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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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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My Journey with Diabetes ( Arabic)

In support of the World Diabetes Day, visit the Patient and Family Education Center for an interactive session where families of children with type 1 diabetes share their experiences in the management and care of their children.

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The Second Annual Meeting of the American College of Surgeons – Qatar Chapter

The second annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons – Qatar Chapter, is one of the most appealing surgical meetings in the state of Qatar. Surgeons, surgical trainees, medical students and allied health professionals gather in a well formulated educational opportunity of scientific lectures, keynote speaks and pre-conference workshop is planned.

The pre-conference workshop aims at training young surgeons and surgical trainees on basic and advanced laparoscopy skills. Basic laparoscopic skills; such as laparoscopic precision cutting, laparoscopic suturing and knotting. Advanced training will include creation of anastomosis, and laparoscopic suturing of defects, in addition to upper and lower endoscopy as well as bronchoscopy.

Renowned international and local speakers will be giving talks about principles of laparoscopic surgery and surgical endoscopy. Advances in children and women surgical services in Qatar will be showcased by the local experts.

On this year’s meeting, researchers, trainees and students will have the opportunity to present their works in the E-Posters session. With focused research idea, abstract, or case reports presentations for 2 -3 minutes each. A panel will review the presentations and the best presentation will be awarded at the end of the meeting.
Qatar chapter of the ACS, is the newest addition to the 112 local chapters of the college, which provides for a close association of the members of the college in Qatar in their common effort to improve the quality of surgical care. It also offers a medium through which surgical experiences may be presented and discussed, and it constitutes a common ground for specialists in the various branches of surgery.

The inaugural meeting of the Qatar chapter, which took place on April 26th, 2018 was attended by the past president of the college; Dr Barbra Lee Bass, who, in addition of giving a talk, was one of the panelists for the surgical research symposium (Ibn Al-Abbas).

Speakers

• Dr Bipand Chand, Director, Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery and Bariatric Care
• Dr David Sigalet, Chief Clinical Services Officer, Sidra Medicine
• Dr Abdalla Zarroug Division Chief – General / Thoracic Surgery, Sidra Medicine
• Dr Mansour Ali, Executive Chair of Ped Surgery, Sidra Medicine.
• Dr Aisha Yousif, Medical Director, Reproductive Surgery
• Dr Deepa Chand, Pediatric nephrologist, Chicago, IL.
• Dr Hiba Abdelaziz, Governor, American College of Surgery – Qatar Chapter
• Dr Amira Al Hail, Sr. Consultant ENT, HMC.

 

Organizing Committee

• Dr Muthana Al-Salihi (Chair)
• Dr Abdalla Zarroug
• Dr Syed Muhammad Ali
• Dr Rashad Alfkey
• Dr Ehab Massad
• Dr Ahmad Abutaka
• Dr Kulsoom Junejo

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Epilepsy Awareness Day

Sidra Medicine will be hosting an Epilepsy Awareness Day Workshop in both Arabic and English. 

The event is free and aimed at School Nurses, School Teachers and Social Workers.

Location: Sidra Medicine Auditorium, Level 2 

Program (each session will run for 30 minutes) 

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Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts

Breastfeeding is a healthy choice for you and your kid

(In Arabic Language)

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

Naglaa Hassouna

Clinical Nurse

 

 

 

 

 

Moderator

Fatema-Alzhra Shatnawi

Clinical Midwife Leader

 

 

 

Discussion Points

• Mother's milk secret

• Benefits of breastfeeding for the mother and child

• Return to work and storing milk

• Breastfeeding positions

Target AudiencePublic

Click to Join the Webinar

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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Radiation Protection for Medical Practitioners

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 7.5 hours for Category 1.

About the event: 8-hour full day, classroom-based, instructor-led course. Reinforces the healthcare professionals' understanding of the need for radiological safety through safe work practices when working around equipment that generates X-rays, and also around radioactive sources used for diagnostic imaging and therapy. Optimization of patient-based radiation exposure for all imaging modalities is also reinforced. The activity is high-quality teaching that is essential in educating the healthcare workers to understand different radiation imaging modalities used in diagnostic imaging and will enable them to minimize both their own exposure to radiation, as well as that of their patients. Learners will also have an awareness of their responsibilities in order to achieve compliance under the radiation regulations of Qatar.

Target Audience: Medical practitioners requiring a radiation worker's license as per the requirements of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment to operate ionizing radiation equipment or work with radiation.

Program

Overall Program Learning Outcomes

• Describe the main sources of ionizing radiation and its risks
• List the framework and principles of ionizing radiation safety for staff, the general public, and patients
• Define work practices and techniques that limit occupational exposure and optimize patient exposure to ionizing radiation
• Explain responsibilities as per the radiation safety requirements of the State of Qatar and the ability to work safely within these requirements.

Contact Info: Jasna Palliparambil, jpalliparambil@sidra.org

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Inaugural Pediatric Neuroscience Conference: A Focus on Epilepsy and Spasticity

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend the inaugural Sidra Medicine Pediatric Neuroscience Conference (SMPNC). This educational event will feature both local and international experts in the field of neuroscience and will serve to advance the understanding of epidemiology and mechanisms of neurological diseases with a special focus on epilepsy and spasticity, discuss advances in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and improve the health outcomes of the children of Qatar living with chronic neurological diseases.

The theme of SPNC-2019 will revolve around two critical areas in pediatric neuroscience:
· Epilepsy with focuses on innovations in new therapeutics and epilepsy surgery.
· Spasticity management including neurosurgical advances.

The conference brings together globally recognized experts in pediatric neurology and neurosurgery from all over the world and offers a unique program that is of global relevance and significant educational impact.

"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 11 hours for Category 1.” “This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 11 hours Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change."

 

Why should I attend?
SPNC-2019 Scientific Conference is uniting professionals in the fields of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuroradiology and rehabilitation medicine. This is a fantastic opportunity for the delegates to network and have issues addressed by recognized experts who are up to date with the latest developments and provide information on new techniques and technologies.

Target Audience:
• Neurologists.
• Neurosurgeons.
• Neurophysiologists.
• Pediatricians.
• Pediatric researchers.
• Pediatric Nurses.
• Allied health specialists (PT, OT, SLP and dietician)
• Trainees (medical students, residents, fellows)

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