Meeting Of The American Society Of Hypertension, New York City, NY, USA, May 1996. (See Abstract)

5. Hamdy, O. And Balas, E.A. (1995): A Versatile Computer Program For Audit And Quality Improvement In Diabetes Care: Retrospective Analysis Of 1145 Patients Registered Over One Year. Benha Medical Journal, (Under Publication). (See Abstract)

6. Hamdy, O. (1995): Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII) In Arabian Type I Diabetics: Retrospective Clinical Analysis After One Year Follow Up Of 15 Cases. International Symposium On Paediatric Renal, Endocrine And Metabolic Disorders, King Faisal Specialist Hospital And Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 1996. (See Abstract)

7. Balas, EA.; Gardner, D.; Hamdy, O.; Li, ZR. And Mitchell, JA (1995): Multipurpose Practice Guideline Modules For Clinical Decision Analysis And Quality Improvement. The Annual Meeting Of The International Medical Informatics Association And The World Congress On Medical Informatics "MEDINFO 95", July 1995, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (See Abstract)

8. El-Gamal, S.; Hamdy, O; Abdul-Kader, A And Abul-Fotouh, O. (1995): Systolic Pressure Index In Healthy Obese Subjects. Benha Medical Journal, (Under Publication)

9. El-Gamal, S.; Hamdy, O.; Abdul-Kader, A. And Abul-Fotouh, O. (1995): Cisapride In Lower Esophageal Sphincter Dysmotility In Bilharzial Patients With Hepatitis C Infection. Benha Medical Journal, (Under Publication)

10. Hamdy, O. And Abdelmoneim, M. (1995): Lipid Peroxidation Could Be Related To The Initiation And/Or Evolution Of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy In Type II Diabetics. 55th Annual Meeting Of The American Diabetes Association, June 1995, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Diabetes, 44 Suppl.1:225A. (See Abstract)

11. Hamdy, O. And Abdelmoneim, M. (1994): Possible Relevance Of Lipid Peroxidation To The Initiation And/Or Evolution Of Peripheral Neuropathy In Non-Hyperlipidaemic Type II Diabetes Mellitus. 9th Annual Neuroscience Symposium, King Saud University, June 1994, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

12. Shamaa, S.; Hamdy, O.; Hamed, M.; Mabed, M. And El-Badawi, S. (1994): Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia : Prognostic Factors And Diagnosis Of 35 Cases. Journal Of Egyptian National Cancer Institute, 3:114.

13. Hamdy, O.; El-Gamal, S.; Abdul-Kader, A.; Abul-Fotouh, O. And Rizk, H.(1994): Prevalence Of Asymptomatic Hypothyroidism Among Hyperlipidemic Patients. Benha Medical Journal, (Under Publication). (See Abstract)

14. Abul-Fotouh, O.; Osman, M.; Abdul-Kader, A.; El-Gamal, S.; Hamdy, O. And Gabal, M.S. (1994): Acute Duodenal Ulcer After Variceal Sclerotherapy. The New Egyptian Journal Of Medicine, (Under Publication)

15. Abul-Fotouh, O.; Abdul-Kader, A.; Hamdy, O. And El-Gamal, S. (1994): Atypical Presentation Of Duodenal Ulcer Disease. The New Egyptian Journal Of Medicine The New Egyptian Journal Of Medicine, (Under Publication)

16. Abdul-Kader, A.; Abul-Fotouh, O.; Hamdy, O. And El-Gamal, S. (1994): Clinical Significance Of Testing Microalbuminuria In Border Line And Mild Hypertension. The New Egyptian Journal Of Medicine, (Under Publication)

17. Abdul-Kader, A.; Abul-Fotouh, O.; Hamdy, O.; El-Gamal, S.; Gabal, M.S. And Ghanem, A. T. (1994): Helicobacter Pylori: Comparison Between Histologic And Serologic Diagnosis Among Patients With Gastric Dyspepsia. Benha Medical Journal, (Under Publication)

18. Hamdy, O. (1993): The Modern Diabetic Service. International Conference For Diabetes Mellitus: Modern Concepts In The Management Of Diabetes, June 1993, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

19. Hamdy, O. (1993): Diabetes Care Through A Versatile Computer Program. The Second International Diabetes Days, November, 1993, Alexandria, Egypt.

20. Hamdy, O. (1993): CSII In Type I Diabetes Mellitus. The Second International Diabetes Days, November, 1993, Alexandria, Egypt.

21. Abdelkader, A.; Rozza, A.; El-Essawi, R.; Hamdy, O. And Mady, G. (1993): Left Ventricular Hypertrophy And Its Relation To Microalbuminuria In Essential Hypertension. The New Egyptian J. Of M., 8(3):654.

22. Abdul-Rahman, A.; Abdul-Kader, A.; Abdul-Ghani, M.; Hamdy, O. And Abdul-Moneim A. (1993): Role Of Angiotensin II In Pathogenesis Of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) And Microalbuminuria In Essential Hypertension. Ain Shams Medical Journal, 8:67.

23. Hamdy, O.; Abdel-Kader, A.; Abu-Elmagd, M And Mahfouz, E.(1993): Characteristic Electrocardiographic Changes In Concentric And Eccentric Evolutional Left Ventricular Hypertrophy In Unmedicated Borderline To Mild Hypertension: Longitudinal Study Over More Than 3 Years. The New Egyptian Journal Of Medicine, 8(3):648-653.

24. Abdel-Kader, A.; Rozza, A.; El-Essawi, R.; Hamdy, O. And Mady, G. (1993): Left Ventricular Hypertrophy And Its Relation To Microalbuminuria In Essential Hypertension. The New Egyptian Journal Of Medicine, 8(3):654-660.

25. Mohamed, A.; Hamdy, O. And Abdel-Kader, A. (1993): Hearing Disorders In Diabetes Mellitus. The New Egyptian Journal Of Medicine, 9(5):1431-1436. (See Abstract)

26. Abdel-Kader, A.; Rozza, A.; El-Essawi, R. And Hamdy, O. (1993): High Plasma Fibrinogen: Is It Major Risk Factor In IHD. The New Egyptian Journal Of Medicine, 8(3):661-666.

27. Abdel-Kader, A.; El-Essawy, R.; Hamdy, O. And Rozza, A. (1993): Pattern Of Ankle/Brachial Systolic Pressure Index (ABI) In Type II Diabetes. The New Egyptian Journal Of Medicine, 9(5):1426-1430.

28. Hamdy, O. And Koschinsky T. (1993): Lipid Peroxidation And Altered Thromboxan A2/Prostacyclin Ratio Could Explain Accelerated Atherosclerosis In NIDD. International Conference For Diabetes Mellitus: Modern Concepts In The Management Of Diabetes, June 1993, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (See Abstract)

29. Hamdy, O. (1992): Insulin Delivery By Insulin Pen. Arab Medico, 10(3):28. (See Abstract)

30. Hamdy, O. (1992): Evaluation Of Patient Satisfaction And Quality Of Life In Diabetics Changing To Novopen II In The Middle East Area. Arab Medico, 10(2):19.

31. Shamaa, S.; Ibrahim, A.; Aita, M.; Hamed, M. And Hamdy, O.(1991): Prevalence Of Antibodies To Hepatitis C Virus In Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Journal Of Egyptian National Cancer Institute, 5:123.

32. Abou-Elmagd, M.; Hamdy, O.; Hamed, M.; Azzam F.; Abdel-Moneem, H.; Saad Osama And Salem, M. (1991): Whole Blood Viscosity In Uremic And Hemodialysis Patients. Benta Medical Journal, 8(2):203-207.

33. Hamdy, O. (1988): Oesophageal Motility And Its Relation To Microvascular And Biochemical Alterations In Diabetics. M.D. Thesis, Mansoura Faculty Of Medicine, Mansoura, Egypt.

34. Hamdy, O. (1985): Effect Of Pentoxyfylline (Trental) On The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, Serum Triglycerides And Serum Fibrinogen Degradation Products In Maturity Onset Diabetic Patients. M.Sc. Thesis, Mansoura Faculty Of Medicine, Mansoura, Egypt.