Meet the new Governor-elect Designee - Saudi Arabia Chapter

Congratulations to the Saudi Arabia Chapter Governor-elect Designee (GED), Fahad I. Alsohaibani, MD, FACP. Our new GED will complete a year of training as a Governor-elect and start their four-year term as Governor in the Spring of 2027. As Governor, Dr. Alsohaibani will serve as the official representative of the College for our Chapter, providing a link between members at the local level and leadership at the national level. In the meantime, Dr. Alsohaibani will be working closely with Dr. Abaalkhail (the current governor) and College staff to learn about the College and their duties as Governor. To learn more about the new GED, read their bio below.

Fahad I. Alsohaibani, MD, FACP

Medical School Education: King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA

Post-Doctoral Training: Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada; Master’s Degree, Medical Education, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Canada 2005; MBA, International Health Management, Frankfurt School, Germany 2020; Certificate, Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada 2008; Certification, American Board Medical Management 2008; Certified Physician Executive

Board Certifications: Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine

Present Employment Position: Consultant Gastroenterologist, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH & RC), Riyadh, KSA

ACP National Activities: Fellowship 2009

Other Appointments/Activities: Secretary General, Saudi Gastroenterology Association since 2011; Fellowship (Hon), Saudi Gastroenterology Association 2017; American Board of Gastroenterology 2008; Gastroenterology Fellowship, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada (RCPC) 2007; Internal Medicine Fellowship, RCPC 2006; Diplomate, ABIM 2005; Membership, Royal College of Physicians of the U.K. 2004; Arab Board of Internal Medicine 2004; Saudi Board of Internal Medicine 2002; Jordanian Board of Internal Medicine 2002; Endoscopy Unit Director, KFSH & RC, Riyadh, KSA 2019-2021; Section Head, Gastroenterology, KFSH & RC, Riyadh, KSA 2019-2021; Deputy Chairman, Department Of Medicine, KFSH & RC, Riyadh, KSA 2021-2023; Mortality & Morbidity Hospital Committee, KFSH & RC, Riyadh, KSA since 2025

Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise: 1) Clinical: All advanced therapeutic endoscopy procedures; 2) Education: Professor of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, KSA; Previous Program Director, Internal Medicine Training, KFSH & RC, Riyadh 2009-2016; 3) Research: Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Quality in Endoscopy, Helicobacter Pylori, etc; 4) Leadership: Deputy Chairman, Department of Medicine; Endoscopy Unit Director, Residency Program Director, Chairman, Board of Internal Medicine, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties; Secretary General, Saudi Gastroenterology Association