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Interventional Radiology in UAE: Current Practices w/ Dr. Jamal Alkoteesh | BackTable Ep. 610

Have you ever considered taking a sabbatical to practice Interventional Radiology in the Middle East? In this episode, Dr. Jamal AlKoteesh, the Chairman of Clinical Imaging at SEHA and the ""Godfather of IR"" in the United Arab Emirates, joins host Dr. Sabeen Dhand to discuss the rapid evolution and current state of IR in the Gulf region. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. AlKoteesh shares his journey from training in the UK to establishing the IR specialty in Abu Dhabi over the last 18 years. He details the unique practice environment in UAE government hospitals, where the lack of strict sub-specialization requires IRs to maintain a versatile skillset—handling everything from thyroid FNAs and UFE to complex neurovascular thrombectomies. The conversation highlights the significant government investment in healthcare technology, which allows physicians access to the latest tools—such as the Siemens Artis Icono with integrated RapidAI for stroke—often before they are widely available in other markets. Dr. AlKoteesh also provides a practical guide for US physicians interested in working abroad, covering the licensing timeline, tax-free income, and the high demand for Western-trained physicians. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 01:39 - Building IR in UAE 05:23 - UAE Healthcare System Overview 07:54 - IR Residency and Staffing 13:15 - Access to Latest Devices 15:15 - Compensation and Lifestyle 17:58 - PAIRS Conference Overview 20:45 - Licensing and Relocation Guide 21:39 - Liability and Language Barriers 26:33 - Launching Stroke Interventions --- The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Get notified when new episodes drop! Subscribe to the BackTable Podcast on your go-to podcast platform, and follow us on your social media platform of choice for regular vascular and interventional updates. ► https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/su... #VI610 #interventionalradiology #stroke #strokecare