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DECEMBER 4 & 5, 2026

 

Updates in Primary Care: Specialist-Led Case-Based Discussions Highlighting the Latest Evidence and Best Clinical Practices - 2026

Shaping the Future of Primary Care — 4th Edition Hosted by WCM-Q Alumni

Schedule

Registration & Light Lunch
Opening Remarks
Speaker:
Dr. Mahrukh Rizvi
Honoring Excellence: The Dr. Thurayya Arayssi Keynote Lecture - “Updates in the Management of Adults with Dyslipidemia”
  • Review recent evidence-based recommendations in the assessment and management of dyslipidemia in adults.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans using established and emerging lipid-lowering therapies to improve cardiovascular outcomes in adults with dyslipidemia.
Moderators:
Dr. Mahrukh Rizvi
Dr. Tariq Chukir
Speaker:
Dr. Ali Rahil
Q&A
ADHD Red Flags
  • Discuss the role of primary care physicians in the early identification of ADHD.
  • Evaluate the potential consequences of delayed ADHD diagnosis on patient outcomes. 
  • Differentiate ADHD symptoms from normal developmental behaviors and common mimicking conditions.
  • Apply a practical ADHD screening strategy during a routine primary care visit.
  • Develop an appropriate referral and communication plan for patients with suspected ADHD 

 

Moderators:
Dr. Mahrukh Rizvi
Dr. Tariq Chukir
Speaker:
Dr. Sanabel Al-Akras
Q&A
Prayer Break & Poster Judging
STI Screening and Management in Primary Care: A Practical Guide for Qatar’s Health Care Setting
  • Apply evidence-based screening criteria to identify patients requiring STI testing in primary care settings, including recognition of clinical presentations warranting immediate evaluation versus prophylactic referral to the Sexual Health Clinic at CDC. 
  • Evaluate laboratory results and clinical findings to determine appropriate management pathways, including when to initiate treatment in primary care, when to screen for co-infections (HIV, syphilis, hepatitis, STD PCR), and when to refer to specialized sexual health services in CDC.
  • Create comprehensive, patient-centered care plans that integrate STI treatment protocols, partner notification and treatment strategies, co-infection screening algorithms, and preventive measures including vaccination schedules and cervical cancer screening (with special considerations for women living with HIV).
Moderators:
Dr. Muneera Al-Muhannadi
Dr. Reshma Bholah
Speaker:
Dr. Aseel Alzibdeh
Q&A
The Unspoken Condition: Urinary Incontinence in Primary Care
  • Recognize the pathophysiology and distinguish the common subtypes of urinary incontinence (stress, urgency, and mixed) encountered in adult primary care practice
  • Apply an evidence-based, guideline-directed approach to the initial evaluation of patients with urinary incontinence, including focused history, physical examination, bladder diary, urinalysis, and post-void residual measurement when indicated.
  • Use appropriate first-line management strategies in the primary care setting, including lifestyle modifications, pelvic floor muscle training, bladder training, and evidence-based pharmacologic therapy
  • Identify red flag features, indications for specialist referral, and patients who may benefit from advanced diagnostic evaluation or surgical management.
Moderators:
Dr. Muneera Al-Muhannadi
Dr. Reshma Bholah
Speaker:
Dr. Bothina AlMulla
Q&A
Coffee & Networking
Fatigue in the Primary Care Clinic: Endocrine, Rheumatologic, and Psychiatric Perspectives
  • Identify endocrine disorders commonly associated with fatigue and their key diagnostic features.
  • Recognize rheumatologic diseases that may present primarily with fatigue in the outpatient setting.
  • Asses for psychiatric conditions that contribute to fatigue and functional impairment.
  • Combine clinical findings from multiple organ systems to develop a differential diagnosis for fatigue.
  • Formulate an evidence-based investigation, management, and referral plan for patients presenting with fatigue.

 

Moderators:
Dr. Stella Major
Dr. Mahrukh Rizvi
Speakers:
Dr. Tania Jaber
Dr. Sulaiman AlShakhs
Dr. Samah Musa
Q&A
Dinner & Networking
Registration & Breakfast
The Lump You Must Not Miss: A Primary Care Strategy for Safe, Efficient Mass Evaluation (Round Tables)
  • Recognize high-risk clinical features in common “lumps & bumps” (soft tissue masses, lymph nodes, breast/neck lesions) that require urgent referral rather than observation.
  • Differentiate likely benign from potentially malignant lumps using a structured assessment (site, size, depth, mobility, growth rate, systemic symptoms) and select appropriate first-line investigations.
  • Apply an evidence-based management pathway to decide when to reassure with safety-netting, when to image, and when to arrange tissue diagnosis or specialist referral.
  • Interpret common imaging and pathology report language (e.g., “indeterminate,” “complex cyst,” “reactive node,” “BI-RADS,” “suspicious features”) and formulate the next clinical step.
  • Construct a clear safety-net plan and referral message that communicates red flags, urgency, and the clinical question to reduce delays in diagnosis.
Moderators:
Dr. Tariq Chukir
Dr. Stella Major
Speaker:
Dr. Moamena Elmatbouly
Iron deficiency: common mistakes and a practical approach (Live streamed via Zoom)
  • Differentiate iron deficiency with and without anemia from other causes of microcytic and normocytic anemia using clinical and laboratory findings. 
  • Formulate an evidence-based diagnostic approach to identify the underlying cause of iron deficiency, including appropriate evaluation for gastrointestinal blood loss and recognition of conditions that warrant specialist referral.
  • Select appropriate oral and intravenous iron replacement strategies based on patient-specific factors and resource availability. 
  • Recognize common pitfalls in the diagnosis and management of iron deficiency that contribute to delayed diagnosis and inadequate treatment.
Moderators:
Dr. Tariq Chukir
Dr. Stella Major
Speaker:
Dr. Yazan Abou-Ismail
Q&A
Coffee Break & Networking
Cancer in the Clinic: Addressing the special needs of Cancer Patients in Primary-care setting
  • Describe the evolving role of primary care physicians in the management of patients with cancer and cancer survivors.
  • Identify and manage common comorbid conditions encountered in patients with cancer, including VTE, hypertension, and T2DM.
  • Recognize the clinical manifestations of toxicities associated with modern anticancer therapies, including immune checkpoint inhibitors.
  • Apply an evidence-based approach to the initial assessment and management of treatment-related complications in the outpatient setting.
  • Develop appropriate monitoring, preventive care, and referral strategies for long-term cancer survivorship care.
Moderators:
Dr. Reshma Bholah
Dr. Mahrukh Rizvi
Speaker:
Dr. Mutie Ahmed
Q&A
Lunch & Poster Judging
Approach to Tremor and Abnormal Movements in Primary Care
  • Differentiate common tremor syndromes and other abnormal movement disorders based on key clinical features obtained from the history and physical examination.
  • Formulate an evidence-based initial evaluation and management plan, including appropriate investigations, first-line treatment options, and indications for specialist referral.
  • Identify clinical red flags that warrant urgent neurological assessment in patients presenting with tremor or other abnormal movements.
Moderators:
Dr. Muneera Al-Muhannadi
Dr. Reshma Bholah
Speaker:
Dr. Salman Al Jerdi
Q&A
Coffee Break
Hair complaints in Primary care
  • Differentiate common causes of hair loss encountered in primary care, including androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, and scarring alopecias.
  • Use a focused history and physical examination to evaluate patients presenting with hair loss. 
  • Identify clinical features that warrant further investigation for underlying systemic, endocrine, nutritional, or autoimmune disorders.
  • Apply an evidence-based approach to the initial management of common hair disorders in the outpatient setting.
  • Assess when referral to a dermatologist is indicated for further evaluation and treatment.
Moderators:
Dr. Muneera Al-Muhannadi
Dr. Reshma Bholah
Speaker:
Dr. Sara Al-Khawaga
Q&A
Communication Between Primary and Secondary care (Open session)
  • Discuss challenges arising from gaps in communication between primary and secondary care.
  • Identify opportunities to close such gaps using conventional and innovative solutions.
Speakers:
Dr. Stella Major
Dr. Muneera Al-Muhannadi
Awards & Closing Ceremony
Speaker:
Dr. Stella Major