Events Calendar


July 2024

    • Sep - 2

        Hope for Little Heroes: Revolutionizing Pediatric Cancer Therapies


        Overview

        Science Café: Session 4 - Hope for Little Heroes: Revolutionizing Pediatric Cancer Therapies

        Join us for an inspiring evening at our Science Cafe, "Hope for Little Heroes: Revolutionizing Pediatric Cancer Therapies." Discover how groundbreaking advancements are reshaping the landscape of childhood cancer treatment.

        Your presence and support are crucial in our collective effort to foster community awareness and involvement in pediatric oncology.

        Together, we can learn, share, and empower each other to make a tangible difference in the lives of little heroes fighting cancer.

        Highlights of the session: 

        • Engage with Leading Experts: Hear from leading experts about care and treatment options that promise new hope for young patients and their families.
        • Cutting-Edge Advances in Pediatric Cancer Therapies: Explore the latest breakthroughs that are revolutionizing treatments for children with cancer.
        • Community Support and Involvement: Learn how Sidra Medicine's support drives progress and improves outcomes for young cancer patients.
        • Personal Stories of Courage and Hope: Hear an inspiring journey of a young patient and family, illustrating the impact of innovative therapies on their lives.
           

         

      • Sep - 7

          Study Day on Innovation in Women's Health


          Overview

          The Women’s services, in alignment with the vision of Sidra Medicine as a strategic pillar in the dissemination of evidence-based healthcare education is organizing a study day dedicated to the innovative trends in women’s health, covering key domains such as education, clinical treatments, technology advancements and healthcare delivery systems. A lot has changed in women’s health, partly driven by the accelerated developments in the technology space including Artificial intelligence with yet to be fully maximized opportunities. Hence, the study day will highlight some of the contemporary issues ranging from prevention to diagnostics and therapeutics.  The study day promises to be engaging with a faculty of seasoned experts and healthcare leaders who will provide insightful, and evidence backed presentations on the different sub-themes.

          Study Day Learning Objectives

          At the end of the Study Day on Innovations in women’s health, delegates should be able to:

          • Identify current innovations in women's health across key domains including medical treatments, technology, and healthcare delivery systems.
          • Describe the impact of existing innovations on improving women's health outcomes and quality of life.
          • Discuss some of the emerging innovations in women's health, including preventive, personalized medicine, and digital health solutions.
          • Describe the role of interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships in driving innovation in women's health.

          Topics and Sessions

          The study day will cover aspects of the following areas:

          • Personalized health care delivery in women’s health.
          • Digital healthcare applications and examination kits.
          • Trends in Femtech use and applications.
          • Generative AI in teaching and learning.
          • Remote fetal monitoring.
          • Technology aided management of clinical problems.

          Target Audience

          The study day on Innovations in women’s health has been put together to meet the learning and knowledge needs of healthcare providers who are involved in the care of women from primary care to tertiary level including but not limited to the following groups:

          • Physicians
          • Nurses and Midwives
          • Pharmacists
          • Allied Health
          • Students in healthcare professions

          Scientific Planning Committee (SPC)

          Dr Hala Abdullahi-Chair
          Dr Deepa Subramanian
          Dr Rudaina Hassan
          Nagla Hassouna
          Balbir Bola
          Dr Nimra Dad
          Dr Ashok Oliparambil
          Dr Medhat Alberry
          Ebaa Jumat
          Dr Gbemisola Okunoye-Division Chief of Obstetrics

          Credits CPD – Awaiting DHP approval CPD Accreditation

        • Sep - 21

            Innovations in Pharmacy Practice Symposium


            Overview

            Welcome to Sidra Medicine’s Innovations in Pharmacy Practice Symposium, that will cover all fundamental areas in pharmacy including; clinical pharmacy, automation, medication preparation and patient facing experience.

            The symposium will cover new technologies in the pharmacy field such as the use of artificial intelligence. It will also encompass the latest research, and advancements in pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare.

            The symposium promises to give you an inspiring and enlightening experience, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing to improve patient care and outcomes and enhance quality of service. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your professional skills, enhance your passion for pharmacy and expand your network.

            Topics/Sessions

            Clinical pharmacy:

            • Gene therapy
              • Noora Alhamad , Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine
              • Tania Saade, Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine
            • Antimicrobial Stewardship
              • Dalia Ahmed, Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine
            • Pediatric Transplant
              • Dr. Abubakr Imam, Division Chief - Nephrology, Sidra Medicine
            • Women’s:  Weight loss
              • Dr. Ibrahim Ibrahim, Senior Attending Physician - Obs/Gyn, Sidra Medicine
            • Pediatric Oncology
              • Rawan Kasht, Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine
            • Human factors
              • Lahoucine Naim, Specialist Medication Management and Pharmacy Quality, Sidra Medicine

            Inpatient Pharmacy:

            • TPN / USP 797 update
              • Maher Salem, Head - Inpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine
            • Automation
              • Anwar Sadath, Supervisor - Pharmacy Technicians, Sidra Medicine

            Outpatient pharmacy:

            • Patient counselling
              • Amal Aburamadan, Head - Outpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine

            Miscellaneous:

            • Artificial intelligence applications for article appraisals
              • Amani Alhaddad, Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine

            Symposium Objectives

            1. Enhance pharmaceutical and scientific knowledge within pharmacy and develop pharmacy skills.
            2. Discus the latest research, innovations and new technologies in the pharmacy field
            3. Encourage the integration of evidence-based practices into pharmacy to promote patient safety and quality of care.

            Target Audience

            Pharmacists, Physicians and other healthcare professionals.

            Reward Credits CPD

            • 8 hours

            Speakers

            • Noora Alhamad , Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine.
            • Amani Alhaddad, Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine.
            • Dalia Ahmed, Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine.
            • Lahoucine Naim,  Specialist Medication Management and Pharmacy Quality, Sidra Medicine.
            • Rawan Kasht, Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine.
            • Dr. Abubakr Imam, Division Chief - Nephrology, Sidra Medicine.
            • Dr. Ibrahim Ibrahim, Senior Attending Physician - Obs/Gyn, Sidra Medicine.
            • Maher Salem, Head - Inpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine.
            • Anwar Sadath, Supervisor - Pharmacy Technicians, Sidra Medicine.
            • Amal Aburamadan, Head - Outpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine.
            • Tania Saade, Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine.

            Agenda

            7:00 – 8:00

            Registration

            8:00 – 8:15

            Opening speech

            8:15 – 8:45

            • Session 1: Antimicrobial Stewardship
            • Dalia Ahmed, Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine

            9:00 – 9:30

            • Session 2: Pediatric transplant
            • Dr. Abubakr Imam, Division Chief - Nephrology, Sidra Medicine

            9:45: 10:15

            • Session 3: Pediatric oncology
            • Rawan Kasht, Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine

            10:15 – 10:30

            • Coffee break.

            10:30-11:00

            • Session 4: Patient counselling and experience
            • Amal Aburamadan, Head - Outpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine

            11:15 – 11:45

            • Session 5: Woman’s weight loss
            • Dr. Ibrahim Ibrahim, Senior Attending Physician - Obs/Gyn, Sidra Medicine

            12:00 – 13:00

            • Lunch break and prayers.

            13:00 – 13:30

            • Session 6: Gene therapy and counselling
            • Noora Alhamad , Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine
            • Tania Saade, Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine

            13:45 – 14:15

            • Session 7: TPN, USP 797 updates
            • Maher Salem, Head - Inpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine

            14:30 – 15:00

            • Session 8: Automation
            • Anwar Sadath, Supervisor - Pharmacy Technicians, Sidra Medicine

            15:00 – 15:15

            • Coffee break

            15:15 – 15:45

            • Session 9: AI
            • Amani Alhaddad, Clinical pharmacist, Sidra Medicine\

            16:00 – 16:30

            • Session 10: Human Factor
            • Lahoucine Naim,  Specialist Medication Management and Pharmacy Quality, Sidra Medicine

             

          • Sep - Sep 28 - 29

              MENA Microbiome Conference


              MENA Microbiome From Biomarkers Discovery to Microbiota-based Therapeutics

            • Oct - Oct 4 - 5

                Pediatric Anesthesia Conference


                OverviewSpeakersAgenda - Day 1Agenda - Day 2

                Promoting safety in pediatric perioperative care – best practice update

                Conference Overview

                The Sidra Pediatric Anesthesia conference is a 2 day program focusing on best practice updates in pediatric anesthesia for anesthesiologists taking care of pediatric patients.

                The conference offers a hands-on workshop on day 1 with educational sessions on day 2 covering the essentials of providing safe anesthesia to the pediatric population during the perioperative period. The Day 1 workshop is tailored to provide updates on oxygenation and ventilation and hands-on sessions for technical and on-technical skills for ultrasound guided vascular access and resuscitation in Operating Room setting.

                The educational sessions on Day 2 focus on promoting safety in pediatric anesthesia and improving the perioperative experience during everyday practice for every child. The multidisciplinary program will include topics on preoperative risk assessment and optimization, Intraoperative management , Postoperative analgesia and ethical considerations in the pediatric population.

                Each session will showcase best practice clinical science in various formats encouraging interaction with delegates and ensuring a genuine active learning experience.

                Conference Objectives

                • Apply current knowledge and practice management skills to safe and efficient pediatric care
                • Promote safety in every pediatric perioperative encounter
                • Integrate technical knowledge of procedures and medical devices into clinical practice
                • Translate knowledge into improvements in practice and patient-family unit satisfaction

                Target Audience

                Anesthesiologists, Perioperative nurses, Trainees in Anesthesiology and surgery, and Allied Health staff

                Reward Credits CPD – awaiting DHP approval

                Workshop: Cat 1 and 3 (TBC)
                Conference: Cat 1 (TBC)

                Scientific Committee

                Dr. Franco Moscuzza, Senior Attending, Chair Anesthesiology
                Dr. Tripiti Sinha, Senior Attending
                Dr. Jiju John, Senior Attending
                Dr. Samuel Bass, Senior Attending
                Dr. Sindu Balakrishnan, Attending
                Dr. Roshan John, Attending

              • Oct - Oct 18 - 19

                  Health Literacy Conference


                  Overview Scientific Planning Committee Speakers Agenda Sponsors

                   

                  Patient Safety Through the Eyes of Health Literacy

                  The Health and Wellness Education department at Sidra Medicine is hosting its fourth Health Literacy Conference from 18 to 19 October 2024.

                  Themed as "Patient Safety through the eyes of health literacy”, this year’s conference, in recognition of October’s International Health Literacy month, will focus on the critical role of health literacy in ensuring patient safety among healthcare professionals, policymakers, educators, and patients themselves.

                  Health literacy is crucial for maintaining patient safety in healthcare settings as individuals with higher levels of health literacy are better equipped to comprehend medical information, navigate healthcare settings, and adhere to treatment plans effectively. Conversely, limited health literacy often leads to misunderstandings, errors in medication intake, missed appointments, and overall poorer health outcomes.

                  By fostering a culture of comprehensive health literacy, healthcare professionals can empower patients to make informed decisions about their health, thereby reducing medical errors and promoting safer healthcare practices.

                  Conference Objectives

                  • Discuss the critical role of health literacy in ensuring patient safety among healthcare professionals, policymakers, educators, and patients themselves.
                  • Discuss strategies to enhance patient safety thorough the implication of health literacy principles among patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers
                  • Facilitate collaboration between healthcare stakeholders, including providers, educators, universities researchers, policymakers, and patient advocates, to develop and implement effective strategies for improving health literacy and patient safety across the healthcare setting

                     Target Audience

                  • Physicians
                  • Nurses and midwives
                  • Allied Health professionals
                  • Health and wellness educators
                  • Pharmacists
                  • Public health experts
                  • Students from different Health sectors (Medical, Nursing, allied health, Pharmacy, and public health)

                   Scientific Committee

                  • Amal Al-Farsi - Manager- Health and Wellness Education(chair)
                  • Fatima Al-Maslamani- Health and Wellness educator (co-chair)
                  • Duane Wong Director - Allied Health Dept
                  • Maher M. Salem - Head - Inpatient Narcotic Pharmacy
                  • Sumera Farhan- Lead - Patient Safety
                  • Wisal Salih- Senior Lecturer-College of Health Sciences (University of Doha for Science and Technology)
                  • Dr. Ghadir Fakhri Al Jayyousi-Alsalim- Assistant Professor of Public Health-College of Health Sciences (Qatar University)
                  • Dr. Abdulwahed Zainel- Attending Physician-Infectious Disease
                  • Ogra Marufu- Manager-Infection Prevention and Control
                  • Madeline Oliver- Clinical Nurse Manager - General Medicine
                  • Mohammed Amer- Clinical Nurse Educator - Practice Development
                  • Nqobile Sigola- Clinical Nurse Manager - NICU
                  • Dr. Manal Musallam Othman- Director of Patient Education-Diabetes (HMC)
                  • Dr. Amani Elkhatim- Health Promotion & Non - Communicable Diseases Division (Ministry of Public Health)
                  • Dr. Shimous Shamseldin- Lead -national for the Patient Safety Program (Ministry of Public Health)
                  • Dr. Murtada Hammad- Manager - Graduate Medical Education
                  • Alaa Shurrab- Specialist – Quality

                  Speakers

                  • Dr. Shimous Mohammed Elamin Shams Eldin. Lead -national for the Patient Safety Program (MOPH)
                  • Dhouha Hamdani. Lead, National Program for IPC Healthcare Quality Department (MOPH)
                  • Wisal Salih. Lead, National Program for IPC Healthcare Quality Department (UDST)
                  • Dr. Sandra Luebrata Holmes. Director - Nursing (Education, Prof Practice & Standards) (Sidra Medicine)
                  • Dr. Yazeed Eldos. Medical Director of the Qatar Poison Center) (Sidra Medicine)
                  • Prof. Mowafa Househ. Professor-College of Science and Engineering (HBKU)
                  • Dr. Hussain Alsharshani. Patient educator -Medicine (HMC)
                  • Dr. Hanadi AlHamad. Deputy Chief for Rehabilitation, Geriatric Long-Term Care, and Special education (HMC)
                  • Aljori Al-Ajji. Health and Wellness Educator (Sidra Medicine)
                  • Sumera Farhan. Manager- Patient Safety (Sidra Medicine)
                  • Jamie Marie Gray. Director of the Health Sciences Library (Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar)
                  • Dr. Ghadir Fakhri Al Jayyousi-Alsalim. Assistant Professor of Public Health (QU)
                     

                • Nov - Nov 19 - 20

                    International Symposium of Hypospadiology


                    Overview Organizing Committee Scientific Committee Speakers Sponsors Agenda

                    Overview

                    The two-day meeting will bring together expert hypospadias surgeons and researchers from Qatar and worldwide to provide insights on evidence-based hypospadias basic science research, evaluation, surgical repair, and follow-up. We anticipate an audience of clinicians, nurses, researchers, trainees, and allied health professionals from Qatar, the MENA region, and beyond. It will be an opportunity to network and discuss collaboration with a distinguished and accomplished audience.

                    Topics/Sessions

                    • Basic science of Hypospadiology
                    • Evaluation and planning for the care of hypospadias cases
                    • Decision making and key surgical approaches
                    • Future directions of hypospadias research and collaboration

                    Conference Objectives

                    • Exchange knowledge, research findings, and clinical experiences
                    • Advance scientific understanding of hypospadias
                    • Improve clinical practice and surgical techniques
                    • Provide education and training for healthcare professionals
                    • Advocate for patient support and awareness
                    • Foster networking and collaboration among stakeholders

                    Reward Credits CPD: 12.5 points

                    Target Audience

                    • Pediatric Urologists
                    • Pediatric Surgeons
                    • Urologists
                    • Pediatricians
                    • Nurses specializing in pediatric urology or surgery
                    • Researchers and scientists studying urogenital anomalies
                    • Residents and fellows in urology or pediatric surgery training programs
                    • Medical students with an interest in pediatric urology
                    • Representatives from patient advocacy groups focusing on urogenital anomalies
                    • Industry professionals involved in the development of surgical tools, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals related to hypospadias treatment

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                  • Dec - Dec 3 - 5

                      Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics PMFG 2024 Summit


                      Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics PMFG 2024 Summit

                      In commemorating the 10th anniversary of a decade dedicated to precision medicine establishment and solutions by Sidra Medicine, we are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all participants and supporters in the realm of healthcare innovation.

                  • Sep - 2

                      Hope for Little Heroes: Revolutionizing Pediatric Cancer Therapies


                      Overview

                      Science Café: Session 4 - Hope for Little Heroes: Revolutionizing Pediatric Cancer Therapies

                      Join us for an inspiring evening at our Science Cafe, "Hope for Little Heroes: Revolutionizing Pediatric Cancer Therapies." Discover how groundbreaking advancements are reshaping the landscape of childhood cancer treatment.

                      Your presence and support are crucial in our collective effort to foster community awareness and involvement in pediatric oncology.

                      Together, we can learn, share, and empower each other to make a tangible difference in the lives of little heroes fighting cancer.

                      Highlights of the session: 

                      • Engage with Leading Experts: Hear from leading experts about care and treatment options that promise new hope for young patients and their families.
                      • Cutting-Edge Advances in Pediatric Cancer Therapies: Explore the latest breakthroughs that are revolutionizing treatments for children with cancer.
                      • Community Support and Involvement: Learn how Sidra Medicine's support drives progress and improves outcomes for young cancer patients.
                      • Personal Stories of Courage and Hope: Hear an inspiring journey of a young patient and family, illustrating the impact of innovative therapies on their lives.
                         

                       

                    • Sep - 7

                        Study Day on Innovation in Women's Health


                        Overview

                        The Women’s services, in alignment with the vision of Sidra Medicine as a strategic pillar in the dissemination of evidence-based healthcare education is organizing a study day dedicated to the innovative trends in women’s health, covering key domains such as education, clinical treatments, technology advancements and healthcare delivery systems. A lot has changed in women’s health, partly driven by the accelerated developments in the technology space including Artificial intelligence with yet to be fully maximized opportunities. Hence, the study day will highlight some of the contemporary issues ranging from prevention to diagnostics and therapeutics.  The study day promises to be engaging with a faculty of seasoned experts and healthcare leaders who will provide insightful, and evidence backed presentations on the different sub-themes.

                        Study Day Learning Objectives

                        At the end of the Study Day on Innovations in women’s health, delegates should be able to:

                        • Identify current innovations in women's health across key domains including medical treatments, technology, and healthcare delivery systems.
                        • Describe the impact of existing innovations on improving women's health outcomes and quality of life.
                        • Discuss some of the emerging innovations in women's health, including preventive, personalized medicine, and digital health solutions.
                        • Describe the role of interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships in driving innovation in women's health.

                        Topics and Sessions

                        The study day will cover aspects of the following areas:

                        • Personalized health care delivery in women’s health.
                        • Digital healthcare applications and examination kits.
                        • Trends in Femtech use and applications.
                        • Generative AI in teaching and learning.
                        • Remote fetal monitoring.
                        • Technology aided management of clinical problems.

                        Target Audience

                        The study day on Innovations in women’s health has been put together to meet the learning and knowledge needs of healthcare providers who are involved in the care of women from primary care to tertiary level including but not limited to the following groups:

                        • Physicians
                        • Nurses and Midwives
                        • Pharmacists
                        • Allied Health
                        • Students in healthcare professions

                        Scientific Planning Committee (SPC)

                        Dr Hala Abdullahi-Chair
                        Dr Deepa Subramanian
                        Dr Rudaina Hassan
                        Nagla Hassouna
                        Balbir Bola
                        Dr Nimra Dad
                        Dr Ashok Oliparambil
                        Dr Medhat Alberry
                        Ebaa Jumat
                        Dr Gbemisola Okunoye-Division Chief of Obstetrics

                        Credits CPD – Awaiting DHP approval CPD Accreditation

                      • Sep - 21

                          Innovations in Pharmacy Practice Symposium


                          Overview

                          Welcome to Sidra Medicine’s Innovations in Pharmacy Practice Symposium, that will cover all fundamental areas in pharmacy including; clinical pharmacy, automation, medication preparation and patient facing experience.

                          The symposium will cover new technologies in the pharmacy field such as the use of artificial intelligence. It will also encompass the latest research, and advancements in pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare.

                          The symposium promises to give you an inspiring and enlightening experience, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing to improve patient care and outcomes and enhance quality of service. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your professional skills, enhance your passion for pharmacy and expand your network.

                          Topics/Sessions

                          Clinical pharmacy:

                          • Gene therapy
                            • Noora Alhamad , Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine
                            • Tania Saade, Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine
                          • Antimicrobial Stewardship
                            • Dalia Ahmed, Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine
                          • Pediatric Transplant
                            • Dr. Abubakr Imam, Division Chief - Nephrology, Sidra Medicine
                          • Women’s:  Weight loss
                            • Dr. Ibrahim Ibrahim, Senior Attending Physician - Obs/Gyn, Sidra Medicine
                          • Pediatric Oncology
                            • Rawan Kasht, Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine
                          • Human factors
                            • Lahoucine Naim, Specialist Medication Management and Pharmacy Quality, Sidra Medicine

                          Inpatient Pharmacy:

                          • TPN / USP 797 update
                            • Maher Salem, Head - Inpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine
                          • Automation
                            • Anwar Sadath, Supervisor - Pharmacy Technicians, Sidra Medicine

                          Outpatient pharmacy:

                          • Patient counselling
                            • Amal Aburamadan, Head - Outpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine

                          Miscellaneous:

                          • Artificial intelligence applications for article appraisals
                            • Amani Alhaddad, Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine

                          Symposium Objectives

                          1. Enhance pharmaceutical and scientific knowledge within pharmacy and develop pharmacy skills.
                          2. Discus the latest research, innovations and new technologies in the pharmacy field
                          3. Encourage the integration of evidence-based practices into pharmacy to promote patient safety and quality of care.

                          Target Audience

                          Pharmacists, Physicians and other healthcare professionals.

                          Reward Credits CPD

                          • 8 hours

                          Speakers

                          • Noora Alhamad , Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine.
                          • Amani Alhaddad, Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine.
                          • Dalia Ahmed, Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine.
                          • Lahoucine Naim,  Specialist Medication Management and Pharmacy Quality, Sidra Medicine.
                          • Rawan Kasht, Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine.
                          • Dr. Abubakr Imam, Division Chief - Nephrology, Sidra Medicine.
                          • Dr. Ibrahim Ibrahim, Senior Attending Physician - Obs/Gyn, Sidra Medicine.
                          • Maher Salem, Head - Inpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine.
                          • Anwar Sadath, Supervisor - Pharmacy Technicians, Sidra Medicine.
                          • Amal Aburamadan, Head - Outpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine.
                          • Tania Saade, Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine.

                          Agenda

                          7:00 – 8:00

                          Registration

                          8:00 – 8:15

                          Opening speech

                          8:15 – 8:45

                          • Session 1: Antimicrobial Stewardship
                          • Dalia Ahmed, Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine

                          9:00 – 9:30

                          • Session 2: Pediatric transplant
                          • Dr. Abubakr Imam, Division Chief - Nephrology, Sidra Medicine

                          9:45: 10:15

                          • Session 3: Pediatric oncology
                          • Rawan Kasht, Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine

                          10:15 – 10:30

                          • Coffee break.

                          10:30-11:00

                          • Session 4: Patient counselling and experience
                          • Amal Aburamadan, Head - Outpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine

                          11:15 – 11:45

                          • Session 5: Woman’s weight loss
                          • Dr. Ibrahim Ibrahim, Senior Attending Physician - Obs/Gyn, Sidra Medicine

                          12:00 – 13:00

                          • Lunch break and prayers.

                          13:00 – 13:30

                          • Session 6: Gene therapy and counselling
                          • Noora Alhamad , Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine
                          • Tania Saade, Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine

                          13:45 – 14:15

                          • Session 7: TPN, USP 797 updates
                          • Maher Salem, Head - Inpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine

                          14:30 – 15:00

                          • Session 8: Automation
                          • Anwar Sadath, Supervisor - Pharmacy Technicians, Sidra Medicine

                          15:00 – 15:15

                          • Coffee break

                          15:15 – 15:45

                          • Session 9: AI
                          • Amani Alhaddad, Clinical pharmacist, Sidra Medicine\

                          16:00 – 16:30

                          • Session 10: Human Factor
                          • Lahoucine Naim,  Specialist Medication Management and Pharmacy Quality, Sidra Medicine

                           

                        • Sep - Sep 28 - 29

                            MENA Microbiome Conference


                            MENA Microbiome From Biomarkers Discovery to Microbiota-based Therapeutics

                          • Oct - Oct 4 - 5

                              Pediatric Anesthesia Conference


                              OverviewSpeakersAgenda - Day 1Agenda - Day 2

                              Promoting safety in pediatric perioperative care – best practice update

                              Conference Overview

                              The Sidra Pediatric Anesthesia conference is a 2 day program focusing on best practice updates in pediatric anesthesia for anesthesiologists taking care of pediatric patients.

                              The conference offers a hands-on workshop on day 1 with educational sessions on day 2 covering the essentials of providing safe anesthesia to the pediatric population during the perioperative period. The Day 1 workshop is tailored to provide updates on oxygenation and ventilation and hands-on sessions for technical and on-technical skills for ultrasound guided vascular access and resuscitation in Operating Room setting.

                              The educational sessions on Day 2 focus on promoting safety in pediatric anesthesia and improving the perioperative experience during everyday practice for every child. The multidisciplinary program will include topics on preoperative risk assessment and optimization, Intraoperative management , Postoperative analgesia and ethical considerations in the pediatric population.

                              Each session will showcase best practice clinical science in various formats encouraging interaction with delegates and ensuring a genuine active learning experience.

                              Conference Objectives

                              • Apply current knowledge and practice management skills to safe and efficient pediatric care
                              • Promote safety in every pediatric perioperative encounter
                              • Integrate technical knowledge of procedures and medical devices into clinical practice
                              • Translate knowledge into improvements in practice and patient-family unit satisfaction

                              Target Audience

                              Anesthesiologists, Perioperative nurses, Trainees in Anesthesiology and surgery, and Allied Health staff

                              Reward Credits CPD – awaiting DHP approval

                              Workshop: Cat 1 and 3 (TBC)
                              Conference: Cat 1 (TBC)

                              Scientific Committee

                              Dr. Franco Moscuzza, Senior Attending, Chair Anesthesiology
                              Dr. Tripiti Sinha, Senior Attending
                              Dr. Jiju John, Senior Attending
                              Dr. Samuel Bass, Senior Attending
                              Dr. Sindu Balakrishnan, Attending
                              Dr. Roshan John, Attending

                            • Oct - Oct 18 - 19

                                Health Literacy Conference


                                Overview Scientific Planning Committee Speakers Agenda Sponsors

                                 

                                Patient Safety Through the Eyes of Health Literacy

                                The Health and Wellness Education department at Sidra Medicine is hosting its fourth Health Literacy Conference from 18 to 19 October 2024.

                                Themed as "Patient Safety through the eyes of health literacy”, this year’s conference, in recognition of October’s International Health Literacy month, will focus on the critical role of health literacy in ensuring patient safety among healthcare professionals, policymakers, educators, and patients themselves.

                                Health literacy is crucial for maintaining patient safety in healthcare settings as individuals with higher levels of health literacy are better equipped to comprehend medical information, navigate healthcare settings, and adhere to treatment plans effectively. Conversely, limited health literacy often leads to misunderstandings, errors in medication intake, missed appointments, and overall poorer health outcomes.

                                By fostering a culture of comprehensive health literacy, healthcare professionals can empower patients to make informed decisions about their health, thereby reducing medical errors and promoting safer healthcare practices.

                                Conference Objectives

                                • Discuss the critical role of health literacy in ensuring patient safety among healthcare professionals, policymakers, educators, and patients themselves.
                                • Discuss strategies to enhance patient safety thorough the implication of health literacy principles among patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers
                                • Facilitate collaboration between healthcare stakeholders, including providers, educators, universities researchers, policymakers, and patient advocates, to develop and implement effective strategies for improving health literacy and patient safety across the healthcare setting

                                   Target Audience

                                • Physicians
                                • Nurses and midwives
                                • Allied Health professionals
                                • Health and wellness educators
                                • Pharmacists
                                • Public health experts
                                • Students from different Health sectors (Medical, Nursing, allied health, Pharmacy, and public health)

                                 Scientific Committee

                                • Amal Al-Farsi - Manager- Health and Wellness Education(chair)
                                • Fatima Al-Maslamani- Health and Wellness educator (co-chair)
                                • Duane Wong Director - Allied Health Dept
                                • Maher M. Salem - Head - Inpatient Narcotic Pharmacy
                                • Sumera Farhan- Lead - Patient Safety
                                • Wisal Salih- Senior Lecturer-College of Health Sciences (University of Doha for Science and Technology)
                                • Dr. Ghadir Fakhri Al Jayyousi-Alsalim- Assistant Professor of Public Health-College of Health Sciences (Qatar University)
                                • Dr. Abdulwahed Zainel- Attending Physician-Infectious Disease
                                • Ogra Marufu- Manager-Infection Prevention and Control
                                • Madeline Oliver- Clinical Nurse Manager - General Medicine
                                • Mohammed Amer- Clinical Nurse Educator - Practice Development
                                • Nqobile Sigola- Clinical Nurse Manager - NICU
                                • Dr. Manal Musallam Othman- Director of Patient Education-Diabetes (HMC)
                                • Dr. Amani Elkhatim- Health Promotion & Non - Communicable Diseases Division (Ministry of Public Health)
                                • Dr. Shimous Shamseldin- Lead -national for the Patient Safety Program (Ministry of Public Health)
                                • Dr. Murtada Hammad- Manager - Graduate Medical Education
                                • Alaa Shurrab- Specialist – Quality

                                Speakers

                                • Dr. Shimous Mohammed Elamin Shams Eldin. Lead -national for the Patient Safety Program (MOPH)
                                • Dhouha Hamdani. Lead, National Program for IPC Healthcare Quality Department (MOPH)
                                • Wisal Salih. Lead, National Program for IPC Healthcare Quality Department (UDST)
                                • Dr. Sandra Luebrata Holmes. Director - Nursing (Education, Prof Practice & Standards) (Sidra Medicine)
                                • Dr. Yazeed Eldos. Medical Director of the Qatar Poison Center) (Sidra Medicine)
                                • Prof. Mowafa Househ. Professor-College of Science and Engineering (HBKU)
                                • Dr. Hussain Alsharshani. Patient educator -Medicine (HMC)
                                • Dr. Hanadi AlHamad. Deputy Chief for Rehabilitation, Geriatric Long-Term Care, and Special education (HMC)
                                • Aljori Al-Ajji. Health and Wellness Educator (Sidra Medicine)
                                • Sumera Farhan. Manager- Patient Safety (Sidra Medicine)
                                • Jamie Marie Gray. Director of the Health Sciences Library (Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar)
                                • Dr. Ghadir Fakhri Al Jayyousi-Alsalim. Assistant Professor of Public Health (QU)
                                   

                              • Nov - Nov 19 - 20

                                  International Symposium of Hypospadiology


                                  Overview Organizing Committee Scientific Committee Speakers Sponsors Agenda

                                  Overview

                                  The two-day meeting will bring together expert hypospadias surgeons and researchers from Qatar and worldwide to provide insights on evidence-based hypospadias basic science research, evaluation, surgical repair, and follow-up. We anticipate an audience of clinicians, nurses, researchers, trainees, and allied health professionals from Qatar, the MENA region, and beyond. It will be an opportunity to network and discuss collaboration with a distinguished and accomplished audience.

                                  Topics/Sessions

                                  • Basic science of Hypospadiology
                                  • Evaluation and planning for the care of hypospadias cases
                                  • Decision making and key surgical approaches
                                  • Future directions of hypospadias research and collaboration

                                  Conference Objectives

                                  • Exchange knowledge, research findings, and clinical experiences
                                  • Advance scientific understanding of hypospadias
                                  • Improve clinical practice and surgical techniques
                                  • Provide education and training for healthcare professionals
                                  • Advocate for patient support and awareness
                                  • Foster networking and collaboration among stakeholders

                                  Reward Credits CPD: 12.5 points

                                  Target Audience

                                  • Pediatric Urologists
                                  • Pediatric Surgeons
                                  • Urologists
                                  • Pediatricians
                                  • Nurses specializing in pediatric urology or surgery
                                  • Researchers and scientists studying urogenital anomalies
                                  • Residents and fellows in urology or pediatric surgery training programs
                                  • Medical students with an interest in pediatric urology
                                  • Representatives from patient advocacy groups focusing on urogenital anomalies
                                  • Industry professionals involved in the development of surgical tools, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals related to hypospadias treatment

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                                • Dec - Dec 3 - 5

                                    Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics PMFG 2024 Summit


                                    Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics PMFG 2024 Summit

                                    In commemorating the 10th anniversary of a decade dedicated to precision medicine establishment and solutions by Sidra Medicine, we are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all participants and supporters in the realm of healthcare innovation.