About the Medical Editor

Traveler Health MD

Dr. Ahmad Latif

Founder & Medical Editor — Traveler Health MD (traveler-health.com)

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Dr. Ahmad Latif is a physician with over three decades of clinical and occupational health experience, and a Member of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (MACOEM). He obtained his MB BS degree from Damascus University and completed Internal Medicine training with the Syrian Ministry of Health. His post-graduate qualifications include a Diploma in Occupational Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians of London and a Master's degree in Public Health from the University of London.

As the founder of Traveler Health MD, Dr. Latif applies his background in public health and epidemiology to develop digital resources that translate trusted medical guidance into practical travel health information.

Education & Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) — Damascus University, 1992
Internal Medicine Specialisation — Syrian Ministry of Health, 1998
Diploma in Occupational Medicine — Royal College of Physicians, London, 2009
MSc Public Health — University of London, 2014
Member, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (MACOEM)
Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist — Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center, 2015
Frontline Leadership Program — Cranfield University, Qatar, 2019
Field Epidemiology Frontline Certificate — MoPH Qatar & US CDC, 2024

Relevance to Travel Health

International Travel Medicine Vaccination guidance, destination risk assessment, and pre-travel health planning for global destinations.

Epidemiology & Public Health Field epidemiology certification (CDC/MoPH Qatar) informs outbreak monitoring and disease risk communication.

Occupational & Preventive Medicine RCP London diploma and MACOEM membership underpin the site's approach to occupational traveler health and workplace travel risk guidance.

Digital Health Platforms Founder of multiple travel and occupational health apps, bringing the same evidence-based approach to Traveler Health MD.

Related Apps & Platforms by Dr. Latif

      
      Dr. Latif develops digital health platforms that extend the reach of evidence-based medical guidance. Traveler Health MD is his dedicated resource for American international travelers.
    

TravelDoctor

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OH Nurse Hub

An occupational health application supporting OH nurses with workplace health information and practical clinical tools.

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Tabibuk

An Arabic-language medical app improving access to reliable health information for Arabic-speaking users worldwide.

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Destination App

A destination-focused travel app offering country-specific health and travel information to support safe and informed journeys.

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Full Biography

Read the full professional biography of Dr. Ahmad Latif on his personal website:

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