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Christian Akem Dimala, MD, Cardiology, Galveston, TX

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Cardiology • Galveston, TX

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  • Office

    301 University Blvd
    Galveston, TX 77555
    Phone+1 409-772-1533
    Fax+1 409-772-4982

Summary

  • Dr. Christian Akem Dimala, MD is a Cardiology specialist based in Galveston, TX. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Tower Health/Reading Hospital - Drexel University College of Medicine, and is currently pursuing a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. Dimala also holds an MRCP(UK) Diploma of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom, from the University of Leicester, and a MSPH from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London. His expertise spans across cardiovascular medicine, internal medicine, clinical research, public health and global health. Dimala has authored several publications and has been recognized for his work with multiple awards and research grants.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2023 - 2026
  • Tower Health
    Tower HealthResidency, Internal Medicine
  • University of Leicester & University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL)
    University of Leicester & University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) MRCP(UK), Core Medical Training
  • University of London, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
    University of London, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)MSPH

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2020 - 2023
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom - MRCP(UK)
    Royal College of Physicians, United KingdomMembership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom - MRCP(UK)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Second Century Cardiology Clinical Fellow Travel Awardee American Health Association, 2024
  • ACP PA Eastern Chapter Best Quality Improvement Project Award 2023 American College of Physicians, 2023
  • GSK Grant - Supported Studies Programme GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA, 2021
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Emergence of universal antiretroviral therapy coverage in South Africa: applying the advocacy coalition framework to refine the narratives and inform epidemic responses  
    Kadia BM, Dimala CA, Njefi KP, PAMJ, 5/5/2022
  • Sinus Pauses and Asystole as a Rare Presentation of Thyrotoxic Crisis: A Case Report  
    Christian Akem Dimala, Charnjeet Sandhu, Oreoluwa Oladiran, Agnieszka Mochon, William Finneran III, Transformative Medicine. 2022; 1(2):36-42, 2022
  • Community and Provider Acceptability of the COVID-19 Vaccine: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis  
    Dimala C.A., Kadia B.M., Nguyen H., Donato A., Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery, 11/15/2021
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Books/Book Chapters

  • The Diabetes Textbook 
    Chapter: Diabetes Management in Africa 
    Page 273 - 288Choukem S.P., Dimala C.A., Maadjhou C., Mbanya J.C.Editors: Rodriguez-Saldana J.Springer, Cham2019

Authored Content

  • The fate of FAT is SWEET indeedJuly 2021
  • Prioritising Cost-effectiveness Studies in HealthcareJune 2021
  • What we can learn from measles control through vaccination for the COVID-19 pandemicJanuary 2021
  • The Tuberculosis EpidemicNovember 2020
  • Could failure to contextualise the ‘social distancing’ and ‘confinement’ measures to control the COVID19 pandemic cause more harm than goodMarch 2020
  • Diabetes Management In AfricaAugust 2019
  • Can the effectiveness of the Malaria Vaccine in routine clinical use meet up with its measured efficacy in clinical trials?January 2019
  • Markers of adiposity in HIV/AIDS patients: Agreement between waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, waist-to-height ratio and body mass indexDecember 2018
  • Bringing in more up-to-date evidence on the association of ART to Cardiovascular disease risk factors in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA):July 2018
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Press Mentions

  • WHO's Africa malaria vaccine trial: Research shows communication impact
    WHO's Africa malaria vaccine trial: Research shows communication impactJune 25th, 2020
  • Christian Akem Dimala features as one of the 10 New Voices in Global Health at the 2016 World Health Summit
    Christian Akem Dimala features as one of the 10 New Voices in Global Health at the 2016 World Health SummitFebruary 9th, 2021
  • Current challenges and proposed solutions to the effective implementation of the RTS, S/AS01 Malaria Vaccine Program in sub-Saharan Africa
    Current challenges and proposed solutions to the effective implementation of the RTS, S/AS01 Malaria Vaccine Program in sub-Saharan AfricaJuly 2nd, 2021
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Grant Support

  • The Supported Studies Programme - Investigator Sponsored StudiesGlaxoSmithKline2021

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French

External Links

  • LinkedINhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-akem-dimala-md-mrcp-uk-msph-89130639

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