Workshops Registration: 7am to 7:30am

Time: 7:30am to 12noon

WORKSHOPS (1)

7:30am to 9:30am

Title: Point of care ultrasound (POCUS): Integrating POCUS with Clinical Reasoning - a hands on workshop

Moderators: Dr Muhammad Aamir Waheed, Dr Ibrahim Abubeker

Target audience: Physicians and residents/fellows only (Maximum 40 Participants)

Activity Code: HGI-02-MED-P1056
Total CPD: Category 1: 2 Credit hours

Learning objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will have learnt:

1. How to generate and interpret bedside ultrasound images?
2. Sono - Anatomy and basic principles of physics and knobology.
3. Integrate Ultrasound findings with clinical presentation.
4. Detection of free fluid in the abdomen, diagnose pneumo-thorax & pleural effusion at bed side.
5. Estimate ejection fraction (EF) and diagnose pericardial effusion.

Methods: It is didactics and hands-on sessions in groups of 5 candidates per station.

Faculty names: Dr Muhammad Zahid, Dr Ibrahim Abubeker, Dr Fatma Rasoul, Dr Nedia Neffati, Dr Salah Suwileh, Dr Aseel Sukik, Dr Jassim Mohamed, Dr Nauman Arshad 

WORKSHOPS (2)

7:30am to 9:30am

Title: Diabetes care: from A to Z

Moderator: Dr Khaled Dukan, Dr Tarik Elhadd

Target audience: Physicians, residents/fellows, pharmacists, and students.

Activity Code: HGI-02-MED-P1057
Total CPD: Category 1: 2 Credit hours

Learning objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will be able to:

1. Appreciate individualized glucose targets for different patient populations with diabetes.
2. Recognize the optimum use of different pharmacological agents for the management of hyperglycemia in diabetes.
3. Understand algorithms for management of blood pressure and lipids in diabetes.
4. Realize strategies for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in diabetes.
5. Identify aspects of periodic examination and screening tests for early detection of complications of diabetes

Methods: Case studies with small group discussion.

Faculty name: Dr Mohsen Eledrisi, Dr Khaled Ashawesh

WORKSHOPS (3)

7:30am to 9:30am

Title: Clinical Trials: design and analysis basics

Moderators: Dr. Vamanjore A. Naushad, Dr Sajid Chalihadan 

Target audience: Physicians, residents/fellows, and pharmacists

Activity Code: HGI-02-MED-P1058
Total CPD: Category 1: 2 Credit hours

Learning objectives:

This workshop is aimed at health practitioners and will introduce them to the basics of design and analysis of a clinical trial running through aspects related to randomization, trial design, effect sizes (relative and absolute), Intention to treat, as treated and per protocol analyses, interim analysis and related aspects. The workshop will not require the attendee to have an advanced statistical background and will be pitched at the level of health care practitioners and residents seeking to acquire core competencies required for their exams. At the end of this workshop participants will have learnt how to:

• Describe and apply the analytical aspects of clinical trials that distinguish them from observational clinical studies.
• Discuss heterogeneity of treatment effects in the context of a clinical trial.

Methods: Didactic and interactive-based discussion.

Faculty names: Prof. Suhail A. Doi, Dr Muhammad Naseem Khan

WORKSHOPS (4)

7:30am to 9:30am

Title: Challenging cases in Neurology

Moderators: Dr Nagham Sadik, Dr Aram Salehi

Target audience: Physicians, residents/fellows, and students.

Activity Code: HGI-02-MED-P1059
Total CPD: Category 1: 2 Credit hours

Learning objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will have learnt how to diagnose and manage different common neurological problems.

Outcome: At the end of this workshop participants will have learnt how to diagnose and treat varieties of common neurological conditions.

Methods: Brief presentation and interactive case scenarios of common neurological diseases.

Faculty names: Dr. Yahia Imam, Dr Salman Al Jerdi, Dr Mohammed Alnuemi

WORKSHOPS (5)

7:30am to 9:30am

Title: Managing Delirium: A Practical Guide for Physicians and multi-disciplinary team members

Moderators: Dr Akhnuwkh Jones, Dr Mohamed Elhams  

Target audience: Physicians, residents/fellows, students, pharmacists, nurses, and students.

Activity Code: HGI-02-MED-P1060
Total CPD: Category 1: 2 Credit hours

Learning objectives: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize the clinical features and risk factors of delirium in hospitalized patients.
2. Identify the common causes of delirium in inpatients.
3. Assess and implement validated screening tools for early detection of delirium.
4. Develop management strategies that include both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
5. Understand the importance of preventing delirium in at-risk patients.
   

Methods: Interactive Presentation with case Studies

Faculty names: Dr Mohamed Khalil, Dr Mani Chandran, Dr Saeed T Saeed

WORKSHOPS (6) (FOR NURSES, PHARMACISTS, PHAND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS)

7:30am to 9:30am

Title: Implementing Patient-Centered Care: Improving Quality and Patient Satisfaction.

Moderator: Ramsey Jasim, Dr Mohamed Gaafar Mohamedali

Target audience: For Nurses, pharmacists, physicians, and other allied health professionals.

Activity Code: HGI-02-MED-P1061
Total CPD: Category 1: 2 Credit hours

Learning objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will have learnt about patient-centered care definition, Identify key components, enhance communication skills, promote shared decision-making, identify barriers and solutions and design action plan.

Methods: Interactive sessions with group exercise.

Faculty names: Dr Anand Kartha, Dr Aisha Aladab, Dr Rana Moustafa Aladawy, ​Ms. Raissa Puddao, Mr Esmat Swallmeh

9:30am to 10pm

Coffee Break

WORKSHOPS (7)

10am to 12pm

Title: Mastering medical procedures: A hands-on simulation workshop  

Moderator: Dr Abazar Saeed

Target audience: Physicians and residents/fellows only (Maximum 28 Participants)

Activity Code: HGI-02-MED-P1062
Activity Type: Combine Cat 1-Workshop and Cat 3-Accredited Simulation Activities
Total CPD: Category 1: 1.5 Credit hours |  Category 3: 0.5 Accredited Simulation Activities

Learning objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will have learnt:

1. Describe the steps for some of the most common medical procedures. 
2. List and describe the required equipment for the most common procedures. 
3. Understand the indications, risks, and contraindications of the most common procedures.
4. Recognize possible immediate, early, and late complications.
5. Perform each procedure at the designated stations.

Methods: It is hands-on sessions in groups of small numbers

Faculty names: Dr Hatem Abusriwil, Dr Raza Ali Akbar, Dr Gamal Alfitori, Dr Ahmed Hashem, Dr Saibu George,

Dr Ahmed Othman, Dr Mohamed Abunaib, Dr Mohanad Faisal

WORKSHOPS (8)

10am to 12pm

Title: Challenging ECGs: from the easiest to the more puzzling

Moderators: Dr Muhammad Zahid

Target audience: Physicians, residents/fellows, students, and allied health professionals

Activity Code: HGI-02-MED-P1063
Total CPD: Category 1: 2 Credit hours

1. Basic rules of ECG
2. Identify common brady/ tachy- arrhythmias
3. Know how to diagnosis ECG abnormalities of common cardiac disorders.

1. Review basics rules of ECG and different common cardiac disorders.
2. Interactive clinical scenario to recognizing arrhythmias and how to respond to them quickly and positively.
3. Group exercise.

Faculty names: Dr Ahmed Abdul Hadi, Dr Abdulaziz Zafar, Dr. Mohamed Baghi

WORKSHOPS (9)

10am to 12pm

Title: Diagnostic and treatment pathways in obesity clinics: What each physician needs to know?  

Moderators: Dr Wahiba Elhag, Dr Buthaina Alowinati 

Target audience: For physicians, residents/fellows, students, and pharmacists 

Activity Code: HGI-02-MED-P1064
Total CPD: Category 1: 2 Credit hours

Learning objectives: This workshop aims to enhance and improve the process of diagnosis in order to select the most appropriate management plan for patients with obesity. In addition to exploring the complications of obesity.

Outcome: At the end of this workshop participants would have learnt the key elements of the diagnostic pathway which will help clinicians optimize the treatment of patients with obesity. In addition to exploring the complications of obesity.

Methods: Interactive clinical case studies are used to demonstrate the importance of history taking and medical investigations to select the best treatment options.

Faculty Names: Dr Mohamed Elsherif, Dr Sama Al-Juboori, Dr Turki Al Ahbabi

WORKSHOPS (10)

10am to 12pm

Title: Practical guidance for antibiotics prescription: How do you escalate and de-escalate?

Moderators: Prof. Omer Alahmer, Dr. Claret Isabirye

Target audience: Physicians, residents/fellows, pharmacists, students, and nurses allied health professionals.

Activity Code: HGI-02-MED-P1065
Total CPD: Category 1: 2 Credit hours

Learning objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will have learnt the basics of pathogens and antibiotics and how to make the appropriate choice.

Methods: interactive communication. This will involve table group teams or individuals as organized with pens and papers format then feedback and discussion at the end.

Faculty Names: Dr Mohammed Danjuma, Dr Ahmed Elhaddad, Prof. Abdelaziz Zorgani

WORKSHOPS (11)

10am to 12pm

Title: Pass the MRCP-PACES (UK) examination: Tips for success by experienced examiners

Moderators: Prof. Abdel-Naser Elzouki, Dr Mohamed Taraina

Target audience: Physicians and residents/fellows only (Maximum 50 Participants)

Activity Code: HGI-02-MED-P1066
Total CPD: Category 1: 2 Credit hours

Learning objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will gain a thorough understanding of the clinical situations they may face in the “Communication Skills Exam Station” and “Consultation Exam Station” of MRCP-PACES exams.

Methods: The workshop is designed and lead by international experts who are well experienced with the new MRCP-PACES (UK) format. It will highlight the demonstration of examination techniques and presentation skills focusing in the new format of “Communication Skills Exam Station” and “Consultation Exam Station” through didactic and interactive clinical scenarios groups discussion.

Faculty names: Dr Syed Tanzeem Raza, Dr Jamal Sajid, Muhammad Naeem

WORKSHOPS (12)

10am to 12pm

Title: Medical writing: how to write your research paper?

Moderators: Dr. Nishan K. Purayil, Dr. Irfan Varikkodan

Target audience: Physicians, pharmacists, students, nurses and allied health professionals

Activity Code: HGI-02-MED-P1067
Total CPD: Category 1: 2 Credit hours

Learning objectives: The workshop is interactive, with participants encouraged to think and discuss how to write their research manuscript? At the end of this workshop participants will have learnt the appropriate strategy for writing a scientific paper in English. 

Faculty names: Prof. Mohammed El-Kassas

12pm to 1pm

Lunch and Prayer Time