October 2019
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Oct - 19
Sidra Medicine Pharmacy Conference
Saturday, October 19
Sidra Medicine Auditorium HB-2D-100Sidra Medicine is proud to announce its Inaugural Pharmacy Conference. The event will focus on essential topics for Pharmacy Technicians in Qatar such as automated dispensing, aseptic techniques, unit dosing, medication management processes and more. The aim is to educate colleagues in Qatar and share awareness of the role and development opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians.
This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Category 1) as defined by the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners -Accreditation Department and is approved for a maximum of 7.00 hour/s. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7.00 hours Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) for learning and change.
Main Program Highlights
- Role of Pharmacy Technicians in hospital pharmacy
- Automated dispensing and robotics in hospital pharmacy
- Compounding sterile medication preparations and aseptic techniques
- Unit dose medication dispensing challenges and opportunities
- Medication management processes in specialized clinical areas
Who Should Attend?- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy Students
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Pharmacy Technician Students
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Oct - 30
International Workshop in Reconstructive Pediatric Urology
A Preconference Workshop of the 6th World Congress of the World Federations of Pediatric Surgery
The Sidra Medicine Division of Pediatric Urology and Chairman Dr. Pippi Salle is proud to host this International Workshop and provide colleagues the opportunity of exchange and discussion on the most important topics of our Subspeciality.
Date October 30-31, 2019
Venue Sidra Medicine Main Auditorium
The Event will include International Speakers, interactive sessions and live surgery workshops.
There will be two full days of live surgery and interactive discussion between the Operating Room and the Auditorium. International guests will be sharing their expertise with the audience while performing surgeries along with a discussion of challenging cases.
Following the Workshop, the 6th World Congress of Pediatric Surgery (WOFAPS) will be held from Nov 1 -3, 2019 with full day urology sessions every day of the congress. These dedicated Surgery Sessions will provide three full days of discussion through the most relevant topics and the hottest debates of our specialty.
Sidra Medicine Urology Division
Contact Info: psalle@sidra.org or svallasciani@sidra.org
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Nov - 2
Keep Hydrated (Arabic)
Visit the Patient and Family Education Center for an interactive and fun learning activity for children.
This month’s activity focuses on hydration.
Contact Info: Phone: (+974) 4003 6277, Email: healthpromotion@sidra.org
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Nov - 2
My Health is in My Hands (English)
Visit The Patient and Family Education Center for an interactive and fun learning activity for children.
This month’s activity focuses on a healthy lifestyle.
Contact Info: Phone: (+974) 4003 6277, Email: healthpromotion@sidra.org
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Nov - 2
The 6th World Congress of the World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgery (WOFAPS 2019)
Targeted Audience Pediatric General Surgeons, Pediatric Urologists, Community Surgeons, Surgical Trainees, and Nurses
“This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive up to 35 hour/s Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change”.
Mecomed Compliant
Sidra Medicine invites all pediatric surgeons, surgical trainees, and other healthcare professionals dedicated to the surgical care of children to attend the 6th World Congress of Pediatric Surgery. We have an exciting program, which aims to cover the most cutting-edge advances in pediatric surgical care. Each session will address the nuances for management in both standard and low resource countries.
Welcome Message WOFAPS Home
Conference Brochure Abstract Submission Guidelines Poster Guidelines
CME–aligned Poster Template Oral Abstract Presentation PPT Template
High-Level Program
Qatar Visa and Visitor Information
Book sightseeing tours of Doha: http://bit.ly/Sidra2019
For additional visa assistance, please contact us. Closing date for visa assistance – 15th September 2019(This year's congress is partnering with the International Pediatric Surgical Oncology Association and the International Pediatric Endoscopy Group and Reconstructive Pediatric Urology)
Congress Themes
- Upper and Lower GI
- Thoracic
- MIS and Robotic
- Hepatobiliary
- Oncology
- Fetal and Neonatal
- Research
- Trauma
- Urology
- Case Presentations
WOFAPS 2019 will unite and give exclusive networking opportunities with experts from every aspect of pediatric device development along with government officials and key thought leaders.
Contact Information
Admission issues and registration
Important Dates
- Pre-Congress 30-31 October International Workshop in Reconstructive Pediatric Urology
- Post-Congress 4 November
Pre-congress Workshops:
- IPEG (International Pediatric Endoscopy Group Workshop) - October 30-31
- Management Anorectal Malformations and Hirschsprung's Disease - October 31
Post-Congress Workshops:
- International Pediatric Surgical Oncology Workshop - November 4
- Global Surgery with BAPS team - November 4
- Education and Training: Teaching Surgical Procedures and Feedback - November 4
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Nov - 2
Clinical Updates in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CUOG) 2018
The practice of Obsetrics and Gynaecology continues to change in response to advances in technology and the unveiling of new evidence in high impact publications. These advances are varied, often subtle and can be challenging for the day-to-day Practitioners in the speciality to keep pace with the rapid changes. This Clinical update has been commissioned to address the topical issues in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The conference will feature evidence-based presentations and debates by leading clinicians and academics from Qatar, USA and Europe. It will be an engaging and interactive educational platform.
Download the Full CUOG Program
Who should attend
The content of the Clinical Updates in Obstetrics and Gynaecology has been put together to meet the learning and knowledge needs of healthcare providers who are involved in the care of pregnant women from primary care to tertiary level including but not limited to the following groups:
…- Physicians
- Nurses
- Midwives
- Allied Health Professionals
Sessions Overview
- Advances in Prenatal Care and Prenatal Diagnosis
- Management of High Risk pregnancy
- Intrapartum Care
- Update on Management of Obstetric Complications
- Management of Medical Disorders in pregnancy
- Controversies and Clinical Debates Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Advances in Intrapartum Fetal monitoring
- Ambulatory Gynaecology update
- Update in Gynaecology Endoscopy
Learning Objectives
At the end of the Clinical Updates in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, delegates should be able to:
- Identify, discuss and understand the current updates in prenatal and intrapartum care
- Understand and discuss the current evidence based approach to management of benign and ambulatory gynaecology
- Understand the current clinical controversies in obstetrics and gynaecology
Registration Packages
- Doctors, 1,000 QAR = $275
- Regular Registration, 500 QAR = $137
The Organizing Committee
- Dr Gbemisola Okunoye – Director of Conferences & Chair of Organizing Committee
- Dr Vincent Boama – Attending Physician, Obstetrics & Gynaecology- CME Liaison
- Prof Justin Konje – Executive Chair, Women’s services Clinical Management Group, Sidra
- Prof Steve Lindow – Division Chief, Obstetrics, WCMG
- Dr Amir Elnahas – Sr Attending Physician, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Sidra
- Dr Isaac Babarinsa – Sr Attending Physician, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Sidra
- Ms Gladys Gray – Nursing/Midwifery Representative
- Saida Khamooshi – Nurse Practitioner, Sidra
- Dr Tom Farrell – Sr Attending Physician, Education Lead, WCMG, Sidra
- Dr Avideah Nejad – Sr Attending Physician, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Sidra
- Dr Sara Buhmaid – Attending Physician, OBGYN, Sidra
Conference Secretariat
- Bakhita Al-Khabbash – Community Liaison
- Noricel Hernandez – Speaker Logistics Liaison
- Manjulla Vinolia Pinto-Finance
- Antoinette Nadeeparambil
- Suzan Albanna
- Triciabel Esquires
Events Team
- Aisha Al Zaman
- Eman Nasrallah
- Hamda Zain Al Abdeen
Delegates who Require a Visa to attend this Conference
Visa application to attend this conference is the responsibility of each Individual delegate. However we are able to provide some assistance in this if needed.
- Online Visa applications to Qatar: https://qatar.visahq.com
- Al Maha Meet and Doha Airport Services: www.al-mahaservices.com
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Nov - 2
Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts
Congenital Heart Disease in Children and Adults
Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.
Speaker
Professor Ziyad Hijazi
Acting CMO and Director of Heart Center
Discussion Points
Types, symptoms and treatments
Target Audience
Public
Disclaimer
This webinar is intended solely to provide general information to the public. The views, medical advice, and opinions expressed as part of this Webinar are those of the expert presenters do not necessarily represent Sidra Medicine’s opinion.
This Webinar is not intended, nor can you rely upon it, in relation to your medical condition(s). Further, this Webinar is not intended, nor can it replace the care of your own personal doctor. You may need to discuss the topics presented in the Webinar in more detail with your personal doctor.
With respect to this Webinar, Sidra Medicine does not make any warranty, express or implied, including the warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights.
By attending this Webinar, you understand that Sidra Medicine may record this Webinar and agree to publish this Webinar on Sidra Medicine’s website and/or any social media platforms. Sidra Medicine may, at its sole discretion, publish the Webinar including your question (presented anonymously) and presenters’ response for other users to view. Any copyrights in the material contained in the Webinar belongs solely to Sidra Medicine.
By attending this Webinar, you agree that Sidra Medicine will not be liable for any loss incurred due to the use or reliance on the information, medical advice, and the material contained in this Webinar.
Sidra Medicine’s Webinars are governed by Qatari law.
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Nov - 2
QPEM 2019 Mid-Year Symposium on Pediatric Pain
The first in a series of QPEM mid-year symposiums that will provide high quality, evidence based updates on narrowly focused topics relevant to Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Location: Sidra Medicine Hospital
Our multidisciplinary participants will have expanded knowledge and competence on the assessment and management of pediatric pain, and will be able to recognize and manage common and un-common presentations where pain may result from investigations and treatment.
Participants will have improved critical thinking around how to think about and address pain and anxiety in our everyday clinical practice settings, and will also have a better understanding and comfort with a variety of the pharmacologic and non pharmacologic interventions available for our pediatric patients.
This Activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity Category 1 as defined by the Qatar Council for Health Practitioners - Accreditation Department (QCHP-AD) and is approved for a maximum of 8 hours for Category 1
This Activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 8 hours Inter-professional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
The Symposium program highlights, guidance on attendees and registration can be found here.
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Nov - 2
Gastroenterology Study Day
This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity Category 1 as defined by the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners- Accreditation Department (QCHP-AD) and is approved for a maximum of 6.75 hours for Category 1.”
“This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.75 hours Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.”Course Directors: Dr. Wesam Al-Masri, Prof. Anthony Akobeng and Dr. Mamoun Elawad
Target audience: Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, and Allied Health Practitioners
Overall Learning 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 better patient care and outcomes.
The scientific planning committee has reviewed all disclosed financial relationships of speakers, moderators, facilitators and/or authors in advance of this CPD activity and has implemented procedures to manage any potential or real conflicts of interest.
Contact Info: For inquiries email: GIAcademy@sidra.org
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Nov - 2
Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts
Children with Type 1 Diabetes and COVID-19
Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.
Speaker: Prof. Goran Petrovski, MD, MSc, Ph.D., Diabetes Consultant
Moderator: Judith Campbell, Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Endocrinology
Discussion Points:
- Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
- Treatment and technologies for Type 1 Diabetes
- Remote care of Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes and COVID-19 pandemic
Target Audience: Public
Disclaimer:
This webinar is intended solely to provide general information to the public. The views, medical advice, and opinions expressed as part of this Webinar are those of the expert presenters do not necessarily state Sidra Medicine’s opinion.
This Webinar is not intended, nor can you rely upon it, in relation to your medical condition(s). Further, this Webinar is not intended, nor can it replace the care of your own personal doctor. You may need to discuss the topics presented in the Webinar in more detail with your personal doctor.
With respect to this Webinar, Sidra Medicine does not make any warranty, express or implied, including the warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights.
By attending this Webinar, you understand that Sidra Medicine may record this Webinar and agree to publish this Webinar on Sidra Medicine’s website and/or any social media platforms. Sidra Medicine may, at its sole discretion, publish the Webinar including your question (presented anonymously) and presenters’ response for other users to view. Any copyrights in the material contained in the Webinar belongs solely to Sidra Medicine.
By attending this Webinar, you agree that Sidra Medicine will not be liable for any loss incurred due to the use or reliance on the information, medical advice, and the material contained in this Webinar.
Sidra Medicine’s Webinars are governed by Qatari law.
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Oct - 19
Sidra Medicine Pharmacy Conference
Saturday, October 19
Sidra Medicine Auditorium HB-2D-100Sidra Medicine is proud to announce its Inaugural Pharmacy Conference. The event will focus on essential topics for Pharmacy Technicians in Qatar such as automated dispensing, aseptic techniques, unit dosing, medication management processes and more. The aim is to educate colleagues in Qatar and share awareness of the role and development opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians.
This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Category 1) as defined by the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners -Accreditation Department and is approved for a maximum of 7.00 hour/s. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7.00 hours Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) for learning and change.
Main Program Highlights
- Role of Pharmacy Technicians in hospital pharmacy
- Automated dispensing and robotics in hospital pharmacy
- Compounding sterile medication preparations and aseptic techniques
- Unit dose medication dispensing challenges and opportunities
- Medication management processes in specialized clinical areas
Who Should Attend?- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy Students
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Pharmacy Technician Students
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Oct - 30
International Workshop in Reconstructive Pediatric Urology
A Preconference Workshop of the 6th World Congress of the World Federations of Pediatric Surgery
The Sidra Medicine Division of Pediatric Urology and Chairman Dr. Pippi Salle is proud to host this International Workshop and provide colleagues the opportunity of exchange and discussion on the most important topics of our Subspeciality.
Date October 30-31, 2019
Venue Sidra Medicine Main Auditorium
The Event will include International Speakers, interactive sessions and live surgery workshops.
There will be two full days of live surgery and interactive discussion between the Operating Room and the Auditorium. International guests will be sharing their expertise with the audience while performing surgeries along with a discussion of challenging cases.
Following the Workshop, the 6th World Congress of Pediatric Surgery (WOFAPS) will be held from Nov 1 -3, 2019 with full day urology sessions every day of the congress. These dedicated Surgery Sessions will provide three full days of discussion through the most relevant topics and the hottest debates of our specialty.
Sidra Medicine Urology Division
Contact Info: psalle@sidra.org or svallasciani@sidra.org
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Nov - 2
Keep Hydrated (Arabic)
Visit the Patient and Family Education Center for an interactive and fun learning activity for children.
This month’s activity focuses on hydration.
Contact Info: Phone: (+974) 4003 6277, Email: healthpromotion@sidra.org
… -
Nov - 2
My Health is in My Hands (English)
Visit The Patient and Family Education Center for an interactive and fun learning activity for children.
This month’s activity focuses on a healthy lifestyle.
Contact Info: Phone: (+974) 4003 6277, Email: healthpromotion@sidra.org
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Nov - 2
The 6th World Congress of the World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgery (WOFAPS 2019)
Targeted Audience Pediatric General Surgeons, Pediatric Urologists, Community Surgeons, Surgical Trainees, and Nurses
“This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive up to 35 hour/s Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change”.
Mecomed Compliant
Sidra Medicine invites all pediatric surgeons, surgical trainees, and other healthcare professionals dedicated to the surgical care of children to attend the 6th World Congress of Pediatric Surgery. We have an exciting program, which aims to cover the most cutting-edge advances in pediatric surgical care. Each session will address the nuances for management in both standard and low resource countries.
Welcome Message WOFAPS Home
Conference Brochure Abstract Submission Guidelines Poster Guidelines
CME–aligned Poster Template Oral Abstract Presentation PPT Template
High-Level Program
Qatar Visa and Visitor Information
Book sightseeing tours of Doha: http://bit.ly/Sidra2019
For additional visa assistance, please contact us. Closing date for visa assistance – 15th September 2019(This year's congress is partnering with the International Pediatric Surgical Oncology Association and the International Pediatric Endoscopy Group and Reconstructive Pediatric Urology)
Congress Themes
- Upper and Lower GI
- Thoracic
- MIS and Robotic
- Hepatobiliary
- Oncology
- Fetal and Neonatal
- Research
- Trauma
- Urology
- Case Presentations
WOFAPS 2019 will unite and give exclusive networking opportunities with experts from every aspect of pediatric device development along with government officials and key thought leaders.
Contact Information
Admission issues and registration
Important Dates
- Pre-Congress 30-31 October International Workshop in Reconstructive Pediatric Urology
- Post-Congress 4 November
Pre-congress Workshops:
- IPEG (International Pediatric Endoscopy Group Workshop) - October 30-31
- Management Anorectal Malformations and Hirschsprung's Disease - October 31
Post-Congress Workshops:
- International Pediatric Surgical Oncology Workshop - November 4
- Global Surgery with BAPS team - November 4
- Education and Training: Teaching Surgical Procedures and Feedback - November 4
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Nov - 2
Clinical Updates in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CUOG) 2018
The practice of Obsetrics and Gynaecology continues to change in response to advances in technology and the unveiling of new evidence in high impact publications. These advances are varied, often subtle and can be challenging for the day-to-day Practitioners in the speciality to keep pace with the rapid changes. This Clinical update has been commissioned to address the topical issues in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The conference will feature evidence-based presentations and debates by leading clinicians and academics from Qatar, USA and Europe. It will be an engaging and interactive educational platform.
Download the Full CUOG Program
Who should attend
The content of the Clinical Updates in Obstetrics and Gynaecology has been put together to meet the learning and knowledge needs of healthcare providers who are involved in the care of pregnant women from primary care to tertiary level including but not limited to the following groups:
…- Physicians
- Nurses
- Midwives
- Allied Health Professionals
Sessions Overview
- Advances in Prenatal Care and Prenatal Diagnosis
- Management of High Risk pregnancy
- Intrapartum Care
- Update on Management of Obstetric Complications
- Management of Medical Disorders in pregnancy
- Controversies and Clinical Debates Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Advances in Intrapartum Fetal monitoring
- Ambulatory Gynaecology update
- Update in Gynaecology Endoscopy
Learning Objectives
At the end of the Clinical Updates in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, delegates should be able to:
- Identify, discuss and understand the current updates in prenatal and intrapartum care
- Understand and discuss the current evidence based approach to management of benign and ambulatory gynaecology
- Understand the current clinical controversies in obstetrics and gynaecology
Registration Packages
- Doctors, 1,000 QAR = $275
- Regular Registration, 500 QAR = $137
The Organizing Committee
- Dr Gbemisola Okunoye – Director of Conferences & Chair of Organizing Committee
- Dr Vincent Boama – Attending Physician, Obstetrics & Gynaecology- CME Liaison
- Prof Justin Konje – Executive Chair, Women’s services Clinical Management Group, Sidra
- Prof Steve Lindow – Division Chief, Obstetrics, WCMG
- Dr Amir Elnahas – Sr Attending Physician, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Sidra
- Dr Isaac Babarinsa – Sr Attending Physician, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Sidra
- Ms Gladys Gray – Nursing/Midwifery Representative
- Saida Khamooshi – Nurse Practitioner, Sidra
- Dr Tom Farrell – Sr Attending Physician, Education Lead, WCMG, Sidra
- Dr Avideah Nejad – Sr Attending Physician, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Sidra
- Dr Sara Buhmaid – Attending Physician, OBGYN, Sidra
Conference Secretariat
- Bakhita Al-Khabbash – Community Liaison
- Noricel Hernandez – Speaker Logistics Liaison
- Manjulla Vinolia Pinto-Finance
- Antoinette Nadeeparambil
- Suzan Albanna
- Triciabel Esquires
Events Team
- Aisha Al Zaman
- Eman Nasrallah
- Hamda Zain Al Abdeen
Delegates who Require a Visa to attend this Conference
Visa application to attend this conference is the responsibility of each Individual delegate. However we are able to provide some assistance in this if needed.
- Online Visa applications to Qatar: https://qatar.visahq.com
- Al Maha Meet and Doha Airport Services: www.al-mahaservices.com
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Nov - 2
Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts
Congenital Heart Disease in Children and Adults
Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.
Speaker
Professor Ziyad Hijazi
Acting CMO and Director of Heart Center
Discussion Points
Types, symptoms and treatments
Target Audience
Public
Disclaimer
This webinar is intended solely to provide general information to the public. The views, medical advice, and opinions expressed as part of this Webinar are those of the expert presenters do not necessarily represent Sidra Medicine’s opinion.
This Webinar is not intended, nor can you rely upon it, in relation to your medical condition(s). Further, this Webinar is not intended, nor can it replace the care of your own personal doctor. You may need to discuss the topics presented in the Webinar in more detail with your personal doctor.
With respect to this Webinar, Sidra Medicine does not make any warranty, express or implied, including the warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights.
By attending this Webinar, you understand that Sidra Medicine may record this Webinar and agree to publish this Webinar on Sidra Medicine’s website and/or any social media platforms. Sidra Medicine may, at its sole discretion, publish the Webinar including your question (presented anonymously) and presenters’ response for other users to view. Any copyrights in the material contained in the Webinar belongs solely to Sidra Medicine.
By attending this Webinar, you agree that Sidra Medicine will not be liable for any loss incurred due to the use or reliance on the information, medical advice, and the material contained in this Webinar.
Sidra Medicine’s Webinars are governed by Qatari law.
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Nov - 2
QPEM 2019 Mid-Year Symposium on Pediatric Pain
The first in a series of QPEM mid-year symposiums that will provide high quality, evidence based updates on narrowly focused topics relevant to Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Location: Sidra Medicine Hospital
Our multidisciplinary participants will have expanded knowledge and competence on the assessment and management of pediatric pain, and will be able to recognize and manage common and un-common presentations where pain may result from investigations and treatment.
Participants will have improved critical thinking around how to think about and address pain and anxiety in our everyday clinical practice settings, and will also have a better understanding and comfort with a variety of the pharmacologic and non pharmacologic interventions available for our pediatric patients.
This Activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity Category 1 as defined by the Qatar Council for Health Practitioners - Accreditation Department (QCHP-AD) and is approved for a maximum of 8 hours for Category 1
This Activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 8 hours Inter-professional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
The Symposium program highlights, guidance on attendees and registration can be found here.
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Nov - 2
Gastroenterology Study Day
This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity Category 1 as defined by the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners- Accreditation Department (QCHP-AD) and is approved for a maximum of 6.75 hours for Category 1.”
“This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.75 hours Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.”Course Directors: Dr. Wesam Al-Masri, Prof. Anthony Akobeng and Dr. Mamoun Elawad
Target audience: Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, and Allied Health Practitioners
Overall Learning 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 better patient care and outcomes.
The scientific planning committee has reviewed all disclosed financial relationships of speakers, moderators, facilitators and/or authors in advance of this CPD activity and has implemented procedures to manage any potential or real conflicts of interest.
Contact Info: For inquiries email: GIAcademy@sidra.org
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Nov - 2
Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts
Children with Type 1 Diabetes and COVID-19
Join us for the free Meet Sidra Medicine’s Experts webinar series, featuring guidance and recommendations on subjects related to women’s and children’s health. We will be sharing a range of topics, including lactation and nutritional advice; diabetes management guidance for parents and patients; mental health, and more.
Speaker: Prof. Goran Petrovski, MD, MSc, Ph.D., Diabetes Consultant
Moderator: Judith Campbell, Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Endocrinology
Discussion Points:
- Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
- Treatment and technologies for Type 1 Diabetes
- Remote care of Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes and COVID-19 pandemic
Target Audience: Public
Disclaimer:
This webinar is intended solely to provide general information to the public. The views, medical advice, and opinions expressed as part of this Webinar are those of the expert presenters do not necessarily state Sidra Medicine’s opinion.
This Webinar is not intended, nor can you rely upon it, in relation to your medical condition(s). Further, this Webinar is not intended, nor can it replace the care of your own personal doctor. You may need to discuss the topics presented in the Webinar in more detail with your personal doctor.
With respect to this Webinar, Sidra Medicine does not make any warranty, express or implied, including the warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights.
By attending this Webinar, you understand that Sidra Medicine may record this Webinar and agree to publish this Webinar on Sidra Medicine’s website and/or any social media platforms. Sidra Medicine may, at its sole discretion, publish the Webinar including your question (presented anonymously) and presenters’ response for other users to view. Any copyrights in the material contained in the Webinar belongs solely to Sidra Medicine.
By attending this Webinar, you agree that Sidra Medicine will not be liable for any loss incurred due to the use or reliance on the information, medical advice, and the material contained in this Webinar.
Sidra Medicine’s Webinars are governed by Qatari law.
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