PHTT 2018
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    • The Conference: Student-Led Interventions
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Author: Athena Thomas

Dr. Khalid Malik to Speak at PHTT 2018

October 28, 2018 Athena Thomas

It is with utmost pleasure that we announce the second speaker in our conference, Dr. Khalid Malik. Dr. Khalid Malik is a Consultant Family Physician at the Health & Wellness Center in New York University Abu Dhabi. He has extensive experience in managing patients in a variety of hospital and clinic settings. This was afforded […]

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Cardiovascular Diseases in the UAE’s Migrant Population

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 Athena Thomas

A recent study conducted by Aster Hospitals in Dubai has found that Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) in the UAE is affecting an age group younger than the world average, with the incidence being highest in Indian expatriates. CAD is a form of cardiovascular disease, referring specifically to the buildup of plaque in the heart’s arteries. In […]

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PHTT Reflections: Past Participant Interview II

October 13, 2018 Athena Thomas

The results for the 2018 Public Health Think Tank have just been released! In preparation for this year’s conference, we reached out to one of our past participants, Tamara Maarouf, a student from the University of Sharjah. PHTT: Hello! Please briefly introduce yourself. Tamara: My name is Tamara Maarouf, and I’m a senior dental student […]

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PHTT 2018

An immersive, two-day event where delegates plan a public health intervention alongside students from across the UAE and receive lectures and guidance from leading public health professionals. Prior public health experience is not required.

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