Rakhad Alrawi

Rakhad Alrawi, MD, MSc, MPH 

Email:  [email protected]

Professional Summary

Dr. Rakhad Alrawi is a physician and educator with advanced training in medicine, medical physiology, and public health. He earned his MD and a Master’s degree in Medical Physiology from the University of Al‑Mustansiriyah, College of Medicine in Baghdad, Iraq. In 2017, he completed a second Master’s degree in Public Health at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona.

His primary academic and research interests center on Internal Medicine, with a focus on disease mechanisms, pathological risk factors, and strategies for disease prevention. Dr. Alrawi’s interdisciplinary background in medicine, physiology, epidemiology, and public health enables him to make a meaningful impact on student learning in Health Sciences, Medical Studies, and Health Care Administration & Policy.

Professional Certifications

• 2012: Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certification
• 2021: Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) & American Council on Education Teaching Certification

Education

• Master of Public Health (MPH) Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona — 2017
• Master of Science in Medical Physiology (MSc) University of Al‑Mustansiriyah, College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq — 2005–2007 Thesis: Assessment of Autonomic and Peripheral Neuropathies in Diabetic Patients Methods: Electrophysiological evaluation using Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) and Electromyography (EMG) to assess peripheral nerve function.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) University of Al‑Mustansiriyah, College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq — 1994–2000