Events Calendar


September 2023

    • Sep - Sep 28 - 30

        Middle East Paediatric Medical Conference


        Overview

        Sidra Medicine is a women's and children's hospital that understands that pediatric healthcare is vital to children's development to ensure they achieve their full potential and thrive as adults. Accordingly, Sidra Medicine is proud to be a strategic partner of the Middle East Pediatric Medical Conference 2023 and invites you to join us from 28-30 September 2023.

        The Middle East Paediatric Medical Conference is a unique platform where experts and key opinion leaders share their experiences about key issues and controversial topics in child health. The program will facilitate insightful debates on the most strategic issues, managing and preventing serious pediatric and neonatal disorders.

        The conference will review updated treatment modalities and discuss key challenges faced by our physicians in specific areas related to metabolic disorders, nutrition, gastroenterology, pediatric allergy & pulmonary, neurology, infectious diseases and vaccines, behavioral disorders, and more

         Topics/Sessions

        • Growth in Children
        • ADHA and Autism Spectrum Disorder
        • Seizures and Epilepsy
        • Enuresis in children
        • Common GI problems in children
        • Inborn errors of Metabolism
        • Respiratory Diseases in children
        • Food Allergies and Eating disorders in children
        • Hot topics in Neonatology
        • Vitamin D Deficiency in Children
        • Hematological diseases in children
        • Neurological & neuromuscular diseases in children
        • Surgical emergencies in children
        • Nephrological disorders in children
        • Rare diseases in children

        Conference Objectives

        • Review the latest diagnostics for early detection on the most common diseases in children
        • Discuss the most presistent clinical problems encountered in children during medical practice
        • Learn the best approaches and latest guidelines in treating children with rare diseases
        • Develop a highly effective programs in increasing awareness of rare pediatric diseases
        • Update knowledge on the current trends in pediatric and neonatal medicine

        Target Audience

        • General Paediatricians
        • Specialist Paediatricians
        • Dietitians
        • Nutritional Specialists
        • Adolescent Medicine
        • Neonatologists
        • Midwives and Nurses
        • Family Physicians
        • ER Medicine
        • General Practitioners
        • Pharmacists
        • Public Health Government Ocials
        • Academics
        • Immunologists
        • Geneticists

        Reward Credits CPD

        • CPD points are under process

        Scientific Committee

        • Ahmed Al Hammadi, MD, MBChB, FRCPC, Division Chief, General Pediatrics, Sidra Medicine, Qatar
        • Madeeha Kamal, Senior Consultant Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Sidra Medicine, Qatar
        • Muna Taher, Program Director Family Medicine Residency Training Program, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
        • Mohamed Alkuwari, Division Chief General Pediatrics, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
        • Tawfeg Ben Omran, MD, FRCPC, FCCMG, Senior Consultant and Division Chief, Genetics and Genomic Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, Sidra Medicine, Associate Professor, Weill Cornell Medical College, Qatar, Distinguished Visiting Scientist, Boston Children's Hospital, USA
      • Oct - Oct 14 - 14

          Health Literacy Conference: Connecting the Dots


          Overview

          October is marked globally as International Health Literacy month.  This year, Sidra Medicine is hosting its third edition of its Health Literacy Conference, titled “Health Literacy-connecting the dots: Factors associated with Health literacy”. Many factors can interfere and negatively impact patients and families health literacy and their adherence to medical treatment or instructions.

          Why you should attend

          Addressing and applying health literacy principles within your organization will allow you to:

          • Empower and enable people to find, understand, and use health information and services.
          • Empower healthcare staff with effective communication skills in a healthcare setting
          • Provide health information in a clear language and appealing format
          • Empower healthcare staff with the tools to overcome health literacy barriers

          Conference Objectives

          • Acknowledge common factors associated with patients’ health literacy
          • Discuss the effect of those factors on patient’s health-seeking behavior
          • Identify some strategies to improve patients’ outcomes
          • Discuss/showcase some examples

          Reward Credits CME

          • Up to 10 CPD points

          Target Audience

          • Physicians
          • Nursing 
          • 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
          • Fatima Al-Maslamani- Health and Wellness educator 
          • Duane Wong Director - Allied Health Dept
          • Maher M. Salem - Head - Inpatient Narcotic Pharmacy 
          • Dr. Suruchi Mohan - Attending Physician - Obstetrics, Obstetrics Sec 
          • Abeeda Ladha- Manager – Quality Department
          • Hamda Zain Al Abdeen - Lead- Event
          • Brenda Jane Flynn- Director- Nursing & Midwifery (Women)
          • Dr. Ahmed Al Hammadi- Executive Chair – Medicine (General Pediatrics)
          • Bilal Guddam- Orthoptist-Ophthalmology Unit
          • Maha Al-Ghanim- Clinical Nurse Leader-Lactation Services
          • Emma Reid- Director - Nursing (Pediatric Medicine and Emergency Services)

          Partners

          CHS

          Gold Sponsor

          UDST

        • Oct - 18

            Gastroenterology Study Day


            Overview

            Gastroenterology Study Day focuses on gastrointestinal problems that are commonly seen in the primary and secondary care sectors in Qatar.

            Now in its 7th year, the event aims to raise the awareness and provide a platform to discuss best practices in the care and treatment of patients suspected of experiencing gastrointestinal issues.

            The event will bring together pediatricians and child health professionals from the public and private healthcare sector and will feature inspiring speakers and global experts. The purpose of this annual, flagship symposium is to raise awareness and provide a discussion about best practice in approaching patients suspected of gastrointestinal problems.

            Conference Objectives

            • Discuss gastrointestinal problems that are commonly seen in the primary care and secondary care facility in Qatar 
            • To provide a discussion about best practice in approaching patients 
            • Facilitate and guide patients on the referral process from the primary and secondary care to Sidra Medicine 
            • Raise the awareness of available evidence-based management approach of commonly seen gastrointestinal problems among healthcare providers in Qatar; which will ensure a better patient care and outcomes.

            Target Audience  

            • Doctors and Pediatricians 
            • Child Health Professionals 
            • Nurses
            • Nurse Practioners
            • Pharmacists 
            • Allied Health Practitioners

            Scientific Committee

          • Oct - Oct 27 - 28

              Women’s Health Conference (WHC2023)


              Sidra Medicine’s Women’s Health Conference 2023, will focus on contemporary issues across the span of women’s healthcare, from prevention to diagnostics and therapeutics. This year’s theme is ‘Contemporary issues in women’s health’.

            • Nov - Nov 11 - 17

                Precision Medicine and Functional Genomics 2023


                On behalf of Sidra Medicine, we invite you to our 8th annual flagship research conference, Precision Medicine & Functional Genomics (PMFG), scheduled for November 11-14, 2023 in Doha, Qatar.

              • Nov - Nov 16 - 18

                  Pediatric Neuroscience Conference 2023


                  Overview

                  The Pediatric Neuroscience Conference will bring together regional and international neuroscience experts to share insights and best practice methodologies related to the epidemiology and mechanisms of neurological diseases and neurometabolic disorders.
                  The conference is a joint event between Sidra Medicine and Maarefah, and will focus on early diagnosis and novel therapies.

                  Sessions

                  The program includes a variety of sessions that will cover recent advances in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions that have helped improve the health outcomes of children living with chronic neurological, neurometabolic and neurosurgical diseases including:

                  • Neuromuscular disorders including updates on gene therapy
                  • Neurodevelopmental Co-Morbidities in Children with Epilepsy
                  • Infantile and Childhood Epilepsy Syndromes
                  • Neuroimaging in Pediatric Epilepsy
                  • Epilepsy Management: Genetic, Dietary, Medication
                  • Epilepsy Surgery
                  • EEG Workshop

                  Conference Objectives

                  • Review the systemic complications of neuromuscular disorders.
                  • Review updates in the treatment of neuromuscular disorders.
                  • Review the clinical presentation of seizures in children, including recognition of seizure mimickers.
                  • Discuss updates in the classification of childhood epilepsy syndromes.
                  • Describe recent advances in the medical, dietary, surgical and neuromodulatory management of pediatric epilepsy.
                  • Review non-invasive and invasive electroencephalographic (EEG) findings in children of all ages

                  Target Audience

                  • Paediatric Neurologists
                  • Neurosurgeons
                  • Genetic & Metabolic Consultants
                  • Nurses
                  • Neuropsychologists and Neuropsychiatrists
                  • Neurodisability Specialists
                  • Physical and Occupational Therapists
                  • Speech and Languages Pathologists
                  • Dieticians
                  • Allied healthcare professionals

                  Reward Credits CPD

                  • 10.5

                  Scientific Committee

                  • Dr. Husam Kayyali, Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist, Division Chief, Pediatric Neurology, Sidra Medicine, Qatar  
                  • Dr. Ruba Benini, Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist, Medical Director of the Neurodiagnostic Lab, Sidra Medicine, Qatar
                  • Dr. Ian Pople, Division Chief, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Sidra Medicine, Qatar
                • Jan - Jan 19 - 21

                    Qatar Pediatric Emergency Medicine (QPEM) International Conference 2024


                    Overview of the conference

                    Now in its eighth year, QPEM’s conference goal is to provide high-quality, evidence-based updates for healthcare practitioners involved in the urgent and emergent care of children.

                    Conference Objectives

                    At the end of the conference, our multidisciplinary participants will have expanded knowledge on a variety of key topics; be able to recognize and manage common yet potentially serious conditions; will have improved critical thinking; be able to discuss research in PEM; and will incorporate quality and patient safety goals into practice.

                    • Recognize serious illness and injury in children presenting to the ED
                    • Discuss the best evidence in the management of critically ill neonates and children
                    • Manage a variety of medical, surgical, traumatic, behavioral, and technology-assisted presentations in children
                    • Review the best articles in PEM for the last year
                    • Analyze cases using the best evidence to critically plan management
                    • Evaluate clinical pathways in use in pediatric EDs
                    • Incorporate quality and patient safety goals into daily practice
                    • Evaluate academic practice in PEM
                    • Review the interventions needed for a variety of toxicological ingestions
                    • List the red flags and detail a systems approach when managing trauma

                    Target Audience

                    Physicians
                    Nurse Practitioners
                    Nurses
                    Pharmacists
                    Allied Health
                    EMTs
                    Trainees

                    Scientific Committee

                    • Prof. Khalid Al Ansari – Chair of Emergency Medicine
                    • Dr. Barbara Blackie  - Senior Attending Physician - ED    
                    • Dr Syed Haris Huda – Attending Physician, ED    
                    • Ms. Ruth Adeola, Clinical Nurse Facilitator             
                    • Ms. Laura Reid, Supervisor RT Services     
                    • Ms. Shazia Akram, Clinical Pharmacist
                    • Ms. Leena Amine , Manager –Poison Control Center
                    • Dr. Nasser Haidar, Senior Consultant Pediatric Emergency Center Al Saad
                    • Pro. Guillaume Alinier, Senior Consultant, HMC?
                    • Ms. Nora Senda – Director of Nursing-Pediatric Emergency Center Al Saad

                    View the Speakers Download the Program

                    Register Now

                  • Feb - 22

                      Surgical Annual Research Day (SARD) 2024


                      Overview

                      The acronym SARD in Arabic means “narrating” and is meant to represent the exchange of information.
                      Now in its second year, Sidra Medicine’s Surgical Annual Research Day (SARD) 2024 is a multidisciplinary effort to share knowledge in the processes and highlight the resources available to enable research in surgery at Sidra Medicine.

                      Conference Objective

                      • Describe the current status of research in pediatric surgical subspecialties locally and internationally.
                      • Outline available resources for clinical research and quality improvement projects.
                      • Explain the processes required to conduct research or a quality improvement project.
                      • Appraise and evaluate the selected presented research and quality projects that have been conducted.
                      • Create an annual gathering to allow the exchange of valuable information from research and quality projects in surgery.

                      Topics/Sessions

                      • Research overview by PMO and IRB offices
                      • Systematic reviews in surgery
                      • Sidra Medicine surgical research projects presentations
                      • QI 101: How to conduct a quality improvement project
                      • Presentations of selected Quality Improvement projects/audits
                      • Innovation in surgery: covering different internal research projects and from other institutions in Qatar

                      Target Audience

                      Surgeons
                      Surgical trainees
                      Surgical clinical nurses
                      Medical students
                      Allied health care workers

                      Reward Credits CPD

                      “This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity Category 1 as defined by the Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Healthcare Professions-Accreditation Section (DHP-AS) and is approved for a maximum of 4 hours.”

                      Organizing Committee

                      Dr. Noora Alshahwani, clinical lead of research in surgery, attending in General and Thoracic Surgery  
                      Dr. Mansour Ali, Chair of Surgery
                      Nour Ghreiz, Senior Administrative Assistant

                      Sponsors

                      Sliver Sponsor

                      medtech

                      Medtech Corporation

                      Founded in 1980, Medtech Corporation has established itself as a renowned leader in the medical distribution industry. With a firm commitment to providing outstanding quality products and exceptional customer service, Medtech has continuously been at the forefront of meeting the ever-evolving demands of the healthcare sector. Medtech Corporation boasts an extensive range of products, partnering with reputable and globally recognized manufacturers to offer a comprehensive portfolio to its customers.

                      https://www.med-tech.com/

                      Bronze Sponsor

                      trioscare

                      Trioscare

                      https://www.trioscare.com/

                    • Feb - 28

                        Gastroenterology Study Day


                        Overview

                        From 2016 and now on its 7th year, Sidra Medicine’s Gastroenterology Division allocates one day each year to discuss gastrointestinal problems that are commonly seen in the primary care and secondary care facility in Qatar with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals to raise the awareness of these problems and provide a discussion about best practice in approaching patients suspected to have any of these gastrointestinal problems.

                        Since its initial offering in 2016 this event is well attended by healthcare professionals. For the October 13, 2022 blended session (live at the Sidra Auditorium and live streamed via MS teams) around 100 participants registered and attended. Four side-by-side practical sessions were also offered were participants got to see and make hands-on experience on various procedures and services offered by the Gastroenterology team.

                        Conference Objectives

                        Discuss gastrointestinal problems that are commonly seen in the primary care and secondary care facility in Qatar with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals to raise the awareness of these problems and provide a discussion about best practice in approaching patients suspected to have any of these gastrointestinal problems.

                        Facilitate the referral process from the primary and secondary care to Sidra services by giving guidance on referral criteria.

                        Raise the awareness of available evidence-based management approach of commonly seen gastrointestinal problems among health care providers in Qatar which will ensure a better patient care and outcomes.

                        Target Audience  

                        • Doctors
                        • Nurses
                        • Pharmacists
                        • Allied Health Practitioners

                        Scientific Committee

                        • Chair:  Dr. Wesam Almasri
                        • Facilitators: Dr. Wesam Al-Masri, Dr. Fatma Al-Mudahka and Dr. Mamoun Elawad

                        Sponsor

                        nestle
                      • May - May 9 - 10

                          Recent Advances in Primary Immunodysregulation Disorders (RAPID)


                          Overview Scientific Committee Program Speakers Abstract Submission Sponsors Visit Qatar

                          Overview

                          The in-person conference explores the topic of primary/genetic immune dysregulation from a multidisciplinary perspective, in collaboration with the MENAT-NIAID initiative. This marks the inaugural primary Immune Dysregulation conference to be hosted by Sidra Medicine in the State of Qatar. The lineup of invited speakers and the scientific committee comprises global authorities in the field, specifically featuring experts from the MENA region and the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

                          Physicians and scientists who are interested in this area are warmly welcomed to register.  Registration is free but will be limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible to reserve a seat.  This conference is most suited to basic/clinical researchers who are active in the field, and clinicians who take care of patients with inborn errors of immunity (IEI), also known as primary immunodeficiencies (PID). The event will also be of interest to physicians from a range of specialties who provide clinical care for these patients, including Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Pathology, Pulmonology, and Rheumatology. The conference will provide the latest updates for all those who wish to stay abreast of clinical and research developments in the field.

                          Topics/Sessions

                          • Primary Immunodeficiency spectrum: What is new 
                          • Diagnostic challenges in Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI)
                          • Genetic screening for IEI in the MENAT region 
                          • Clinical Presentations of Organ-based Immune Dysregulation 
                          • Immune Dysregulation Disorders: Emerging Therapeutic Strategies and Modalities 
                          • Recent Advances in Corrective Therapies for Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI) 
                          • Pro & Con Discussions: Curative therapies vs pharmacotherapy in inborn errors of immunity

                          Conference Objectives

                          • To improve early recognition and diagnosis of genetic Immune Dysregulation/Immune Deficiency disorders in the MENAT region
                          • To illustrate the contribution of a range of clinical/pathology specialties and research to the diagnosis and management of Immune Dysregulation
                          • To provide an update on advances in cutting-edge and translational research in Immune Dysregulation
                          • To showcase contributions from MENAT researchers to the investigation and management of Immune Dysregulation disorders

                          Target Audience

                          • Clinicians and scientists who treat or study patients with primary/genetic immune dysregulation disorders.

                          Reward Credits CPD

                          • Not available

                          If you have any questions about the conference, email rhamada@sidra.org

                      • Sep - Sep 28 - 30

                          Middle East Paediatric Medical Conference


                          Overview

                          Sidra Medicine is a women's and children's hospital that understands that pediatric healthcare is vital to children's development to ensure they achieve their full potential and thrive as adults. Accordingly, Sidra Medicine is proud to be a strategic partner of the Middle East Pediatric Medical Conference 2023 and invites you to join us from 28-30 September 2023.

                          The Middle East Paediatric Medical Conference is a unique platform where experts and key opinion leaders share their experiences about key issues and controversial topics in child health. The program will facilitate insightful debates on the most strategic issues, managing and preventing serious pediatric and neonatal disorders.

                          The conference will review updated treatment modalities and discuss key challenges faced by our physicians in specific areas related to metabolic disorders, nutrition, gastroenterology, pediatric allergy & pulmonary, neurology, infectious diseases and vaccines, behavioral disorders, and more

                           Topics/Sessions

                          • Growth in Children
                          • ADHA and Autism Spectrum Disorder
                          • Seizures and Epilepsy
                          • Enuresis in children
                          • Common GI problems in children
                          • Inborn errors of Metabolism
                          • Respiratory Diseases in children
                          • Food Allergies and Eating disorders in children
                          • Hot topics in Neonatology
                          • Vitamin D Deficiency in Children
                          • Hematological diseases in children
                          • Neurological & neuromuscular diseases in children
                          • Surgical emergencies in children
                          • Nephrological disorders in children
                          • Rare diseases in children

                          Conference Objectives

                          • Review the latest diagnostics for early detection on the most common diseases in children
                          • Discuss the most presistent clinical problems encountered in children during medical practice
                          • Learn the best approaches and latest guidelines in treating children with rare diseases
                          • Develop a highly effective programs in increasing awareness of rare pediatric diseases
                          • Update knowledge on the current trends in pediatric and neonatal medicine

                          Target Audience

                          • General Paediatricians
                          • Specialist Paediatricians
                          • Dietitians
                          • Nutritional Specialists
                          • Adolescent Medicine
                          • Neonatologists
                          • Midwives and Nurses
                          • Family Physicians
                          • ER Medicine
                          • General Practitioners
                          • Pharmacists
                          • Public Health Government Ocials
                          • Academics
                          • Immunologists
                          • Geneticists

                          Reward Credits CPD

                          • CPD points are under process

                          Scientific Committee

                          • Ahmed Al Hammadi, MD, MBChB, FRCPC, Division Chief, General Pediatrics, Sidra Medicine, Qatar
                          • Madeeha Kamal, Senior Consultant Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Sidra Medicine, Qatar
                          • Muna Taher, Program Director Family Medicine Residency Training Program, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
                          • Mohamed Alkuwari, Division Chief General Pediatrics, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
                          • Tawfeg Ben Omran, MD, FRCPC, FCCMG, Senior Consultant and Division Chief, Genetics and Genomic Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, Sidra Medicine, Associate Professor, Weill Cornell Medical College, Qatar, Distinguished Visiting Scientist, Boston Children's Hospital, USA
                        • Oct - Oct 14 - 14

                            Health Literacy Conference: Connecting the Dots


                            Overview

                            October is marked globally as International Health Literacy month.  This year, Sidra Medicine is hosting its third edition of its Health Literacy Conference, titled “Health Literacy-connecting the dots: Factors associated with Health literacy”. Many factors can interfere and negatively impact patients and families health literacy and their adherence to medical treatment or instructions.

                            Why you should attend

                            Addressing and applying health literacy principles within your organization will allow you to:

                            • Empower and enable people to find, understand, and use health information and services.
                            • Empower healthcare staff with effective communication skills in a healthcare setting
                            • Provide health information in a clear language and appealing format
                            • Empower healthcare staff with the tools to overcome health literacy barriers

                            Conference Objectives

                            • Acknowledge common factors associated with patients’ health literacy
                            • Discuss the effect of those factors on patient’s health-seeking behavior
                            • Identify some strategies to improve patients’ outcomes
                            • Discuss/showcase some examples

                            Reward Credits CME

                            • Up to 10 CPD points

                            Target Audience

                            • Physicians
                            • Nursing 
                            • 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
                            • Fatima Al-Maslamani- Health and Wellness educator 
                            • Duane Wong Director - Allied Health Dept
                            • Maher M. Salem - Head - Inpatient Narcotic Pharmacy 
                            • Dr. Suruchi Mohan - Attending Physician - Obstetrics, Obstetrics Sec 
                            • Abeeda Ladha- Manager – Quality Department
                            • Hamda Zain Al Abdeen - Lead- Event
                            • Brenda Jane Flynn- Director- Nursing & Midwifery (Women)
                            • Dr. Ahmed Al Hammadi- Executive Chair – Medicine (General Pediatrics)
                            • Bilal Guddam- Orthoptist-Ophthalmology Unit
                            • Maha Al-Ghanim- Clinical Nurse Leader-Lactation Services
                            • Emma Reid- Director - Nursing (Pediatric Medicine and Emergency Services)

                            Partners

                            CHS

                            Gold Sponsor

                            UDST

                          • Oct - 18

                              Gastroenterology Study Day


                              Overview

                              Gastroenterology Study Day focuses on gastrointestinal problems that are commonly seen in the primary and secondary care sectors in Qatar.

                              Now in its 7th year, the event aims to raise the awareness and provide a platform to discuss best practices in the care and treatment of patients suspected of experiencing gastrointestinal issues.

                              The event will bring together pediatricians and child health professionals from the public and private healthcare sector and will feature inspiring speakers and global experts. The purpose of this annual, flagship symposium is to raise awareness and provide a discussion about best practice in approaching patients suspected of gastrointestinal problems.

                              Conference Objectives

                              • Discuss gastrointestinal problems that are commonly seen in the primary care and secondary care facility in Qatar 
                              • To provide a discussion about best practice in approaching patients 
                              • Facilitate and guide patients on the referral process from the primary and secondary care to Sidra Medicine 
                              • Raise the awareness of available evidence-based management approach of commonly seen gastrointestinal problems among healthcare providers in Qatar; which will ensure a better patient care and outcomes.

                              Target Audience  

                              • Doctors and Pediatricians 
                              • Child Health Professionals 
                              • Nurses
                              • Nurse Practioners
                              • Pharmacists 
                              • Allied Health Practitioners

                              Scientific Committee

                            • Oct - Oct 27 - 28

                                Women’s Health Conference (WHC2023)


                                Sidra Medicine’s Women’s Health Conference 2023, will focus on contemporary issues across the span of women’s healthcare, from prevention to diagnostics and therapeutics. This year’s theme is ‘Contemporary issues in women’s health’.

                              • Nov - Nov 11 - 17

                                  Precision Medicine and Functional Genomics 2023


                                  On behalf of Sidra Medicine, we invite you to our 8th annual flagship research conference, Precision Medicine & Functional Genomics (PMFG), scheduled for November 11-14, 2023 in Doha, Qatar.

                                • Nov - Nov 16 - 18

                                    Pediatric Neuroscience Conference 2023


                                    Overview

                                    The Pediatric Neuroscience Conference will bring together regional and international neuroscience experts to share insights and best practice methodologies related to the epidemiology and mechanisms of neurological diseases and neurometabolic disorders.
                                    The conference is a joint event between Sidra Medicine and Maarefah, and will focus on early diagnosis and novel therapies.

                                    Sessions

                                    The program includes a variety of sessions that will cover recent advances in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions that have helped improve the health outcomes of children living with chronic neurological, neurometabolic and neurosurgical diseases including:

                                    • Neuromuscular disorders including updates on gene therapy
                                    • Neurodevelopmental Co-Morbidities in Children with Epilepsy
                                    • Infantile and Childhood Epilepsy Syndromes
                                    • Neuroimaging in Pediatric Epilepsy
                                    • Epilepsy Management: Genetic, Dietary, Medication
                                    • Epilepsy Surgery
                                    • EEG Workshop

                                    Conference Objectives

                                    • Review the systemic complications of neuromuscular disorders.
                                    • Review updates in the treatment of neuromuscular disorders.
                                    • Review the clinical presentation of seizures in children, including recognition of seizure mimickers.
                                    • Discuss updates in the classification of childhood epilepsy syndromes.
                                    • Describe recent advances in the medical, dietary, surgical and neuromodulatory management of pediatric epilepsy.
                                    • Review non-invasive and invasive electroencephalographic (EEG) findings in children of all ages

                                    Target Audience

                                    • Paediatric Neurologists
                                    • Neurosurgeons
                                    • Genetic & Metabolic Consultants
                                    • Nurses
                                    • Neuropsychologists and Neuropsychiatrists
                                    • Neurodisability Specialists
                                    • Physical and Occupational Therapists
                                    • Speech and Languages Pathologists
                                    • Dieticians
                                    • Allied healthcare professionals

                                    Reward Credits CPD

                                    • 10.5

                                    Scientific Committee

                                    • Dr. Husam Kayyali, Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist, Division Chief, Pediatric Neurology, Sidra Medicine, Qatar  
                                    • Dr. Ruba Benini, Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist, Medical Director of the Neurodiagnostic Lab, Sidra Medicine, Qatar
                                    • Dr. Ian Pople, Division Chief, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Sidra Medicine, Qatar
                                  • Jan - Jan 19 - 21

                                      Qatar Pediatric Emergency Medicine (QPEM) International Conference 2024


                                      Overview of the conference

                                      Now in its eighth year, QPEM’s conference goal is to provide high-quality, evidence-based updates for healthcare practitioners involved in the urgent and emergent care of children.

                                      Conference Objectives

                                      At the end of the conference, our multidisciplinary participants will have expanded knowledge on a variety of key topics; be able to recognize and manage common yet potentially serious conditions; will have improved critical thinking; be able to discuss research in PEM; and will incorporate quality and patient safety goals into practice.

                                      • Recognize serious illness and injury in children presenting to the ED
                                      • Discuss the best evidence in the management of critically ill neonates and children
                                      • Manage a variety of medical, surgical, traumatic, behavioral, and technology-assisted presentations in children
                                      • Review the best articles in PEM for the last year
                                      • Analyze cases using the best evidence to critically plan management
                                      • Evaluate clinical pathways in use in pediatric EDs
                                      • Incorporate quality and patient safety goals into daily practice
                                      • Evaluate academic practice in PEM
                                      • Review the interventions needed for a variety of toxicological ingestions
                                      • List the red flags and detail a systems approach when managing trauma

                                      Target Audience

                                      Physicians
                                      Nurse Practitioners
                                      Nurses
                                      Pharmacists
                                      Allied Health
                                      EMTs
                                      Trainees

                                      Scientific Committee

                                      • Prof. Khalid Al Ansari – Chair of Emergency Medicine
                                      • Dr. Barbara Blackie  - Senior Attending Physician - ED    
                                      • Dr Syed Haris Huda – Attending Physician, ED    
                                      • Ms. Ruth Adeola, Clinical Nurse Facilitator             
                                      • Ms. Laura Reid, Supervisor RT Services     
                                      • Ms. Shazia Akram, Clinical Pharmacist
                                      • Ms. Leena Amine , Manager –Poison Control Center
                                      • Dr. Nasser Haidar, Senior Consultant Pediatric Emergency Center Al Saad
                                      • Pro. Guillaume Alinier, Senior Consultant, HMC?
                                      • Ms. Nora Senda – Director of Nursing-Pediatric Emergency Center Al Saad

                                      View the Speakers Download the Program

                                      Register Now

                                    • Feb - 22

                                        Surgical Annual Research Day (SARD) 2024


                                        Overview

                                        The acronym SARD in Arabic means “narrating” and is meant to represent the exchange of information.
                                        Now in its second year, Sidra Medicine’s Surgical Annual Research Day (SARD) 2024 is a multidisciplinary effort to share knowledge in the processes and highlight the resources available to enable research in surgery at Sidra Medicine.

                                        Conference Objective

                                        • Describe the current status of research in pediatric surgical subspecialties locally and internationally.
                                        • Outline available resources for clinical research and quality improvement projects.
                                        • Explain the processes required to conduct research or a quality improvement project.
                                        • Appraise and evaluate the selected presented research and quality projects that have been conducted.
                                        • Create an annual gathering to allow the exchange of valuable information from research and quality projects in surgery.

                                        Topics/Sessions

                                        • Research overview by PMO and IRB offices
                                        • Systematic reviews in surgery
                                        • Sidra Medicine surgical research projects presentations
                                        • QI 101: How to conduct a quality improvement project
                                        • Presentations of selected Quality Improvement projects/audits
                                        • Innovation in surgery: covering different internal research projects and from other institutions in Qatar

                                        Target Audience

                                        Surgeons
                                        Surgical trainees
                                        Surgical clinical nurses
                                        Medical students
                                        Allied health care workers

                                        Reward Credits CPD

                                        “This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity Category 1 as defined by the Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Healthcare Professions-Accreditation Section (DHP-AS) and is approved for a maximum of 4 hours.”

                                        Organizing Committee

                                        Dr. Noora Alshahwani, clinical lead of research in surgery, attending in General and Thoracic Surgery  
                                        Dr. Mansour Ali, Chair of Surgery
                                        Nour Ghreiz, Senior Administrative Assistant

                                        Sponsors

                                        Sliver Sponsor

                                        medtech

                                        Medtech Corporation

                                        Founded in 1980, Medtech Corporation has established itself as a renowned leader in the medical distribution industry. With a firm commitment to providing outstanding quality products and exceptional customer service, Medtech has continuously been at the forefront of meeting the ever-evolving demands of the healthcare sector. Medtech Corporation boasts an extensive range of products, partnering with reputable and globally recognized manufacturers to offer a comprehensive portfolio to its customers.

                                        https://www.med-tech.com/

                                        Bronze Sponsor

                                        trioscare

                                        Trioscare

                                        https://www.trioscare.com/

                                      • Feb - 28

                                          Gastroenterology Study Day


                                          Overview

                                          From 2016 and now on its 7th year, Sidra Medicine’s Gastroenterology Division allocates one day each year to discuss gastrointestinal problems that are commonly seen in the primary care and secondary care facility in Qatar with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals to raise the awareness of these problems and provide a discussion about best practice in approaching patients suspected to have any of these gastrointestinal problems.

                                          Since its initial offering in 2016 this event is well attended by healthcare professionals. For the October 13, 2022 blended session (live at the Sidra Auditorium and live streamed via MS teams) around 100 participants registered and attended. Four side-by-side practical sessions were also offered were participants got to see and make hands-on experience on various procedures and services offered by the Gastroenterology team.

                                          Conference Objectives

                                          Discuss gastrointestinal problems that are commonly seen in the primary care and secondary care facility in Qatar with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals to raise the awareness of these problems and provide a discussion about best practice in approaching patients suspected to have any of these gastrointestinal problems.

                                          Facilitate the referral process from the primary and secondary care to Sidra services by giving guidance on referral criteria.

                                          Raise the awareness of available evidence-based management approach of commonly seen gastrointestinal problems among health care providers in Qatar which will ensure a better patient care and outcomes.

                                          Target Audience  

                                          • Doctors
                                          • Nurses
                                          • Pharmacists
                                          • Allied Health Practitioners

                                          Scientific Committee

                                          • Chair:  Dr. Wesam Almasri
                                          • Facilitators: Dr. Wesam Al-Masri, Dr. Fatma Al-Mudahka and Dr. Mamoun Elawad

                                          Sponsor

                                          nestle
                                        • May - May 9 - 10

                                            Recent Advances in Primary Immunodysregulation Disorders (RAPID)


                                            Overview Scientific Committee Program Speakers Abstract Submission Sponsors Visit Qatar

                                            Overview

                                            The in-person conference explores the topic of primary/genetic immune dysregulation from a multidisciplinary perspective, in collaboration with the MENAT-NIAID initiative. This marks the inaugural primary Immune Dysregulation conference to be hosted by Sidra Medicine in the State of Qatar. The lineup of invited speakers and the scientific committee comprises global authorities in the field, specifically featuring experts from the MENA region and the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

                                            Physicians and scientists who are interested in this area are warmly welcomed to register.  Registration is free but will be limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible to reserve a seat.  This conference is most suited to basic/clinical researchers who are active in the field, and clinicians who take care of patients with inborn errors of immunity (IEI), also known as primary immunodeficiencies (PID). The event will also be of interest to physicians from a range of specialties who provide clinical care for these patients, including Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Pathology, Pulmonology, and Rheumatology. The conference will provide the latest updates for all those who wish to stay abreast of clinical and research developments in the field.

                                            Topics/Sessions

                                            • Primary Immunodeficiency spectrum: What is new 
                                            • Diagnostic challenges in Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI)
                                            • Genetic screening for IEI in the MENAT region 
                                            • Clinical Presentations of Organ-based Immune Dysregulation 
                                            • Immune Dysregulation Disorders: Emerging Therapeutic Strategies and Modalities 
                                            • Recent Advances in Corrective Therapies for Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI) 
                                            • Pro & Con Discussions: Curative therapies vs pharmacotherapy in inborn errors of immunity

                                            Conference Objectives

                                            • To improve early recognition and diagnosis of genetic Immune Dysregulation/Immune Deficiency disorders in the MENAT region
                                            • To illustrate the contribution of a range of clinical/pathology specialties and research to the diagnosis and management of Immune Dysregulation
                                            • To provide an update on advances in cutting-edge and translational research in Immune Dysregulation
                                            • To showcase contributions from MENAT researchers to the investigation and management of Immune Dysregulation disorders

                                            Target Audience

                                            • Clinicians and scientists who treat or study patients with primary/genetic immune dysregulation disorders.

                                            Reward Credits CPD

                                            • Not available

                                            If you have any questions about the conference, email rhamada@sidra.org