An internist with specialization in infectious disease, Dr. Alkhal was instrumental in bringing ACGME-I accreditation to Qatar. Having held numerous national and regional posts serving medicine, his devotion to high-quality education and quality improvement has underpinned virtually all of his extracurricular activities. Dr. Alkhal was one of the first international physicians to serve on the Review Committee-International. He was also the first recipient of the ACGME International Physician Award, and has been engaged with ACGME-I activities for over a decade. Dr. Alkhal received his MBBCh from the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland. He completed his postgraduate education and training in internal medicine at the University of Connecticut, and in infectious diseases at Hartford Hospital.