Curriculum Vitae
Personal Information:
Name: Tayseer Hassoon
Nationality: Syrian
SEX : male
Date of Birth: 15/ 1/ 1964
Current Profession:
 Consultant psychiatrist with WHO
 Master trainer in mental health and psychosocial support
 Chief of scientific committee of Syrian association of psychiatry
 UN Stress counselor
 Psychiatrist and Supervisor in SARC (Syrian Arab Red Crescent
in cooperation with UNHCR & UNDP)
 Consultant psychiatrist in IMC
Address: Dummar, Damascus, Syria
Phone: +963113125069
Cell Phone: +963932453532
E-mail: hassoon1964@yahoo.com
Taysoon1964@gmail.com
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2000
2006
MD license ,Faculty of medicine, University of Tishreen
master degree in psychiatry
FURTHER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
2005
2008
2008
2008
2010
Training in cognitive behavioral therapy
Training in evidence based medicine
Three courses in child psychiatry(advanced training)
Training of the trainer for Mental Health Care [WHO]
Certificate as master trainer in mental health and psychosocial support
WORK EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Mental adviser in IMC ( 2013)
A psychiatrist in SARC in Syeda zeinab since November 2010 until July 2012,
A psychiatrist in Othman clinic, Al-akram clinic till now.
Private psychiatric clinic since 2006
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 Chairman of Women Department from January 2007,until may 2010, Ibn Sina
Psychiatry Hospital, Damascus, Syria
 A member in scientific council for psychiatric specialty
 A chief of scientific committee in Syrian psychiatric association
 A member in Syrian advisory board
 A reference psychiatrist for S.O.S
Attained Courses:
 T.O.T certificate in Mental and Psychosocial Support Training
 Courses in Child Psychiatry for two months, Syrian MOH with cooperation
with WHO, Ibn Sina Hospital, 2008
 Another course in child psychiatry for two months, Syrian MOH with
cooperation with WHO, Ibn Sina Hospital, 2010
 Three courses of TOT (training of trainers), WHO office, Damascus, 2007 and
2008, National Center for Youth Care, Damascus, with cooperation with WHO,
2009
 Psychological first aid ( IASC guidelines ) WHO 2008
 Psychological first aid ( UNICEF ) Damascus, May 2011
 Course in dealing with violent victims ( SARC ) 2008
 Five courses in child psychiatry for primary care physicians , psychologists ,
social workers ( as lecturer)
 A master trainer of trainers for SARC 2011
 A trainer for trainees for UNDP 2012
 Stress Counselling Certificate with UNDSS
 Training course in mh GAP ( WHO) in 2014
 ExecutiveMaster in psychosocial support and dialogue (Lebanese
University),ongoing training.
Community’s activities:
 Psychosocial support and psychological first aid training courses sponsored by
UN agencies for NGOs .
 Mental health education lectures [sponsored by NGOs]
 Training courses about substance related disorders and other mental health
fields for medical staff [MOH]
 A special psychological and psychiatric program as a constant guest in SYR
TV,S
 ADHD awareness programme [Radio station]
 Consultant of a weekly TV program ( red line ) Syrian TV in 2009-2010
Translations:
 DSM-IV-TR Mini
 My mother myself
 Sex and the origins of death
Research:
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 Awareness and Attitudes of non-psychiatric physicians toward Mental Health
in Syria. To be published.
Writings:
 A self-help booklet for men in Syria ( with IOM) to be published.
 Reviewing and auditing MH&PSS textbook for master trainers 2010(UNHCR)
 Opinion writer in Daily Baladna newspaper
 Opinion writer in Daily AL-AKHBAR Lebanese newspaper
 Opinion writer in middle east on line
 Many articles in ArabSynet
Languages:
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Arabic and,
English fluently speaking, reading and writing,
Basic French
PERSONAL ABILITIES
 Well experienced, reliable nurses and residents Teacher with the experience of
teaching a wide range of age groups.
 Physically well built with stamina to work extra hours
 Ability to work under pressure and retain a sense of humor and proportion
 Can easily adapt to environment and professional changes.
 Excellent communication and listening skills. Drug Free and well groomed
with relevant knowledge of different cultures
 Presentation skills using multimedia and power point.
 Ability to work in groups.
 Ability to organize and lead groups to achieve specific targets.
 Able to manage many tasks simultaneously
 Good team-worker
 Strong writing abilities and analytical skills
 Organized and structured regarding working tasks
 Able to meet deadlines and prioritize work load
 Proactive and have the desire to learn and build professional expertise
 Able to focus on results and long-term aims
 Able to work both independently and in teams
 Stand for and work in accordance with the Red Cross Red Crescent principles.
Hobbies:
 Writing articles and opinions.
 Listening to classical and modern music.
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 Reading psychiatry, psychology, Anthropology, Literature ,Philosophy and
poetry.
 Chess.
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