Women’s Health

Program Overview

This multidisciplinary training program is designed to develop future leaders in women’s health by offering a comprehensive curriculum that integrates advanced clinical training, focused research, and interdisciplinary education.

Specifically tailored for internists and family physicians with a strong interest in women’s health, the fellowship provides extensive hands-on experience across a broad spectrum of women’s health concerns, including adolescent gynecology, menopause, reproductive health, maternal medical complications, breast and bone health, weight management, and endocrinology.

The program emphasizes individualized learning through a combination of core rotations, elective opportunities, and research projects, empowering fellows to customize their training to align with their professional interests and career aspirations.

Duration: 2 years

  • Perform comprehensive physical, breast, and pelvic examinations.
  • Apply evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making – reproductive health screening.
  • Develop and implement individualized patient management plans.
  • Provide collaborative, patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings.
  • Diagnose and manage:
    – Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Menstrual bleeding disorders, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS),
    – Vaginal infections and abnormal discharge
  • Manage menopause, including reproductive and non-reproductive manifestations, and prescribe hormone replacement therapy appropriately.
  • Conduct primary infertility evaluation and initiate appropriate investigations.
  • Provide premarital and preconception counseling.
  • Distinguish between routine antenatal care and the management of medical complications during pregnancy.
  • Diagnose and manage adolescent gynecological conditions, including menstrual disorders, hirsutism, and eating disorders.
  • Recognize and address mental health and sleep disorders associated with various stages of a woman’s life, including the postpartum period and menopause.
  • Perform office-based gynecological procedures, including:
    – Vaginal cultures, Pap smears, Cervical polypectomy, vulvar biopsy, Endometrial biopsy, Intrauterine device (IUD) insertion and removal Diaphragm fitting

Key Rotations

  • Obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • Ambulatory and Adolescent Gynecology
  • Bone Health
  • Mental Health
  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Weight management
  • Breast Care
  • Menopause
  • Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

  • Completion of an ACGME accredited or equivalent Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency program
  • Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
  • Valid DHP license or eligible for licensing in Qatar

  • Program Director: Dr. Ibrahim Ibrahim
  • GME Email: gme@sidra.org