Dr.Raief Salih

Visionary and globally-oriented psychiatrist with over 4 years of impactful clinical leadership in addiction recovery. A proven architect of evidence-based treatment protocols (Matrix Model, CBT, NA facilitation) and a trailblazer in digital mental health education, reaching over 10+ million individuals worldwide. Expert in translating complex neurobiological and psychological concepts into accessible public health narratives.

Driven to scale addiction treatment infrastructure and elevate mental health literacy within high-impact international health organizations and NGOs across Africa, Europe, and East Asia, embodying humanitarian resilience and cross-cultural competency.

Addiction Treatment Specialist - Multiple Rehabilitation Centers - Cairo, Egypt

(2021)

• Led direct patient assessment, diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning for a spectrum of addictions (opioid, stimulant, cannabis, behavioral).
• Facilitated 300+ individual patient episodes, ensuring documented recovery management through evidence-based Matrix Model and CBT protocols.
• Established and sustained therapeutic Narcotics Anonymous (NA) groups, fostering peer support and long-term recovery.
• Managed intricate cases involving psychiatric comorbidities (depression, PTSD, anxiety, personality disorders), applying integrated care models.
• Provided critical family consultation, educating on addiction as a disease and guiding recovery pathways.

Hospital Medicine & Emergency Care - Cairo University Teaching Hospital - Cairo, Egypt

(2020 - 2021)

• Completed comprehensive rotations in Emergency Department, Internal Medicine, and Psychiatry, cultivating broad clinical acumen.
• Proficiently managed acute psychiatric and medical emergencies in high-pressure environments.

Mental Health & Addiction Education Platform Creator - TikTok

(2020)

Creator of a highly influential platform (@drraiefalqady) with 167,000+ followers and 10+ million cumulative video views on addiction-related content.

• Delivers bilingual Arabic-English medical education, translating complex neurobiological concepts (dopamine, serotonin, hallucinogenic mechanisms, behavioral addictions) into engaging, accessible content.
• Provides direct patient engagement and relapse prevention support, extending educational reach to at-risk populations lacking traditional access.
• Conducted 400+ documented online CBT sessions with platform followers, bridging digital outreach with direct therapeutic impact.

Consultant - Dubai Rehabilitation Center Developer - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

(2022 - 2022)

Provided strategic input for a major developer, contributing to the architectural and operational proposal for a premium addiction treatment facility.

Consultant - Qatar National Drug Agency - Qatar

(2022 - 2022)

Consulted senior officials on advanced addiction treatment program design, influencing national policy.

Narcotics Anonymous Infrastructure Developer - Sudan Initiative - Sudan

(2023)

Spearheaded the establishment of Narcotics Anonymous infrastructure and trained local facilitators, laying critical groundwork for scalable recovery models in his homeland prior to the 2023 conflict.

English Language Facilitator - English Language Education - Poland

(2013 - 2014)

Taught English to middle school students, enhancing pronunciation and fluency, fostering international educational exchange.

Exchange Participant - AIESEC - Wroclaw, Poland

(2014-06 - 2014-06)

Completed a 6-week international exchange program, facilitating English language education for middle school students, demonstrating cross-cultural communication and leadership.

Sudanese Community Leadership Co-founder - Cairo University School of Medicine - Cairo, Egypt

(2008 - 2008)

Co-founded and represented a Sudanese community group, demonstrating early leadership and advocacy for cultural integration.

Community Service & NGO Collaboration - American University - Cairo, Egypt

Actively engaged in community services and collaborated with NGOs, including festival establishments with the Greek Campus at the American University, showcasing commitment to social impact.

MD - Bachelor of Medicine - Cairo University School of Medicine (2020)

CBT Experience - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Dr. Aaron Beck (2021 - 2023)