University Hospital Limerick newly appoint emergency medicine consultant

UL Hospitals Group has announced the appointment of Dr Mohamed Harb as a consultant in emergency medicine at University Hospital Limerick (UHL).

In his role with UL Hospitals Group, Dr Harb's primary focus lies in quality improvement within emergency medicine, acute medicine, resuscitation, and ultrasound.

Dr Harb brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having completed his Higher Specialist Training in Emergency Medicine at UHL from 2015 to 2022. His journey in emergency medicine began with core training during a four-year residency at Mansoura University Hospital in Egypt, spanning from 2003 to 2007.

Before joining UHL, Dr Harb contributed to emergency medical services across various locations. He served at Cavan & Monaghan Hospital in 2022, the International Medical Centre in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from 2010 to 2015, Dekirnis General Hospital in Egypt from 2009 to 2010, and the Saudi Arabia Airlines Medical Centre in Jeddah from 2007 to 2009.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCH) from the Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University in 2001, and a Master of Science in General Medicine from the same university in 2006.

Dr Harb is also a member of the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine (IAEM) and the European Society of Emergency Medicine (EuSEM), and has achieved Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) in the UK.

Dr Harb's accomplishments are further exemplified by his Certificate of Specialty Doctor from the Medical Council of Ireland upon completion of his Emergency Medicine training in 2022. Currently, he is engaged in training as an examiner in Continuing Professional Development Support Scheme courses with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).

Beyond his professional pursuits, he enjoys football and reading.