Dr. Alefishat earned her Ph.D. in physiology and pharmacology from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom. In addition to her doctoral studies, she undertook advanced medical education training programs at the Harvard Medical School-Harvard Macy Institute and Mayo Clinic. Dr. Alefishat currently serve as the Assistant Dean for Medical Education at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS)-Khalifa University (KU). Prior joining Khalifa University in 2019, she served as the Assistant Dean for Hospital Affairs and PharmD Program Director at the University of Jordan. Dr. Alefishat is a dedicated researcher and her scholarly contributions have been published in numerous peer-reviewed international journals. Her research is dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes in cardiometabolic diseases, investigating the management of these conditions, and evaluating medication adherence. Additionally, she places emphasis on antimicrobial stewardship and examines immune components as potential biomarkers for disease progression. Dr. Alefishat served as the Deputy Director of the Centre for Biotechnology at the CMHS-KU (2022-2024). Additionally, she holds editorial roles as an Associate Editor of BMC Health Services Research and a Review Editor on the Editorial Board of Integrative Physiology-Frontiers in Physiology. Dr. Alefishat has received several awards, including the Khalifa University Faculty Teaching Excellence Award in 2021, the Faculty Service Excellence Award in 2022, and the CMHS Excellence in Research Award.
