Meshal A. Sultan
Meshal A. Sultan obtained his medical degree at the United Arab Emirates University. He completed general psychiatry training at the University of Ottawa, and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Prior to joining MBRU he was a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist at Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital.
He is the inaugural chair of the scientific committee for child and adolescent psychiatry at the National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS) in the UAE. He is interested in medical education, and research related to risk factors of psychiatric disorders, enhancing accuracy of assessments, and collaborative care models.
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE.
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE.
Professional Education
RCPSC in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Royal College of Phyicians, Canada
FRCPC
Royal College of Physicians, Canada
RCPSC in Psychiatry
Royal College of Physicians, Canada
MBBS
United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates
Teaching Experience
- Teaching at the Foundations of Clinical Medicine Course for undergraduate students.
- Teaching at the Mind and Behavior Course for undergraduate students.
- Teaching at the Behavioral Medicine Course for undergraduate students.
- Teaching at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Course for postgraduate fellows.
- Mentoring and supervising medical students, interns, residents, and fellows.
Honors and Awards
2nd Place Poster Presentation
Al Jalila Children’s Annual Research Award
The Mutairu Ezimokhai Teaching Excellence Award
College of Medicine, MBRU.
International Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
The Simon Davidson Award for Scholarly Activity in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
Excellence in Clinical Supervision Award
Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa.
Best Psychiatry Resident Award
Dubai Health Authority.
Academic Excellence Award
Dubai Educational District.
Publications
Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
- Emirates Medical Association.
- Canadian Psychiatric Association.
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
- American Psychiatric Association.
- Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Emirates Society for Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
- World Association for Infant Mental Health.
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions.
Research Interest
- Attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Assessment, risk factors, and management strategies.
- Collaborative care: Enhancing capacity of primary care providers in assessing and managing children presenting with psychiatric symptoms.
- Emotional well-being: Evaluating factors related to emotional well-being, including sleep quality, physical activity, social media use, and coping strategies.
Clinical and Community Service
- 2021-Present Vice President, Emirates Society for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Emirates Medical Association.
- 2018-2021 General Secretary, Emirates Society for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Emirates Medical Association.
- 2017-2023, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital in Dubai, UAE.
- 2015-2017, Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in Ottawa, Canada.
- 2011-2016, Resident in Psychiatry at the Ottawa Hospital, the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Center, and CHEO, in Ottawa, Canada.
- 2008-2011, Resident in Psychiatry at Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, UAE.
- 2007-2008, Medical Intern at Department of Health and Medical Services in Dubai, UAE.
