Hawraa Shwaylia
Doha,DA
Summary
Clinical Haematology Specialist with extensive experience in managing benign, malignant haematology, stem cell transplants and chemotherapy administration at the National Centre for Cancer Care & Research. Demonstrated success in multidisciplinary teamwork and quality improvement initiatives. Strong critical thinking and teaching skills contribute to enhanced patient care through innovative practices and effective communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Haematology Specialist
National Centre for Cancer Care & Research
Doha
01.2023 - Current
- I specialize in both benign and malignant hematology, with clinical expertise spanning the management of complex blood disorders and coordination of stem cell transplants.
- This includes working in inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, the day unit, and providing consultations.
- I'm skilled in performing a wide range of procedures, including bone marrow examinations, and administering intrathecal chemotherapy.
- I'm also authorized to prescribe chemotherapy medications.
- I actively participate in multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), journal clubs, education initiatives, research projects, and quality improvement programs.
- I co-lead fetomaternal hematology.
Clinical Haematology Fellow
National Centre for Cancer Care & Research
Doha
12.2018 - 12.2022
- This programme covered inpatient care, outpatient clinics, haematology consultations, and laboratory services.
- It aimed to develop knowledgeable, skilled, and competent haematologist who can effectively manage the health problems of patients with blood disorders.
- Throughout the programme, I participated in educational activities, Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs), journal clubs, research projects, and quality improvement initiatives.
- There were also yearly assessment exams to evaluate my progress.
Internal Medicine Residency Program
Dubai Health Authority
Dubai
10.2013 - 02.2018
- This four-year residency programme offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to train well-rounded internists and prepare them for further specialisation (subspecialty) of their choice.
- Residents gain experience through inpatient care, consultations, elective placements, and longitudinal clinic attachments over the four years.
- During my residency, I rotated through various internal medicine subspecialties, including (but not limited to) cardiology, nephrology, rheumatology, critical care, neurology, and general medicine.
- This residency programme leads to Arab Board certification upon successful completion.
Intern
Dubai Health Authority
Dubai
07.2012 - 09.2013
- This one-year internship provided me with valuable experience in various medical specialities following graduation from medical school.
- It was a great opportunity to explore different career paths, develop professionally, and gain new skills.
Education
Bachelor's degree - MBBCH
Dubai Medical College
Dubai, United Arab Emirates05.2012
Skills
- Internal medicine and haematology
- Transplantation procedures
- Chemotherapy administration
- Documentation and communication
- Teaching and education skills
- Strong work ethic
- Critical thinking abilities
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Time management expertise
- Clinical consultation
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Quality improvement
- Data analysis
Certification
- Arab Board in Internal Medicine 2018
- Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (UK) 2022
- Fellowship training program in Hematology( ACGME-I accredited) 2022.
- European Board of Haematology 2022
- Board review instructor for hematology fellows 2024-2025
- Royal Australasian Collage of Physicians (RACP) number 116699, Haematology outcome: Partially comparable 2025
Research And Publications
- Characteristics and outcomes of adolescent, young adults, and adults 40-50 years old with multiple myeloma: A single centre experience, ASH abstract, 2023
- Hyperleukocytosis in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia, characteristics and outcome, A single centre experience, ASH abstract, 2023
- Myeloid sarcoma in Myelodysplastic syndrome review, ASH abstract, 2022
- Outcome of atypical presentation of hairy cell leukaemia, ASH abstract, 2019
- Interferon-Alpha 2- a and its dual effect in treating two diseases, Hepatitis C and Polycythaemia Vera case report, Case report
- A rare case of systemic mastocytosis with associated haematological neoplasm (SM-AHN) involving chronic myeloid leukaemia: A case report and literature review
- COVID infection in adult patients with haematological malignancies: A European Haematology association survey (EPICOVIDEHA)
- Effects of intermittent fasting on response to Tyrosine kinase Inhibitors (TKIs) in patient with chronic myeloid leukaemia: An outcome of European Leukaemia Net project, 2021
- Efficacy and cost effectiveness of IV ferric Carboxymaltose versus iron sucrose in adult patients with iron deficiency anaemia, 2021
- Clinical characteristics and treatment outcome of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in adolescent and young adult versus adult patients: A single - center experience in Qatar, 2025.
- Quality project, Missing blood workup for haematology patients, Doha, Qatar
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/01/90
- Nationality: Iraqi
Posters
- Retrospective analysis of next-generation Sequencing in MDS patients at NCCCR: Genomic Insight at diagnosis, 2024, Doha, Qatar.
- Evaluation of the use of Blinatumomab in acute leukaemia/lymphoma patients, 2023, Doha, Qatar.
- Clinically significant CMV infection in Allogeneic Stem-Cell Transplant recipients, 2023, Doha, Qatar.
- Immunotherapy in follicular lymphoma: The experience with Obinutuzumab in Qatar, Retrospective study
- The role of Brentuximab Vedotin Monoclonal antibody containing regimen in CD30 lymphoma, Retrospective study, 2021, Doha, Qatar.
- Acute Promyelocytic leukaemia with CNS involvement, 2019, Doha, Qatar
- Efficacy and safety of SGLT2 in Ramadan in 53rd annual meeting of the European association for study of diabetes, 2017, Lisbon, Portugal
Activities
- Haematology teaching, 2019 - present, I provide haematology teaching sessions for fellows, medical residents, and students at the National Centre for Cancer Care and Research in Doha, Qatar. These sessions cover both inpatient and outpatient settings during their haematology clinical rotations
- Clinical Skills Tutor, 2014-2018, I served as a clinical skills tutor for medical students at Dubai Medical College in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Exam preparation course, 2019 - present, I deliver a comprehensive exam preparation course for medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine in Doha, Qatar
- OSCE Exam Organization, 2016, I played a role in organizing the OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) exam for Dubai Medical College in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- International Exam Support, I have experience supporting students preparing for international exams, such as the MRCP (Member of the Royal College of Physicians)
- Principles and Practice of Clinical Research, Harvard University, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 2025-Present.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Haematology Specialist
National Centre for Cancer Care & Research
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Haematology Fellow
National Centre for Cancer Care & Research
12.2018 - 12.2022
Internal Medicine Residency Program
Dubai Health Authority
10.2013 - 02.2018
Intern
Dubai Health Authority
07.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor's degree - MBBCH
Dubai Medical College
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