Reem Al-Dallal, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

Email:  [email protected]
Telephone: 713-500-8909

 

Educational Philosophy

 

My educational philosophy is shaped by the brilliant educators I encountered during my medical training. I aim to replicate their ability to simplify complex concepts, fostering critical thinking skills in my students and trainees. By doing so, I empower them to make informed clinical decisions that enhance patient care.

Teaching is a dynamic, lifelong learning journey. I embrace modern educational methodologies, such as flipped classrooms and team-based learning, to create an interactive environment where students can actively engage with the material. By incorporating tools like audience response systems, I encourage real-time discussion and address misconceptions, ensuring that learners can apply their knowledge effectively.

To evaluate my teaching impact, I analyze learner feedback and participate in faculty development programs. This commitment to growth allows me to tailor my approach to the diverse needs of my students.

My passion for teaching is fueled by witnessing my learners transform into exceptional physicians who make a meaningful difference in the lives of their patients and in the society as a whole.

 

Biography

Dr. Reem Al-Dallal is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Jordan and completed her training in Internal Medicine Residency at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. She then completed her Fellowship training in Endocrinology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Al-Dallal is a dedicated educator, holding academic leadership roles, including Associate Program Director for the Endocrinology Fellowship and Assistant Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency. She also serves as the Course Director for the Endocrine System Module for the 2nd year medical students at McGovern Medical School.

 

Education

Medical School:

University of Jordan

Residency:

Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Seton Hall University

Fellowship:

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

 

Current Teaching Responsibilities

Undergraduate Medical Education:

  • Endocrine Module, Director, ~ 240 Medical Students (MS) per year, 5 weeks/year. 2020-present.
  • Endocrine Module, Lecturer, ~240 MS per year, 3 sessions/year. 2020-present.
  • Clinic Preceptorship Program, Preceptor, 2 MS1 or MS2, 6 sessions (clinics) each student, 2 semesters/year. 2019-present.

Graduate Medical Education:

Residents:

  • Journal Club, Faculty Leader, PGY-2 and PGY-3 Internal Medicine (IM) residents (~80 residents),12 one-hour sessions per year. 2022-present.
  • Endocrine Core Curriculum, Lecturer, IM Residents, 4 one-hour sessions per year. 2019-present.
  • Noon Conference, Lecturer, IM Resident, frequency varies. 2019-present.

Fellows:

  • Fellows Didactic Series, Lecturer, 6 Endocrine Fellows, ~5-6 one-hour sessions/year. 2019-present.
  • Journal Club, Faculty Mentor, 6 Endocrine Fellows,1 session per month. 2020-present.
  • Case Conference, Faculty Mentor, 3 Endocrine Fellows, 6 session/year. 2022-present.
  • Bedside Teaching, Inpatient Consult Service at MH and LBJ Hospitals (1 fellow and 2-3 residents +/- 1 student, 8 weeks per year), duration varies. 2019-present.

 

Clinical Interests

  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Thyroid Disorders
  • Osteoporosis
  • Adrenal disorders
  • Calcium and Parathyroid disorders
  • Pituitary disorders
  • Reproductive Disorders

 

Honors and Awards

  • Merit-Based Scholarship (Medical School), Iraqi Ministry of Education, 2005
  • Alpha Omega Alpha-Honor Medical Society, 2019
  • Graduate Nursing Clinical Education Specialist, University of Texas at Arlington School of Nursing, 2021
  • Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, McGovern Medical School, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
  • John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Master Teacher Award, 2022, 2023

 

Selected Publications

  1. “From FNA of a renal mass to the final diagnosis: Unusual course of events in a case of a paraganglioma”. Al-Dallal R, Cillo M, Wirfel K, Ali S. Endocrine Society Annual Meeting, April 2017.
  2. “Progestin Hypersensitivity”. Chaudhri A, Al-Dallal R, Shah N. American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists-Texas Chapter’s Annual Meeting, August 2018.
  3. “Unusual Presentation of A Metastatic Parathyroid Carcinoma”. Salim MO, Al-Dallal R, Wirfel K, Guttenberg K. American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists-Texas Chapter’s Annual Meeting, August 2018.
  4. “Satoyoshi Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Premature Ovarian Failure”. Al-Dallal R, Khan S, Guttenberg K, Shah N. Endocrine Society Annual Meeting, March 2019.
  5. “The Association of Adipocytokine Concentrations with Obesity and Metabolic Health in a Mexican-American Border Population”. Al-Dallal R, Chaudhri A, Thomas K, Lee M, Fisher-Hoch S, McCormick J, Gutierrez AD. Endocrine Society Annual Meeting, March 2019.
  6. “The Effect of an Educational Intervention on Glycemic Control in Hospitalized Patients”. Al-Dallal, R., Abelhad, N., Ajufo, H., Chaudhri, A., Goswamy, R., Hostetter, L., Keiser, R., Loucks, J., Naik, S., Pabba, K., Peery, T., Mistry, T., Guttenberg, K. Edward Randall, III Internal Medicine Quality Improvement Fair at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. Houston, TX, May 2019.
  7. “Focused Evidence-Based Medicine Curriculum for Trainees in Endocrinology Fellowship”. Al-Dallal R. Advances in Teaching and Learning Day, Houston, TX, June 2021.
  8. “Hypertension with Hypokalemia in Pregnancy? Think Cushing’s Syndrome”, Hamdi M, Al-Dallal R, Orlander P. Texas Endocrinology Association Annual Meeting, July 2021.
  9. “Thyroid Storm After Thyroidectomy? Think Functional Metastatic Thyroid Cancer.” Hamdi M, Chaudhri A, Shah N, Orlander P, Gutierrez A, Cillo M, Al-Dallal R. 90th Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association, September 2021.
  10. “Virtual Learning in Endocrine Education: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Online Simulation for Medical Students”. Al-Dallal R., Guttenberg K., Normand K. Advances in Teaching and Learning Day, Houston, TX, June 2023.
  11. Allon S, Baggett A, Hayes B, Seaberg P, Faulk J, Al-Dallal R, Anees A, Kraemer R. “How to design it so they will come: a multicenter study of a gamified journal club format”. Annual National Conference for Society for General Internal Medicine, Boston, MA, May 2024.
  12. Al-Dallal R, Nader S. Metabolic bone disease. Update. Clin Update Women’s Health Care 2019; XIV(2):1-16.
  13. Al-Dallal R, Wirfel, K. Approach to Endocrine Causes of Hypertension. In: Toy EC, Toy AL, eds. Case Files: Teaching Cases. New York: McGraw-Hill.