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Dr. Biji Thomas George

Acting Dean, RAKCOMS & Professor, Department of Surgery

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Education Qualifications
  • FRCS (General Surgery) 2003, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK
  • FRCS (General Surgery) 2025, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK
  • FRCS (General Surgery) 2026, Royal College of Surgeons, England, UK
  • MS (General Surgery) 1998, University of Kerala, India
  • Dip. NB (General Surgery) 2000, National Board Examinations, India
  • MBBS 1990, University of Madras, India
Experience:
Administrative Experience
  • Acting Dean, RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. (01/10/2025 - present)
  • Associate Dean, Clinical Sciences, RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. (02/09/2024 - 30/09/2025)
  • Assistant Dean, Clinical Sciences, RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. (01/09/2023 - 31/08/2024)
  • Course Coordinator - MBBS Year 4, RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. (26/09/2019 - 31/08/2023)
Teaching Experience
  • Professor - Surgery, RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. (01/10/2024 - Present)
  • Associate Professor - Surgery, RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. (06/11/2018 - 31/08/2024)
  • Associate Professor, Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Tamil Nadu, India. (01/05/2011 - 30/09/2012)
  • Assistant Professor, Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Tamil Nadu, India. (01/05/2006 - 30/04/2011)
Clinical Experience
  • Specialist Surgeon (part-time), RAK Hospital, UAE (2019 - Present)
  • Specialist General Surgeon, Royal Medical and Dental Center, RAK, UAE (11/04/2017 - 31/10/2018)
  • Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Atlas Hospital, Muscat, Oman (April 2015 - May 2016)
  • Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Starcare First Medical Center, Muscat, Oman (March 2015 - December 2014)
  • Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Starcare Hospital, Muscat, Oman (September 2012 - October 2014)
  • Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, SK Hospital, Trivandrum, India (December 2003 - June 2012)
  • Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Vanchinad Hospitals, Trivandrum, India (2002 - 2004)
  • Junior Consultant Surgeon, St. Joseph's Hospital, Anchal, India (1998 - 2002)
Courses Taught:
  • Surgery - MBBS Year 4 - Semesters 7 & 8
  • Surgery - MBBS Year 5 - Semesters 9 & 10
  • Clinical Decision Making - MBBS Year 4 - Semesters 7
  • Clinical Decision Making - MBBS Year 5 - Semesters 9 & 10
Publications:
    2025 publications only
  • Yadav K, Al Askari MR, Ajeka S, Thomas B. Massive Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding Due to Dedifferentiated Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma Mimicking a Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report. Oman Med J. 2025.
  • Patni MA, Dube R, Kar SS, George BT, Kuruba MGB, Srinivasamurthy SK, Elamin AAE. Exploring Hirsutism: Epidemiology, Associated Endocrinal Abnormalities, and Societal Challenges in GCC-A Narrative Review. Int J Mol Sci. 2025;26(12):5575.
  • Kar SS, Dube R, George BT, Bairy LK, Hajeer AH, Matalka IIA. Implementation of United Arab Emirates competency framework for medical education in undergraduate medical curriculum. BMC Med Educ. 2025;25(1):782.
  • Jethwani J, Annamma LM, George BT, AL-Ameen FMH, Nair C, Thomas BG, AL-Ameen FH. Various Techniques of Mechanical Retention in Hand Prostheses and Complex Finger Prostheses: A Case Series. Cureus. 2025;17(7).
  • Dube R, Kar SS, Satapathy S, George BT, Garg H. Determining the Correlation Between Blood Loss and Clinical Findings Among Patients with Postpartum Hemorrhage. Women’s Health Reports. 2025;6(1):37-42.
  • Bari SA, Abutayyem H, Annamma LM, Al Khabuli J, George BT, Menezes GA. Knowledge regarding antibiotics and antibiotic resistance amongst public and medical professionals. Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Education and Research. 2025;15(3):42-52.
  • Azim SA, Thomas JG, Annamma LM, Varma SR, George BT. Milestones in Evolving Medical Tourism From Ancient Healing to the Digital Age: Innovative Landscapes, Enhanced Services. Revolutionizing Healthcare Experience With Digital Medical Tourism: IGI Global Scientific Publishing; 2025. p. 199-230.
  • Annamma LM, Varma SR, Abuttayem H, Prasad P, Azim SA, Odeh R, et al. Current challenges in dental education-a scoping review (vol 24, 1523, 2024). BMC Med Educ. 2025;25(1).
  • Al Rashed H, John RR, Sam N, Annamma LM, George BT, Desai VB, et al. Awareness of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain among Healthcare Professionals in Bahrain, UAE, and India: A Cross-sectional Study. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. 2025;26(10):977-82.
Achievements
  • Fellowship - Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom
  • FRCS (General Surgery) 2025, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK
  • Fellowship – American College of Surgeons, United States of America
  • Membership – National Academy of Medical Sciences, India