ghamdia@ksau-hs.edu.sa 95,221

Dr. Abdulrhman Alghamdi

Assistant Professor

Dr. Abdulrahman Alghamdi is an Assistant Professor within the Emergency Medical Services program at the College of Applied Medical Sciences/ King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. His academic journey commenced with a Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Services from the same institution, providing a strong foundation in the field. Building upon this, he pursued a Master's in Paramedical Science with a critical care specialization from Edith Cowan University, Australia, deepening his expertise. Dr. Alghamdi's academic pursuits culminated in a Ph.D. in Cardiovascular Sciences from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, positioning him as a leading authority in his field. Before assuming his academic role, Dr. Alghamdi gained invaluable practical experience through internships at the Saudi Red Crescent Authority and King Abdulaziz Medical City.

In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Alghamdi is a dedicated administrator. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Emergency Medical Services department and Co-Chairman of the Community Engagement Committee at the College of Applied Medical Sciences. His commitment to academic governance is evident through his membership in the COAMS Disciplinary Sub-Committee, Academic Counselling Committee, and COAMS Curriculum Committee.

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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DEGREES:

PhD in Cardiovascular Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom. 2020 November.

Master's program in Paramedical Science (Specialized in Critical Care), Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia. 2015 July.

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Medical Services, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 2011 Jun.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chairman, Emergency Medical Services department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. 2021 September – Present

Assistant professor, Emergency Medical Services Program, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. 2020 December – Present

Teaching Assistant, Emergency Medical Services Program, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. 2012 Aug – 2020 Dec.

Intern, Saudi Red Crescent Authority, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 2012 Mar - 2012 Jul.

Intern, Emergency Medical Services Department, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 2011 Jul - 2012 Feb.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS

Chairman, Emergency Medical Services department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. 2021 March – Present

Co-Chairman, Community Engagement Committee, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. 2021 September – Present

Member, COAMS Disciplinary Sub-Committee, College of Applied Medical Sciences, 2021 March – Present

Member, Academic Counselling Committee, College of Applied Medical Sciences, 2021 March – Present

Member, COAMS Curriculum, College of Applied Medical Sciences, 2021 March – Present

Research Interests / Collaborations

Publications

Alabdali A, Alghaith A, Alghamdi A. P024 Saudi Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Registry (SOHAR): Riyadh Region Outcomes 2019-2021. Resuscitation. 2022;175:S38.

Alabdali A, Alghamdi A, Binhotan M, Alshibani A, Alharbi M, Alghaith A, et al. Epidemiology and outcomes of out of hospital cardiac arrest in Saudi Arabia: Findings from the Saudi Out of Hospital cardiac Arrest Registry (SOHAR). Resuscitation Plus. 2024;17:100516.

Alghamdi A, editor Immediate 'rule out'of Acute Coronary Syndromes in emergency department: derivation and external validation of The History and Electrocardiogram only Manchester Acute Coronary Syndromes (HE-MACS) decision aid. The European Society for Emergency Medicine (EUSEM) Congress; 2018.

Alghamdi A, Alharbi M, Alshibani A, Allohidan F, Alabdali A, Aljerian N. Evaluation of the psychological distress and mental well-being of pre-hospital care providers in Saudi Arabia during COVID-19. British Paramedic Journal. 2023;8(1):1-8.

Alghamdi A, Aljerian N, Aldibasi O, Alghaith A, Alquraishi N, Alwarhi M, et al. Saudi Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Registry: study protocol. Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2022;3(1):025-.

Alghamdi A, Alotaibi A, Alharbi M, Reynard C, Body R. Diagnostic performance of prehospital point-of-care troponin tests to rule out acute myocardial infarction: a systematic review. Prehospital and Disaster Medicine. 2020;35(5):567-73.

Alghamdi A, Alshibani A, Binhotan M, Alsabani M, Alotaibi T, Alharbi R, et al. The Ability of Emergency Medical Service Staff to Predict Emergency Department Disposition: A Prospective Study. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare. 2023:2101-7.

Alghamdi A, Body R. BET 1: Prehospital cardiac troponin testing to 'rule out'acute coronary syndromes using point of care assays. Emergency Medicine Journal: EMJ. 2018;35(9):572.

Alghamdi A, Cook E, Carlton E, Siriwardena A, Hann M, Thompson A, et al. Pre-hospital evaluation of sensitive troponin (PRESTO) study: multicentre prospective diagnostic accuracy study protocol. BMJ open. 2019;9(10):e032834.

Alghamdi A, Hann M, Carlton E, Cooper JG, Cook E, Foulkes A, et al. Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Pathways for Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Out-of-Hospital Environment. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2023.

Alghamdi A, Howard L, Reynard C, Moss P, Jarman H, Mackway-Jones K, et al. Enhanced triage for patients with suspected cardiac chest pain: the history and Electrocardiogram-only Manchester acute coronary syndromes decision aid. European Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2019;26(5):356.

Alghamdi A, Reynard C, Body R. 156 The derivation of troponin-only manchester acute coronary syndromes (T-MACS) decision aid with alere point of care for ruling out acs in patients with chest pain presented to emergency department. BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Cardiovascular Society; 2019.

Alghamdi A, Reynard C, Morris N, Moss P, Jarman H, Hardy E, et al. Diagnostic accuracy of the Troponin-only Manchester Acute Coronary Syndromes (T-MACS) decision aid with a point-of-care cardiac troponin assay. Emergency Medicine Journal. 2020;37(4):223-8.

Alghamdi AS, Alotaibi AM, Alshammari KJ, Alharbi AJ, Alrabiah RS, Hadadi AY, et al. National research guideline for prehospital emergency medical care. Saudi Medical Journal. 2022;43(11):1265-9.

Alghamdi AS, Alshibani A, Binhotan M, Alharbi M, Algarni SS, Alzahrani MM, et al. Shortening Door-to-Balloon Time: The Use of Ambulance versus Private Vehicle for Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction. Open Access Emergency Medicine. 2023:457-63.

Alotaibi A, Alghamdi A, Martin GP, Carlton E, Cooper JG, Cook E, et al. External validation of the Manchester Acute Coronary Syndromes ECG risk model within a pre-hospital setting. Emergency Medicine Journal. 2023;40(6):431-6.

Alotaibi A, Alghamdi A, Reynard C, Body R. PP23 Accuracy of emergency medical services (EMS) telephone triage in identifying acute coronary syndrome (ACS) for chest pain patients. A systematic review abstract. Emergency Medicine Journal: EMJ. 2021;38(9):A10-A.

Alotaibi A, Alghamdi A, Reynard C, Body R. Accuracy of emergency medical services (EMS) telephone triage in identifying acute coronary syndrome (ACS) for patients with chest pain: a systematic literature review. BMJ open. 2021;11(8):e045815.

Alsabani MH, Alotaibi BA, Olayan LH, Alghamdi AS, Alshammasi MA, Alqasir BA, et al. The Value of Preoperative Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index as a Predictor of Prolonged Hospital Stay in Orthopedic Surgery: A Retrospective Study. International Journal of General Medicine. 2023:4773-82.

Morris N, Reynard C, Oliver G, van den Berg P, Alghamdi A. When using clinical decision tools, clinicians should assess their reliability before implementation. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2020;75(1):119-20.

SCIENTIFIC MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

CONTACT INFORMATION

Office location/number: College of Applied Medical Sciences, Emergency Medical Services Department, Office Number 1.CM.GR.1

Phone: 0114299999 Ext: 95221

Email: ghamdia@ksau-hs.edu.sa