Harvard Medical School Dubai Center and Dubai Healthcare City holds Practi-Med program for pediatrics
Harvard Medical School Dubai Center Institute for Postgraduate Education and Research, a member of Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center, in collaboration with Dubai Healthcare City, a member of Tatweer, conducted an innovative Practi-Med program in Dubai on latest developments in the diagnosis and management of pediatric disorders, as part of its Continuing Medical Education (CME) initiative.
- United Arab Emirates: Saturday, April 05 - 2008 at 13:00
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Held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel from 4-5 April, the CME 'Practi-Med: Pediatrics' conference was designed for primary care physicians, pediatricians, nutritionists, psychologists, endocrinologists, pediatric nephrologists, and other pediatric and healthcare professionals as well as medical students.
Participants received certificates of attendance from Harvard Medical School Dubai Center and were awarded a maximum of 13 CME credit hours.
Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi, Chief Executive Officer, DHCC, said:
'Through partnering with HMSDC, we have made considerable progress in extending the reach of world-class education to healthcare professionals in the region. Our objective is to equip medical practitioners with latest skills and technology updates and enable them to offer a vastly enhanced holistic treatment. This Practi-Med program provided participants with updates on advances in pediatric medicine. Through offering such CME program, DHCC seeks to create a competent cadre of pediatric professionals across the regional healthcare sector'.
The CME programs organized by HMSDC are reviewed and approved by the Department of Continuing Medical Education at Harvard Medical School, and accredited by the CPD department at HMSDC. The credits are also recognized by the Ministry of Health as well as Dubai and Abu Dhabi Health Authorities.
Dr. Robert L. Thurer, Chief Academic Officer, said: 'HMSDC seeks to provide the region with top of the range healthcare programs and educational courses throughout the year. In 2007, HMSDC, in collaboration with DHCC, organized 13 CME conferences and provided specialized medical education to more than 2,000 healthcare professionals. We look forward to contributing to the growth of healthcare in the region by facilitating globally-acclaimed faculty to visit Dubai and train our professionals during this year'.
HMSDC is a joint initiative of Harvard Medical International (HMI) and DHCC. The CME programs, led by senior Harvard Medical School faculty, are an integral part of its endeavour to develop DHCC into a centre of excellence for healthcare delivery, education and research.
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About DHCC:
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) was conceived with the objective of creating a regional center of excellence for medical services, medical education, and life science research and development in the Middle East. It is the world's first healthcare free zone and was created using a phased approach.
The first phase, which is 4.1 million square feet in size, features a medical cluster comprised of day clinics, diagnostic centers, rehabilitation centers, transplantation centers, hospitals, clinics and a sector for pharmaceutical and equipment suppliers. It is home to the Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Centre with the integration of its entities; the Harvard Medical School Dubai Centre (HMSDC)- Institute for Postgraduate Education and Medical research, the University Teaching Hospital (UH) and the Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical research (DHFMR) and Al Maktoum Harvard Medical Library. Some of the medical cluster's other renowned partners are Mayo Clinic, AstraZeneca, Harvard Medical International, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Centre, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Consultant Phsicians (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.
The second phase will feature a dedicated wellness cluster comprised of wellness centers, nutrition centers, resorts and spas, and sports medicine facilities.
About Tatweer:
Launched in December 2005, Tatweer is one the region's most dynamic enterprises and a member of Dubai Holding. Comprising 10 market-leading brands, it oversees an ambitious business development plan.
Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, and Industry & Real Estate offerings. Its entities include 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; 'Universal City Dubailand', the 22 million sq ft development, featuring Universal Studios Dubailand as its centerpiece; 'The Tiger Woods - Dubai', an exclusive golf community that will include the first Tiger Woods designed golf course; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project hosting 51 luxury hotels and more than 60,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first energy futures exchange in the Middle East set up in partnership with the New York Mercantile Exchange and Global Village, a premier family destination for culture, entertainment, cuisine and commerce.
Tatweer's entities continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries in addition to pioneering joint venture initiatives with leading global conglomerates. They continuously strive for world-class performance, while implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.
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Posted by Eman HassanSaturday, April 05 - 2008 at 13:00 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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