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Dr. Khalil Alshowaiker

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Internal Medicine Department at Adan Hospital, I am honored to welcome you to our esteemed medical conference! This event serves as a vital platform for healthcare professionals dedicated to internal medicine to:

  • Exchange knowledge and advancements: Stay current on the latest research findings, diagnostic tools, and treatment strategies in internal medicine.
  • Foster collaboration: Engage in discussions and build relationships with colleagues from across Kuwait, KSA, Oman and Portugal.
  • Improve patient care: By sharing best practices and insights, we can collectively enhance the quality of care we provide to our patients.

This conference promises a stimulating program featuring presentations from renowned local and international speakers. We'll delve into a diverse range of topics relevant to internal medicine, encompassing:

  • Obesity Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Nephrology
  • Neurology
  • Hematology
  • Endocrinology
  • Pulmonology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Obstetrics and Geriatric Medicine

The conference also provides ample opportunities for interactive sessions, poster presentations, and networking events. We encourage you to actively participate and contribute to the vibrant exchange of ideas.

We are confident that this conference will be an enriching and rewarding experience for all participants. We look forward to welcoming you to Adan Hospital and embarking on this journey of shared learning and professional development.

Sincerely

Dr. Khalil Alshowaiker

Chairman, Head of Internal Medicine Department, Adan Hospital, Kuwait

Co-Chairperson message

chairman

Dr. Al Anoud A. Al Ajmi

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the organizing committee, I am honored to invite you to participate in Al Adan Internal Medicine's first conference. This event will highlight the latest topics in medicine and showcase the specialized services offered by the hospital.

Al-Adan Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in the region, covering the area with the highest population density, making it one of the busiest hospitals. The services provided by the department have remarkably progressed over the past ten years at both secondary and tertiary care levels, with the evolution of new medical services. These achievements were accomplished by our distinguished, brilliant doctors, along with the continuous support of the Ministry of Health. These services include, but are not limited to:

  • Al-Khezam Nephrology and Dialysis Center.
  • Al Dabbous Cardiology Center which is the first center to provide primary PCI, cardiogenic shock care, Advanced heart failure clinic, structural heart disease clinic, heart rhythm clinic, first smoking cessation clinic for ACS.
  • An exclusive obesity medicine clinic established in 2017, the first of its kind.
  • The neurology unit, with subspecialty services including Movement disorder unit, Dystonia/ Botox clinic, Neuro-ophthalmology clinic, EEG/ Neurophysiology lab in addition to stroke unit.
  • The Clinical Hematology Unit, one of the best hematology fellowship training units.

This two-day scientific event will feature unparalleled interactive workshops discussing common clinical dilemmas with real cases. The lectures will cover topics inspired by daily practice and are designed to be practical and to the point.

Looking forward meeting you all in this special scientific event that surely will be informative and enjoyable.

Sincerely

Dr. Al Anoud A. Al Ajmi

Internal Medicine Senior Specialist
Co-Chairperson


Target Audience

  • General Medicine Physicians
  • Cardiologists
  • Hematologists
  • Nephrologists
  • Neurologists
  • Endocrinologists
  • Rheumatologists
  • Geriatrics Physicians
  • Pulmonologists
  • Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists
  • Residents & Fellows
  • Family Medicine
  • General Practitioners
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacists

About this conference:
This medical conference is designed to provide a rich educational experience, combining insightful lectures and hands-on workshops. To recognize the learning achieved, CME Points are allocated as follows: lecture in both days awarded 10 points, emphasizing the depth of information presented. Standard workshops provide 1 point each, promoting practical engagement. Additionally, the specialized Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) workshop earns 3 points, reflecting its advanced educational value. This distribution ensures a well-rounded and rewarding learning opportunity for all attendees.

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Our Speakers

Committees

Scientific Committee

speaker

Dr. Mona AlRasheed

Head of Clinical Hematology Unit
speaker

Dr. Mishal Abu AlMelh

Head of Neurology Unit
speaker

Dr. Samah Alkharji

Head of AlDabbous Cardiac center
speaker

Dr. Mashaan Alenezi

Consultant Gastroenterology
speaker

Dr. Emad A. Abdullah

Consultant Nephrologist
speaker

Dr. Sulaiman Hajji

Consultant Endocrinologist

Organizing Committee

speaker

Dr. Emad A. Abdullah

Consultant Nephrology
speaker

Dr. Mohammad Naif Alajmi

Consultant Obesity Medicine
speaker

Dr. Nejal Mahmoud Abdulrahman

Assistant Registrar
speaker

Dr. Manar Khalifah Al-Mutairi

Medical Intern
speaker

Dr. Abdulrahman Adnan Alenzi

Medical Intern

Moderators


Event Schedule

Workshops

Friday 10th January 2025

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

TFT interpretation: Overcoming Common Pitfalls and Challenges


Dr. khaled AlJenaee

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

ECG Cases Not to Miss


Dr. Samah AlKharji

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Acid Base DisordersMade Easy


Dr. Emad A. Abdullah

11:00 AM – 01:00 PM

Friday Prayer Break
&
Lunch Break


01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Spirometry Interactive cases


Dr. Nawaf AlEnezi

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Mastering LFT Interpretation


Dr. Omar Alsoudan Alenezi

08:00am - 12:00 pm

POCUS


Dr. Abdullah N. AlAwadi
Dr. Abdulaziz AlMutawa
Dr. Mohammed Hammoda