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About Shafik Habal

Shafik Habal, MD, teaches microbiology and immunology in both the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Master’s in Biomedical Sciences programs at PCOM Georgia. He also assists in the management of the microbiology laboratory on campus. Dr. Habal is involved in curriculum development and currently is working with a team of faculty to develop a curricular inventory and map.

Dr. Habal received his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale followed by graduate coursework in Molecular Biology. He earned his MD degree in 2003 from St. Matthews University School of Medicine.

Prior to joining PCOM, he held an Appointment at Xavier University School of Medicine as an Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology.

Positions

Present Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine ‐ Department of Bio-Medical Sciences
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Present Director of Pedagogical Methods and Curricular Inventory, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine ‐ Department of Bio-Medical Sciences
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Professional Service and Affiliations

Present Member, American Society for Microbiology
Present Member, Collaborative Family Healthcare Association
Present Member, Global Alliance for Medical Education
Present Member, International Association of Medical Science Educators
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Courses

  • BIOM 619G Medical Microbiology Practicum
  • BIOM 610G Medical Immunology
  • BIOM 611G Medical Microbiology
  • Cellular and Molecular Basis of Medicine

Education

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2003 MD, St. Matthews University ‐ School of Medicine
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1997 BA, Southern Illinois University Carbondale ‐ Biological Sciences
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Contact Information

P: 678-225-7461

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Scholarly Articles (4)

Conferences and Presentations (2)