Events Calendar

Qatar National Sports Day 2022

We are excited to celebrate Qatar National Sports Day which falls on Tuesday, 8th February 2022. The day is dedicated to promoting sports and a healthy lifestyle for adults and children alike.

Join us in our virtual activities this year and participate in five different sports.

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Activities

Warm-up exercises

Challenge 1: The Step Count Challenge

• Use the Health application on your smartphone to track your daily steps count.

Walking has several known benefits, including improving general health, maintaining a healthy weight, strengthening bone and muscles, increasing energy levels, and reducing stress. However, remember your steps at work count as well.

Challenge 2: Dexterity – Coordination Challenge

• Throw a rubber or tennis ball against a wall and catch it as many times as you can in 30 seconds
• The ball must not hit the ground in the entire duration
• This video (link) will demonstrate how

This challenge helps strengthen your arm muscles, improves coordination and promotes alertness.

Challenge 3: Plank for Good Health Challenge

• Hold the plank position with an upright soft toy or paper cup placed in the centre of your back.
• The aim is to plank for as long as possible before the object falls off.
• This video (link) will demonstrate the correct anatomy for the plank

The plank exercise helps maintain a healthy posture, balance and coordination, builds core strength, and improves overall mental health

Challenge 4: Display Your Juggling Skills Challenge

• Preferably, use a large ball like a football
• Focus and balance are essential in this challenge.
• Keep the ball in the air as much as possible
• Keep your sight on the ball, and maintain a good balance
• It’s down to you to do as long as possible without dropping the ball
• This video (link) will demonstrate the correct way to do it

Juggling helps to improve coordination, body control, balance and focus.

Challenge 5: Mindful Moments Challenge

• Find a comfortable place to sit either on a chair or the floor
• If you are sitting on a chair, keep your legs bent and straight without straining your knees in any way, and make sure your feet can touch the ground.
• If you are sitting on the floor, sit cross-legged. Place your hands in your lap and keep your spine straight and your body relaxed.
• Close your eyes, and focus on your breath
• Sit still for 5 minutes
• This video (link) will demonstrate the correct way to do it

The benefits of mediation include increasing self-awareness, focusing on the present, reducing clutter and increasing mindfulness

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Pediatric Point Of Care Ultra Sound (POCUS)

Sidra Pediatric Emergency Department team has successfully conducted several Pediatric POCUS courses over the past 3 years with excellent feedback. This 2 day interactive hands-on practical workshop will guide the clinician to gain the required knowledge and competence in the pediatric point of care ultrasound. This is a QCHP approved CME activity with Category 1 & 3 points.

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The use of point of care ultrasound in the Emergency Department is now the standard of care and been recognised as a major element in the emergency medicine board training in Canada and the ACGME training programs in the US.  Clinicians at pediatric institutions are expected to be able to provide this point of care bedside standard.

Reference Reading Material

Course Manual will be emailed to registered candidates

Target Audience

Physicians

Numbers of seats available

• Total candidates for each course: 16
• Sidra Employees Contact (msakthivel@sidra.org, Bbarry@sidra.org)

Faculty

• Course Director: Dr Khalid Al Ansari
• Course Chairman & facilitator: Dr Muthukumar Sakthivel

Facilitators

• Dr Barbara Blackie 
• Dr Gokul Erumbala
• Dr Usama Al-Kanani
• Dr Sheik Abdul Razak
• Dr Sohail Ghani
• Dr Ashok Aralihond

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6th Qatar Pediatric Emergency Medicine (QPEM) International Conference 2022

On behalf of the QPEM Scientific Planning & Organizing Committees Chaired by Prof. Khalid Al Ansari, we are pleased to invite you to our 6th Qatar Pediatric Emergency Medicine (QPEM) International Conference 2022: this year it will be virtual!!

This conference will feature expert speakers providing evidence-based presentations on key PEM focused topics for physicians, paramedics, pharmacists, allied health care providers, nurses and medical trainees who care for acutely ill or injured children. There are scheduled plenary sessions in the mornings, and separate afternoon tracks to meet individual learning needs.

This online conference will host up to 800 participants and invites are extended to the multidisciplinary professions within Pediatric Emergency Medicine and other specialties involved in the emergency care of children.

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 20 hour/s.
In support of improving patient care, this conference is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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.

To register and for more information about the conference, please visit our website at www.q-pem.com

Click here to register online

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Meet Sidra Medicine's Experts: Ramadan and Pregnancy

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.

TITLE OF THE SESSION

Ramadan and Pregnancy

THE SPEAKERS

Alyaa Al Sulaiti 
Nutritionist 

DISCUSSION POINTS

• How to eat a healthy diet during pregnancy
• The correct way to divide the plate and food portions
• How to prepare a food plan that matches Ramadan timing
• The importance of fluids and physical activity

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Public

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World Maternal Mental Health Day Conference

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Sidra Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation and the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) are pleased to present the World Maternal Mental Health Day Conference, a hybrid event taking place virtually and face-to-face in Doha, Qatar, on 11 May, 9:00-14:00 (AST). 

The theme of the day will be 'Stronger Together'; Supporting Women Worldwide on our Journey through Maternal Mental Health Care; inspired by the disparities that came to light during the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for services to develop alongside complex and evolving patient needs. The organizers invite mental health professionals and others to participate and contribute to discussions on training needs, gender sensitive service provisions, public mental health and developments specific to the region.

Up to 4 CPD points will be issued by the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Speakers will include representatives from Sidra Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, the RCPsych Perinatal Faculty and Middle Eastern Division, the National Lead for Mental Health in Qatar, representatives from the World Maternal Mental Health Day Taskforce, WHO and the Global Alliance for Maternal Mental Health.

Target Audience

Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Mental Health Nurses, Obstetricians, Midwives, Social Workers, Primary Care Physicians, Mothers and their Families.  

Register Here

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Pediatric Emergency Resuscitation Program 2022

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

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

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

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

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

Reference Reading Material suggestion

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

Target Audience

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

Registration fees categories for candidates

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

MOPH approved CPD hours as follows

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

Total Category: 6 hours.

Numbers of seats available

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

Faculty

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

Facilitator

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

Nursing Leads

• Catherine Lynch
• Drew Jones

Respiratory Therapist

• Laura Reid

Simulation specialist staff

• Nadim Osseily
• Bassem Tarhini
• Mark Edwin Marayag

Register Here

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Meet Sidra Medicine's Experts: Asthma Fundamentals

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.

Title of the session: Asthma Fundamentals

Speakers

Dr Ahmed Abushahin - Senior Attending Physician

Discussion points

• Asthma problem in schools
• Causes, signs and symptoms
• How to control Asthma
• How to deal with Asthma attacks

Targeted for Public Audience

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Women in Science: The Journey Toward Precision Medicine

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SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS ARE EXTENDED UNTIL 22ND OF MAY!

Women have complex biological systems, that are interconnected and tightly regulated. Some of these systems are also “unique” to their gender.

Recent advances in sequencing and omics technologies have enabled researchers around the world to assess these complex interactions with great depth.

Building large and diverse cohorts, integrating electronic health records and large datasets will enable precision medicine and transform care for women around the world.

As a women’s and children’s academic medical center, Sidra Medicine is leading the journey in Qatar in the application of precision medicine.

Sidra Medicine Research Department is proud to host its inaugural "Women in Science: The Journey toward Precision Medicine" on 28th of May 2022 in the hospital building auditorium. The in-person event will also be streamed online via Microsoft Teams.

During the event, local and international experts will discuss about the most innovative translational and clinical approaches aimed at tackling diseases affecting women. The CME accredited event will focus on understanding the complex molecular mechanisms governing women’s health.

The event will also host a panel discussion to recognize the contribution of female scientists, clinicians, and health care professionals in supporting the advancement of precision medicine. The panel members will share tips from their successful scientific journeys and highlight their challenges while motivating women to pursue academic and health care careers. 

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(Max limit for in person registration is 65, first come, first served basis)

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Sidra Medicine Pediatric Pain Symposium

OverviewSpeakersDay 1 AgendaDay 2 Agenda

Onsite registration is only available for Saturday 4 June 2022

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

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

Target Audience

All Pediatric Physicians, Nurses, Allied health professionals

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Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course

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Overview

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

Target Audience

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

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