Rasha Alshawaf, MD

Head of Infectious Diseases | Consultant Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine | Clinical Assistant Professor | Former Adult Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program Director

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

As a dedicated healthcare professional with four years of experience in infectious diseases, I lead as the Head of Infectious Diseases at Security Forces Hospital in Riyadh, where I oversee clinical and operational initiatives to advance disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. My work is complemented by my role as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, where I contribute to academic excellence in the medical field. My expertise includes HIV/AIDS management, antimicrobial resistance, emerging infections, and vaccination strategies. I am actively involved in research and education, with a record of scholarly publications and participation in national and international conferences. My commitment to evidence-based practices and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams reflects my dedication to improving patient outcomes and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Experience

  • Confidential Government (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
    • Head of Infectious Diseases
      Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    • Consultant Infectious Diseases
      Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Fellowship Program Director - Adult Infectious Diseases
      Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Clinical Assistant Professor at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Clinical Fellow in Infectious Diseases at McMaster University
    Jul 2022 - Jun 2024 · 2 yrs

  • Internship at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (Gen. Org.)
    Jul 2016 - Jun 2017 · 1 yr

  • MBBS at Alfaisal University
    Sep 2011 - Jun 2017 · 5 yrs 10 mos

    Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) with Honors