Qualification
He earned a Master of Rheumatology from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, in 2020, and completed a Fellowship in Rheumatology with the College of Medicine South Africa (CMSA) from 2018 to 2020. In 2019, he acquired the EULAR Certificate from the European League Against Rheumatism. He holds the MRCP (UK), which is a Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians in internal medicine, awarded in 2014. Additionally, he obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from the Faculty of Medicine at Omdurman Islamic University in Sudan in 2003.
Dr. Mohammed Awad brings over 20 years of extensive medical experience, including more than 5 years specializing in rheumatology. He has a deep expertise in managing complex rheumatological cases, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vasculitis, and other connective tissue diseases. Dr. Awad earned his Master's degree in Rheumatology from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, in 2020, followed by a Fellowship in Rheumatology from the College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA). In 2019, he also obtained a certificate from the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) after completing a two-year online course in Rheumatology.
Dr. Awad possesses a strong interest in research, with publications in reputable journals, and has expertise in ultrasound-guided intraarticular injections. His primary clinical interests include the management of SLE, vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and their associated complications. He completed rigorous rheumatology training at Groote Schuur Hospital, the largest tertiary care facility in Cape Town, where he gained invaluable experience in handling a wide array of rheumatological conditions. Dr. Awad has managed emergency cases and provided both inpatient care and outpatient consultations, performing procedures such as intraarticular injections and joint aspirations.
He is adept at ordering and interpreting a variety of diagnostic tests, including blood tests, ECGs, echocardiograms, and various imaging studies such as ultrasound, CT scans, and MRIs. During his Master's research, he organized a monthly journal club and a biologic clinic, closely monitoring patients receiving biologic therapies. Dr. Awad actively participated in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases, collaborating with orthopedic and respiratory specialists and the radiology department.
Dr. Awad engages in continuous professional development by attending advanced training workshops and conferences globally. He has provided training to rheumatology fellows in musculoskeletal examination techniques and joint procedures, led case presentations and journal clubs, and delivered lectures on various rheumatological topics. As an external examiner for rheumatology fellowships in Sudan, he played a crucial role in preparing and administering final examinations, which included both written and clinical assessments.
Expertise
Dr. Mohammed Awad is a Consultant Rheumatologist with profound knowledge in diagnosing and treating complicated rheumatological conditions. He specializes in biologic therapies, intraarticular injections, and musculoskeletal ultrasound, with strong leadership skills in teaching, research, and managing multidisciplinary teams in diverse international healthcare environments.
