Pre-congress workshops

WORKSHOPS Registration: From 7am to 4pm

Time: 8am to 12nn

WORKSHOPS (1)

8am to 12nn

Title:Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS): Integrating POCUS with Clinical Reasoning - a hands on workshop

 Moderators: Dr Ibrahim Abubeker (USA), Dr Muhammad-Aamir Waheed (Qatar), Dr Salah Suwilleh (Qatar)

Target audience: Physicians and residents/fellows only (Maximum 60 Participants)

Learning objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will have learnt:

•  How to generate and interpret bedside ultrasound images?
•  Sono - Anatomy and basic principles of physics and knobology.
•  Integrate ultrasound findings with clinical presentation.
• Detection of free fluid in the abdomen, diagnose pneumo-thorax & pleural effusion at bedside.
• Estimate ejection fraction (EF) and diagnose pericardial effusion.

Methods: It is hands-on sessions in groups of 5 candidates per station.

Faculty names: Dr Josh Overgaard (USA), Dr Ibrahim Abubeker (USA), Dr Muhammad-Aamir Waheed (Qatar), Dr Mohamed Zahid (Qatar), Dr Salah Suwilleh (Qatar), Dr Aseel Sukak (Qatar)

WORKSHOPS (2)

8am to 12pm

Title:Mastering medical procedures: A hands-on simulation workshop  

Moderators: Dr Abazar Saeed (Qatar), Dr Gamal Alfitori (Qatar)

Target audience: Physicians and residents/fellows only (Maximum 40 Participants)

Learning objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will have learnt:

• Describe the steps for some of the most common medical procedures. 
• List and describe the required equipment for the most common procedures. 
• Understand the indications, risks, and contraindications of the most common procedures.
• Recognize possible immediate, early, and late complications.
• Perform each procedure at the designated stations.

Methods: It is hands-on sessions in groups of small numbers

Faculty names: Dr Hatem Abusriwil (Qatar), Dr Raza Akbar (Qatar), Dr Ahmed hashem (Qatar), Dr Saibu George (Qatar), Dr Ahmed Othman (Qatar), Dr Mohamed Abunaib (Qatar), Dr Mohanad Faisal (Qatar), Dr Islam Elzouki (Qatar)

WORKSHOPS (3)

8am to 12nn

Title: Advanced Airway Management Workshop for Non-Anesthesiologists

Moderators: Dr Nabil Shallik (Qatar)

Target audience: This workshop is designed for Physicians, Residents/Fellows, Medical Students, and Anesthesia Technologists.

Learning objectives: Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Manage both unanticipated and anticipated difficult airways according to international guidelines (e.g., DAS).
• Demonstrate proficiency with advanced tools, including Video Laryngoscopy, Supraglottic Airway Devices (SGADs), and Fiberoptic Scopes.
• Perform emergency front-of-neck access (eFONA) and surgical airway techniques.
• Utilize ultrasound for airway assessment and management.
• Apply critical human factors and non-technical skills in airway crisis scenarios.

Methods: This is a highly interactive, hands-on session featuring:

• Comprehensive Hands-On Stations: Rotating skill stations with state-of-the-art simulators and models.
• Interactive Case Scenarios: Clinical case discussions to reinforce decision-making.
• Direct Observation & Feedback: Expert faculty providing real-time assessment and guidance.

Faculty names: Dr Mohamed El Khatib (Qatar), Dr Marzooq Aslam (Qatar), Dr Preethi Thomas (Qatar), Dr Firas Al-Hammad (Qatar), Dr Shakeel Mohideen (Qatar)

WORKSHOPS (4)

WORKSHOPS (4)

8 am to 3 pm

Title:Trauma Registry Workshop 2026: Building Core Competencies

Moderators: Ms. Monira Mollazehi & Mr. Tarik Abulkhair

Target audience: Nurses, physicians, registrars, coders, data specialists, and allied health professionals with potential interest in trauma care, data management, and coding.

Learning objectives:

• Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Identify the key components and functions of a trauma registry.
• Understand NTDS definitions, inclusion criteria, and local data elements.
• Perform accurate abstraction using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and AIS.
• Demonstrate data validation, reporting, and performance measurement.
• Recognize the importance of data stewardship, validation and continuous registry education.

Methods: This is a highly interactive, hands-on session featuring:

• Interactive presentations and group discussions.
• Small group rotations with abstraction scenarios.
• Instructor-led coding and scoring demonstrations.
• Simulation-based coding exercises.
• Peer group discussions and summative assessments with feedback.

Faculty names:

Dr. Hassan Al-Thani, Head of Trauma and Vascular services, (Qatar), Ms. Monira Mollazehi, A. Trauma Program Manager, (Qatar), Mr. Tarik Abulkhair, A. Trauma Registry Manager, (Qatar), Mr. Romy Nario, Trauma Registrar, (Qatar), Ms. Maria Gaviola, Trauma Registrar, (Qatar), Ms. Tessy Thomas, Trauma Registrar, (Qatar), Ms. Nalini Devaraj, Trauma Registrar, (Qatar), Mr. Mohamed Abeid, Trauma Registrar, (Qatar), Ms. Entisar Mohamed, Trauma Registrar, (Qatar), Ms. Anitha Mathew, Trauma Registrar, (Qatar), Ms. Vilma Jalgo, Trauma Registrar, (Qatar), Ms. Rabab Mohamed, Trauma Registrar, (Qatar)

12nn to 12.45pm

Break & Prayer

Time: 1pm to 4pm: Workshops 5 to 14

WORKSHOPS (5)

1pm to 4pm

Title:Challenging ECGs: from the easiest to the more puzzling

 Moderators: Dr Mohamed Zahid (Qatar), TBA

Target audience: Physicians, residents/fellows, students, nurses and other allied health professionals

Learning objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will have learnt:

• Basic rules of ECG
• Identify common brady/ tachy- arrhythmias
• Know how to diagnosis ECG abnormalities of common cardiac disorders.

Methods:

• Review basics rules of ECG and different common cardiac disorders.
• Interactive clinical scenario to recognizing arrhythmias and how to respond to them quickly and positively.
• Groups exercise.

Faculty names: Dr Mohamed Zahid (Qatar), Dr Ahmed Abdelhadi (Qatar), Dr. Mohamed Baghi (Qatar)

WORKSHOPS (6)

1pm to 4pm

Title:New insights into management of diabetes in special populations  

Moderator: Dr Ibrahim Abdulla Al-Janahi (Qatar)

Target audience: For physicians, residents/fellows, students, pharmacists, nurses and other allied health professionals 

Learning objectives: This workshop aims to enhance and improve the process of diagnosis to select the most appropriate management plan for special populations of diabetic patients that include:

• Inpatient diabetic patients (hospitalized in medical and surgical wards)
• Diabetic patients with kidney disease
• Type 1 diabetic patients
• Obese diabetic patients (BMI>30)

Outcome: At the end of this workshop participants would have learnt the key elements of the diagnostic pathway which will help to optimize the treatment of these special diabetic population

Methods: Interactive clinical case studies are used in a case study format with groups discussion

Faculty Names: Dr Ibrahim A. Janahi (Qatar), Dr Khalid Dukan (Qatar), Dr Khalid Bagar (Qatar)

WORKSHOPS (7)

1pm to 4pm

Title: Challenging cases in Endocrinology- Thyroid disorder, Dyslipidemia and more

Moderator: Dr Mohsen Eledrisi (Qatar)

Target audience: Physicians, residents/fellows, pharmacists, and students.

Learning objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will be able to:

• Outline the diagnostic investigations and management of common endocrine conditions (thyroid diseases, dyslipidemia, …etc).
• Discuss the tactics of diagnosis and management of primary hypothyroidism such as fine tuning of thyroxine doses, interfering medications, increased requirement, and management in pregnancy.
• Emphasize the recognition and management of subclinical hypothyroidism.
• Recognize the optimum use of different pharmacological agents for the management of dyslipidemia.

Methods: Case studies with groups discussion.

Faculty names: Dr Mohsen Eledrisi (Qatar), Dr Ali Rahil (Qatar), Khalid Alshaoush (Qatar)

WORKSHOPS (8) (FOR NURSES, PHARMACISTS, AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS)

1pm to 4pm

Title:Bridging care: the vital role of nurses and allied health professionals in modern medicine.

Moderator: TBA

Target audience: For Nurses, pharmacists, physicians, and other allied health professionals.

Learning objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will have learnt about patient-centered care definition, Identify key components, enhance communication skills, promote shared decision-making, identify barriers and solutions and design action plan.

Methods: Interactive sessions with group exercise.

Faculty names: TBA

WORKSHOPS (9)

1pm to 4pm

Title: Inflammatory Bowel Disease – the gut and beyond the gut: addressing overlooked challenges and bridging Care in Internal Medicine

Moderators: Dr. Sachin Dave (USA), Dr Husam Saffo (Qatar)

Target audience: Physicians, residents/fellows, students, pharmacists, nurses and other allied health professionals 

Learning objectives:

At the end of this workshop participants will be able to:

• Understand the spectrum of IBD manifestations (intestinal and extra-intestinal).
• Identify common extra-intestinal manifestations (e.g. musculoskeletal, ocular, dermatologic, … etc.).
• Differentiate extra-intestinal manifestations of IBD from other systemic conditions with similar presentations.
• Integrate a multidisciplinary approach in caring for IBD patients.
• Highlight emerging therapies and research addressing systemic manifestations of IBD. 

Methods: Didactic and interactive-based discussion.

Faculty names: Dr Sachin Dave (USA), Dr Siddhant Yadav (USA), Dr Mariya Pogorelova (USA), Dr Husam Saffo (Qatar)

WORKSHOPS (10)

1pm to 4pm

Title:Electrolytes and acid-base disturbances made simple: pearls for the physicians

Moderators: Dr Omar Fituri (Qatar), Dr Taslem Raza (Qatar)

Target audience: Physicians, residents/fellows, students, pharmacists, and nurses,

Learning objectives: By the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:

• Recognize the clinical presentations and causes of common electrolyte disturbances (hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia, and hypocalcemia).
• Interpret arterial blood gases and differentiate between simple and mixed acid-base disorders.
• Formulate evidence-based management strategies.

Methods: Interactive Presentation, and case Studies

Faculty names: Prof. Sunil Bhandari (UK), Dr Omar Fituri (Qatar), Dr Elmukhtar Habas (Qatar), Dr Taslem Raza (Qatar)

WORKSHOPS (11)

1pm to 4pm

Title:Practical Guidance for Prescribing Antibiotics: How do you escalate and de-escalate?

Moderators: Dr Mohamed Danjuma (Qatar), Prof. Omer Alahmar (Libya), Dr Radwan Masoud (Egypt)

Target audience: Physicians, residents/fellows, pharmacists, students, nurses and other allied health professionals.

Learning objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will have learnt the basics of pathogens and antibiotics and how to make the appropriate choice.

Methods: interactive communication. This will involve table group teams or individuals organized with pens and papers format then feedback and discussion at the end.

Faculty Names: Dr Mohamed Danjuma, Prof. Abdelaziz Zorgani (Libya), Prof. Masautso Chaponda (Qatar)

WORKSHOPS (12)

1pm to 4pm

Title: Talk Smart, Act Right: Mastering Communication Skills and Ethics for PACES and Board Exams

Moderators: Professor Abdel-Naser Elzouki (Qatar), Professor Oo Moe (UK)

Target audience: Physicians, residents, fellows and medical students

Learning objective: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate effective communication skills
• Apply principles of medical ethics
• Recognize and manage challenging communication situation
• Enhance examination performance

Methods: Didactic and hands-on sessions in small groups.

Faculty names: Professor Oo Moe (UK), Professor Mohamed Traina (Libya), Professor Wanis Ibrahim (Qatar)

WORKSHOPS (13)

1pm to 4pm

Title:Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and research: from concepts to clinical impact

Moderators: Prof. Mahmood Adil (UK), Dr Sameer Abdurahiman (Qatar)

Target audience: Physicians, residents/fellows, students, pharmacists, nurses, and other allied health professionals.

Learning objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will have learnt how to:

• Recognize current applications of AI in healthcare including diagnostics, imaging, and clinical decision support.
• Interpret strengths and limitations of AI tools in clinical practice, with attention to accuracy, safety, and reliability.
• Evaluate ethical and legal considerations in the use of AI.
• 4. Apply case-based examples to understand how AI can support- but not replace – clinical judgment.
• Explore future directions of AI in medicine and research.

Methods: Didactic and interactive-based discussion.

Methods: Brief presentation and interactive case scenarios of common neurological diseases.

Faculty names: Prof. Mahmood Adil (UK), Dr Susu Zughaier, Dr Mohamed Khalil (Qatar), Dr Raza Akbar (Qatar), Dr Ali Alsanousi (Qatar)

WORKSHOPS (14)

1pm to 4pm

Title: From prescription to precision: advancing clinical pharmacy in patient care- Anticoagulation complex scenarios from real practice

Moderators: Prof. Gretchen Brophy (USA), Dr Abdulmoqeeth Mohamed (Qatar), Dr Ahmed Abd Elaziz (Qatar)

Target audience: Pharmacists and other health professionals

Learning objective: At the end of this workshop participants will have learnt to explore the updated about anticoagulation and other related topics through case-based scenarios and practical tips.

TBA

Methods: Didactic and hands-on sessions in small groups.

Faculty names: Prof. Gretchen Brophy (USA), Dr Hazem Elewa (Qatar), Dr Abdulmoqeeth Mohamed (Qatar), Dr Ahmed Bahey (Qatar), Dr Ahmed Hossam (Qatar)

WORKSHOPS (15)

1pm to 4pm

Title: Basics of skin prick testing in allergy diagnosis: from theory to practice (Hands-on workshop)

Moderator: Dr Maryam Al-Nesf (Qatar)

Target audience: Physicians, residents/fellows, students, nurses, and other allied health professionals

Learning objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will have learnt when and how to perform the skin prick test to diagnosis allergy diseases.

Methods: Didactic and hands-on sessions in small groups.

Faculty names: Dr Maryam Al-Nesf (Qatar), Dr Hasan Mobyed (Qatar)​​