On behalf of the Scientific and Organizing Committees of the Third Qatar Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Conference (QDEM-3), to be held at Sheraton Hotel, Doha-Qatar from 29 November  to 1 December 2018, we warmly welcome you to Doha. 

As Qatar’s capital, Doha is a vibrant and fast growing modern metropolis. In recent years Doha has become a hub for education and medical institutions. Today a mosaic of leading academic, research, education and health service organizations have a significant presence in Qatar.

Qatar Metabolic Institute and the Department of Endocrinology & Diabetes at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is pleased to present to the medical community, both locally and internationally, the Third Qatar Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Conference (QDEM-3). Carefully designed to cover diverse aspects of endocrinology, metabolic bone disease, diabetes, and women health, this conference will be one of the year’s most significant gatherings of endocrinology clinicians and professionals in this region. We aim to satisfy the needs of all those with an interest in the field, from the trainee, to the primary health care generalist and secondary/tertiary care specialist physician.

We are delighted to welcome delegates from all over the world and encourage you to participate fully in the conference discussions. We hope this conference helps you to acquire new skills and information and to develop valuable relationships and collaborations.

Enjoy the conference and we look forward to welcoming you to Doha.

Dr. Mahmoud Ali Zirie
Chief of Endocrinology Section
Chairman of the Organizing Committee

Prof. Abdul Badi Abou Samra
Director of Qatar Metabolic Institute
Chairman of  Medicine Department