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'''Samia al-Amoudi''' is a Saudi Arabian consultant [[obstetrician]] and [[gynecologist]]. She is the head of the Sheikh [[Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi]] Center of Excellence in [[breast cancer]]. She is best known for her work in raising breast cancer awareness, after she was herself diagnosed with the disease. She was also the first woman from the Gulf Cooperation Council to win a seat at the Union for International Cancer Control board.<ref name="gehealthcare1">{{cite web|url=http://newsroom.gehealthcare.com/getfit-saudi-arabia-ambassador/ |title=Meet Samia Al-Amoudi, #GetFit Saudi Arabia Ambassador &#124; GE Healthcare The Pulse |publisher=Newsroom.gehealthcare.com |date=2012-09-11 |accessdate=2015-02-04}}</ref>
'''Samia al-Amoudi''' (Arabic: ساميه العمودي) is a Saudi Arabian [[obstetrician]] and [[gynecologist]], [[Healthcare]] activist and professor. She is the head of the Sheikh [[Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi]] Center of Excellence in [[breast cancer]]. She is best known for her work in raising breast cancer awareness, after diagnosing herself with the disease. She is also the first woman from the [[Gulf Cooperation Council]] to sit on the [[Union for International Cancer Control]] board.<ref name="gehealthcare1">{{cite web|url=http://newsroom.gehealthcare.com/getfit-saudi-arabia-ambassador/ |title=Meet Samia Al-Amoudi, #GetFit Saudi Arabia Ambassador &#124; GE Healthcare The Pulse |publisher=Newsroom.gehealthcare.com |date=2012-09-11 |accessdate=2015-02-04}}</ref>


==Life==
==Life and career==
In 1981, al-Amoudi was among the first doctors to graduate from the medical college in King Abdulaziz University.<ref name="arabianbusiness1">{{cite web|url=http://www.arabianbusiness.com/power-100/list?view=profile&itemid=150718 |title=Power 100 |publisher=ArabianBusiness.com |date= |accessdate=2015-02-04}}</ref>
In 1981, Al-Amoudi was among the first doctors to graduate from the medical college in King Abdulaziz University.<ref name="arabianbusiness1">{{cite web|url=http://www.arabianbusiness.com/power-100/list?view=profile&itemid=150718 |title=Power 100 |publisher=ArabianBusiness.com |date= |accessdate=2015-02-04}}</ref>


In April 2006, she diagnosed herself with breast cancer, for which she underwent chemotherapy.<ref name="arabianbusiness1"/> She was the first Saudi woman to write publicly about her experience of the disease, which she did in a series of articles in a weekly column in the Al Madinah newspaper.<ref>http://portal.bhgi.org/Documents/Al-Amoudi,%20Samia_Bio.pdf</ref> She also appeared on a daily TV show.<ref name="arabianbusiness1"/>
In April 2006, she diagnosed herself with breast cancer, for which she underwent chemotherapy.<ref name="arabianbusiness1"/> She was the first Saudi woman to write publicly about her experience of the disease, which she did in a series of articles in a weekly column in the Al Madinah newspaper.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://portal.bhgi.org/Documents/Al-Amoudi,%20Samia_Bio.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-04-02 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035131/http://portal.bhgi.org/Documents/Al-Amoudi,%20Samia_Bio.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> She also appeared on a daily TV show.<ref name="arabianbusiness1"/>


In March 2007, she was a recipient of the first [[International Women of Courage Award]], an award presented by the [[United States Department of State]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.archive.usun.state.gov/fact_sheet/ecosoc5.pdf |format=PDF|title=Secretary of State Confers the First International Women of Courage Awards|date= 7 March 2007|accessdate=April 2, 2013}}</ref>
In March 2007, she was presented with an inaugural [[International Women of Courage Award]] by [[Condoleezza Rice]] of the [[United States Department of State]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Shalhoub |first1=Lulwa |title=Samia Al-Amoudi: The Most Courageous Saudi Woman |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/296367 |access-date=18 October 2021 |work=arabnews.com |publisher=SAUDI RESEARCH & PUBLISHING COMPANY}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.archive.usun.state.gov/fact_sheet/ecosoc5.pdf |title=Secretary of State Confers the First International Women of Courage Awards|date= 7 March 2007|accessdate=April 2, 2013}}</ref>


In 2010, she was number 5 on the Power 100 list, which is Arabian Business's annual listing of the world's most influential Arabs.<ref name="arabianbusiness1"/> Al-Amoudi was also later ranked by Arabian Business, as 37th in 2015 and 66th in 2016 of the "100 Most Powerful Arab Women 2016 - Healthcare & Science".<ref>{{cite web |title=InPics: The 100 Most Powerful Arab Women 2016 - Healthcare & Science |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/photos/inpics--100-most-powerful-arab-women-2016-healthcare-science-624445.html |website=arabianbusiness.com |publisher=Arabian Business |access-date=4 October 2021}}</ref>
In 2010, she was ranked fifth on the Power 100 list, which is Arabian Business's annual listing of the world's most influential Arabs.<ref name="arabianbusiness1"/> Al-Amoudi was also later ranked by Arabian Business, as 37th in 2015 and 66th in 2016 of the "100 Most Powerful Arab Women 2016 - Healthcare & Science".<ref>{{cite web |title=InPics: The 100 Most Powerful Arab Women 2016 - Healthcare & Science |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/photos/inpics--100-most-powerful-arab-women-2016-healthcare-science-624445.html |website=arabianbusiness.com |publisher=Arabian Business |access-date=4 October 2021}}</ref>


As of 2012, the year she completed her cancer treatment, she is the head of the Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi Center of Excellence in breast cancer and scientific chair for breast cancer at KAU, Jeddah Saudi Arabia, as well as GE Healthcare's #GetFit Ambassador.<ref name="gehealthcare1"/>
Since 2012, the year she completed her cancer treatment, she has been head of the Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi Center of Excellence in breast cancer and scientific chair for breast cancer at KAU, Jeddah Saudi Arabia, and is GE Healthcare's #GetFit Ambassador.<ref name="gehealthcare1"/>


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Al-Mahoudi is CEO of Sheikh Mohammed Hussien Al-Amoudi Center of Excellence in Breast Cancer, is the Scientific breast cancer chair, a member of the BHGI steering committee, and an associate professor and consultant obstetrician gynecologist, at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.{{citation needed|date=October 2021}}
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==Works==
* ''Breast cancer: break the silence'', 2007.


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==Works==
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by Dr Samia Al-Amoudi <br />* CEO Sheikh Mohammed Hussien Al-Amoudi Center of Excellence in Breast Cancer <br />* Chairwoman of Scientific breast cancer chair <br />* Member in BHGI steering committee <br />* Associate Professor and Consultant obstetrician gynecologist <br />* King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
* '' Breast Cancer, Break the Silence'', 2007.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Piana |first1=Ronald |title=Book Review: Breast Cancer, Break the Silence |url=https://ascopost.com/issues/october-15-2014/book-review-breast-cancer-break-the-silence/ |website=ascopost.com |publisher=HSP News Service |access-date=15 October 2021}}</ref>


==References==
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==Further reading==
==Further reading==
*{{cite web |last1=Jiffry |first1=Fadia |title=Samia Al-Amoudi: Woman of Courage |url=https://www.abouther.com/node/2246/people/leading-ladies/samia-al-amoudi-woman-courage |website=About Her}}
*{{cite web |last1=Jiffry |first1=Fadia |title=Samia Al-Amoudi: Woman of Courage |url=https://www.abouther.com/node/2246/people/leading-ladies/samia-al-amoudi-woman-courage |website=About Her|date=3 May 2017 }}


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Dr.
Samia al-Amoudi
al-Amoudi (R) and Paula Dobriansky (L) in 2007
Born
ساميه العمودي
NationalitySaudi Arabian
OccupationProfessor
Known forSaudi breast cancer awareness
Medical career
ProfessionPhysician
FieldOB/GYN
InstitutionsSheikh Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi Center of Excellence
King Abdulaziz University
ResearchBreast cancer
Notable works Breast Cancer, Break the Silence
AwardsInternational Women of Courage Award

Samia al-Amoudi (Arabic: ساميه العمودي) is a Saudi Arabian obstetrician and gynecologist, Healthcare activist and professor. She is the head of the Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi Center of Excellence in breast cancer. She is best known for her work in raising breast cancer awareness, after diagnosing herself with the disease. She is also the first woman from the Gulf Cooperation Council to sit on the Union for International Cancer Control board.[1]

Life and career[edit]

In 1981, Al-Amoudi was among the first doctors to graduate from the medical college in King Abdulaziz University.[2]

In April 2006, she diagnosed herself with breast cancer, for which she underwent chemotherapy.[2] She was the first Saudi woman to write publicly about her experience of the disease, which she did in a series of articles in a weekly column in the Al Madinah newspaper.[3] She also appeared on a daily TV show.[2]

In March 2007, she was presented with an inaugural International Women of Courage Award by Condoleezza Rice of the United States Department of State.[4][5]

In 2010, she was ranked fifth on the Power 100 list, which is Arabian Business's annual listing of the world's most influential Arabs.[2] Al-Amoudi was also later ranked by Arabian Business, as 37th in 2015 and 66th in 2016 of the "100 Most Powerful Arab Women 2016 - Healthcare & Science".[6]

Since 2012, the year she completed her cancer treatment, she has been head of the Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi Center of Excellence in breast cancer and scientific chair for breast cancer at KAU, Jeddah Saudi Arabia, and is GE Healthcare's #GetFit Ambassador.[1]

Al-Mahoudi is CEO of Sheikh Mohammed Hussien Al-Amoudi Center of Excellence in Breast Cancer, is the Scientific breast cancer chair, a member of the BHGI steering committee, and an associate professor and consultant obstetrician gynecologist, at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.[citation needed]

Works[edit]

  • Breast Cancer, Break the Silence, 2007.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Meet Samia Al-Amoudi, #GetFit Saudi Arabia Ambassador | GE Healthcare The Pulse". Newsroom.gehealthcare.com. 2012-09-11. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
  2. ^ a b c d "Power 100". ArabianBusiness.com. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
  3. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-04-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ Shalhoub, Lulwa. "Samia Al-Amoudi: The Most Courageous Saudi Woman". arabnews.com. SAUDI RESEARCH & PUBLISHING COMPANY. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Secretary of State Confers the First International Women of Courage Awards" (PDF). 7 March 2007. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  6. ^ "InPics: The 100 Most Powerful Arab Women 2016 - Healthcare & Science". arabianbusiness.com. Arabian Business. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  7. ^ Piana, Ronald. "Book Review: Breast Cancer, Break the Silence". ascopost.com. HSP News Service. Retrieved 15 October 2021.

Further reading[edit]

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