PROF. ZBIGNIEW RUSZCZAK MD, Ph.D., FRCP Edin, FAAD, FEADV

Current Affiliation:
Faculty, Professor of Dermatology, Director of Research, UAE Dermatology Residency Program, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Former Affiliation:
Assistant Dean of Postgraduate Education
College of Medicine and Health Science, Khalifa UNiversitu, Abu Dhabi

E-Mail Address: [email protected]
Mobile: +971 50 7213740
Citizenship: German
Professional Data
Scientific Research:
h-index factor: 24
i10-index: 30
i5-index factor: 41
Current Citations: 3766
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=YpWMCewAAAAJ

• Associate Editor, Dermatologic Therapy, John Wiley & Sons Publishers, LLC. (2021- present)
• Academic Editor, Willey & Sones
• MD – 1978
• Ph.D. - 1984

MAIN FIELDS OF ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
• Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education (1980 – present)
• Core Faculty & UAE Residency Program Director – “Dermatology & Venereology” (2009 – 2019); Academic Director, UAE Residency Program Director (2022-present)
• Founding Member, Emirati Board of Dermatology, National Institute of Health Specialties, UAE
• Institutional Research, Quality & Ethic Committee Member, SKMC/SEHA (2009-2019)
• Quality Management Application in Clinical Practice, Al Noor Hospital/Mediclinic Middle East and Sheikh Khalifa Medical City/SEHA (2013-2019)
• Implementation of LEAN Management System on Department Level in Hospital Administration and Medical Education (2015 – present)
• Quality Management and Optimalization of Outcome of Patient Care in Wound Management in Outpatient and Inpatient Setting (2009-present)
• Genetic and Rare Diseases Involving Integumentary System (2009 – present)

EDUCATION & CLINICAL AFFAIRS ACTIVITY (selected)
• Adjunct Full Professor of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE (2021 – present)
• Assistant Dean, Graduate Medical Education, CMHS, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE, (2019 – 2020)
• Assistant Professor of Medicine, CMHS, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE, (2019 – 2020)
• Course Director, Integumentary System (MDBS-703), CMHS, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE, (2019 – present)
• Funding Committee Member, Emirati Board of Dermatology, National Institute of Health Sciences,
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, United Arab Emirates (2021 – present)
• Program Director, Arab Board Dermatology Residency Program, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE (2015 - 2019)
• Core Faculty Member, Arab Board of Dermatology, Division of Dermatology, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE (2009 – 2015)
• Adjunct Full Professor of Dermatology & Medicine, UAE University, Al Ain, UAE, (2016 – 2019)
• Head of Department, Dermatology, Allergy and Wound Care Clinic, SKMC, Abu Dhabi (2015-2019)
• Adjunct Faculty Member, Department of Dermatology, Institute of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA (2011-2013)
• Head of Department, Dermatology & Allergy, Mediclinic Middle East-Airport Road, Abu Dhabi (2013-2015)
• Senior Board Member, Education Board, International Society of Pediatric Dermatology, USA (2019 – 2023)
• Founder and President: Annual International Pediatric Dermatology Congress, Dubai, (2016 – present)
• Head of Department, Dermatology, Allergy and Wound Care, Sana Healthcare LCC, Berlin, Germany (2007 - 2009)
• Research Associate & Adjunct Faculty Member, Department of Trauma Surgery, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany (1998 – 2005)
• Medical Director and Head of R&D Department, Innocoll Inc. USA (1997 – 2005)
• Core Faculty Member & Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Clinical Center Minden, Teaching Hospital of the University of Munster, Germany (1992 - 1996)
• Faculty Member & Research Fellow, Department of Dermatology, The Free University of Berlin, Berlin (West), Germany (1986 – 1992)
• Core Faculty Member & Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology and Oncologic Pathology, Head Surgical and Cytopathology Lab, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, (1980 – 1986)
• Core Faculty Member & Assistant Professor, Department of Histology & Embryology, Medical University of Lodz (1979-1981)


RECOGNITIONS, HONORS & AWARDS

- Chairman, Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Arab Academy of Dermatology & Aesthetics (2019-present)
- Adjunct Full Professor of Medicine, UAE University, Al Ain (2015-2019)
- Best SKMC Employees Award, Special Honor in Clinical Administration, 2019
- Board Member, International & European Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation (EHSF), Elected Representative for GCC countries -2019 - present.
- Executive Member of the Education Board, International Society of Pediatric Dermatology, USA (2018 – present)
- 100 Best SEHA Employees Award, SEHA, 2018
- Most Valuable Physician – SKMC/SEHA recognition Award 2016
- Member of the Wound Care Committee, SKMC, Abu Dhabi (2009 – 2019)
- Member of Research, Quality & Ethics Committee, IRB, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi (2009 – 2019)
- Member of the Health Authority Abu Dhabi Licensing Panel (2009-2016)
- Member of MedImpact Arabia PT; Standards, Quality and Reimbursement Committee, UAE (2010-2016)
- Distinguished Visiting Professor, Sigma Xi, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA (1996-2009)
- Member, Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society, Newark Chapter, New Jersey Medical School, NJ, USA
- Member, The New York Academy of Sciences (1997-2006)
- Who’s Who in Germany (6th edition, 1999-2000)
- Special Award & Prize, Polish Dermatologic Society, Lodz, Poland, (1995)
- Scientific Prize “The Best Therapeutic Concept,” German Society of Surgical & Oncological Dermatology, German Society of Dermatology (1994)
- Memorial Medal, Polish Dermatologic Society, (1992)
- Multiple Dean's Awards for Academic Excellence, Medical University of Lodz (1979-1981)
- First Prize, Best Scientific Progress, Best International Publication, Committee of Cytobiology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland (1981)
- Scientific Prize & Young Investigator Award, Committee of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry,
Committee of Cytobiology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland (1980)
- Vice-President, Student’s Scientific Society, Medical University of Lodz (1974-1976)
- Head, Student’s Scientific Group, Dermatology, Medical University of Lodz (1975-1978)
- Board Member, Student’s Scientific Society, Medical University of Lodz, (1974-1978)

Board Certification and Fellowship:
Fellow, The Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), Edinburgh
Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
Fellow, European Academy of Dermatology (EADV)
Consultant (Facharzt) in Dermatology & Venereology, German Board of Physicians
Consultant (Facharzt): Allergy, German Board of Physicians
Fellow, European Society of Pediatric Dermatology (ESPD)
Pathologist, Polish Board of Physicians
Certified in Laser Medicine, Laser Safety Officer, Germany
Fellowship in Phlebology Board training (2 years) – CCT, Germany

Clinical Licensure:
License to practice medicine: European Community (27 European Countries, active since 1978)
License: Consultant (Facharzt) Dermatology, active since 1994
Consultant (Facharzt) in Allergology, Germany, active since 1995
License: Consultant Dermatology & Venereology United Arab Emirates
(GD 8627, DOH Abu Dhabi, active since 2009)

Intellectual Properties:
- US States Patent 6,855,860. Composite dressings for the treatment of wounds
- PCT, World Patent WO 01/66162 A1, EP 1263485 B1 Multilayer collagen matrix for tissue reconstruction
- PTC, World Patent WO 01/64258 Agent for the treatment of wounds
- PCT, World Patent WO 01/66159. Natural polymer-based material for use in human and veterinary medicine and methods of manufacturing such

LANGUAGES
English, German, Polish

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