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November 2024

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Nov - Nov 22 - 24
Pediatric Dysphagia and FEES (fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing) Workshop

OverviewProgram Agenda

Overview

A first-of-its-kind pediatric dysphagia and FEES (fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing) workshop in the region, featuring world-renown international speakers, Dr Douglas Sidell (MD), and April Johnson (SLP) coming from Stanford University School of Medicine, USA, who have extensive experience in performance of FEES, and establishing one of the best aerodigestive care programs in the USA. Dr Taseer Din (MD) and Lisa McNamara (SLP) are local faculty and have multi-national pediatric dysphagia and complex airway care expertise currently establishing similar best care practices at Sidra Medicine, Qatar.

Conference Objectives

Understand the purpose and evidence base for fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)
1. Understand appropriate patient selection for FEES, considering safety, risks and benefits
2. Understand elements of a comprehensive FEES examination and tailoring to the individual’s needs
3. Understand elements required to achieve accurate interpretation of FEES results with translation into a comprehensive report and recommendations tailored to the individual’s needs
Target Audience
- Speech and Language Pathologists
- Otolaryngologists
- Gastroenterologists
- Pulmonologists
Reward Credits CPD - Pending Approval

Scientific Committee and Speakers

Dr. Douglas Sidell
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Stanford University, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Dr. Sidell is Associate Professor of Otolaryngology -Head and Neck Surgery at the Stanford University Medical Center, where he is a member of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology. Dr. Sidell's surgical practice focuses on the management of children with complex airway and pulmonary disorders, with a special interest in complex and revision airway reconstruction. His clinical interests also include the management of children with voice and swallowing disorders as well as congenital or acquired abnormalities of the larynx and trachea. He is the Director of the Pediatric Aerodigestive Center and Co-director of the Pediatric Voice and Swallowing Clinics at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Dr. Sidell has authored or co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed articles in top-tier medical publications. He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology with a Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology board subcertification and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is a member of numerous organizations and societies, including the Stanford Maternal and Child Health Research Institute, the American Academy of Otolaryngology, American Broncho-Esophagological Association, and the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology.

April Johnson
Speech and Language Pathologist, Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital, Stanford University, USA

April Johnson is a pediatric Speech Pathologist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and Manager of the Speech Pathology Department. After graduating with her Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders, she completed her Fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital before moving to California to pursue a career at Stanford. Her expertise lies in the areas of Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Disorders, Voice Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, and FEES. She works closely with Otolaryngology and started several clinics in partnership with ENT throughout the years, including the Vocal Cord Dysfunction Clinic, Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Clinic, and the Voice and Swallow Clinic. April established the multidisciplinary FEES program at Stanford Children’s with her ENT colleagues. She enjoys presenting and meeting new people in all phases of their careers.

Dr. Taseer Din
Assistant Professor, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar and Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sidra Medicine

Dr Din serve sas an Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology, Head-Neck Surgery, Weill Cornell-Qatar and Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Head-Neck Surgeon at Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar after completing a Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head-Neck Surgery, at Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford University, USA. While at Stanford University, he was awarded the Fellow of the Year within the Department of Otolaryngology, Head-Neck Surgery and nominated for the 2023 Kelley M. Skeff GME Professionalism Award. He is also a recipient of the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship from over 7,500 applicants and the TSESI Dubai traveling scholarship, among other awards. He is a highly motivated clinician with a keen interest in clinical and global health research, having published multiple original research articles within the highest impact journals in my field. His ultimate vision is to continually perform clinical medicine at the highest level and promote global otolaryngology research that facilitates an equitable and world-class clinical practice.

Lisa McNamara
Manager, Speech and Language Pathology, Sidra Medicine

Lisa McNamara is a distinguished Speech and Language Pathologist with a robust academic background and extensive clinical experience. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Linguistics at the University of Hertfordshire, where she first cultivated her passion for language and communication. This foundational knowledge propelled her to pursue a Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapy at University College London (UCL), UK.

Upon completing her studies, Lisa gained invaluable experience working in several prominent NHS Trusts in London, including King’s College, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, and the Evelina Children’s Hospital. Throughout her tenure in these esteemed institutions, she specialized in paediatric dysphagia, developing a comprehensive skill set in assessing and treating swallowing disorders among children.

Currently, Lisa serves as the Manager of SLP at Sidra Medicine. In this role, she has been instrumental in establishing numerous programs aimed at enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes. Her leadership and advocacy for the profession have been pivotal in advancing the field of SLP within the region and making a meaningful impact in the lives of the individuals she serves.

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Nov - 30

2024 Open Day: Community Engagement Event for Women

Overview

Sidra Medicine’s Women’s Services is hosting a community engagement day for women.

The 2024 Open Day will focus on the theme of holistic wellness and pregnancy education. It will also allow attendees to engage and interact with experts from different women’s services at Sidra Medicine including maternity; weight management and diabetes; gynecology; reproductive health; menopause; and women’s mental health.

The Open Day will also feature a seminar on holistic wellness which will run side by side with a pregnancy education class. Attendees can also visit an exhibition-style interaction in the hospital’s Healing Garden.

Target Audience

Women of all ages
Pregnant women
Women experiencing menopause

1) Holistic Seminar on Wellness

The seminar will address topical issues on how to promote physical and mental wellness including an opportunity to interact with a panel of subject matter experts.

2) Pregnancy Education Class

The pregnancy education class will provide an end-to-end pregnancy education session, from the antenatal period to postpartum which will be facilitated by our team of midwives, obstetricians and anesthetists.

3) Mini Exhibition

The second half of the Open Day will highlight the different services available at Sidra Medicine.

Agenda:

Holistic Seminar on Wellness Time: 10 AM – 12 PM Language: English
5 mins	Welcome and Introduction Dr. Johnny Awwad, Executive Chair – Women Services Dr. Gbemisola Okunoye, Division Chief of Obstetrics
20 mins	Life course approach to women and reproductive health and well-being (20 mins) • Underlying the philosophy of wellness • The triple link of health, wealth, and longevity Dr. Hala Abdullahi, Education Lead for Women’s Services
20 mins	A new dawn in women’s health- 60 is the new 40! • Living healthier and longer-the state of science • Rethinking menopause transition and post menopause health Dr. Rudaina Hassan, Consultant Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Lead for Menopause Service
20 mins	Improving Holistic health in the middle age: weight, Diabetes, and lifestyle. • Importance of screening and preventive measures • New treatments and interventions for weight management and diabetes monitoring Dr. Ibrahim Ibrahim, Senior Attending Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology
20 mins	Improving Holistic health in the middle age: weight, Diabetes, and lifestyle. • Importance of screening and preventive measures • New treatments and interventions for weight management and diabetes monitoring Dr. Ibrahim Ibrahim, Senior Attending Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology
20 mins	Managing Stress and maintaining mental wellness • Understanding the impact of stress on wellness • Practical advice on stress prevention Dr. Zainab Imam, Division Chief of Women’s Mental Health Dr. Sami Omer, Consultant Psychiatrist, Women’s Mental Health
20 mins	Q & A
Pregnancy Education Class Time: 10 AM – 12 PM Language: English and Arabic (simultaneously)
2 hrs	Pregnancy Education Class The pregnancy education class will provide an end-to-end pregnancy education session, from the antenatal period to postpartum which will be facilitated by our team of midwives, obstetricians and anesthetists. • Preparing for pregnancy • Staying healthy in first, second and third trimesters • Back pain during pregnancy • Breastfeeding education • Preparing for Labor and delivery, including pain relief
Exhibition Time: 12 PM – 2 PM
2 hrs	Mini Exhibition The second half of the Open Day will highlight the different services available at Sidra Medicine. A buffet lunch will be served. Meet our teams and get to know more about our service such as: Birthing center, Postpartum unit, Women’s urgent care and OB Triage, Women’s special care unit, Premium service, OPC, Aesthetic medicine and surgery, Physiotherapy, Lactation services, Adult Anesthesia, Internal Medicine/ Diabetes/ Weight management, IVF/Reproductive medicine, Women’s mental health and others.

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Dec - Dec 3 - 5
Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics PMFG 2024 Summit

Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics PMFG 2024 Summit

In commemorating the 10th anniversary of a decade dedicated to precision medicine establishment and solutions by Sidra Medicine, we are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all participants and supporters in the realm of healthcare innovation.
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Dec - 9
Science Cafe: The Art of Healing: Blending Work, Family, and Mental Health

Overview

Science Café: Session 6 - The Art of Healing: Blending Work, Family, and Mental Health

Join us for an inspiring evening at our Science Cafe, " The Art of Healing: Blending Work, Family, and Mental Health".

Hear from leading experts about the latest innovations that are transforming healthcare.

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

Together, we can learn, share, and make a meaningful impact on the future of personalized care.

Register now to be part of this transformative event and help pave the way for a healthier tomorrow for everyone.
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Jan - Jan 23 - 26
Gulf Pediatric Critical Care Conference

We are excited to bring to you the Inaugural Gulf Pediatric Critical Care Conference “Forging Connections: Enhancing Critical Care for Children”.
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Feb - 20
3rd Surgical Annual Research Day (SARD)

Overview

We are pleased to bring back our third Surgical Annual Research Day in 2025.
The acronym SARD in Arabic means “narrating” and is meant to represent the exchange of information.
Lead by the Department of Surgery, SARD 2025 is a multidisciplinary effort to highlight the resources available to our surgical teams, that will enable research in pediatric 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.
- Allow the exchange of valuable information from research and quality projects in surgery.
Target Audience
- Surgeons
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Nurse practitioners
- Allied health
- Students/Trainees
Topics/Sessions
- Review of Outcomes in the Past Years
- Automation in Data Collection for Research and Audit Purposes
- Sidra Medicine Surgical Research & Quality Projects Presentations
- AI general overview and live session
- Leveraging AI Tools in Systematic Reviews
- Topics in AI governance and processes in healthcare
Speakers
- Dr. Saleem Mammoo – attending general surgery
- Dr. Karima Chaabna – population health research, WCMC-Q
- Tariq Abu Saqri - Senior Architect – Software
- Maraeh Angela Moldez Mancha -research &Quality coordinator
- Stephaine Dilling - Trauma Program Manager
Scientific Committee
- Dr. Mansour Ali,
- Dr. Noora Al Shahwani
- Dr. Tariq Abbas
- Dr. Luis Saraiva
- Dr. Paula Ibanez
- Dr. Abdelsalam Hegazy
- Dr. Amer Al Saeid
Organizing Committee
- Dr. Manour Ali
- Dr. Noora Al Shahwani
- Dr. Hassan Baghazal
- Nour Ghreiz
- Maraeh Angela Moldez Mancha
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Nov - Nov 22 - 24
Pediatric Dysphagia and FEES (fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing) Workshop

OverviewProgram Agenda

Overview

A first-of-its-kind pediatric dysphagia and FEES (fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing) workshop in the region, featuring world-renown international speakers, Dr Douglas Sidell (MD), and April Johnson (SLP) coming from Stanford University School of Medicine, USA, who have extensive experience in performance of FEES, and establishing one of the best aerodigestive care programs in the USA. Dr Taseer Din (MD) and Lisa McNamara (SLP) are local faculty and have multi-national pediatric dysphagia and complex airway care expertise currently establishing similar best care practices at Sidra Medicine, Qatar.

Conference Objectives

Understand the purpose and evidence base for fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)
1. Understand appropriate patient selection for FEES, considering safety, risks and benefits
2. Understand elements of a comprehensive FEES examination and tailoring to the individual’s needs
3. Understand elements required to achieve accurate interpretation of FEES results with translation into a comprehensive report and recommendations tailored to the individual’s needs
Target Audience
- Speech and Language Pathologists
- Otolaryngologists
- Gastroenterologists
- Pulmonologists
Reward Credits CPD - Pending Approval

Scientific Committee and Speakers

Dr. Douglas Sidell
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Stanford University, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Dr. Sidell is Associate Professor of Otolaryngology -Head and Neck Surgery at the Stanford University Medical Center, where he is a member of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology. Dr. Sidell's surgical practice focuses on the management of children with complex airway and pulmonary disorders, with a special interest in complex and revision airway reconstruction. His clinical interests also include the management of children with voice and swallowing disorders as well as congenital or acquired abnormalities of the larynx and trachea. He is the Director of the Pediatric Aerodigestive Center and Co-director of the Pediatric Voice and Swallowing Clinics at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Dr. Sidell has authored or co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed articles in top-tier medical publications. He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology with a Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology board subcertification and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is a member of numerous organizations and societies, including the Stanford Maternal and Child Health Research Institute, the American Academy of Otolaryngology, American Broncho-Esophagological Association, and the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology.

April Johnson
Speech and Language Pathologist, Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital, Stanford University, USA

April Johnson is a pediatric Speech Pathologist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and Manager of the Speech Pathology Department. After graduating with her Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders, she completed her Fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital before moving to California to pursue a career at Stanford. Her expertise lies in the areas of Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Disorders, Voice Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, and FEES. She works closely with Otolaryngology and started several clinics in partnership with ENT throughout the years, including the Vocal Cord Dysfunction Clinic, Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Clinic, and the Voice and Swallow Clinic. April established the multidisciplinary FEES program at Stanford Children’s with her ENT colleagues. She enjoys presenting and meeting new people in all phases of their careers.

Dr. Taseer Din
Assistant Professor, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar and Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sidra Medicine

Dr Din serve sas an Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology, Head-Neck Surgery, Weill Cornell-Qatar and Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Head-Neck Surgeon at Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar after completing a Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head-Neck Surgery, at Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford University, USA. While at Stanford University, he was awarded the Fellow of the Year within the Department of Otolaryngology, Head-Neck Surgery and nominated for the 2023 Kelley M. Skeff GME Professionalism Award. He is also a recipient of the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship from over 7,500 applicants and the TSESI Dubai traveling scholarship, among other awards. He is a highly motivated clinician with a keen interest in clinical and global health research, having published multiple original research articles within the highest impact journals in my field. His ultimate vision is to continually perform clinical medicine at the highest level and promote global otolaryngology research that facilitates an equitable and world-class clinical practice.

Lisa McNamara
Manager, Speech and Language Pathology, Sidra Medicine

Lisa McNamara is a distinguished Speech and Language Pathologist with a robust academic background and extensive clinical experience. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Linguistics at the University of Hertfordshire, where she first cultivated her passion for language and communication. This foundational knowledge propelled her to pursue a Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapy at University College London (UCL), UK.

Upon completing her studies, Lisa gained invaluable experience working in several prominent NHS Trusts in London, including King’s College, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, and the Evelina Children’s Hospital. Throughout her tenure in these esteemed institutions, she specialized in paediatric dysphagia, developing a comprehensive skill set in assessing and treating swallowing disorders among children.

Currently, Lisa serves as the Manager of SLP at Sidra Medicine. In this role, she has been instrumental in establishing numerous programs aimed at enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes. Her leadership and advocacy for the profession have been pivotal in advancing the field of SLP within the region and making a meaningful impact in the lives of the individuals she serves.

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Nov - 30

2024 Open Day: Community Engagement Event for Women

Overview

Sidra Medicine’s Women’s Services is hosting a community engagement day for women.