SaqrAlsakarnehMD, MS(c)

Gastroenterology

Internal Medicine resident at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Interested in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Master's Degree in Bioinformatics and Clinical Research. Has a special interest in gender and racial disparities in gastrointestinal diseases. Trend analysis, Systematic Review, Metanalysis, Med Education, GI cancers, Hepatology. Trained on SPSS, R, SAS, Stata, Excel

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Office
2301 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone+1 816-404-1000

Summary

As an Internal Medicine Resident at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, my journey is anchored in the confluence of patient care and research. Currently engaged in a Master's program, I am delving into bioinformatics and clinical research, honing skills crucial for dissecting complex medical data. My focus remains steadfast on leadership in healthcare and advancing research methodologies.

With a distinguished passion for gastroenterology and hepatology, I am dedicated to using AI and innovation to enhance the diagnostic and therapeutic options in GI diseases. My proficiency with analytical tools such as SPSS, R, and Excel empowers me to contribute to groundbreaking studies, including those related to gastrointestinal cancers and liver diseases, which are pivotal in shaping future medical interventions.

Education & Training

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine MSc, Clinical Research, 2023 - 2025
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2022 - 2025
Al-Balqa Applied University Faculty of MedicineClass of 2021

Certifications & Licensure

MN State Medical License 2025 - 2026
MO State Medical License 2022 - 2025
ECFMGECFMG

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Poster of Distinction Digestive Disease Week (DDW), 2024
Sigma Xi Honor Society Sigma Xi, 2024
2024 AGA Abstract Award for Health Disparities Research American Gastroenterology Association, 2024
Best Quality Improvement Project UMKC Vijay Babu Rayudu Quality & Patient Safety Day, 2024
Emerging Liver Scholar AASLD Foundation, 2024
Presidential Award American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), 2024
Presidential poster award American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), 2023
Best research award in IBD research Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases conference, FL, USA, 2023
Best research award University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2023
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award Jordanian Medical Services Hospitals, 2022
Summa Cum Laude Al-Balqa Applied University, 2021
Academic Achievement Award Al-Balqa Applied University, 2021
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Socioeconomic and demographic disparities in the impact of digestive diseases in the middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Omar Al Ta'ani, Yazan Al-Ajlouni, Chloe Lahoud, Sharifeh Almasaid, Yahya Alhalalmeh
International Journal for Equity in Health. 2025-03-27
Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Are At Increased Risk Of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections post-SARS-CoV2 Infection: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Analysis.
Saqr Alsakarneh, Oscar Ramirez Ramirez, Mary S Hayney, Jana G Hashash, Francis A Farraye
Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology. 2025-03-27
Understanding Role of Nutrition in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Comprehensive Review With Incorporation of AGA Update.
Galvin Dhaliwal, Dushyant Singh Dahiya, Ashvin Singh Dhaliwal, Hassam Ali, Manesh Kumar Gangwani
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2025-03-26

Press Mentions

CRC Incidence on the Rise Among Younger Women, ‘Demands Heightened Attention’May 18th, 2024
U.S. CRC Rates Drop 25% Over Past 30 YearsOctober 25th, 2023
Women, Black patients underrepresented in US-based clinical trials for LTMay 17th, 2024
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