Events Calendar


December 2024

    • 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.

      • Jan - Jan 17 - 19

          The 9th Qatar Pediatric Emergency Medicine (QPEM) International Conference


          Overview

          The Qatar Pediatric Emergency Medicine (QPEM) Annual Conference is proud to celebrate its 9th Anniversary. Its goal is to provide high quality, evidence-based updates for healthcare practitioners involved in the urgent and emergent care of children.

          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; be able to discuss research in pediatric emergency medicine; and be able to incorporate quality and patient safety goals into practice.

          Conference Objectives

          • 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 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 - Physician / Chair
          • Dr. Nasser Haider (PEC)    Physician – Co. Chair
          • Dr. Syed Huda - Physician. Chair
          • Ms. Leena Amine - Pharmacist - member
          • Ms. Laura Reid - Respiratory Therapist - member
          • Prof. Guillaume H. Alinier - Prof Guillaume Alinier, Director of Research -  EMS – HMC member
          • Ms. Nora Sendad (PEC) - Director of Nursing - member
          • Mr. Maher M Salem - Pharmacist - member
          • Ms. Beverly Jo - Clinical Nurse Facilitator - member
          • Mr. Frankie Familaran - Nurse Educator - member
          • Dr. Muhammad Islam - Physician - member
          • Dr. Yazeed Eldos - Physician – membe
          • Dr. Nadeem Jilani - Physician - member
          • Dr. Sohail Ghani - Physician - member
          • Dr. Omair Syed - Physician – member
        • 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”.

          • Feb - 5

              Gastroenterology Study Day


              Overview

              From 2016 and now in its 8th year, Sidra Medicine’s Gastroenterology Division allocates one day annually to discuss gastrointestinal problems that are commonly seen in the primary care and secondary care sectors in Qatar.

              Done in collaboration with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals, Gastroenterology Study Day’s aim is to raise awareness and provide a discussion platform about best practices in approaching patients suspected to have any gastrointestinal problems.

              The event includes side-by-side practical sessions and hands-on experience on various procedures and services offered by Sidra Medicine’s Gastroenterology team.

              Objectives

              • Discuss gastrointestinal problems that are commonly seen in the primary care and secondary care facility in Qatar
              • Discuss best practices in approaching patients suspected in having any of these gastrointestinal problems.
              • Facilitate the referral process from primary and secondary care to Sidra Medicine services by giving guidance on the referral criteria
              • Raise 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
              • Nurses
              • Pharmacists
              • Allied Health Practitioners

              Scientific Committee

              • Chair: Dr. Amna Al-Khuzaei
              • Facilitators: Dr. Amna Al-Khuzaei, Dr. Fatma Al-Mudahka and Dr. Mamoun Elawad
            • Feb - 20

                3rd Surgical Annual Research Day (SARD)


                Overview Organizing Committee Scientific Committee Speakers Sponsors Agenda

                 

                Overview

                The acronym SARD in Arabic means “narrating” and is meant to represent the exchange of information.

                Now in its third year, Sidra Medicine’s Surgical Annual Research Day (SARD) 2025 is a multidisciplinary effort to share our work around clinical research.

                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.

                Target Audience

                • Surgeons
                • Physicians
                • Nurses
                • Allied Health
                • Students /Trainees

            • 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.

              • Jan - Jan 17 - 19

                  The 9th Qatar Pediatric Emergency Medicine (QPEM) International Conference


                  Overview

                  The Qatar Pediatric Emergency Medicine (QPEM) Annual Conference is proud to celebrate its 9th Anniversary. Its goal is to provide high quality, evidence-based updates for healthcare practitioners involved in the urgent and emergent care of children.

                  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; be able to discuss research in pediatric emergency medicine; and be able to incorporate quality and patient safety goals into practice.

                  Conference Objectives

                  • 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 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 - Physician / Chair
                  • Dr. Nasser Haider (PEC)    Physician – Co. Chair
                  • Dr. Syed Huda - Physician. Chair
                  • Ms. Leena Amine - Pharmacist - member
                  • Ms. Laura Reid - Respiratory Therapist - member
                  • Prof. Guillaume H. Alinier - Prof Guillaume Alinier, Director of Research -  EMS – HMC member
                  • Ms. Nora Sendad (PEC) - Director of Nursing - member
                  • Mr. Maher M Salem - Pharmacist - member
                  • Ms. Beverly Jo - Clinical Nurse Facilitator - member
                  • Mr. Frankie Familaran - Nurse Educator - member
                  • Dr. Muhammad Islam - Physician - member
                  • Dr. Yazeed Eldos - Physician – membe
                  • Dr. Nadeem Jilani - Physician - member
                  • Dr. Sohail Ghani - Physician - member
                  • Dr. Omair Syed - Physician – member
                • 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”.

                  • Feb - 5

                      Gastroenterology Study Day


                      Overview

                      From 2016 and now in its 8th year, Sidra Medicine’s Gastroenterology Division allocates one day annually to discuss gastrointestinal problems that are commonly seen in the primary care and secondary care sectors in Qatar.

                      Done in collaboration with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals, Gastroenterology Study Day’s aim is to raise awareness and provide a discussion platform about best practices in approaching patients suspected to have any gastrointestinal problems.

                      The event includes side-by-side practical sessions and hands-on experience on various procedures and services offered by Sidra Medicine’s Gastroenterology team.

                      Objectives

                      • Discuss gastrointestinal problems that are commonly seen in the primary care and secondary care facility in Qatar
                      • Discuss best practices in approaching patients suspected in having any of these gastrointestinal problems.
                      • Facilitate the referral process from primary and secondary care to Sidra Medicine services by giving guidance on the referral criteria
                      • Raise 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
                      • Nurses
                      • Pharmacists
                      • Allied Health Practitioners

                      Scientific Committee

                      • Chair: Dr. Amna Al-Khuzaei
                      • Facilitators: Dr. Amna Al-Khuzaei, Dr. Fatma Al-Mudahka and Dr. Mamoun Elawad
                    • Feb - 20

                        3rd Surgical Annual Research Day (SARD)


                        Overview Organizing Committee Scientific Committee Speakers Sponsors Agenda

                         

                        Overview

                        The acronym SARD in Arabic means “narrating” and is meant to represent the exchange of information.

                        Now in its third year, Sidra Medicine’s Surgical Annual Research Day (SARD) 2025 is a multidisciplinary effort to share our work around clinical research.

                        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.

                        Target Audience

                        • Surgeons
                        • Physicians
                        • Nurses
                        • Allied Health
                        • Students /Trainees