Wael E. Shams

Wael E. Shams is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), specializing in Infectious, Inflammatory, and Immunologic Disease. He also serves as an infectious diseases specialist and infection control physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tennessee.

Education & Training:

• Medical Degree: University of Alexandria, Egypt (1993–1996)
• Residency in Internal Medicine: Alexandria University Main Hospital, Egypt (1993–1996) and Morristown Memorial Hospital, NJ (1998–2000)
• Fellowship in Infectious Diseases: University of Kentucky, KY (2002–2004)

Research Interests: Dr. Shams focuses on Antimicrobial Surveillance, including antibiotic resistance patterns, hospital-acquired infections, and optimizing antimicrobial stewardship. His work bridges clinical practice and epidemiological research to improve patient outcomes.

Awards/Honors: None explicitly listed in the provided text.

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grant details are provided. His research contributions are highlighted in peer-reviewed journals, though specific grants are not mentioned.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with ETSU’s Department of Internal Medicine and the VA Medical Center’s infection control team.