Parenting the AI Generation Forum Speaker Profile
Dr. Shiyar Jabr
Dr. Shiyar Jabr is a Jordanian Consultant Pediatrician with extensive experience in child health, pediatric nutrition, child development, and preventive healthcare. She is committed to helping parents better understand their children’s health and development by translating medical knowledge into clear, practical guidance that families can apply in everyday life.
Career Highlights
Dr. Jabr currently manages her own pediatric clinic in Amman and serves as an attending physician at several leading hospitals, including Al Khalidi Hospital, Abdali Hospital, Istishari Hospital, Jordan Hospital, and Abdelhadi Hospital.
She previously served as a Pediatric Specialist at the King Hussein Cancer Center, where she worked with critically ill children and gained extensive experience in pediatric intensive care and specialized pediatric procedures. Earlier in her career, she completed her pediatric residency at Jordan Hospital, gaining broad clinical experience in pediatric inpatient care, emergency medicine, neonatal and pediatric intensive care, and several pediatric subspecialties.
Education and Professional Development
Dr. Jabr earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Mutah University with an overall assessment of Excellence. She holds the Jordanian Board in Pediatrics and completed both parts of the Membership Examination of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH). In 2025, she was awarded the title of Consultant by the Jordan Medical Association.
Her advanced education reflects her strong interest in pediatric and clinical nutrition. She completed programs through Harvard University’s School of Public Health, Boston University School of Medicine, and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, with a focus on pediatric nutrition, early nutrition, and patient-centered clinical nutrition.
Public Education and Media Engagement
Dr. Jabr is an experienced public speaker, medical educator, and media contributor. She has appeared on numerous television and digital platforms, including Roya TV, AlMamlaka TV, Al Araby TV, Alghad TV, and Altibbi.
She has contributed to public-awareness campaigns, educational workshops, podcasts, articles, and media programs addressing child development, pediatric nutrition, breastfeeding, vaccination, childhood obesity, digestive health, healthy growth, and preventive care.
Through her speaking engagements and public outreach, Dr. Jabr focuses on making evidence-based medical information accessible and relevant to parents, caregivers, and the wider community.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Jabr’s areas of expertise and professional interest include:
- General pediatrics and child health.
- Pediatric and early childhood nutrition.
- Child growth and development.
- Preventive healthcare and vaccination.
- Childhood obesity and healthy lifestyle development.
- Pediatric digestive health and nutrition-related conditions.
- Parent education and family health awareness.
- Medical communication and public health education.
