MohamudVerjeeMD MBA

Family Medicine • New York, NY

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Office
Weill Cornell Medical Center
525 E 68th St
New York, NY 10065
Phone+1 403-630-9456

Summary

Dr. Mohamud Verjee is an established Family Medicine practitioner specializing in primary care. He received his MBChB from the University of Dundee in 1978 and later pursued his MBA in Leadership & Sustainability from the University of Cumbria between 2011 and 2015. Dr. Verjee is the former Co-Director of the Ambulatory Care Clerkship (Primary Care) at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, a role he served since 2007. He has published research on various topics in distinguished journals and has been cited multiple times. He is a multiple award winner for teaching and humanism from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar.

Education & Training

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Infectious Diseases, Clinical medicine - infectious diseases, Diploma, 2023 - 2024
University of Cumbria MBA, Leadership and Sustainability , 2011 - 2016
University of LondonDRCOG, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1983 - 1984
Univ Dundee- Fac MedClass of 1978, MBChB
University of DundeeBSc (Hons), Biochemistry, 1969 - 1973

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Award for Humanism Weill Cornell Medicine, 2012-2015, 2017
The Senior List – Teaching Award Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar, 2008, 2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

28 citations
Dry Eye Disease: Early Recognition with Guidance on Management and Treatment for Primary Care Family Physicians.
Mohamud A. Verjee, Ashley R. Brissette, Christopher E. Starr
Ophthalmology and Therapy. 2020-10-22
74 citations
Schistosomiasis: Still a Cause of Significant Morbidity and Mortality.
Mohamud A. Verjee
Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine. 2020-01-03
6 citations
Does the delivery of interprofessional education have an effect on stereotypical views of healthcare students in Qatar
Alla El-Awaisi, Ahmed Awaisu, Myriam Jaam, Maguy Saffouh El Hajj, Mohamud A. Verjee
Journal of Interprofessional Care. 2020-01-01

Journal Articles

Shistosomiasis: Still a Cause of Significant Morbidity and Mortality
Verjee, M A, Res Rep Tropical Medicine, 12/31/2019
Family medicine’s rapid establishment and early leadership role in Qatar’s health care system.
Verjee M A, Abdulmalik, M A, Fetters M D., Journal of Healthcare Leadership, 8/18/2013
Patient and family centered care in Qatar – a Primary Care Perspective
Verjee M A, Robertson-Malt, S., Avicenna, 7/20/2013
A Cross “Ethnical” comparison of the Driver Behaviour Questionnaire (DBQ) in an economically fast developing country
Bener A, Verjee M, Dafeeah E E, Yousafzai M T, Mari S, Hassib A, Al-Khatib H, Choi M K, Nema N, Özkan T, Lajunen T., Glob J Health Science, 5/12/2013
Psychological Factors: Anxiety, depression and somatisation symptoms in low back pain patients
Bener A, Verjee M, Dafeeah E E, Falah O, Al-Juhaishi T, Schlogl J, Sedeeq A, Khan S., J Pain Research, 2/4/2013
Patient opinion of the doctor-patient relationship in a public hospital in Qatar
6. Weber A S, Verjee M, Musson D, Iqbal N A, Mosleh T M, Zainel A A, Al-Salamy Y., Saudi Med J., 3/2011
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Abstracts/Posters

Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Medical Humanities in the Middle East
Weber, A.S., Verjee, M.A., Innovations in Global Health Professions, Doha, Qatar, 2018

Press Mentions

WCM-Q Course Helps Tackle Lifestyle-Related DiseasesFebruary 23rd, 2020
College-Bound Students Explore Careers in Medicine at WCM-QAugust 12th, 2017
Cornell Stars Help Trainee Doctors Learn New SkillsJuly 5th, 2017
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Grant Support

Developing a Museums Telehealth Art Therapy Pilot Program to Address Symptoms of Adults Living with Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in QatarQatar National Research Fund (QNRF). Undergraduate Research Educational Program, 2020 – 2022. 27th Cycle UREP2020–2022
Innovative Learning Strategy in the Middle East: Building Relationships Among Nursing & Medical Students in Family AssessmentUniversity of Calgary, Alberta, Canada2016–2018
Interprofessional Health Education (IPE)Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), Qatar Foundation 6th Cycle2011–2015
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Online Health Information Survey: Typology and CredibilityQatar National Research Fund (QNRF) – Qatar Foundation 11th Cycle UREP – Undergraduate Research Educational Program2011–2013
Women’s Health in Qatar – A Study of the Social, Psychological and Biological Wellbeing of the Arab Woman between the ages of 40- and 60-years age, covering menopauseQatar National Research Fund (QNRF) – Qatar Foundation 2nd Cycle2009–2013
Epidemiological Study of Low Back Pain and its Association with AnxietyQatar National Research Fund (QNRF), Qatar Foundation 11th Cycle. Undergraduate Research Educational Program, 2011, 11th Cycle UREP2011–2012
How to improve Road Safety in Qatar? The role of road driver behavior, education, and mediaQatar National Research Fund (QNRF), Qatar Foundation 11th Cycle. Undergraduate Research Educational Program, 2011, 11th Cycle UREP2011–2012
Patient Opinion of the Doctor – Patient relationship in Public Hospital in QatarQatar National Research Fund (QNRF), Qatar Foundation 9th Cycle. Undergraduate Research Educational Program, UREP2009–2011
A Five-Year Audit of Prenatal Care in Confirmed PregnanciesUniversity of Oxford1991–1994

Committees

Committee Member, Global and Public Health Award of Merit, Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar 2017 - Present
Executive Member, Student Disability Service Committee, Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar 2017 - Present
Committee Member (Ex-Officio), Foundational Science Curriculum Committee, Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar 2017 - Present
Committee Member, Outstanding Community Service Award & Honors in Service Committee, Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar 2013 - Present
Committee Member, Clinical Curriculum Committee, Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar 2008 - Present
Executive Member, Committee on Admissions, Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar 2017 - 2021
Committee Member, Committee on promotion and Graduation, Years 3 & 4, Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar 2008 - 2017
Committee Member, Search Committee – New faculty recruitment, Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar 2008 - 2013
Committee Member, Committee on promotion and Graduation, Years 1 & 2, Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar 2008 - 2013
Committee Member, Search Committee for new Head and Chair of the Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2006 - 2007

Research History

Evaluating student adherence to lockdown regulationsCovid-19 research2022 - 2022
Evaluating the impact o¬f COVID-19 lockdown on studentsCovid-19 research2022 - 2022
Assessing and evaluating the understanding of lockdown in Covid-19 by students in Qatar affecting their lifestyle choices affecting healthCovid-19 research2022 - 2022