Name

• Abdulaziz M. A. Al-Othman
• General Director of the Preparatory Year
• Associate Prof. of Clinical Nutrition
• Consultant of Dietetics
• College of Applied Medical Sciences
• Date of Birth: 26/10/1965
  dean@py.ksu.edu.sa

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Clinical Nutrition (Pediatrics),  Child Life and Health, College of Medicine, Edinburgh  University, UK
• Member of many national and university committees in different professional activities, i.e.  Clinical Nutrition, Research, Curriculum development and educational planning. Referee for some academic committees in higher education, higher committee for health college admissions
• Record of progression to positions of wide-ranging responsibility and authority.
• Extensive background in recent administrative skills of staff and customer services. 
• Skilled in training, development and mentoring using up to date technology and skills.
• Successful record in providing personal relations and professional management.
• Extensive experience in media i.e
• Writer and Editor of a weekly page on health and nutrition on Al-Watan Newspaper (2006- 2007). 
• Editor of a weekly page on health and nutrition on Al-Jazeerah Newspaper (2004-6). 
• Editor and supervisor of health pages in Manarat Magazine (2004 – Now).
• Health Consultant for LahaOnLine Website

Main

Interests

• Learning and Teaching Development and Technology
• Childrens’ Health and Feeding Problems
• Assessment of Growth and Development of Children
• Health Administration
• Communication Skills Development
• Metabolic Disorders and Diet
• Research Development in Health Specialities

Education

Degree

Ph.D.

Year

July     1998

From

University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Degree

M.Sc.

Year

January    1994

From

King Saud University

Degree

B.Sc.

Year

April    1985

From

King Saud University

Membership

Of

Committees

• Member of the Saudi Autistic Association 2006
• Member of King Saud Uuniversity staff club 2005/2006
• Member, National Commission for E learning and Distance learning. Ministry of Higher Education,  2005.
• Member, Clinical Nutrition Committee, Saudi Commission For Health Specialties (SCFHS), 2003- 2007.
• Member, of the Main Committee for Students Admission for Health Colleges, KSU, 2000- Present.
• Member, M.S.c program Committee, CAMS, 2002- Present.
• Chairman, Curriculum Development Committee, College of Applied Medical Sciences, 2004 -2005.
• Member of CAMS examination committee. 2000-2002
• Member of the CAMS council 1999-2000
• Member of the departmental appointment committee. 2001-2003
• Member of CAMS computer services 2002
• Chairman of internship committee 1999-2004
• Chairman of the CAMS academic committee 2005Chairman of the departmental appointment committee. 2004-2005
• Member of the master of clinical nutrition program admission committee 2004-2005
• Vice Chairman, Students Activities Department, Deanship of Student Affaires, KSU, (7 Years).
• Member of the Students Fund, KSU (3 Years)
• Developing Curriculum of Clinical Nutrition Program for BSc , MSc, and PhD,  1998 – Present
• Academic Consultant for College of Applied Medical College, King Abdulaziz University 2005
• Supervisor and examiner of master students in clinical nutrition, 2000- Present

Professional

Affiliations

• Country representative of Saudi Arabia for the American Overseas Dietetic Association (AODA) 2006- Present.
• Riyadh Dietetic Club (Chairman) 2002 – Present
• Nutrition Society- UK
• American Dietetic Association (ADA)
• American Overseas Dietetic Association  (AODA)
• Saudi Association of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Riyadh

Training

• E-Learning  and Distance Learning (Exploring the Experiences of some countries, and in particular Malaysia, Korea, Germany, France, UK, and Ireland).
• Strategic Planning for Higher Education Institutions
• Childerns' feeding styles, Department of child health, Glasgow, Scotland , UK,  July, Aug 2002
• Advanced in pediatric Nutrition and dietetics, (especially: Feeding of Disabled children, Spina Bifida, nutrition and disability, Swallowing problems) Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, Ca, USA, 9/7 – 3/8/ 2001
• Pediatric Nutrition (Portion Sizes), Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, UK, Aug – Oct 2000
• Haematological analysis (RHSC, UK) 1995
• Medical Statistics (3 months) College of Medicine, University of Edinburgh, UK
• 12 courses in computer skills and using statistical programs
• Clinical Nutrition Course at College of Medicine, University of Leeds, UK

Recent

Publications

• Al-Othman, A. M. (2006) The Lead Level in Breast Milk of Saudi Women in different regions of Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia. Ain Shams Medical Journal. 56: 22-26.
• Al-Nouri, D. M; Bakeet, Z. A; Al-Othman, A. M. (2006) The ratio between Arachidonic Acid 20:4 (w-6) and Docosahexaenoic Acid 22:6 (w-3) influences the growth and plasma fatty acid profile in rabbits after weaning. The New Egyp J Med. 117-122.Al-Othman, A. M; Reilly, J. J.; Belton, N. R. (2006) Comparative study between young children of different societies to evaluate the impact of feeding style on the nutritional status.  Journal of Medical Science,6(1): 12-17.
• Al-Othman, A. M.; Ahmed, F, Aref, Z; Orf, S; Murshed, K.(2006)  Effect of dietary supplementation of Ellataria cardamomum and Nigella sativa on the toxicity of rancid corn oil in rats. International Journal of Pharmacology, 2(1): 60-65.
• Al-Othman, A. M. (2005) Breast feeding practices in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia. The New Egyp J Med. 33(1): 15-23
• Al-Othman, A. M.; Saeed, A. A.; Bani, I. A. and Al-Murshed, K. S. (2002) Mothers' practices during pregnancy, lactation and care of their children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Med J , 23(8):909-914.
• Bani, I. A.; Saeed, A. A. and Al-Othman, A. M. (2002)   Diarrhea and Child feeding practices in Saudi Arabia. J .Public Health Nutrition. 5 (6) :727-731
• Al-Kanhal, M. A.; Al-Othman, A. M.; Ahmed, F, Aref, Z.(2002)  Effect of pure and oxidized cholesterol rich diet on some biochemical parameter in rats. Int J Food Sci Nutr, 53(5):381-388.
• Al-Othman, A. M. ; Al-Qarni, S. M. and Osman, A. K. Dietary etiological factors of nephrolithiasis among Saudi. 9th World Congress on Clinical Nutrition. 24-26 June 2002, London , UK
• Al-Othman, A.M., Akmal Khan, M. and Al-Kanhal, M.A. (1997)  Nutritional evaluation of some commercial baby foods consumed in Saudi Arabia.  International Journal of Food Sciences & Nutrition  48,  229-236.

Recent

Conferences

1. 1 st Conference on the Study of Obesity in the Medical Practice 18-20 April, 2006. Al Noor Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Speaker)
2. 27th AODA conference, March 23-25, 2006, Dublin , Ireland
3. The Healthy Practices in Weight Reduction, Prince Salman Center, 2006
4. Common wrong misconception in Nutrition, Prince Salman Center, 2006
5. Complementary Medicine: Evidence Based Treatments. Arab Health 2005, 12-13, Feb 2005. Dubai, UAE. (Attendance).
6. Symposium On Nutritional Care in Medicine 21-24 Feb (2005)  Tabuk. Common Nutritional Disorders. (Main Speaker).
7. Symposium On Nutritional Care in Medicine 21-24 Feb (2005) Tabuk. Childhood Obesity. (Main Speaker).
8. 3rd International Symposium on Update on Clinical & Community Nutrition (2004). Does feeding styles have an impact on nutritional status of young children? A comparative study between two different societies, KSA and UK. (Speaker).
9. 1st International Symposium and Workshop on Autism and Related Development Disorders. 27th – 29th Sept 2004. King Faisal Convention Centre, Riyadh Intercontinental Hotel. (Organizing Committee).
10. Diabetic Day 2004. Community Service Program, 15-18/10/1425H (28 Nov- 1 Dec 2004G). King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh. (Speaker and coordinator).
11. Update on Clinical Nutrition, Security Forces Hospital. (2004). Iron Intake and IDA Among Saudi Children. (Speaker).
12. Update on Clinical Nutrition, Security Forces Hospital. (2004). Using of NLP in Weight Control. (Speaker).
13. Update on Clinical Nutrition, Security Forces Hospital. (2004). (Chairman of the Scientific committee)
14. Obesity and Diabetes: A Regional Epidemic. Arab Health 2004. 19 Jan, 2004. Dubai, UAE. (Attendance).
15. Pediatric Nutrition Symposia (2003). Infant Feeding. King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh. (Main Speaker).
16. National Symposium on Nutrition (Monday 22nd Shaban 1423, 28th Oct 2002). Review in Pediatric Nutrition (Early Feeding and Metabolic Disorders). King Saud Hospital. Unayzah, SA, (2002) (Main Speaker).
17. Diabetes Care 2002- Working Together for Prevention & Control. March 5th and 6th  2002 at King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Chairman of the Scientific Committee).
18. The Cancer Conference October. 2002 at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Coordinator).
19. International Health Day, Saudi German Hospital  Riyadh 2002. (Main Speaker).
20. 2nd International Symposium on Update on Clinical & Community Nutrition 15 October (2002). Physical Activity Among Obese Attending A Weight Control Clinic (Speaker).
21. International health day. (2000). Good Nutrition and its impact on health. Diplomatic quarter. (Speaker).
22. 22. The 1st symposium of health education and training (2000). Military Hospital. Riyadh. Use of Database in developing learning at College of Applied Medical Sciences. (Main Speaker).
23. 23. Symposia (Iron deficiency, Problem and solutions), Department of Nutrition, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, S A (2000). Iron deficiency anemia in children. (Main Speaker).

Symposia

and Workshops

• Many conference and workshops in E learning and distance learning in the last two years.
• 2nd Diabetic Diet Course, 25 Safar 1426 (04 April 2005). Diabetes Center, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riaydh. (Speaker 2 lectures)
• 1st Diabetic Diet Course, 12-23 Rabi' I 1425H (1-12 May 2004). Diabetes Center, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riaydh. (Speaker 2 lectures)
• National Training Course on Lead Poisoning  (8.10.2003). Ministry of Health and WHO. Prince Salman Hospital. Riyadh. Determination of Lead in Mothers’ Milk in Riyadh, and it’s Relation to Their Nutritional Attitudes. (Main Speaker and member of the recommendation committee).
• Sport Medicine Course 7/11/1425H(19/12/2004G). Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Hospital, Riyadh. Does Nutrition Important for Athletes. (Speaker).
• Update in Clinical Nutrition Symposium. March 2004 at Security Forces Hospital Program. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Speaker).

University and Community Service

• Organizing committee of the university  and society weeks
• Participating in health awareness weeks since 1988
• Organizing and managing awareness of drug abuse activities
• Presenting lectures to the public in the field of clinical nutrition in hospitals, centres, and universities .