Dr. Beshayer Alrum

Dr. Beshayer Alrum, PhD, MSc, EMT-P, is a Chief Medical Studies Specialist at the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With nearly eight years of frontline emergency medical services experience, she bridges clinical practice, academic research, and organizational leadership to advance evidence-based pre-hospital care.

Dr. Alrum holds a PhD in Health Services from the University of Sheffield, UK, with research focused on tailoring interventions for post-traumatic stress among EMS personnel within multicultural contexts. She also holds a Master’s degree in Health Policy and a Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Services, providing her with a multidisciplinary foundation spanning frontline care, research, policy, and health-service improvement.

Her professional interests center on EMS mental health, psychological resilience, workforce well-being, and the translation of research into practical and sustainable strategies for pre-hospital settings. At DCAS, she established and leads the Peer Support Group, supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening the psychological well-being and resilience of emergency medical personnel.

In addition, Dr. Alrum serves as Deputy Chairperson of the Ethics Committee at DCAS, contributing to the promotion of ethical standards, responsible decision-making, and research integrity within the organization. Through her combined roles in research, ethics, peer support, and emergency medical services, she is committed to advancing a culture in which evidence, ethics, and workforce well-being are integral to high-quality pre-hospital care.