Biographical summary
Dr. Shehabaldin Alqalyoobi began his medical training at the Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain, where he earned both his Bachelor of Science in Medicine and Medical Sciences and his Doctorate of
Medicine. He then moved to the United States to complete his internal medicine residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he developed a strong clinical foundation and interest in pulmonary and critical care medicine.
He went on to pursue fellowship training in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of California Davis. During this time, he gained experience in managing complex respiratory conditions, advanced critical care, and interstitial lung disease. Following fellowship, Dr. Alqalyoobi joined East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, where he served in key roles including Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease Program and Pulmonary Clinic, as well as Assistant Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit.
Dr. Alqalyoobi’s professional interests include interstitial lung disease, critical care echocardiography, and the use of machine learning models in clinical medicine. His growing interest in research
and data analysis led him to pursue further training in biostatistics, supporting his involvement in clinical trials and translational research. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and is board-certified in
pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, internal medicine, and critical care echocardiography.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Arterial line placement
- Bronchoscopy
- Central venous catheterization
- Chest tube placement
- Echocardiogram
- Endobronchial ultrasound biopsy
- Mechanical ventilation
- Pulmonary artery catheter insertion
Interests
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Connective tissue disease- related Interstitial lung disease
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Sarcoidosis
- Critical care Echocardiogram
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
- Hemodynamic monitoring in critical illness
- ARDS
- Machine learning models
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2023
MS - BiostatisticsUniversity of Louisville School of Public Health
- 2019
Fellowship - Pulmonary and Critical Care MedicineUniversity of California-Davis
- 2016
Residency - Internal MedicineUniversity of Missouri Kansas City
- 2013
Intern - Internal MedicineSalmaniya Medical Center
- 2010
InternshipSalmaniya Medical Center, Arabian Gulf University
- 2009
Doctor of MedicineArabian Gulf University
- 2007
BScCollege of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2020
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2019
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2019
Critical Care EchocardiographyNational Board of Echocardiography
- 2016
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2024
Outstanding Critical Care Medicine Faculty Member of the YearBrody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
- 2023
Outstanding Critical Care Medicine Faculty Member of the YearBrody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
- 2021
Outstanding Critical Care Medicine Faculty Member of the YearBrody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
- 2019
Fellow of the YearUniversity of California Davis
- 2019
Nursing Excellence Award in the category "Friends of Nursing"Nurse Recognition Committee, University of California Davis Health
- 2019
Scholar AwardCalifornia Thoracic Society
- 2018
Thoracic Oncology Assembly (TOA) Abstract ScholarshipAmerican Thoracic Society
- 2018
Henry Christian AwardThe American Federation for Medical Research
- 2016
The Internal Medicine Residency Award for Overall Excellence and Productivity in Research and Scholarly WorkUniversity of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
- 2015
First Place Prize for Research CategoryACP Missouri Scientific Meeting Poster Competition, Missouri Chapter, American College of Physicians
- 2009
Magna Cum LaudeCollege of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University
- 2009
Magna Cum LaudeCollege of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University
- 2007
Prime Minister Award for Academic ExcellenceArabian Gulf University School of Medicine
Professional memberships
- 2019
Poster Moderator10th Lung Day, University of California Davis
- 2018
Poster Moderator9th Lung Day, University of California Davis
- 2015
MemberDoctors Dilemma Team, Missouri Scientific Meeting, American College of Physicians
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Thoracic Society
- 2015 - present
Commiittee MemberClinical Problems Assembly, American Thoracic Society
Publications