Sameh S Morkous

Dr. Morkous is Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Drexel University and Board certified in Child Neurology, Sleep, and Epilepsy Medicine through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). An active advocate, author, and researcher, he possesses comprehensive experience in outpatient, inpatient and administrative work with specified enthusiasm about executive and philanthropic work. Dr. Morkous has performed at national and international presentations and is a cognoscente medical expert consultant. His scholarly works include Institutional Review Board (IRB) Research; Peer Reviewed Publications in top tier medical journals; Quality Peer Reviewer for prestigious medical journals, Position Statements Author; and service within multiple prestigious professional societies in areas of Neurology, Sleep, and Epilepsy Medicine. He serves as the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Political Action Committee (PAC) Northeastern Region (US States) Ambassador and Vice Chair and attended multiple AASM, and American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Sleep, and Neurology on the Hill annual nationwide advocacy meetings. He also currently serves on the AASM Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Awareness Provider Education Work Group and American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Division Chief Subcommittee. He previously was a member of the Child Neurology Society (CNS) Legislative Affairs Committee and participated in the Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum, serving as an Advocate in 2017, and as an Advisor in 2021. Dr. Morkous's background incorporates multiple leadership administrative experiences in Child Neurology, Sleep and Epilepsy, and is enthusiastic about opportunities and challenges that significantly impact the medical field and passionate about building long-lasting peer and patient relationships.