Professional Profile
Full Name Dr. Soheila Sadat Vaghefi
Position Head of Forensic Medicine Group, Faculty Member
Specialty Forensic Medicine
University Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Email soheilavaghefi@sbmu.ac.ir
Researcher ID AGI-7963-2022
Scopus ID 56353805000
ORCID 1411-9559-0002-0000
Professional Achievements at a Glance
34+ Executive Responsibilities
11+ Scientific Articles
4 Books & Publications
5 Peer-Reviewed Journals
58 Lectures & Presentations
12 Commendations & Awards
6 Certificates & Specialized Courses
2014 Start of Teaching Career
Educational Background
| Degree | University | Admission Year | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Medicine | Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences | 2003 | 2011 |
| Specialty in Forensic Medicine | Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences | 2011 | 2014 |
| Forensic Medicine Specialty Board | Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences | — | 2014 |
University & Administrative Responsibilities
| No. | Responsibility | Start | Status / End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head of Forensic Medicine Group, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences | June 2025 | Ongoing |
| 2 | Head of Accreditation Office, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences | February 2026 | Ongoing |
| 3 | Head of Supervision Office for Content and Unauthorized Centers, Deputy of Treatment | November 2023 | February 2026 |
| 4 | Core Member of the University Research Ethics Committee, Research Institute for Children's Health | 2018 | Ongoing |
| 5 | Secretary of the 1–59-Month Childhood Mortality Committee, Deputy of Treatment | February 2018 | Ongoing |
| 6 | Expert, Primary Medical Council Commission, Tehran Province | 2018 | Ongoing |
| 7 | Expert, Specialized Forensic Medicine Commission, Tehran Province | 2017 | Ongoing |
Hospital Responsibilities — Mofid Children's Hospital
| No. | Responsibility | Start | End / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy of Treatment | September 2019 | November 2023 |
| 2 | Technical Manager | September 2019 | November 2023 |
| 3 | Safety Officer | September 2019 | November 2023 |
| 4 | Chair of the Morbidity and Mortality Committee | 2014 | 2023 |
| 5 | Secretary of the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Committee | 2014 | 2023 |
| 6 | Secretary of the Complaints Review Committee | 2015 | 2023 |
| 7 | Core Member of the Ethics Committee | 2015 | Ongoing |
| 8 | Secretary of the Ethics Committee | 2017 | 2023 |
| 9 | Core Member of the Crisis Committee | 2014 | Ongoing |
| 10 | Head of Risk, Disaster and Emergency Management Operations | February 2021 | Ongoing |
| 11 | Member of the Internal Quality Improvement Assessment Team | March 2021 | Ongoing |
| 12 | Bed Manager during the COVID-19 outbreak | 2021 | 2023 |
| 13 | Permanent Member of the Education Council | 2016 | Ongoing |
Teaching Activities
Teaching Experience
Teaching at the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Midwifery and Nursing
Teaching Focus
Teaching and Activities in Patient Safety
ISI-Indexed Scientific Articles
| Article Title | Year | Journal | IF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of early and post COVID-19 vaccination antibody response in healthcare workers | 2022 | Epidemiology and Infection | 4.5 |
| A one-year study of clinical findings versus autopsy findings in fatal road traffic accidents | 2015 | Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine | 1.38 |
| Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies in the staff of a children's hospital | 2020 | Jundishapur Journal of Microbiology | 0.593 |
Scientific Articles — Other Indexed Publications
1
Case report of duodenal ulcer following methamphetamine and methadone use — 2016 — International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine2
Comparative study of the type of injuries in road traffic accidents in deceased individuals — 2015 — Iranian Journal of Forensic Medicine3
Report of a case of aluminum phosphide poisoning — 2014 — International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine4
Investigation of medical negligence in neonatology — 2016 — International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine5
Evaluation of the effect of N-acetylcysteine on coagulation tests in acute acetaminophen poisoning — 2016 — Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology6
Foreign body in the vagina of a 4-year-old girl (Case Report) — 2020 — School of Medicine Students' Journal of Pediatrics7
Analysis of negligence in field of neonatology — 2016 — Int J Med Tox Forensic Med8
A 10-year-old boy with chronic arterial intestinal dysrhythmia — 2024 — Clinical Case Reports (IF: 6.0)Books & Publications
| No. | Title | Type | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forensic Osteology (Identification) | Authored | 2015 | Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences |
| 2 | COVID-19 Experiences in Patients at Mofid Children's Hospital | Authored | 2020 | Irana Media |
| 3 | Study Guide (Learning Management Model) of the Forensic Medicine Group | Authored | 2024 | Educational Development Office, Shahid Beheshti University |
| 4 | Clinical Guideline for Addressing Legal Issues in Palliative Care | Compiled | 2022 | Research Center for Blood and Congenital Disorders |
Scientific Journal Peer Review
1
School of Medicine Students' Journal2
Bulletin of Emergency And Trauma3
Journal of Psychiatry and Cognitive Behaviour4
Archives of Pediatric Infectious Diseases5
Research in MedicineLectures & Presentations
| No. | Title | Presentation Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One-year analysis of injury patterns in deceased road traffic accident victims | Lecture | 2013 |
| 2 | Development of duodenal ulcer associated with methamphetamine and methadone use | Poster | 2013 |
| 3 | Development of deafness due to rice-pill poisoning | Poster | 2013 |
| 4 | Comparative study of injuries in road traffic accidents in Kerman Province | Lecture | 2016 |
| 5 | Analysis of negligence in neonatology | Lecture | 2016 |
| 6 | Guideline for handling complaints in the field of surgery | Poster | 2016 |
| 7 | In vivo study of N-acetylcysteine | Poster | 2016 |
Other Specialized Lectures
1
Prevention of transmission of infectious diseases from bodies during autopsy — 20162
Refusal of treatment by the patient and guardian — 20163
Medical negligence — 20164
Child abuse — 20165
Laws and procedures for issuing death certificates — 20166
Safe surgery — 20167
Procedures for issuing death certificates — 20168
Importance of reporting medication errors — 20179
Methods of preventing complaints — 201710
Legal and ethical considerations in antibiotic prescribing — 201711
Principles of medical record documentation — 201712
Medical Council errors under the law — 201713
Types of causes of death and ICD-10 codes — 201714
Next-of-kin consent for withdrawal of ventilation — 201715
Brain death panel — 201716
Sedation during pediatric medical procedures — 201717
Sexual abuse in children — 201818
Nursing care in pediatric emergency departments — 201819
Nursing management of emergency departments — 201920
Child abuse (International Congress) — 201821
Differentiating intentional from unintentional injuries — 202222
The role of the nursing system in laboratories — 202423
Communication among Generations X, Y and Z — 202424
Ethical and legal considerations in cosmetic procedures — 2023Commendations & Awards
Achievement of a top productivity score in treatment 2022
Management of blood transfusion for patients at Mofid Children's Hospital 2022
Organization of a nationwide webinar on COVID-19 morbidity 2022
Teaching at the Patient Safety Seminar 2017
Teaching at the Patient Safety Assessor Training Seminar 2016
Advancement of the objectives of Mofid Children's Hospital 2020
Collaboration in COVID-19 response measures 2020
Participation in hospital accreditation 2015
Teaching at the Symposium on Death Laws 2014
Teaching at the Conference on Death Certificate Regulations 2016
Best Oral Presentation Paper — Forensic Medicine Congress 2016
Best Poster Paper — Forensic Medicine Congress (2 awards) 2016
Certificates & Specialized Courses
| Certificate / Course | Issuing Institution |
|---|---|
| IELTS, Band Score 6 | — |
| Principles of Proposal Writing | Clinical Skills Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences |
| FMEA | Education and Research Office, Tehran Governorate |
| Common Errors in Scientific Articles | Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences |
| Techniques for Rewriting English Articles | Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences |
| MCQ | Clinical Skills Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences |