WCMC-Q Takes Part in Qatar’s First Health Congress
December 2009
Dr. Marcellina Mian contributes to Qatar Health 2009 with her talk
entitled "Child Protection in Western Cultures: Difficulties and
Challenges"
Around 200 health care professionals from more than 20 countries gathered at Doha’s exhibition center recently to speak about advances in medicine. Among them were five physicians from WCMC-Q. Their lectures were part of the first of its kind, five-day “Qatar Health 2009” congress, which featured 13 tracks of medical presentations and workshops.
“This event, with its number of tracks and eminent international and local speakers, provided rich material for the ongoing education of all health professionals in Qatar and the region,” said Dr. Marcellina Mian, adjunct professor of pediatrics at WCMC-Q. “I commend the organizing committee for putting together such an ambitious project.”
The event, organized by Hamad Medical Corporation and the Supreme Council of Health, was designed to showcase advances in the Qatar’s health care system and drew a large number of delegates from the medical sector and the general public. Further, local professionals and international speakers had a chance to meet, Dr. Mian said, making the week a pleasant and gratifying experience for those in the health care field. Overall, Qatar Health 2009 was a chance for the country to host multi-track presentations at the leading edge of health care’s global evolution.
Health care professionals and members of the community visit the booth
shared by WCMC-Q and Sidra Medical and Research Center during the
Qatar Health 2009 exhibition.
Contributing to the obstetrics and gynecology track, Dr. Arash Rafii Tabrizi, assistant professor of genetic medicine in obstetrics and gynecology at WCMC-Q. spoke about “Laparoscopy in Gynecologic Oncology.” Dr. Nady E. Nady-Mohamed, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at WCMC-Q, spoke along the same track about “Laparoscopic Management of Large Ovarian Cysts During the Second Trimester of Pregnancy.”
Dr. Hassen Al-Amin, associate professor of psychiatry, presented a lecture on “The Validity of the Arabic Versions of Geriatric Depression Scale and WHO Well Being Index” as a contribution to the psychiatry track.
Along the pediatrics track, Dr. Mian spoke about “Child Protection in Western Cultures: Difficulties and Challenges.” And Dr. Ahmed Teebi, professor of pediatrics and genetic medicine at WCMC-Q, spoke about “Inherited Disorders: Proposed Strategy for Prevention.”
In addition, WCMC-Q hosted two pediatrics-track workshops—on the “Art of Pediatric Medical Education” and “Sharing the Light: Simple Strategies for Success in Teaching”—overseen by Dr. Mian and Dr. Amal Khidir, assistant professor of pediatrics at WCMC-Q. Dr. Khidir also provided final recommendations at a pediatrics workshop entitled “Promoting Family-Centered Care,” which took place at the Intercontinental Hotel.
Contributing to the Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine track, Dr. Leopold Streletz, associate professor of neurology at WCMC-Q, spoke about “Physical Activity and Brain Plasticity.” Within the same track, Dr. Basim Uthman, professor of neurology at WCMC-Q, spoke on “Management of Spasticity in Complex Neuro Disability.”
Additionally, WCMC-Q increased its local presence as it joined 100 exhibitors of the latest medical equipment, technology and services—the medical school’s booth—shared with health care and research partner Sidra Medical and Research Center—provided attendants with information about the curriculum and entrance requirements.
Report by Emily Alp
