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​Eighth Qatar Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Conference (QDEM-8) 2024

Hybrid program

CPD hours: 18

Activity Date: May 2-4, 2024

Venue: Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Center

Activity Code: HGI-02-MED-P985.

Activity Type: Category 1

Target Audience: Physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, pharmacists, and researchers

Overall Learning Outcome:

  • To provide an expert forum to share knowledge, updates, and developments in the clinical and scientific field of diabetes, obesity, and endocrinology.
  • To provide a platform for knowledge exchange of key disciplines and sub-specialties where relevant to endocrinology, diabetes, obesity, and metabolic diseases
  • To facilitate scientific exchange, interactions, and collaborations at national and international level among researchers, scientists, and practitioners

Time

Activity

Topic & Learning Objective

Speaker

7:00am – 7:40am

 

Registration and Coffee

7:40am – 8:00am

 

Opening Ceremony (Al Majlis Hall)

PLENARY 1: DIABETES (Al Majlis Hall)

Chairs: Dr. Abdul Badi Abou Samra and Dr. Khaled Baagar

Learning objectives:

  1. To demonstrate the latest advancements and treatment modalities in the management of both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  2. To identify the evidence-based approaches and clinical implications of incorporating new therapies and technologies into routine diabetes care, with a focus on patient-centered outcomes and personalized treatment strategies.
  3. To recognize the preventive strategies, lifestyle modifications, and immunomodulatory therapies aimed at reducing the incidence and progression of both Type 1 and Type 2 DM.

8:00 - 8:30am

Lecture

Islet Transplantation for Severe Type- 1 diabetes

Dr. Francois Pattou

8:30 - 9:00am

Lecture

Diabetes Prevention: Type 1

Dr. Parth Narendran

9:00 - 9:30am

Lecture

DM Technology: Recent Advances

Dr. Goran Petrovski

9:30 - 10:00am

Lecture

Novel Treatment in Type 2 DM Management

Dr. Ahmed Hassoun

10:00 - 10:15am

Discussion

Above Topics

All above speakers

10:15 - 10:45am

 

Coffee Break

 

10:45 - 11:30am

 

Exhibition / Posters Viewing

 

11:30am - 1:00pm

 

Prayer/ Lunch

 

Two Parallel Sessions – Session 1 & Session 2

Session 1

PITUITARY (Al Rayyan Hall)

Chairs: Dr. Zaina Rohani and Dr. Noora Al Thani

Learning objectives:

  1. To recognize the spectrum of pituitary masses, diagnostic challenges, and multidisciplinary management approaches.
  2. To explore the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment modalities for hormone disorders such as Cushing's disease and acromegaly.
  3. To enhance clinical decision-making skills and promote patient-centered care in the evaluation and management of pituitary masses and hormone disorders.

1:00 - 1:35pm

Lecture

Evaluation of Incidental Pituitary Mass

Dr. Amar Agha

1:35 - 2:10pm

Lecture

Diagnosis and Treatment of Cushing Disease

Dr. William Young

2:10 - 2:45pm

Lecture

An Update on Acromegaly

Dr. Amar Agha

2:45 - 3:00pm

Discussion

Above Topics

All above speakers

Session 2

BONE and LIPIDS (Al Majlis Hall)

Chairs: Dr. Abdelnasser Elzouki and Dr. Shaimaa Arroub

Learning objectives:

  1. To identify steroid-induced osteoporosis mechanisms and prevention strategies.
  2. To gain comprehensive knowledge of osteoporosis management and fracture prevention.
  3. To explain the latest advancements in the treatment of hyperlipidemia

1:00 - 1:35pm

Lecture

Steroid Induced Osteoporosis

Dr. Yousef Al Saleh

1:35 - 2:10pm

Lecture

Update in Hyperlipidemia Management

Dr. Elhadi Elouzi

2:10 - 2:45pm

Lecture

Osteoporosis Management for Physicians

Dr. Yousef Al Saleh

2:45 - 3:00pm

Discussion

Above Topics

All above speakers

3:00 - 3:30pm

 

Prayer and Break

 

3:30 - 4:00pm

 

Exhibition / Posters Viewing

 

4:00 - 4:30pm

 

Break

 

Plenary 2: THYROID (Al Majlis Hall)

Chairs: Dr. Amin Jayyousi and Dr. Gowry Karuppasamy

Learning objectives:

  1. To recognize the epidemiology, risk factors, and unique management considerations for thyroid cancer in the Qatari population
  2. To explore the diagnostic criteria, treatment modalities, and surveillance strategies tailored to low-risk thyroid cancer cases.
  3. To enhance analytical thinking and clinical decision-making for challenging endocrine cases

4:30 - 5:00pm

Lecture

Thyroid Cancer in Qatar

Dr. Mahmoud Zirie

5:00 - 5:30pm

Lecture (virtual)

Low Risk Thyroid Cancer

Dr. Douglas Ross

5:30 pm - 6:00pm

Lecture

Challenging Endocrine Cases

Dr. Ali Alzahrani

6:00 - 6:15pm

Discussion

Above Topics

All above speakers​​​​