Events Calendar

Qatar’s 1st Perinatal Mental Health Symposium

We are pleased to invite you to Qatar’s first perinatal Mental Health Symposium on 2 March 2019. The symposium will serve as a platform to contribute to the development of a perinatal model of care sensitive to the social, cultural and geographical needs of Qatar.

It is open to health care providers interested in the mental health and wellbeing of pregnant and postpartum women, their infants and families, and to community members who may have experienced, or supported those experiencing challenges to their emotional wellbeing during this period.

The symposium will be an opportunity to learn from international and local experts in perinatal mental health.

The symposiums afternoon workshops will focus on key areas of perinatal mental health (including pregnancy, birthing and delivery, postpartum period, infants, fathers, mothers with serious mental illness, prevention and health promotion) and provide an opportunity for participants to explore available services in Qatar, as well as gaps in service provision. Find out more about the afternoon breakout sessions here.

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Welcome Message

Workshops

Found out more about the Sidra Medicine Perinatal Health Services and Your Mind Matters, a resource to support good mental health and wellbeing for the people of Qatar.

Symposium Speakers

Organizing Committee

Contact Info: Sonia Mascarenhas, smascarenhas@sidra.org

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Clinical Research Methodology Symposium

The Women’s Clinical team at Sidra Medicine announces the Clinical Research Methodology Symposium in line with Sidra’s learning agenda.

The symposium is aimed at “clinical research methodology” to bridge the gap in knowledge clinical research programs. The symposium intends to provide the platform for clinical staff with research interest to discuss the research methodologies and be able to explore the challenges in clinical research cohesively.

Date: This 3-day event will take place from 28-30 March 2019

Location: Al Jawhara, Ballroom, InterContinental Doha – The City, Doha, Qatar

Target Audience: The content of the symposium has been put together to meet the learning and knowledge needs of healthcare providers who are interested in clinical research

• Physicians
• Nurses
• Midwives
• Pharmacists
• Healthcare professionals interested in clinical research

 

Learning Objective: Delegates attending the symposium will

1. Identify the challenges of basic research methods

2. Correlate and construct the challenges of research questions.

3. Interpret a newer dimension for research proposals

4. Develop and plan for clinical research writing methods

 

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Symposium Speakers

 

CPD
QCHP Statement

This Activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Category 1) as defined by the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners-Accreditation Department (QCHP-AD) and is approved for a maximum of 20 hours for Category 1.

JAStatement

“This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 20 hours Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change”.

 

Scientific Planning Committee

1. Dr. Manoj Mohan, Symposium Program Director and Medical Director of Research (A), WCMG, Sidra Medicine.

2. Dr. Michel Makhlouf, Chair (I) WCMG, Sidra Medicine

3. Dr. Osman Ortashi, Senior Attending Physician, WCMG, Sidra Medicine

4. Dr. Gbemisola Okunoye, Conference Director, WCMG, Sidra Medicine.

5. Naser Elkum, Investigator Clinical Research, Sidra Medicine.

6. Dr. Sheriff Abdel Fattah, Senior Attending Physician, Sidra Medicine

7. Stephanie Fortunat, Manager, Business Operations, WCMG, Sidra Medicine

8. Dr. Madhavi Manoharan, Senior Attending Physician, WCMG, Sidra Medicine

9. Zulakha Valimohamed, Clinical Midwife, WCMG, Sidra Medicine

10. Amena Bhatti, Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine

11. Antoinette Nadeeparambil, Executive Assistant, WCMG, Sidra Medicine

12. Noricel Hernandez, Executive Assistant, WCMG, Sidra Medicine

13. Manjulla Vinolia Pinto, Office Manager, WCMG, Sidra Medicine

14. Triciabel Esquieres, Senior Administrative Assistant, WCMG, Sidra Medicine

Events Team

1. Aisha Al Zaman

2. Hamda Zain Al Abdeen

3. Emma Morris

Contact Info: wcmgevents@sidra.org

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World Breastfeeding Week 2019

The Sidra Medicine Health Promotion and Lactation team are celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2019 in collaboration with Qatar National Library

August 1
7:00-8:00 a.m.
Auditorium
Sidra Medicine Staff Symposium

August 3
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Qatar National Library
Workshop for Expectant Mothers and Fathers (Free)
Registration

August 4
8:00-11:00 a.m.
OPC Plaza Level
Public Information Booth

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Qatar's Pediatric Radiology Symposium 2019 in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Meeting of Middle East Society of Pediatric Radiology (MESPR)

This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Category 1) as defined by the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners -Accreditation Department and is approved for a maximum of 9.25 hour/s. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 9.25 hours Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) for learning and change.

Pediatric radiology is a relatively small but rapidly growing field and there are only a small number of radiologists belonging to this group worldwide. Our conference will be valuable for all radiologists wishing to practice pediatric imaging as well as educate other non-radiologist physicians seeking to learn more about the most current methods and practices within various pediatric specialties. We look forward to welcoming our peers from across the healthcare sector so that we can all play a role in advancing pediatric care across the country.

In recent years, the breadth and scope of imaging evaluation continue to rapidly increase particularly in pediatric patients. The main focus of our program is in response to this constantly changing and advancing the field of pediatric imaging that makes it often challenging for trainees and practicing radiologists to stay current and up-to-date.

This two-day symposium will provide a one of a kind unique opportunity to learn the most up to date and comprehensive review of fundamental and advanced imaging modalities for evaluating various disorders in infants and children.

First, this comprehensive pediatric Interventional, neuro, Nuclear Medicine and body radiology educational program provide a practical overview of currently available techniques and clinical applications that can be used for assessing both congenital and acquired disorders. In addition, the program will also review pitfalls in imaging interpretation and the optimal methods for imaging various normal and abnormal anatomic structures as well as clinically important disorders. The fundamental educational format of this program is the didactic lecture style by world-renowned radiology experts and regional speakers with tailored lectures specifically applicable to local and regional pediatric patients in the Middle East.

Our program is also supplemented by a highly effective interactive case-based review session, which includes substantial time for audience interaction and will be a great resource for trainees preparing for their board examination. Last but foremost, one of the most important purposes of the symposium is to meet both the high profile international leaders in the field of pediatric radiology as well as local and regional radiologists interested in pediatric imaging in the Middle East. We hope that your direct interaction with speakers and colleagues from many different countries will stimulate a creative exchange of ideas and build an important network for your patient care and professional development.

Aside from this concentrated offering of educational opportunities, we will be delighted to introduce our guests to Doha and Qatar, including the lovely harbor, and the inviting desert (the weather in October will be perfect for outdoor activities). We will be coordinating special tours including the authentic old market of the “Souq Waqif”, the many art and cultural exhibitions, and ‘sneak peaks’ of the magnificent stadiums being completed for the World Cup of 2022. All in all, it will be a fantastic learning and cultural experience. Please join us.

Delegate Profile
We anticipate an audience of attendees from around the world as world pediatric radiology expertise is at Sidra medicine on the horizon in 2019.
The scientific program will focus on a variety of imaging specialties and will provide a unique opportunity for Radiologists from all over the place to network with their colleagues from the Middle East.

Registration is open to all fully trained Radiologists, Radiologists in training, Pediatric Radiologists, Radiologists with an interest in pediatric imaging and clinicians including Pediatricians, Neonatologists and Pediatric Surgeons with an interest in pediatrics neuro and body imaging. Radiographers and Technologists are also promoted to attend.

Learning Objectives

• Identify, define, recognize and describe neurological, neurosurgical and head and neck conditions encountered when imaging children
• Identify, define, recognize and describe body conditions encountered when imaging children and fetuses
• Review diagnostic and interventional imaging techniques in children.
• Review molecular imaging techniques in children.

 

Registration Details
Early Bird (QAR)until 10th October 2019
Attending Physician/Consultants 600
Fellows and Residents 200
Technologists, Radiographers, Nurses and other Allied Health Professionals 150
Medical and Radiographers in Training (Must have their Student ID when at the event) Free

Regular Registration (QAR) from 11th October 2019
Attending Physician/Consultants 600
Fellows and Residents 400
Technologists, Radiographers, Nurses and other Allied Health Professionals 300
Medical and Radiographers in Training (Must have their Student ID when at the event) 150

Symposium Program

Accommodation and Travel
Doha offers a diverse spectrum of accommodation facilities. Doha international airport is reachable from across the globe with flights from hundreds of destinations daily.

The JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha is the symposium venue and special group rates are available.

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Speakers

Andrea Rossi, MD IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini Children’s Hospital, Genova, Italy

Elysa Widjaja, MD, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada

Jehan Al Rayahi, MD, Sidra Medicine

Edward Y. Lee, MD, MPH, Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA

Noor Al Khori, MD, Sidra Medicine

Walid Mubarak, MD, Sidra Medicine

Catherine Owens, MD

Ricardo Restrepo, MD Miami Children’s Hospital, Miami, USA

Karen Bradshaw, MD, Sidra Medicine

Mehdi Djekidel, MD Sidra Medicine

Organizing/Scientific Committee
• Abdusamea Shabani
• Dr. Edward Lee
• Catherine Owens
• Samuel Stafrace
• Noor Al Khori
• Jehan Al Rayahi
• Mehdi Djekidel
• Ashley Robinson
• Mooza Al Kuwari
• Jasna Palliparambil
• Tahra Al-Suwaidi
• Vladimir Bahun
• Diarmuid Quinn

 

Sponsors

Silver Sponsorship

• Khalid Scientific Co. WLL in association with Philips

Bronze Sponsorship

• Al Zahrawi Medical Supplies LLC
• TOTAL E&P QATAR

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Sidra Medicine Pharmacy Conference

Saturday, October 19
Sidra Medicine Auditorium HB-2D-100

Sidra Medicine is proud to announce its Inaugural Pharmacy Conference. The event will focus on essential topics for Pharmacy Technicians in Qatar such as automated dispensing, aseptic techniques, unit dosing, medication management processes and more. The aim is to educate colleagues in Qatar and share awareness of the role and development opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians.

This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Category 1) as defined by the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners -Accreditation Department and is approved for a maximum of 7.00 hour/s. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7.00 hours Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) for learning and change.

Main Program Highlights

• Role of Pharmacy Technicians in hospital pharmacy
• Automated dispensing and robotics in hospital pharmacy
• Compounding sterile medication preparations and aseptic techniques
• Unit dose medication dispensing challenges and opportunities
• Medication management processes in specialized clinical areas

Conference Program

Who Should Attend?

• Pharmacists
• Pharmacy Students
• Pharmacy Technicians
• Pharmacy Technician Students

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International Workshop in Reconstructive Pediatric Urology

A Preconference Workshop of the 6th World Congress of the World Federations of Pediatric Surgery

 

The Sidra Medicine Division of Pediatric Urology and Chairman Dr. Pippi Salle is proud to host this International Workshop and provide colleagues the opportunity of exchange and discussion on the most important topics of our Subspeciality.

Date October 30-31, 2019

Venue Sidra Medicine Main Auditorium

The Event will include International Speakers, interactive sessions and live surgery workshops.

There will be two full days of live surgery and interactive discussion between the Operating Room and the Auditorium. International guests will be sharing their expertise with the audience while performing surgeries along with a discussion of challenging cases.

Following the Workshop, the 6th World Congress of Pediatric Surgery (WOFAPS) will be held from Nov 1 -3, 2019 with full day urology sessions every day of the congress. These dedicated Surgery Sessions will provide three full days of discussion through the most relevant topics and the hottest debates of our specialty.

Sidra Medicine Urology Division

WOFAPS

Doha Tourism

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Contact Info: psalle@sidra.org or svallasciani@sidra.org

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Gastroenterology Study Day

This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity Category 1 as defined by the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners- Accreditation Department (QCHP-AD) and is approved for a maximum of 6.75 hours for Category 1.”
“This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.75 hours Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.”

Course Directors: Dr. Wesam Al-Masri, Prof. Anthony Akobeng and Dr. Mamoun Elawad

Target audience: Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, and Allied Health Practitioners

Overall Learning Objectives:

• Discuss gastrointestinal problems that are commonly seen in the primary care and secondary care facility in Qatar with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals to raise the awareness of these problems and provide a discussion about best practice in approaching patients suspected to have any of these gastrointestinal problems.
• Facilitate the referral process from the primary and secondary care to Sidra services by giving guidance on referral criteria.
• Raise the awareness of available evidence-based management approach of commonly seen gastrointestinal problems among health care providers in Qatar which will ensure better patient care and outcomes.

The scientific planning committee has reviewed all disclosed financial relationships of speakers, moderators, facilitators and/or authors in advance of this CPD activity and has implemented procedures to manage any potential or real conflicts of interest.

 

 

Contact Info: For inquiries email: GIAcademy@sidra.org

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Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts

Children with Type 1 Diabetes and COVID-19

 

Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.

Speaker: Prof. Goran Petrovski, MD, MSc, Ph.D., Diabetes Consultant

Moderator: Judith Campbell, Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Endocrinology

 

Discussion Points:

1. Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
2. Treatment and technologies for Type 1 Diabetes
3. Remote care of Diabetes
4. Type 1 Diabetes and COVID-19 pandemic

Target Audience: Public

Disclaimer:

This webinar is intended solely to provide general information to the public. The views, medical advice, and opinions expressed as part of this Webinar are those of the expert presenters do not necessarily state Sidra Medicine’s opinion.

This Webinar is not intended, nor can you rely upon it, in relation to your medical condition(s). Further, this Webinar is not intended, nor can it replace the care of your own personal doctor. You may need to discuss the topics presented in the Webinar in more detail with your personal doctor.

With respect to this Webinar, Sidra Medicine does not make any warranty, express or implied, including the warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights.

By attending this Webinar, you understand that Sidra Medicine may record this Webinar and agree to publish this Webinar on Sidra Medicine’s website and/or any social media platforms. Sidra Medicine may, at its sole discretion, publish the Webinar including your question (presented anonymously) and presenters’ response for other users to view. Any copyrights in the material contained in the Webinar belongs solely to Sidra Medicine.

By attending this Webinar, you agree that Sidra Medicine will not be liable for any loss incurred due to the use or reliance on the information, medical advice, and the material contained in this Webinar.

Sidra Medicine’s Webinars are governed by Qatari law.

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Safe Splash (English)

Visit The Patient and Family Education Center for an interactive and fun learning activity for children.

This month’s activity focuses on how to stay safe around water.

Location: Outpatient Clinic, Plaza Level.

Contact Info: Phone: (+974) 4003 6277, Email: healthpromotion@sidra.org

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Keep Hydrated (English)

Visit the Patient and Family Education Center for an interactive and fun learning activity for children.

This month’s activity focuses on hydration.

Contact Info: Phone: (+974) 4003 6277, Email: healthpromotion@sidra.org

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