Mahdi MA Shamad
University of Bahri
Country: Sudan
Biography:
Dr. Mahdi MA Shamad is a Consultant in Dermatology, Venereology, and Laser Therapy at Khartoum Dermatology and Venereology Teaching Hospital, Sudan, and serves as Associate Professor at the University of Bahri’s College of Medicine. He previously held leadership roles as Dean of the College of Medicine and General Director of the Dermatology & Tropical Medicine Teaching Hospital in Omdurman.
Dr. Shamad holds a Clinical M.D. in Dermatology and Venereology, alongside advanced qualifications in Health Professions Education, Laser Applications in Dermatology, Biostatistics, Aesthetic Medicine, and Generative Artificial Intelligence. His research spans over 30 publications across local and international journals, with particular interests in phototherapy for vitiligo and psoriasis, pigmentary disorders, laser use in dark skin, and health literacy.
Research interest:
Skin related diseases, sexually transmitted infections, phototherapy and Laser, especially interested in: Use of phototherapy in treatment of skin diseases (Vitiligo, Psoriasis), Skin pigmentary disorders, Use of laser in dark skin, Skin manifestations of Ca breast, Health Literacy in different populations, Medical and Health Education.
