Associate Professor at Link Campus University, Rome (Italy) and Chief of the 1st Orthopaedic Division at
Villa Erbosa Hospital, GSD, Bologna (Italy).
Educational
-High School diploma: Baccalaureat Libanais (science experimental) in 1984, Ecole Saint Elie des Pères
Carmes (Lebanon).
-Graduate in Medicine and Surgery at University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum) on October 19th 1990,
final mark: 110/110 cum laude, with a dissertation “Gamma nail vs Ender nail in the treatment of
pertrochanteric fractures”. Supervisor Prof. Mario Campanacci.
-Diplome of Speciality in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Bologna University (Rizzoli Orthopaedic
Institute), on July 6th 1995, final mark 70/70 cum laude, with a dissertation “Vascular reconstruction in
oncologic Orthopedic surgery: The Rizzoli Institute Experience. Supervisor Prof. Mario Campanacci
- Research Doctorat (PhD degree) in Oncology at Bologna University (Rizzoli Institute ) on February 22th
1999. with a dissertation “ New Protocol of Chemotherapy for the combined treatment of Soft Tissue
Sarcomas of the extremities” Supervisor Prof. Mario Campanacci.
-Diplome of Territorial Emergencies organized by the ASL Ravenna, Italy, from december 1994 to may
1995.
-Post-graduate degree course on Podiatry at Bologna University (Rizzoli Institute ) in 2000-2001.
-Preparatory course on Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation at University of Genova in 2002.
- Achieved the National Scientific qualification (ASN) as "Associate Professor". (call 23/25 Ministerial
Decree n. 1796/2023) for the disciplinary field of 06/F4 - Orthopaedics and rehabilitation medicine.
-Fellowship Study grant awarded from Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna (I). Dec. 1995 to Dec. 1996.
Professional Activities
-Enrolled in the Medical Council of Ravenna (I) and in the register of medical professions of Switzerland.
-Since 1996 Orthopedic Assistant of Prof. Fabrizio Pellacci at "Villa Erbosa Hospital” Bologna, Italy.
-Since 2010: Co-Head of Orthopaedics Department, GVM, Maria Cecilia Hospital- Presidio S. Damiano
Hospital, Faenza (RA), Italy.
-Since June 2022: Head of the 1st Orthopaedic Division, Villa Erbosa Hospital, GSD, Bologna, Italy.
- He performed over 15.000 surgical procedures.
Teatching Activities
- Associate Professor at Link Campus University, Rome (Italy), in GSD MEDS/19 ORTHOPAEDICS and
REHABILITATION MEDECIN, SSD MEDS/19B Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
-Adjunct Professor in Orthopaedics and Physical Therapy, at University of Bologna, in 2023-2024, 2024-2025
and 2025-2026
-Adjunct Professor in Anatomy, at University of Bologna, in 2024-2025.
-Adjunct Professor (Anatomy and Stem Cells) Bio-Molecular Dep., University of Urbino 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
-Adjunct Professor in Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Medecin, at University of Padua, in 2024-2025.
-Adjunct Professor in Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation (French Language), at Semmelweis University,
Budabest (HU). Ludes Campus, Lugano, Switzerland from 2022-2023 to 2025-2026.
-Adjunct Professor in Orthopaedics, on July 14th 2016, at Ludes (MT), Lugano Campus, Switzerland.
Scientific Activities
-Autor/co-author of 130 scientific publications including abstracts, books and journal contributions.
-Board Member "Sport Traumatology and Arthroscopy" subspeciality committee of the International Society
of Orthopaedic Surgery (SICOT), 2023-2025.
-Board Member "Orthopaedic Rehabilitation" subspeciality committee of the SICOT (2025-2027).
-Guest Editor in Journal Popul Ther Clin Pharmacol— Pubmed indexed (2020).
- Elite Reviewer in JISAKOS. Reviewer in several Journal ( Journal of Orthopedic Surgery and
Techniques, Journal of Int Med. Res, SAGE Open Medical Case Reports).
-Member of editorial board of PLOS One — Pubmed indexed. (2023-2025)
-Member of editorial board of BMC Muscoloskeletal Disorders — Pubmed indexed (since 2024).
-Scientific Secretariat of 11 courses, including 6 in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA.
-Teaching and contribution at international Musculoskeletal Society (IMS) -AAOS Board Review Course.
-Collaboration with various international research groups (USA, EU, MENA).
-Delivered over than 100 oral presentations at national and international congresses.
-Affiliations: SICOT, ICRS, SIOT, SIAGASCOT, SERTOT, OTODI, IMS.
-Language Skill: Italien, Arabic, French and English (C1 certificate British Institut).
Clinical and/or scientific interest
Arthroscopy; Sport traumatology; cartilage pathology; Knee, hip and shoulder Replacement; PJI; Oncology;
Orthopedic Rehabilitation.
Academic Credentials:
https://www.unilink.it/ateneo/docenti/hassan-zmerly