Dr. Nisreen Maghraby: Strengthening Emergency Medicine Through Education, Innovation and Compassionate Leadership

Emergency medicine demands decisions under pressure, often when information is incomplete and the consequences are immediate. Behind every effective emergency department are professionals whose clinical judgement, preparation and ability to work together determine the quality of care patients receive.

For Dr. Nisreen Maghraby, strengthening those capabilities has become a central focus of her career.

An Emergency Medicine and Trauma & Disaster Management Consultant in Saudi Arabia, she combines clinical practice with academic leadership, medical education and international professional development.

As an Assistant Professor at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, alongside her clinical responsibilities at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group and King Fahd University Hospital, Dr. Maghraby contributes to the development of emergency medicine through education, clinical leadership and a commitment to supporting healthcare professionals.

Her approach is guided by a principle that is sometimes overlooked in discussions about healthcare performance: caring for medical teams is an important part of caring for patients.

Putting Healthcare Professionals at the Centre

Patient-centred care is a fundamental principle of modern medicine. Dr. Maghraby believes that equal attention should be given to the professionals responsible for delivering it.

In her professional profile, she identifies staff-centred care as a particular passion, recognising its potential contribution to better patient experiences and outcomes.

This perspective is especially relevant in emergency medicine, where clinicians regularly face demanding workloads, complex decisions and emotionally challenging situations.

Supporting medical professionals requires more than technical training. It also involves mentorship, effective leadership, opportunities for development and an organisational environment that encourages learning.

For Dr. Maghraby, these considerations connect clinical quality with the wellbeing and professional growth of healthcare teams.

The quality of patient care is closely connected to how healthcare organisations educate, support and develop their professionals.

Connecting Clinical Expertise With Academic Leadership

Dr. Maghraby’s medical career began after graduating from King Faisal University in 2006.

She subsequently undertook emergency medicine residency training at the McGill University Health Centre in Canada, followed by a fellowship in Trauma & Disaster Management at McGill University.

Her international training established a foundation in emergency medicine, trauma management and the preparation required to respond to complex clinical situations.

Since 2016, she has served as an Emergency Medicine and Trauma & Disaster Management Consultant at King Fahd University Hospital.

She also joined Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group in 2021 in a consultant capacity.

These clinical responsibilities complement her academic appointment at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, where she has served as Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Trauma & Disaster Management since October 2020.

Her work across clinical and academic institutions enables her to connect the realities of emergency care with the education of future healthcare professionals.

Advancing Medical Education Through Simulation

A significant dimension of Dr. Maghraby’s leadership has been her involvement in simulation-based medical education.

Between September 2021 and August 2024, she served as Executive Director of the Simulation & Clinical Skills Center at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.

Simulation provides healthcare professionals with opportunities to practise clinical decision-making, teamwork and emergency responses within structured learning environments.

It is particularly valuable in emergency medicine, where preparedness and coordination can influence performance during critical situations.

Dr. Maghraby also served as Competency by Design Lead for Postgraduate Medical Programmes from March 2022 to August 2024.

This responsibility connected medical training with the development and assessment of professional competencies.

Her experience reflects an approach to education that extends beyond the transfer of medical knowledge towards preparing clinicians for the practical demands of their profession.

Developing Leaders in Emergency Medicine

Dr. Maghraby’s contributions to professional education extend internationally.

Since May 2023, she has served as a Faculty Member in the George Washington University GW-RRIEM/HMG Faculty Development Programme.

The programme focuses on strengthening the educational and leadership capabilities of emergency medicine consultants through interactive learning, mentorship, reflective practice and quality improvement projects.

Her involvement reflects a broader interest in developing clinicians not only as medical practitioners, but also as educators, mentors and institutional leaders.

She previously served as Vice Dean of the International Federation for Emergency Medicine Academy Advisory Panel, from September 2025 to June 2026.

In this capacity, she led the implementation group responsible for launching the IFEM Online Academy, an educational resource designed to support emergency medicine professionals internationally.

The initiative brought together clinical education, research and leadership development within an accessible online learning environment.

Developing stronger healthcare systems requires investing in the knowledge, judgement and leadership capabilities of the people who sustain them.

Experience in Healthcare Governance and Innovation

Alongside her academic and clinical responsibilities, Dr. Maghraby has held several institutional leadership positions.

At Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, she served as Vice Dean for Research & Innovation during 2024, contributing to an academic environment where medical research and professional development intersect.

She previously chaired the Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Unit from 2016 to 2020.

At Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, she served as Assistant Medical Director between August 2024 and May 2026.

These appointments reflect experience beyond direct clinical practice, encompassing institutional coordination, medical education and healthcare management.

She also chaired the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties Emergency Medicine Examination Committee from 2018 to 2023, contributing to professional assessment within the specialty.

Together, these responsibilities demonstrate her involvement in developing the standards, educational structures and professional capabilities that support emergency medicine.

Combining Medical Expertise With Management Education

Dr. Maghraby’s academic background reflects the multidisciplinary nature of her career.

In addition to her medical degree from King Faisal University and specialist training at McGill University, she holds a Master of Management in International Health Leadership from McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management.

Her professional development has also included studies in educational psychology and healthcare simulation.

This combination of clinical training, medical education and management studies supports her work across patient care, professional development and institutional leadership.

It also reflects an understanding that healthcare improvement requires expertise in both medicine and the organisational environments in which it is practised.

Recognition by The Arab CEOs

Dr. Nisreen Maghraby’s career reflects a sustained contribution to emergency medicine, medical education and healthcare leadership in Saudi Arabia.

From her clinical work in trauma and disaster management to her responsibilities in simulation education, postgraduate training and international faculty development, she has consistently connected medical expertise with the development of healthcare professionals.

Her leadership roles at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group and the International Federation for Emergency Medicine demonstrate the breadth of her professional contribution.

For The Arab CEOs, Dr. Maghraby represents a leadership perspective in which clinical excellence is strengthened through education, mentorship and institutional responsibility.

Her journey highlights the importance of developing healthcare professionals who are not only technically capable, but also prepared to lead, collaborate and deliver compassionate care in demanding clinical environments.