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'''Samy A. Azer''' is an ]ian-born ]n ], author and ] who has contributed to medical education internationally.


==Academic career== ==Academic career==
Professor Azer has contributed to Medical Education at the ] (1997–1998) and the ] (1999–2006). He is currently Professor of Medical Education and Head of Curriculum Development Unit, Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, ] (KSU) and King Khalid University Hospitals, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He was Professor of Medical Education and the Chair of Medical Education Research and Development Unit, Faculty of Medicine, ] Malaysia,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/175248-overview|title=Esophageal Varices|date=4 January 2010|work=emedicine|accessdate=11 April 2010}}</ref> from 2007 to 2009. Prior to this, he had a distinguished career in ], ], and ]. Professor Azer has contributed to medical education at the ] (1997–1998) and the ] (1999–2006). He is Professor of Medical Education and the Chair of Curriculum and Research Unit at ] in ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://fac.ksu.edu.sa/sazer/cv | title=Samy Azer CV | work=King Saud University | access-date=30 March 2015}}</ref> He was Professor of Medical Education and the Chair of Medical Education Research and Development Unit, Faculty of Medicine, ] Malaysia,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/175248-overview|title=Esophageal Varices|date=4 January 2010|work=emedicine|access-date=11 April 2010}}</ref> from 2007 to 2009. Prior to this, he had a distinguished career in ], research, and ].


Prior to joining ], he was a Visiting Professor of ] at the ], and Senior Lecturer in Medical Education at the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, the ], from 1999 to 2006, and Senior Lecturer in ] at the ] from 1997 to 1998, Post-doctrol Fellow, Faculty of Medicine, Kansas Medical Centre, Kansas, USA, 2005. Prior to joining ], he was a Visiting Professor of ] at the ], and Senior Lecturer in Medical Education at the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, the ], from 1999 to 2006, and Senior Lecturer in ] at the ] from 1997 to 1998, Post-doctoral Fellow, Faculty of Medicine, Kansas Medical Centre, Kansas, USA, 1995.


His clinical work and research was in the area of ] and ] and he was awarded a PhD in Medicine from the ] in 1995, Master of Education from the ] in 1993, Fellowship of the ] in 1998, and Master of Public Health, from the ] in 2005. His clinical work and research was in the area of ] and ] and he was awarded a PhD in Medicine from the ] in 1995, Master of Education from the ] in 1993, Fellowship of the ] in 1998, and Master of Public Health, from the ] in 2005.


During his career he is appointed as Associate Editor of ], the Editorial Board of MedEDWorld, the UK, and other journals and joint membership of the policy committee of the ], the UK. He is the convener of PBL-SIG, for the Australia and New Zealand Association for Medical Education (ANZAME). During his career he was appointed as an editor at ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://journals.plos.org/plosone/static/editorial-board#|title=PLOS ONE: accelerating the publication of peer-reviewed science}}</ref> the ] Journal, and the ]. He was also on the editorial board of the ], ], and the Editorial Board of MedEDWorld, as well as other journals and joint membership of the policy committee of the ], the UK. He is the convener of PBL-SIG, for the Australia and New Zealand Association for Medical Education (ANZAME).


He has published widely in the area of ] (PBL), ] <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biomedexperts.com/Profile.bme/63722/Samy_A_Azer |title=Samy Azer - research profile on BiomedExperts |publisher=Biomedexperts.com |date= |accessdate=2010-04-14}}</ref> and ] and has written a number of books on PBL. Over the last 10 years, he trained over 1500 academics in the area of Problem-Based Learning. His trainees were from a wide range of disciplines including ], ], ], ], ], Speech Pathology, ], ], Management and Administration, ], ], ] and ]. His trainees were from universities in ], ], ], ], ] and other countries. He has published widely in the area of ] (PBL), ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biomedexperts.com/Profile.bme/63722/Samy_A_Azer |title=Samy Azer&nbsp;– research profile on BiomedExperts |publisher=Biomedexperts.com |access-date=14 April 2010}}</ref> and ] and has written a number of books on PBL. Over the last 10 years{{when|date=January 2012}} he trained over 1500 academics in the area of Problem-Based Learning. His trainees were from a wide range of disciplines including medicine, ], ], ], ], speech pathology, nutrition, education, management and administration, business, engineering, ] and law. His trainees were from universities in Australia, Japan, ], ], ] and other countries.


During 2003 to 2006, he has also introduced PBL to 6 schools in the Eastern Region of ], ],<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6VD8-4W5VD8B-1&_user=10&_coverDate=11%2F30%2F2009&_rdoc=1&_fmt=high&_orig=search&_sort=d&_docanchor=&view=c&_searchStrId=1294531805&_rerunOrigin=google&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=7b1b4cdd0bd56ea2edc1218c21c4e2e3 |journal=Teaching and Teacher Education |title=Problem-based learning in the fifth, sixth, and seventh grades: Assessment of students' perceptions |publisher=ScienceDirect |volume=25 | issue=8 |first=Samy A. |last=Azer |date=November 2009 |pages=1033–1042 |doi=10.1016/j.tate.2009.03.023 |accessdate=2010-04-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=RtfgmsFEBXIC&pg=PA127&dq=samy+azer&cd=2#v=onepage&q=samy%20azer&f=false |title=Innovation in education Jasmine E. Larkley, Viola B. Maynhard |chapter=A model for constructing problem-based learning cases for grades five to eight |publisher=Books.google.com |date= |accessdate=2010-04-14}}</ref> During 2003 to 2006, he has also introduced PBL to 6 schools in the eastern region of ], Australia,<ref>{{cite journal|journal=Teaching and Teacher Education |title=Problem-based learning in the fifth, sixth, and seventh grades: Assessment of students' perceptions |publisher=ScienceDirect |volume=25 | issue=8 |first=Samy A. |last=Azer |date=November 2009 |pages=1033–1042 |doi=10.1016/j.tate.2009.03.023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book|chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RtfgmsFEBXIC&q=samy+azer&pg=PA127 |title=Innovation in education Jasmine E. Larkley, Viola B. Maynhard |chapter=A model for constructing problem-based learning cases for grades five to eight |isbn=9781604562750 |access-date=14 April 2010|last1=Larkley |first1=Jasmine E. |last2=Maynhard |first2=Viola B. |year=2008 }}</ref>


==Qualifications==
==Contribution to Higher Education Internationally==
*M.B., B.Ch.
Professor Azer has conducted training in ] and ] Design to senior academics from the following universities and schools:
*MSc (Med.)

*PhD (Med.), Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney, Australia (1990–1995; graduated in 1995)
* ], Australia (School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, School of Physiotherapy and School of Nursing).
* ], Australia (Medicine). *MEd, University of New South Wales, Australia (1991–1993; graduated in 1993)
*Fellowship of the American College of Gastroenterology, American College of Gastroenterology, USA (elected in 1998)
* ], Australia (Alfred Hospital, Dietician).
* ], Australia (School of Nursing). *M.P.H., University of New South Wales, Australia (1998–2005; graduated in 2005)
* ], Australia (School of Health Sciences, School of Human Communication Sciences, Occupational Therapy).
* ], Australia (Serpell Primary School, Doncaster Gardens PS, Birralee PS, Doncaster Primary School, Templestowe Park Primary School, Doncaster Secondary College).
* ], Malaysia (Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Engineering, and Faculty of Education, Faculty of Pharmacy)
* ], Japan (Medicine).
* ] (UPM), Malaysia (Faculty of Veterinary).
* ] (UKM), Malaysia (Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry)
* ], Taiwan (Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences)
* ], Malaysia (College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Health Sciences).
* ], Malaysia (School of Medicine, School of Engineering and Information Technology, School of Business and Economics, School of Education and Social Development).
* ], Saudi Arabia (College of Medicine).

Also conducted training workshops on Problem-Based Learning or a presented a keynote Lecture at the following International Conferences/meetings:
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* UKM International Dental Education Symposium, Jan 2009, Hotel Legend, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
* Kaohsiung Medical University International Conference, 2008.
* ], 2008.
* Saudi Medical Education Society, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia


==Selected works== ==Selected works==
*{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=X0p1HQAACAAJ&dq=azer+samy&lr=&cd=15 |title=Core Clinical Cases in Basic Biomedical Science: A Problem-Based Learning ... |first=Samy A. |last=Azer |publisher=Hodder-Arnold |year=2006 |accessdate=2010-04-14}} *{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=X0p1HQAACAAJ&q=azer+samy |title=Core Clinical Cases in Basic Biomedical Science: A Problem-Based Learning ... |first=Samy A. |last=Azer |publisher=Hodder-Arnold |year=2006 |access-date=14 April 2010|isbn=9780340816714 }}
*{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=OmoKfDcCIk0C&printsec=frontcover&dq=azer+samy&cd=10#v=onepage&q&f=false |title=Navigating Problem-Based Learning |first=Samy A. |last=Azer |publisher=], ] |location=Sydney|year=2008 |accessdate=2010-04-14}} *{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OmoKfDcCIk0C&q=azer+samy |title=Navigating Problem-Based Learning |first=Samy A. |last=Azer |publisher=], ] |location=Sydney|year=2008 |access-date=14 April 2010|isbn=9780729538275 }}
*Azer, Samy A. (2005). The Liver. An Interactive CD-ROM. Melbourne, University of Melbourne. . *{{cite web|last=Azer|first= Samy A. |year=2005|title= The Liver. An Interactive CD-ROM Melbourne, University of Melbourne |url=http://www.eshowcase.unimelb.edu.au/packages/the-liver}}.
*{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=lol-NAAACAAJ&dq=azer+samy&lr=&cd=16 |title=Use and Interpretation of Serum Bile Acids in Hepatic Injury and Disease. PhD Thesis, University of Sydney, 1994 |first=Samy A. |last=Azer |publisher=Books.google.com |year=1994 |accessdate=2010-04-14}} *{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lol-NAAACAAJ&q=azer+samy |title=Use and Interpretation of Serum Bile Acids in Hepatic Injury and Disease. PhD Thesis, University of Sydney, 1994 |first=Samy A. |last=Azer |year=1994 |access-date=14 April 2010}}
* Azer, Samy A. (2003, 2005, 2007, 2009) ]. * Azer, Samy A. (2003, 2005, 2007, 2009) ].
* Azer, Samy A. (2013) Making Sense of Clinical Teaching. Hodder-Arnold, UK.


==References== ==References==
⚫ {{Reflist}}
*Azer, Samy. Membership of the International Advisory Board of Kumar and Clark. London: Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier, since 2006.
==External links==
*Biography. ]. Marquis Who's Who Publishing. New Providence, NJ. Volume 1 A-K, 57th Edition, 2003, page 196.
*Biography. ]. Marquis Who's Who Publishing. New Providence, 15th Edition, 1998, page 76.
*Biography. {{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=ElVrAAAAMAAJ&q=azer+samy&dq=azer+samy&lr=&cd=11 |title=Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare |publisher=Marquis Who's Who |edition=4th |date=2002-2003| page=52 |date=2008-07-31 |accessdate=2010-04-14}}
*Biography. ]. Marquis Who's Who Publishing. New Providence.
*Biography. {{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=Qq4UAQAAIAAJ&q=azer+samy&dq=azer+samy&cd=6 |title=Who's who in Asia and the Pacific nations |publisher=Marquis Who's Who Publishing |page=523|year=1999 |edition=4th edition |accessdate=2010-04-14}}
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* Universiti Teknologi MARA, Dean's Message .


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Australian physician and Professor

Professor Samy Azer
Alma mater
Medical career
ProfessionProfessor, Physician, Author, medical educator
Sub-specialtiesProblem-based learning

Samy A. Azer is an Egyptian-born Australian physician, author and medical educator who has contributed to medical education internationally.

Academic career

Professor Azer has contributed to medical education at the University of Sydney (1997–1998) and the University of Melbourne (1999–2006). He is Professor of Medical Education and the Chair of Curriculum and Research Unit at King Saud University College of Medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He was Professor of Medical Education and the Chair of Medical Education Research and Development Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia, from 2007 to 2009. Prior to this, he had a distinguished career in clinical medicine, research, and medical education.

Prior to joining Universiti Teknologi MARA, he was a Visiting Professor of Medical Education at the University of Toyama, and Senior Lecturer in Medical Education at the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, the University of Melbourne, from 1999 to 2006, and Senior Lecturer in Medical Education at the University of Sydney from 1997 to 1998, Post-doctoral Fellow, Faculty of Medicine, Kansas Medical Centre, Kansas, USA, 1995.

His clinical work and research was in the area of gastroenterology and hepatology and he was awarded a PhD in Medicine from the University of Sydney in 1995, Master of Education from the University of New South Wales in 1993, Fellowship of the American College of Gastroenterology in 1998, and Master of Public Health, from the University of New South Wales in 2005.

During his career he was appointed as an editor at PLOS ONE, the MEDICINE Journal, and the World Journal of Gastroenterology. He was also on the editorial board of the International Journal of Medical Education, BMC Medical Education, and the Editorial Board of MedEDWorld, as well as other journals and joint membership of the policy committee of the ASME, the UK. He is the convener of PBL-SIG, for the Australia and New Zealand Association for Medical Education (ANZAME).

He has published widely in the area of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Medical Education, and Assessment and has written a number of books on PBL. Over the last 10 years he trained over 1500 academics in the area of Problem-Based Learning. His trainees were from a wide range of disciplines including medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, dentistry, occupational therapy, speech pathology, nutrition, education, management and administration, business, engineering, leadership and law. His trainees were from universities in Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Sweden and other countries.

During 2003 to 2006, he has also introduced PBL to 6 schools in the eastern region of Victoria, Australia,

Qualifications

  • M.B., B.Ch.
  • MSc (Med.)
  • PhD (Med.), Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney, Australia (1990–1995; graduated in 1995)
  • MEd, University of New South Wales, Australia (1991–1993; graduated in 1993)
  • Fellowship of the American College of Gastroenterology, American College of Gastroenterology, USA (elected in 1998)
  • M.P.H., University of New South Wales, Australia (1998–2005; graduated in 2005)

Selected works

References

  1. "Samy Azer CV". King Saud University. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  2. "Esophageal Varices". emedicine. 4 January 2010. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
  3. "PLOS ONE: accelerating the publication of peer-reviewed science".
  4. "Samy Azer – research profile on BiomedExperts". Biomedexperts.com. Retrieved 14 April 2010.
  5. Azer, Samy A. (November 2009). "Problem-based learning in the fifth, sixth, and seventh grades: Assessment of students' perceptions". Teaching and Teacher Education. 25 (8). ScienceDirect: 1033–1042. doi:10.1016/j.tate.2009.03.023.
  6. Larkley, Jasmine E.; Maynhard, Viola B. (2008). "A model for constructing problem-based learning cases for grades five to eight". Innovation in education Jasmine E. Larkley, Viola B. Maynhard. ISBN 9781604562750. Retrieved 14 April 2010.

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