Khaled Shamseddin

Dr. Khaled Shamseddin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Queen’s University, with a primary affiliation in the Division of Nephrology. He holds cross-appointments at the Translational Institute of Medicine (TIME) and is the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Program Director for the Adult Nephrology Residency Program.

Education:

• Doctorate of Medicine (March 1998) – Damascus University
• Masters of Science in Medicine (April 2013) – Clinical Epidemiology, Memorial University
• Internal Medicine Residency, Kansas University School of Medicine
• Nephrology Fellowship, Memorial University
• Kidney Transplantation Fellowship, Ottawa University

Research focuses on clinical outcomes in dialysis/kidney transplant patients and educational innovations such as competency-based medical education (CBME) and e-learning platforms. Key themes include hemodialysis optimization, transplant-related bone health, and simulation-based clinical training.

Publications reflect a blend of nephrology clinical research (e.g., transplant outcomes, proteinuria management) and educational studies (e.g., WhatsApp-based e-learning for trainees, mentorship dynamics). His work emphasizes bridging clinical practice with technological and pedagogical advancements in medical education.

Advising/Grants: Actively involved in curriculum development for nephrology residency programs and simulation-based training initiatives at Queen’s University. No specific grant details listed, but his roles imply ongoing institutional and programmatic support.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Queen’s Nephrology education initiatives and the Translational Institute of Medicine’s applied research programs.