Events Calendar

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

About Sidra Medicine

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

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Clinical Updates in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CUOG) 2018

The practice of Obsetrics and Gynaecology continues to change in response to advances in technology and the unveiling of new evidence in high impact publications. These advances are varied, often subtle and can be challenging for the day-to-day Practitioners in the speciality to keep pace with the rapid changes. This Clinical update has been commissioned to address the topical issues in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The conference will feature evidence-based presentations and debates by leading clinicians and academics from Qatar, USA and Europe. It will be an engaging and interactive educational platform.

Download the Full CUOG Program

Who should attend

The content of the Clinical Updates in Obstetrics and Gynaecology has been put together to meet the learning and knowledge needs of healthcare providers who are involved in the care of pregnant women from primary care to tertiary level including but not limited to the following groups:

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Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts

Congenital Heart Disease in Children and Adults

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

Professor Ziyad Hijazi

Acting CMO and Director of Heart Center

View Full Biography

Discussion Points

Types, symptoms and treatments

Target Audience

Public

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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 represent 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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QPEM 2019 Mid-Year Symposium on Pediatric Pain

The first in a series of QPEM mid-year symposiums that will provide high quality, evidence based updates on narrowly focused topics relevant to Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

Location: Sidra Medicine Hospital 

Our multidisciplinary participants will have expanded knowledge and competence on the assessment and management of pediatric pain, and will be able to recognize and manage common and un-common presentations where pain may result from investigations and treatment.

Participants will have improved critical thinking around how to think about and address pain and anxiety in our everyday clinical practice settings, and will also have a better understanding and comfort with a variety of the pharmacologic and non pharmacologic interventions available for our pediatric patients.

This Activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity Category 1 as defined by the Qatar Council for Health Practitioners - Accreditation Department (QCHP-AD) and is approved for a maximum of 8 hours for Category 1

This Activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 8 hours Inter-professional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. 

The Symposium program highlights, guidance on attendees and registration can be found here. 

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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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