The Harvard Medical School Dubai Center Institute for Postgraduate Education and Research (HMSDC), in collaboration with Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), a member of Tatweer, will host an innovative continuing medical education (CME) programme for healthcare professionals to update healthcare workers on the latest developments in the diagnosis and management of mental health disorders.
The programme is designed for primary care physicians, paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, social workers, other mental health professionals, including nurses andas well as medical students. Upon completion of the Harvard Medical School Dubai Center accredited program, participants will be awarded up to 15.25 CME credit hours in addition to a certificate of attendance.
Timothy Petersen, Associate Director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry's Division of Postgraduate Education, and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School will lead the programme along with Dr. Sheikh Saoud Abdulla Al Mualla, Consultant and Head of Psychiatry Department at the Rashid Hospital.
Other key speakers include David Nutt, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Bristol, George Papakostas, Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, Ellie Karam, Professor and Head Department of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology at Balamand University School of Medicine, Melanie Schlatter, Human Relation Institute in Dubai, Valsamma Eapen, Professor of Child Psychiatry at UAE University, Haney Shafey, Clinical Associate Director at the University of West Ontario and Azfar Malik, CEO of Center Point Hospital. With a special focus on anxiety and depression, the program will give participants an opportunity to interact with distinguished international faculty members and leaders in mental health. The seminars will include lectures, case studies discussions and interactive sessions.
Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi, Chief Executive Officer, DHCC, said: "In collaboration with HMSDC, we aim to ensure that outstanding continuing educational seminars and other medical-related initiatives are provided to all healthcare providers. We also aim to raise awareness and recognition of Mental Health in the region throughout this conference"
Dr. Robert Thurer, Chief Academic Officer, HMSDC, said: "Our aim is to provide a high standard of healthcare programmes and educational opportunities throughout the year. We have been able to fulfil this objective consistently and efficiently with strong support from DHCC."
The HMSDC is a joint effort by Harvard Medical International and DHCC to develop the region's leading medical cluster into a centre of excellence for healthcare delivery, medical education, and research. HMSDC seeks to advance the professional development of physicians, nurses, research scientists, and allied health professionals in the region.
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The seminar, 'Specialty Practi-Med: Mental Health', will be held on November 8th and 9th at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
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About Dubai Healthcare CityDubai Healthcare City (DHCC) was launched in November 2002 to fill the gap between Europe and South East Asia by establishing a regional gateway for customers and patients to receive world-class healthcare and to enjoy first class medical and wellness services.
Dubai Healthcare City aims to establish a distinctive regional hub providing developed healthcare services, and advance health related educational programs and scientific research in the Middle East. DHCC seeks to acquire a number of authorities and international corporations specialized in providing healthcare, education, services and research, whilst positioning itself within Dubai, and mutually benefiting from the professional collaboration provided.
DHCC is made up of a core Academic Medical Centre (AMC) comprising Harvard Medical School Dubai Centre (HMSDC), Institute for Postgraduate Education and Medical research, a University Hospital (UH) and the Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical research (DHFMR). Complementing the AMC, DHCC has Medical and Wellness Clusters of world-class private healthcare institutions. Some of the other renowned partners who have joined DHCC are Mayo Clinic, AstraZeneca, Harvard Medical International, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Centre, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Consultant Physicians (AUB), Fresenius Medical Care, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, BU Dental, Moorfields Eye Hospital, The City Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, Wyeth, Smith & Nephew, Sanofi Aventis, Swiss Academy of Scientific Acupuncture, Yateem Group, Dragger Medical, Alvi Armani, Dr. Nicolas & ASP and the German Heart Center.
About Tatweer:
Launched in December 2005 Tatweer is one the region's most promising enterprises and a Member of Dubai Holding. It owns market-leading companies and managing an ambitious business development plan.
Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, Industry & Knowledge. Its entities are Dubai Healthcare City, the region's hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Mizin, one of the most advanced real estate companies in the region; "The Tiger Woods - Dubai" an exclusive golf community that will include a Tiger Woods designed Golf Course; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East region; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project bringing 31 hotels and more than 29,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; Global Village, which brings together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures; and Moutamarat, the first Arab initiative organizing research-based conferences and exhibitions.
A Member of Dubai Holding, Tatweer and its entities will continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries. In addition, it has pioneered the market with joint venture initiatives with leading companies such as the New York Mercantile Exchange or the Saudi Research and Publishing Company.
Tatweer will continuously strive for world-class performance implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.
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Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorWednesday, November 07 - 2007 at 15:56 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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