Dr. Bassem Abu Baker
PhD in Nutrition and Health Care Administration | Certified Diabetes Educator
Qualifications
PhD in Nutrition and Health Care Administration
UK, 2007
PhD in Community Health
USA, February 2024
Master's Degree in Nutrition
SJSU, USA, 1989
Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition
University of Jordan, 1980
Special Certificates
Board Certified Diabetes Educator
USA
Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian
USA
Certified Clinical Dietitian
Canada
Registered Nutritionist
UK
Certified Strategic Manager
Oxford College, London, UK, 2024
Certified Total Quality Manager (CTQM)
London College, UK, 2024
Internationally Certified Professional Trainer (CPT)
International Oxford College, London, UK, 2024
Professional Memberships
Saudi Diabetes and Endocrine Association
Saudi Cancer Foundation
Saudi Society for Promoting Organ Donation
British Dietetic Association
American Diabetes Association
American Dietetic Association
American Heart Association
Canadian Dietetic Association
Canadian Diabetes Association
American Association of Diabetes Educators
National Association of Quality Assurance Professionals (USA)
Professional Positions
Head of Nutrition and Diabetes Education Committee
Saudi Diabetes and Endocrine Association (Volunteer)
Nutrition Advisor
Saudi Cancer Foundation and Saudi Society for Promoting Organ Donation (Volunteer)
Head of Healthy Eating Advisory Program
Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran, Saudi Aramco
Head of Extended Care Centers
Contracted with Saudi Aramco in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Nutrition Consultant
Internationally Accredited Islamic Hospital, Amman, Jordan
Training Programs
American University Hospital
Beirut, Lebanon
King Hussain Medical City
Jordan
Texas Children Hospital
USA
American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)
San Francisco, California, USA
Communication Strategies with Communities
The American University in UK and LEEDS Professional University in USA
Other Activities
Published Articles and Developed Guidelines
Related to Diabetes, Food Services, Environment Health, Nutrition and Obesity
Advanced Courses Completed
Leadership, Innovation and Healthcare Administration
Presentations and Workshops
Conducted in Various Fields of Healthcare
Patents Obtained
Slim Bite Meal and Healthcare Award programs
Nutrition and Health Outreach Programs
Participated in dozens of programs with JHAH
Elder Care Program Development
Developed nutrition and health care programs for elders' care centers in Saudi Arabia
Special Needs Nutrition Plans
Developed nutrition care and feeding plans for patients with special needs (pediatrics, adults and elders)
Awards
HRH Prince Saud Bin Nayef
Governor, Eastern Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Fahad
Former Governor, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Diabetes and Endocrine Association
University of Dammam
Golden Awards
From multiple organizations in Jordan (Academic, Social, Economical and Medical)