Events Calendar


May 2022

    • Jun - Jun 3 - 4

        Sidra Medicine Pediatric Pain Symposium


        OverviewSpeakersDay 1 AgendaDay 2 Agenda

        Onsite registration is only available for Saturday 4 June 2022

        It is a two-day event comprising of workshop and symposium. The workshop, Essentials of Pain Management in Children on day one, highlights the importance of appropriate pain assessment and management along with introducing skills and strategies to achieve the same.  The symposium on day 2 brings you topics that emphasize the importance of recognizing pain in children, with multidisciplinary approach to assessing and managing pain in various hospital setting. Topics include “Cultural Consideration in Pediatric pain, Breaking Common Myths, Family Centered Care, Case discussions with expert panel along with the principles of assessing and managing pain in children.

        The speakers comprise members of the Pediatric Pain Team at Sidra along with the multidisciplinary team that partake in managing pain in children at Sidra. These include Physicians and Nursing lead from in Pain Team, Child Life specialist, psychologist, ED physician and many more.
        The symposium is recognized for Category 1 CPD credits by DHP.

        Target Audience

        All Pediatric Physicians, Nurses, Allied health professionals

      • Jun - 11

          Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course


          OverviewProgram AgendaRegister Now

          Overview

          The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

          Target Audience

          The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

        • Jun - 18

            Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course


            OverviewProgram AgendaRegister Now

            Overview

            The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

            Target Audience

            The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

          • Sep - 1

              Pediatric Emergency Resuscitation Program 2022


              As the course Chairperson, it gives me great pleasure to announce the dates for the 6th & 7th Pediatric Emergency Resuscitation Program (PERP), organized by the Emergency Department at Sidra Medicine. This One-day simulation-based teaching program is a MOPH approved CPD activity with Category 1 & 3 points. 

              We understand that there is a growing need for comprehensive, patient-centered medical services for children in Qatar. Our vision is to upskill health care professionals who provide acute care to children through education and training.

              With a highly trained clinical team of Senior Pediatric EM Consultants, Nursing leaders and Educators we ensure high quality, inter-professional learning. Our ambition is to develop critical skills and effective team behaviours in a safe, constructive environment with plenty of opportunities to practice and clarify any doubts.

              This program provides a robust opportunity for health care professionals to practice management of acute Pediatric emergencies, including medical and trauma resuscitation of critically ill children. The program is delivered as a combination of interactive lectures and simulation-based sessions, offering a chance for hands-on practice alongside the professional facilitators followed up with a comprehensive debrief. 

              This program is very different from APLS and PALS course, whereby the candidates have the opportunity to take the leadership role of the resuscitation of acute emergencies under the supervision and guidance of a facilitator. The course has the latest updates and evidence based guidance for managing acute pediatric resuscitation. There is no assessment during the course and the idea is to provide a positive learning experience for adult learners and sharing information to provide better care to our patients in future.

              Reference Reading Material suggestion

              • PALS manual
              • APLS manual
              • ATLS manual
              • Local guidelines

              Target Audience

              • Physicians (All levels and all specialities), Nurses, Respiratory therapist, paramedics and Nurse practitioners.

              Registration fees categories for candidates

              • Consultants and Associate specialist:  500 QAR (full fees with lunch coupon)
              • Interns, Residents, Fellows and Nurse practitioners: 350 QAR (Subsidized course fees, No lunch coupon)
              • Nurses and all other Allied Health workers: 350 QAR. (Subsidized course fees, No lunch coupon)

              MOPH approved CPD hours as follows

              • Category 1: 2.50 hours
              • Category 3: 3.50 hours.

              Total Category: 6 hours.

              Numbers of seats available

              • Total candidates for each course: 20 (First come first serve basis)
              • Only Four seats available for Internal Staff on each dates (first come first serve basis.)
              • Sidra Employees express your interest on email: PERP@sidra.org

              Faculty

              • Course Director: Dr Khalid Al Ansari
              • Course Chairman & facilitator: Dr Syed Haris Huda

              Facilitator

              • Dr Barbara Blackie
              • Prof. Colin Powell
              • Dr Roona Aniapravan 
              • Dr Abdullah Khan
              • Dr Jawad Abbasi

              Nursing Leads

              • Catherine Lynch
              • Drew Jones

              Respiratory Therapist

              • Laura Reid

              Simulation specialist staff

              • Nadim Osseily
              • Bassem Tarhini
              • Mark Edwin Marayag

              Register Here

            • Sep - Sep 7 - 10

                Pediatric and Adult Interventional Cardiac Symposium (PICS), Chicago


                Sidra Medicine will be participating at the Annual Pediatric and Adult Interventional Cardiac Symposium (PICS) from the 7th to the 10th of September, 2022. PICS is one of the largest cardiac symposia dedicated to the latest breakthroughs in the treatment of patients with congenital and structural heart diseases. 
                PICS will focus on the latest interventional catheter strategies for congenital and structural heart disease in children and adults. It will put the spotlight on technologies in devices such as implantable valves, stents, balloons, and other approaches.

                The program will include daily live case demonstrations from cath labs at Sidra Medicine (Qatar), Sick Kids (Canada), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago), Rush University Medical Center (Chicago), Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Ohio) and Mayo Clinic (Minnesota).  In addition, there will be daily taped cases performed by master operators from Tokyo, Memphis, Omaha, Utrecht, Munich and Cairo - featuring detailed discussions of the cases with technical “how to” tips.

                PICS will also feature special didactic sessions discussing the closure of septal defects of all types, percutaneous valve implantation & repair; stents; hybrid techniques; and much more. The educational program will include debates between surgeons and cardiologists, oral and abstract poster presentations, and “My Nightmare Case in the Cath Lab.” 

                For more information on the program and to register to attend the symposium in person, please visit https://www.picsymposium.com/

                Target Audience 

                • Interventional congenital & Structural Cardiologists
                • Interventional Radiologists
                • Congenital Cardiac Surgeons  
                • Advanced Medical Providers 
                • Nurses 
                • Technicians, Technologists, Sonographers 
                • Students        
                • Industry 
              • Sep - Sep 23 - 26

                  Precision Medicine and Functional Genomics 2022


                  On behalf of Sidra Medicine, we invite you to the 8th Annual PMFG Symposium, which will be held in Doha, Qatar, on September 23-26, 2022. Over the years, the PMFG series has grown significantly in topics and diversity, with a wide range of speakers and a growing audience worldwide.

                  For more information, visit the main conference website

                  As part of its National Vision 2030, Qatar is committed to building a knowledge-based economy in the biomedical and health sciences. Sidra Medicine supports this goal by actively engaging clinical and scientific expertise to establish a leading model for Precision Medicine in the region. In line with this vision, PMFG 2022 will bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community members to explore the latest developments and innovations in biomedical research and how they translate into precision medicine solutions.

                  Join us to discover how Personalised Medicine can move from vision to practice and to draft with us the roadmap for a personalized health data ecosystem.
                  Dr. Khalid Fakhro, Chief Research Officer
                   

                • Sep - 28

                    Our Kids are Gold: Workshop for children with Cancer


                    Workshop 1: Little Heroes: Fighting Infections
                    (For children with cancer)

                    Workshop 2: How to talk to your child when they have cancer
                    (For parents)

                    To register please visit: Our kids are gold workshop (zohopublic.com)

                  • Sep - Oct 29 - 1

                      Pediatric Neuroscience Conference 2022


                      We are delighted to welcome you to Sidra Medicine’s Pediatric Neuroscience Conference. Through a hybrid format, local and international neuroscience experts from Europe, North America, and the MENA region will share insights and best practice methodologies to understand the epidemiology and mechanisms of neurological diseases, focusing on treatable neurological and neurosurgical disorders.

                    • Oct - Oct 6 - 8

                        Qatar Pediatric Pulmonology Congress


                        Sidra Medicine will be participating in the Qatar Pediatric Pulmonology Congress from the 6th to the 8th of October, 2022. This event will bring together respiratory experts across the entire field of pediatric respiratory medicine for three days of cutting-edge medical education sessions, aims to increase the awareness of pediatric pulmonary disorders, facilitate the latest scientific and clinical advances across the entire field of respiratory medicine, covering all stages of life from infancy, early years & all the way through to adolescent health.

                        TARGET AUDIENCE

                        • Pediatric pulmonologist
                        • Pediatric critical care
                        • Allergy-immunology specialist
                        • Pediatricians
                        • Neonatology
                        • ER physicians
                        • Family Medicine and Primary Cares
                        • ENT
                        • Asthma Educators
                        • Respiratory Therapists
                        • Nurses
                        • Pharmacists

                        For Registration Click Here

                        Home - Qatar Pediatric Pulmonology Conference (maarefah-management.com)

                      • Oct - 13

                          Gastroenterology Study Day


                          Overview

                          Join Sidra Medicine’s sixth iteration of Gastroenterology Study Day, where we discuss gastrointestinal problems that are commonly seen in primary care and secondary care facilities in Qatar.

                          The aim of the Study Day is to raise awareness and ensure better patient care and outcomes when it comes to the care and treatment of patients with gastroenterology issues. We will also discuss current evidence-based management steps and best practices methodologies related to commonly seen gastrointestinal challenges.

                          Target Audience

                          Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists and Allied Health Practitioners

                          Brief points about some Topics 

                          The symposium will also highlight the referral process from the primary and secondary care sector to Sidra Medicine by giving guidance on the referral criteria

                          Agenda

                          Speakers

                          • Dr. Khalid Al Ansari (Chair - Emergency Medicine)
                          • Dr. Mohamed Hendaus Rahal (Senior Attending Physician)
                          • Dr. Mamoun Elawad (Division Chief – Gastroenterology/Hepatology/Nutrition Division)
                          • Prof. Anthony Akobeng (Gastroenterologist)
                          • Dr. Fatma Al Mudahka(Gastroenterologist)
                          • Dr. Khaled Abouhazima(Gastroenterologist)
                          • Dr. Wesam Al Masri(Gastroenterologist)
                          • Dr. Hatim Abdelrhaman(Gastroenterologist)
                          • Dr. Zeyad Abdulkader (Gastroenterologist)
                          • Dr. Rasha Abbas (Fellow, Gastroenterology)
                          • Dr.  Christin Helen Vlahos (Psychologist, PhD.)

                          Sponsor

                          nestle

                      • Jun - Jun 3 - 4

                          Sidra Medicine Pediatric Pain Symposium


                          OverviewSpeakersDay 1 AgendaDay 2 Agenda

                          Onsite registration is only available for Saturday 4 June 2022

                          It is a two-day event comprising of workshop and symposium. The workshop, Essentials of Pain Management in Children on day one, highlights the importance of appropriate pain assessment and management along with introducing skills and strategies to achieve the same.  The symposium on day 2 brings you topics that emphasize the importance of recognizing pain in children, with multidisciplinary approach to assessing and managing pain in various hospital setting. Topics include “Cultural Consideration in Pediatric pain, Breaking Common Myths, Family Centered Care, Case discussions with expert panel along with the principles of assessing and managing pain in children.

                          The speakers comprise members of the Pediatric Pain Team at Sidra along with the multidisciplinary team that partake in managing pain in children at Sidra. These include Physicians and Nursing lead from in Pain Team, Child Life specialist, psychologist, ED physician and many more.
                          The symposium is recognized for Category 1 CPD credits by DHP.

                          Target Audience

                          All Pediatric Physicians, Nurses, Allied health professionals

                        • Jun - 11

                            Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course


                            OverviewProgram AgendaRegister Now

                            Overview

                            The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

                            Target Audience

                            The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

                          • Jun - 18

                              Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course


                              OverviewProgram AgendaRegister Now

                              Overview

                              The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

                              Target Audience

                              The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

                            • Sep - 1

                                Pediatric Emergency Resuscitation Program 2022


                                As the course Chairperson, it gives me great pleasure to announce the dates for the 6th & 7th Pediatric Emergency Resuscitation Program (PERP), organized by the Emergency Department at Sidra Medicine. This One-day simulation-based teaching program is a MOPH approved CPD activity with Category 1 & 3 points. 

                                We understand that there is a growing need for comprehensive, patient-centered medical services for children in Qatar. Our vision is to upskill health care professionals who provide acute care to children through education and training.

                                With a highly trained clinical team of Senior Pediatric EM Consultants, Nursing leaders and Educators we ensure high quality, inter-professional learning. Our ambition is to develop critical skills and effective team behaviours in a safe, constructive environment with plenty of opportunities to practice and clarify any doubts.

                                This program provides a robust opportunity for health care professionals to practice management of acute Pediatric emergencies, including medical and trauma resuscitation of critically ill children. The program is delivered as a combination of interactive lectures and simulation-based sessions, offering a chance for hands-on practice alongside the professional facilitators followed up with a comprehensive debrief. 

                                This program is very different from APLS and PALS course, whereby the candidates have the opportunity to take the leadership role of the resuscitation of acute emergencies under the supervision and guidance of a facilitator. The course has the latest updates and evidence based guidance for managing acute pediatric resuscitation. There is no assessment during the course and the idea is to provide a positive learning experience for adult learners and sharing information to provide better care to our patients in future.

                                Reference Reading Material suggestion

                                • PALS manual
                                • APLS manual
                                • ATLS manual
                                • Local guidelines

                                Target Audience

                                • Physicians (All levels and all specialities), Nurses, Respiratory therapist, paramedics and Nurse practitioners.

                                Registration fees categories for candidates

                                • Consultants and Associate specialist:  500 QAR (full fees with lunch coupon)
                                • Interns, Residents, Fellows and Nurse practitioners: 350 QAR (Subsidized course fees, No lunch coupon)
                                • Nurses and all other Allied Health workers: 350 QAR. (Subsidized course fees, No lunch coupon)

                                MOPH approved CPD hours as follows

                                • Category 1: 2.50 hours
                                • Category 3: 3.50 hours.

                                Total Category: 6 hours.

                                Numbers of seats available

                                • Total candidates for each course: 20 (First come first serve basis)
                                • Only Four seats available for Internal Staff on each dates (first come first serve basis.)
                                • Sidra Employees express your interest on email: PERP@sidra.org

                                Faculty

                                • Course Director: Dr Khalid Al Ansari
                                • Course Chairman & facilitator: Dr Syed Haris Huda

                                Facilitator

                                • Dr Barbara Blackie
                                • Prof. Colin Powell
                                • Dr Roona Aniapravan 
                                • Dr Abdullah Khan
                                • Dr Jawad Abbasi

                                Nursing Leads

                                • Catherine Lynch
                                • Drew Jones

                                Respiratory Therapist

                                • Laura Reid

                                Simulation specialist staff

                                • Nadim Osseily
                                • Bassem Tarhini
                                • Mark Edwin Marayag

                                Register Here

                              • Sep - Sep 7 - 10

                                  Pediatric and Adult Interventional Cardiac Symposium (PICS), Chicago


                                  Sidra Medicine will be participating at the Annual Pediatric and Adult Interventional Cardiac Symposium (PICS) from the 7th to the 10th of September, 2022. PICS is one of the largest cardiac symposia dedicated to the latest breakthroughs in the treatment of patients with congenital and structural heart diseases. 
                                  PICS will focus on the latest interventional catheter strategies for congenital and structural heart disease in children and adults. It will put the spotlight on technologies in devices such as implantable valves, stents, balloons, and other approaches.

                                  The program will include daily live case demonstrations from cath labs at Sidra Medicine (Qatar), Sick Kids (Canada), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago), Rush University Medical Center (Chicago), Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Ohio) and Mayo Clinic (Minnesota).  In addition, there will be daily taped cases performed by master operators from Tokyo, Memphis, Omaha, Utrecht, Munich and Cairo - featuring detailed discussions of the cases with technical “how to” tips.

                                  PICS will also feature special didactic sessions discussing the closure of septal defects of all types, percutaneous valve implantation & repair; stents; hybrid techniques; and much more. The educational program will include debates between surgeons and cardiologists, oral and abstract poster presentations, and “My Nightmare Case in the Cath Lab.” 

                                  For more information on the program and to register to attend the symposium in person, please visit https://www.picsymposium.com/

                                  Target Audience 

                                  • Interventional congenital & Structural Cardiologists
                                  • Interventional Radiologists
                                  • Congenital Cardiac Surgeons  
                                  • Advanced Medical Providers 
                                  • Nurses 
                                  • Technicians, Technologists, Sonographers 
                                  • Students        
                                  • Industry 
                                • Sep - Sep 23 - 26

                                    Precision Medicine and Functional Genomics 2022


                                    On behalf of Sidra Medicine, we invite you to the 8th Annual PMFG Symposium, which will be held in Doha, Qatar, on September 23-26, 2022. Over the years, the PMFG series has grown significantly in topics and diversity, with a wide range of speakers and a growing audience worldwide.

                                    For more information, visit the main conference website

                                    As part of its National Vision 2030, Qatar is committed to building a knowledge-based economy in the biomedical and health sciences. Sidra Medicine supports this goal by actively engaging clinical and scientific expertise to establish a leading model for Precision Medicine in the region. In line with this vision, PMFG 2022 will bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community members to explore the latest developments and innovations in biomedical research and how they translate into precision medicine solutions.

                                    Join us to discover how Personalised Medicine can move from vision to practice and to draft with us the roadmap for a personalized health data ecosystem.
                                    Dr. Khalid Fakhro, Chief Research Officer
                                     

                                  • Sep - 28

                                      Our Kids are Gold: Workshop for children with Cancer


                                      Workshop 1: Little Heroes: Fighting Infections
                                      (For children with cancer)

                                      Workshop 2: How to talk to your child when they have cancer
                                      (For parents)

                                      To register please visit: Our kids are gold workshop (zohopublic.com)

                                    • Sep - Oct 29 - 1

                                        Pediatric Neuroscience Conference 2022


                                        We are delighted to welcome you to Sidra Medicine’s Pediatric Neuroscience Conference. Through a hybrid format, local and international neuroscience experts from Europe, North America, and the MENA region will share insights and best practice methodologies to understand the epidemiology and mechanisms of neurological diseases, focusing on treatable neurological and neurosurgical disorders.

                                      • Oct - Oct 6 - 8

                                          Qatar Pediatric Pulmonology Congress


                                          Sidra Medicine will be participating in the Qatar Pediatric Pulmonology Congress from the 6th to the 8th of October, 2022. This event will bring together respiratory experts across the entire field of pediatric respiratory medicine for three days of cutting-edge medical education sessions, aims to increase the awareness of pediatric pulmonary disorders, facilitate the latest scientific and clinical advances across the entire field of respiratory medicine, covering all stages of life from infancy, early years & all the way through to adolescent health.

                                          TARGET AUDIENCE

                                          • Pediatric pulmonologist
                                          • Pediatric critical care
                                          • Allergy-immunology specialist
                                          • Pediatricians
                                          • Neonatology
                                          • ER physicians
                                          • Family Medicine and Primary Cares
                                          • ENT
                                          • Asthma Educators
                                          • Respiratory Therapists
                                          • Nurses
                                          • Pharmacists

                                          For Registration Click Here

                                          Home - Qatar Pediatric Pulmonology Conference (maarefah-management.com)

                                        • Oct - 13

                                            Gastroenterology Study Day


                                            Overview

                                            Join Sidra Medicine’s sixth iteration of Gastroenterology Study Day, where we discuss gastrointestinal problems that are commonly seen in primary care and secondary care facilities in Qatar.

                                            The aim of the Study Day is to raise awareness and ensure better patient care and outcomes when it comes to the care and treatment of patients with gastroenterology issues. We will also discuss current evidence-based management steps and best practices methodologies related to commonly seen gastrointestinal challenges.

                                            Target Audience

                                            Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists and Allied Health Practitioners

                                            Brief points about some Topics 

                                            The symposium will also highlight the referral process from the primary and secondary care sector to Sidra Medicine by giving guidance on the referral criteria

                                            Agenda

                                            Speakers

                                            • Dr. Khalid Al Ansari (Chair - Emergency Medicine)
                                            • Dr. Mohamed Hendaus Rahal (Senior Attending Physician)
                                            • Dr. Mamoun Elawad (Division Chief – Gastroenterology/Hepatology/Nutrition Division)
                                            • Prof. Anthony Akobeng (Gastroenterologist)
                                            • Dr. Fatma Al Mudahka(Gastroenterologist)
                                            • Dr. Khaled Abouhazima(Gastroenterologist)
                                            • Dr. Wesam Al Masri(Gastroenterologist)
                                            • Dr. Hatim Abdelrhaman(Gastroenterologist)
                                            • Dr. Zeyad Abdulkader (Gastroenterologist)
                                            • Dr. Rasha Abbas (Fellow, Gastroenterology)
                                            • Dr.  Christin Helen Vlahos (Psychologist, PhD.)

                                            Sponsor

                                            nestle