The 4th Symposium on Diabetes Care - Agenda

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Program Agenda

Time
Activity Item
Presenter Name and Affiliation
Learning Objectives
7:30 – 8:00 amRegistration & Coffee

Master Badge Team

8:00 – 8:05 amWelcoming RemarksDr. Rachid Benlamri
Vice President Academic, University of Doha for Science and Technology
8:05– 8:10 amWelcoming RemarksDr. Sheikh Mohamed Al Thani
Director of Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention Programs, Ministry of Public Health
8:10– 8:25 amHealth Education and Well-Being in the College of Health Sciences
Dr. Shahrokh Esfandiari
Dean, College of Health Sciences, University of Doha for Science and Technology 
 
8:25– 8:30 am

Question & Answer

8:30– 8:45 amIntegration of Diabetes and Obesity Services under NHS-3: Excellence in Modernized and Holistic Care Models, Pathways, and Standards (Outcome Area 5)Dr. Dabia Al-Mohanadi
Senior Consultant, Endocrinology, Assistant Chair of Education – DoM, Internal Medicine Residency Program Director Division Chief of Endocrine, Director of the Qatar Metabolic Institute, Hamad Medical Corporation		 
8:45– 8:50 am

Question & Answer

8:50– 9:05 amAdvancing Health and Well-Being for All: Aligning Diabetes Care with the United Nations SDGs and WHO Global StrategiesDr. Rayana Ahmed BouHaka
Director of Qatar World Health Organization Office, State of Qatar		 
9:05– 9:10 am

Question & Answer

9:10 – 9:35 amKeynote PresentationDr. Amanda Adler
Professor of Diabetic Medicine and Health Policy, University of Oxford, United Kingdom		 
9:35 – 9:40 am

Question & Answer

9:40 – 9:55 am

Speakers' Appreciation, Group Photo & Coffee Break

9:55 – 10:10 amChildhood Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: A Growing IntersectionDr. Hajar Dauleh
Pediatric Endocrinologist, Sidra Medicine		 
10:10– 10:15 am

Question & Answer

10:15 – 11:50 am

Panel Discussion:

Qatar National Health Strategy 2024- 2030: Highlighting the role of childhood obesity prevention.

Moderator: 
Dr. Shahrokh Esfandiari
Dean, College of Health Sciences, University of Doha for Science and Technology 

Panelists: 

  1. Dr. Sadriya Al Kohji
    Senior Consultant Community Medicine
    Assistant Director of Medicine for Child and Adolescent Health
    Clinical Affairs Department, Primary Healthcare Corporation
    Lead for NHS-3 Outcome Area 5.2: Healthy Children and Adolescents - 5.2.1 Early intervention for non-communicable diseases with a focus on obesity and diabetes
  2. Dr. Rayana Ahmed BouHaka
    Director of Qatar World Health Organization Office, State of Qatar
  3. Dr. Noor Suleiman
    Consultant, Qatar Metabolic Institute, Hamad Medical Corporation
  4. Dr. Hajar Dauleh
    Pediateric Endocrinologist, Sidra Medicine
  1. Recognize the key components of Qatar’s National Health Strategy (2024–2030) that emphasize early intervention and prevention of childhood obesity and diabetes.
  2. Discuss how policy, education, and community initiatives can be applied in participants’ own settings to foster healthier environments for children and adolescents.
  3. Evaluate current research evidence and clinical practices to identify effective approaches for the prevention, early detection, and management of childhood obesity in Qatar.
11:50 – 11:55 am

Question & Answer

11:55 am– 12:10 pmGlance on Diabetes Mellitus: Pathophysiology, Complications and ManagementDr. Hussam Abusahmin
Senior Consultant of Endocrinology, The View Hospital 		 
12:10 – 12:15 pm

Question & Answer

12:15 – 1:30 pm

Prayers, Lunch, & Exhibition

1:30 – 1:45 pmObesity Management and Diabetes Remission Using Lifestyle Measures in the Arab PopulationDr. Shahrad Taheri
Director of Research, Qatar Metabolic Institute, Hamad Medical Corporation Chair, Diabetes Research Subcommittee of the National Diabetes Committee, Ministry of Public Health, State of Qatar		 
1:45 – 1:50 pm

Question & Answer

1:50 – 2:05 pmRedefining Cardiovascular Prevention: Innovations in Managing ASCVD Risk in DiabetesDr. Haval Surchi
Consultant, Endocrinologist, Qatar Metabolic Institute, Hamad Medical Corporation		 
2:05 – 2:10 pm

Question & Answer

2:10 – 2:25 pmCardiovascular Complications in Diabetes: A Call for Integrated and Person-Centered CareDr. Mohamed Abdelghani
Acting Consultant - Interventional and Acute Care Cardiology, Hamad Medical Corporation		 
2:25 – 2:30 pm

Question & Answer

2:30 – 2:45 pmPerson-Centered Structured Diabetes Education for Type 1 Diabetes in Qatar (DAFNE-Q).Dr. Hamda Abdulla Ali
Senior Consultant in Endocrinology, Qatar Metabolic Institute, Hamad Medical Corporation		 
2:45 – 2:50 pm

Question & Answer

2:50 – 3:20 pm

Panel Discussion:

International Diabetes Federation Theme 2024 – 2026: Diabetes and Well-being: Empowering Wellness: Integrating Mental Health and Behavior Change in Diabetes Care

Moderator: 
Dr. Abdelhamid Kerkadi
Department Head, Diabetes Care and Patient Education, University of Doha for Science and Technology

Panelists: 

  1. Dr. Abdulla Al Hamaq
    CEO of Qatar Diabetes Association
  2. Dr. Tassos Kotzias
    President, Doha Chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF), Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
  3. Ms. Amal Al Farsi
    Manager of Health and Wellness Education, Sidra Medicine
  4. Dr. Imran Ramzan
    Assistant Professor – Diabetes Care and Patient Education, University of Doha for Science and Technology
  5. Dr. Saly Harajly
    Assistant Professor – Healthcare Management Program, College of Business Studies, University of Doha for Science and Technology
  6. Ms. Kristen Rendall
    Wellness Specialist
    Sport and Wellness Directorate – University of Doha for Science and Technology
  1. Explain how mental, physical, and psychosocial well-being strategies can be integrated into diabetes prevention, education, and management programs.
  2. Apply family-centered approaches that strengthen patient engagement, adherence, and emotional resilience in diabetes care.
  3. Assess the impact of integrating mental health, lifestyle modification, and educational interventions on diabetes outcomes and person-centered care.
3:20 – 3:25 pm

Question & Answer

3:25 – 3:30 pmClosing RemarksDr. Albara Alomari
Assistant Dean – Research & Graduate Studies College of Health Sciences, University of Doha for Science and Technology, State of Qatar
3:30 – 4:30 pm

Exhibition

 

Activity Code: API-01-P219

Target Audience: Physician, Dentist, Pharmacist, Allied Health Practitioners, Nurse, Professionals and Researchers who are interested in Diabetes Care

This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Category 1) as defined by the Ministry of Public Health – Department of HealthCare Professions – Accreditation Section and is approved for a maximum of ­­­4.75 hours.

The Scientific Planning Committee (SPC) has reviewed all disclosed financial relationships of speakers, moderators, facilitators and/or authors in advance of this CPD activity and has implemented procedures to manage any potential or real conflicts of interest. 
 

The Scientific Planning Committee members have no conflict of interest to declare.