Call for Submission of Proposals/Ideas to "Technological Track"
Dear Colleagues,
- Do you have an idea for a new device or a software application that will improve surgical care?
- Do you have an innovative technology based solution that would revolutionize peri-operative services?
If yes, then I am delighted to invite you to submit your technology oriented idea to the newly introduced "Technological Track” at the 8th Surgical Research & Innovation Ideas Symposium organized by HMC’s Department of Surgery and Medical Research Center. The symposium will be held from 30 November to 1 December, 2018 in Doha, Qatar. On the day of the symposium, selected proposals/ideas will be presented in front of a multi-disciplinary panel comprised of experts from different technical fields. Feedback will be provided to participants for bringing the idea into clinical realm.
Information To Participants:
The idea/proposal for the technological track needs to be submitted as a PowerPoint presentation via email to
Dr. Nikhil Navkar <
nnavkar@hamad.qa> by 1 November, 2018. The template for PowerPoint presentations can be downloaded from the link below. Participants are strictly required to adhere to the following outline for their PowerPoint presentation with a maximum of 10 slides (excluding references):
- Clinical Problem: Unmet Clinical Need (1 to 2 slides); Impact on Patient Care (1 slide); Existing Solutions (1 slide)
- Proposed Solution: The Idea (1 to 2 slides); Related Works (1 slide); Key Advantages (1 slide); Implementation Plan (1 to 2 slides)
Selected participants will be notified via email by 11 November, 2018 and will be required to present on the days of symposium, i.e. 30 November to 1 December, 2018.
Important Dates:
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Proposal/idea submission deadline:1 November, 2018
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Acceptance notification for selected proposal/idea:11 November, 2018
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Technological track presentations at the symposium:30 November to 1 December, 2018
Sincerely,
Dr. Abdulla Al Ansari
A/CMO - HMC
