0.25 hrs

Dr. Mansour Ali / Dr. Noora Al Shahwani

• Identify the key event components and recall the purpose of the day’s agenda and thematic focus.
• Explain Sidra Medicine’s progress and describe the current registry data available.
• Relate past SARDS statistics and outcomes (themes, attendance, collaborations, presentations) to the event’s current objectives.
• Compare trends from previous SARDS events to this year’s focus areas to identify patterns of improvement and collaboration.
• Assess how the highlighted achievements and registry advancements reflect Sidra’s strategic direction and research impact.
• Contribute to a sense of collective engagement by formulating informed questions or reflections leading up to the presentation of the Dr. Mike Levis Award.

0.25 hrs

Speaker: Dr. Mohammed Fasihul Alam

Associate Professor of Public Health (Health Economics) – Qatar University

• Understand the principles of health economics in surgery, including cost-effectiveness, value-based care, and decision-making in resource-constrained settings.

0.50 hrs

Speaker: Prof. Khaled Al-Surimi, PhD, MSPH
Department Head, Healthcare Management
University of Doha for Science & Technology

• Understand how to apply cost-effectiveness in surgical settings.
• Recognize the link between improved clinical outcomes and cost savings.
• Apply strategies for integrating economic evaluation into QI project design.

0.75 hrs

Panel of Judges:

• Dr. Tariq Abbas
• Dr. Sonia Davila
• Dr. Khalid Al Kharazi

Q&A of 10 minutes

• Critically engage with and evaluate research findings presented during the discussion

0.25 hrs

 Speaker: Dr. Noora Al Shahwani
Attending Surgeon, General & Thoracic Surgery, Sidra Medicine

• Examine key obstacles to applying health economic principles in surgical care.
• Identify strategies for adapting best practices to the local context.

0.5 hrs

 Speaker: Dr. Ozcan Ozturk – Associate Professor for Applied Economics, HBKU

• Teach participants practical methods for sustainability and cost–utility analysis.
• Demonstrate application in surgical research and quality projects.

0.25 hrs

• Keynote Lecture: “Health Economics in Surgery”
• Cost-Effectiveness in a healthcare setting
• Applied health economics: Cost Implications of Magnet Ingestion in Children
• Towards Universal Health Coverage: An Overview of Key Health Financing Strategies for Equity and Efficiency

Panel:

1. Dr. Mohammed Fasihul Alam
2. Prof. Khaled Al-Surimi
3. Dr. Noora Al Shahwani
4. Dr. Ozcan Ozturk

• Analyze the role of health economics in surgical decision-making across cost-effectiveness, financing, and policy perspectives.
• Evaluate the implications of applied health economics case studies, such as the cost burden of magnet ingestion in children, for prioritizing resource allocation and efficiency.
• Synthesize insights from keynote and panel discussions to formulate context-specific strategies that promote equity and sustainability in surgical services within the Qatari healthcare system.

1 hrs

 Panel of Judges:

1. Dr. Abdelsalam Hegazy
2. Dr. Lisa Goldsworthy
3. Mr. Rami Mchawrab

 Q&A of 10 minutes

• Analyze real-world quality improvement initiatives within the surgical department, and evaluate their outcomes to formulate strategies that enhance patient care and safety.

0.5 hrs

 Panel of Judges:

• Dr. Tariq Abbas
• Dr. Abdelsalam Hegazy
• Dr. Noora Al Shahwani

 Q&A of 10 minutes

• Understand the research methodologies used, evaluating the significance of the results, and identifying potential implications for clinical practice and future research
• Participate in Q&A sessions and discussions related to the poster presentations

0.5 hrs

Panelists:

1. Dr. Santiago Vallasciani
2. Mr. Wadah Al Mansoori – Operations
3. Mr. Mohamed Hirsi – Finance Business Partner

 Moderator: Dr. Abdelsalam Hegazy

 Q&A of 5 minutes

• Analyze key challenges and opportunities in surgical health economics and policy.
• Compare local and global perspectives on financing, resource allocation, and value-based care.
• Explore practical steps for integrating economic thinking into surgical practice.

0.5 hrs

 Speaker: Ms. Stephanie Fortunat

 Q&A of 10 minutes

• Understand how economic considerations influence surgical practice and hospital purchasing decisions.
• Identify strategies for surgeons to actively participate in cost management and value-based care.
• Discuss current educational gaps and opportunities to enhance surgeon expertise in health economics.
• Foster dialogue between clinical and administrative stakeholders for improved resource allocation.

0.5 hrs

 Speaker: Dr. Ian Pople
Division Chief – Neurosurgery, Sidra Medicine

 Q&A of 10 minutes

• Describe and explain the key stages and methodological components involved in designing and conducting a surgical clinical trial.
• Understand the challenges and lessons learned throughout the clinical trial journey, including ethical, logistical, and data management aspects.
• Apply trial design principles to evaluate potential improvements in future surgical research.
• Analyze outcomes and decision-making processes to identify best practices that enhance trial quality and patient safety.
• Evaluate the impact of collaborative research and evidence generation on surgical innovation and clinical practice.
• Create strategies for integrating trial evidence into clinical pathways and institutional quality improvement initiatives.

0.5 hrs

 Speaker: Mariam Nofal
Specialist – Technology Transfer & Innovation, Sidra Medicine

 Q&A of 10 minutes

• Describe the purpose, structure, and key functions of the Sidra Medicine Innovation Lab in advancing clinical and research innovation.
• Understand how innovation processes, including idea incubation and technological prototyping, contribute to problem-solving in healthcare delivery and pediatric surgery.
• Apply principles of innovation and translational research to propose practical solutions for identified clinical challenges.
• Analyze examples of successful innovations to determine factors contributing to effective implementation and scalability.
• Evaluate the potential impact of innovation lab outputs on patient outcomes, healthcare efficiency, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

0.5 hrs