The 1st University Hospital Sharjah Paediatric/Neonatal International Conference
Accredited by EACCME - European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (upto 15 European CME credits)
HAAD - Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (upto 17 CME hours)

The First UHS (University Hospital Sharjah) Paediatric and Neonatology International Conference will be one of the year's most remarkable events for Physicians, Researchers, Nurses and Healthcare workers in the field of Paediatrics and its sub-specialties.

It will involve international and local speakers, who will present to the region their wealth of evidence-based and patient-focused knowledge on Paediatric and neonatal sciences.

Through various lectures and workshops, delegates will discover current and future trends in managing children and adolescents. They will also review innovative strategies and evidence-based practices essential for managing the challenges facing Paediatricians and the patients they serve.

We expect to host more than 400 healthcare professionals, including: paediatricians, Neonatologyneonatologists and nurses across the UAE and neighbouring countries. Conference Committee:

Executive:

- Professor Hossam Hamdi, Vice Chancellor of Colleges of Medicine and Health Sciences

- Mr Nigel Weale, Chief Executive Officer, UHS

- Professor Hakam Yaseen, Medical Director, UHS

Organizing and Scientific Committee:

- Professor HakamYaseen : Chairman of the Committee

Members of the committee:

- Dr Muhammed Anwar, UHS

- Dr Hanan Sharif, UHS

- Dr Naguib Abdel Reheim, UHS

- Dr Mohamed Sabry El boraee, UHS

- Dr Manzoor Ahmed , UHS

- Dr Hatem Ramzy El Wekil , UHS

- Dr Mohammad Shaf Khot , UHS

- Business Manager: Mrs Afaf El Habal

- Coordinator: Mrs Sonia Ishak

- Booklet Editor: Mrs Hanaa Rauhi Ayesh

- Education: Ms Aysheh Abed Jebreel

- Information Technology Manager: Engineer Harun Z . Jaradet

- Website Development: Mrs Koulayma Hassan

- Admintrative Secretary: Mr Ehab Mahmoud Azzam

- Communiction with the Delegates: Ms Dollimar Yagore

The 1st University Hospital Sharjah Paediatric/Neonatal International Conference Accredited by EACCME - European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (upto 15 European CME credits) HAAD - Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (upto 17 CME hours)
Date	30th November - 3rd December 2011
Venue	University of Sharjah, Faculty of Medicine, Auditorium in Building M24
Wednesday 30th. November
17:00-18:00	Registration and refreshments
18:00-18:10	Welcome Remarks, Prof Hakam Yaseen, Scientific Committee Chairman
18:10-18:20	Opening Remarks, Prof Hossam Hamdi, Vice Chancellor, Medical and Health Science Colleges, University of Sharjah
18:20-18:35	Speech by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi Ruler of Sharjah & Member of Supreme Council & Supreme President of University Of Sharjah
18:35-19:20	Setting the Standards for Paediatric Education: the Role of the RCPCH Dr. Alistair Thomson, Vice President, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
19:20-19:45	Paediatrics and Child Health. Appreciation ceremony

Thursday 1st. December
SESSION I Chairpersons : Prof. Ann Greenough and Prof. Hakam Yaseen
8:30 - 9:10	Update on Nitric Oxide therapy by Prof David Field, Leicester, UK
9:10-9:30	Utilizing NAVA in newborn period - a Fancy Tool or a much needed improvement? by Dr. Aiman Rahmani, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain
9:30-10:10	Neonatal Ventilators : How Do They Differ? by Prof Steven Donn, Michigan, USA
10:10-10:30	Update on delayed umbilical cord clamping by Dr. Mona Khalaf, Al Qasimi Hospital, Sharjah
10:30- 10:45	Discussion
10:45- 11:05	Coffee Break
Session II Chairpersons: Prof David Field and Dr. Mona Khalaf
11:05-11:45	Prevention and treatment of bronchopulmonary dysplasia by Prof Anne Greenough, London, UK
11:45- 12:05	Does Indomethacin prophy laxis decrease Pulmonary Hemorrhage in preterm infants? Audit and update by Prof Hakam Yaseen, University Hospital Sharjah
12:05-12:45	Surfactant,CPAP or Mechanical Ventilation for Respiratory Management: Continuing Dilemma by Prof Sunil Sinha, Middlesbrough, UK
12:45-13:00	Discussion
13:00-14:00	Lunch and Prayer
Session III Chairpersons: Dr. Hanan Sharif and Dr. Safya Seif
14:00-14:20	Not All That Wheezes Is Asthma by Dr. Nizar Kheralla, SKMC, Abu Dhabi
14:20-15:00	Childhood Asthma: A recent trend in diagnosis and treatment by Dr. Neil Gibson, Glasgow, UK
15:00-15:40	Congenital airway abnormalities by Dr. Tom Hilliard, Bristol, UK
15:40-15:55	Discussion
15:55-16:15	Prayer and Coffee break

Friday 2nd. December
Session IV Chairpersons: Dr. Ahmad Al Kamali and Dr. Mohammad Anwar
8:30-9:05	Management of chronic cough in children by Dr. Tom Hilliard, Bristol, UK
9:05-9:25	Jaundice in the Newborn, What to do about it! by Dr. Alaa El Demerdash, Al Wasl Hospital, Dubai
9:25-10:00	Failing children who snore by Dr. Neil Gibson, Glasgow, UK
10:00-10:15	Discussion
10:15-10:35	Coffee Break
Session V Chairpersons: Dr. Tom Hilliard and Dr. Elham Al Amiri
10:35-11:15	Diagnosis and treatment of abnormal antenatal lung growth by Prof Anne Greenough, London, UK
11:15-11:35	Prevention of brain damage in preterm infants: bedside tools of brain Protection by Dr. Peter Raupp, Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi
11:35-11:50	Discussion
11:50-13:30	Friday Prayer and Lunch
Session VI Chairpersons: Prof Steven Donn and Dr. Sumaya Al Zarouni
13:30-14:10	Weaning Infants from Mechanical Ventilation: Art, Science or Magic? by Prof Steven Donn, Michigan, USA
14:10-14:30	Absent Ductus Venosus: A series of 5 cases by Dr. Fares Chedid, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain
14:30-14:50	Clinical Scenarios in neonatal dermatology by Dr. Laila Matar, Dubai Hospital, Dubai
14:50-15:30	Optimizing Mechanical Ventilation in Newborns by Prof Sunil Sinha, Middlesbrough, UK
15:30-15:50	Discussion
15:50-16:10	Prayer and Coffee break

Saturday 3rd. December
Session VII Chairperson: Dr. Neil Gibson and Dr. Moza Salem
8:30-9:10	Perinatal Epidemiology by Prof David Field, Leicester, UK
9:10-9:30	Pain Management in Newborns; what are the evidences? by Dr. Junaid Khan, Al Rahba Hospital, Abu Dhabi
9:30-09:50	Neonatal Perinatal Outcomes in the Arabian Gulf - A study analysis by Dr. Sajjad Ur Rahman, Women's Hospital Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
9:50-10:05	Discussion
10:05-10:25	Coffe Break
Session VIII Chairperson: Prof Sunil Sinha and Dr. Amal Sharif
10:25-11:05	The long term respiratory consequences of very premature birth by Prof Anne Greenough, London, UK
11:05-11:25	Congenital Heart Block: 3 cases and update by Dr. Nadeem Khan, Sh. Khalifa Hospital, Ajman
11:25-11:45	Prematurity, Oxygen Toxicity and Targeted O2 Saturation by Dr. Khaled El-Atawi, Al Wasl Hospital, Dubai
11:45-12:25	Neonatal Pulmonary Graphics: More than just a pretty picture by Prof Steven Donn, Michigan, USA
12:25-12:45	Discussion
12:45- 13:00	Closing Remarks by Prof. Hakam Yaseen
13:00	Lunch

The 1st University Hospital Sharjah Paediatric/Neonatal International Conference Accredited by EACCME - European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (upto 15 European CME credits) HAAD - Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (upto 17 CME hours)
Venue	University of Sharjah, Faculty of Medicine, Auditorium M24
Thursday 1st. December
16:15- 17:15	Workshop I: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Workshop by Prof David Field, Leicester, UK Workshop II: Practical issues in asthma management by Dr. Neil A Gibson, Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Glasgow UK

Friday 2nd. December
16:10- 17:10	Workshop I: Workshop on devices in paediatric asthma by Dr. Tom Hilliard, Consultant Respiratory Paediatrician at Bristol Children's Hospital, Bristol, UK Workshop II: Neonatal Brain Ultrasound Workshop by Dr. Abdelmonhem Obideen, Consultant Radiology and Head of Department MDI, UHS, Sharjah

About Registration
Participation is open to all health care professionals interested in the field of Paediatrics and Neonatology. Those who wish to attend the Conference should complete the online Registration form and send back along with copy of receipt for the payment of the applicable conference fee.


Payment
Please note that sending the forms alone will earn you Pre-Registration only. Confirmed registration and Guaranteed place in the workshops will need full payment . The money can be deposited or transferred to the UHS account mentioned in the registration form. Payment can be made by cash or credit card on the day of conference according to the applicable fee structure.


Acknowledgements
Once you have completed the registration process you will receive an acknowledgement of Pre-registration by email. After payment you will get confirmed registration and place in workshops. Please present your registration documentation to the registration desk when you collect your name badge. At the conference you will receive the final program, conference documentation and a list of delegates.


Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellations must be notified in writing to the conference Managers.


Registration Fees
As mentioned in the registration form.


Entrance to Conference
Each member of the conference will receive a name badge on registration. The badge will be your official pass and must be clearly visible at all times to obtain entry to all sessions and to all included social functions.

Online Registration		Payment Details Account Number: 0029309913001 IBAN: AE05 0410 0000 2930 9913 001 Account Name: University Hospital Sharjah Bank Name: Sharjah Islamic Bank Swift Code: NBSHAEAS * Please deposit or transfer the money to this account. You may pay by cash or credit card on the conference day as per applicable fee after 15th November   Contact Details for further Information Telephone: +971-50 -1421328 Email: ped.conference@uhs.ae Website: www.uhs.ae CME Points All delegates are entitled for CME hrs accredited by EACCME (European Accreditation Council) and HAAD (Health Authority of Abu-Dhabi)
Title: - Select - Prof Dr Mr Mrs Ms Miss First Name: (As you would like it to appear on your badge & certificate) You must enter your First Name. Family Name: You must enter your Family Name. Position and Speciality: Position and Speciality Place of Work: Address: Direct Telephone: (Preferred Mobile) You must enter your Direct Telephone. Email Address: You must enter your email address respecting the right email format. How did you hear about the Conference: You must enter your message.
Registration Fees By 15th November 2011 From 16th November 2011 Throught Companies 1500 AED 1500 AED Doctors 700 AED 800 AED Nurses/Interns/Residents 400 AED 500 AED Conference Workshops       100 AED/Station   ( Limited to 30 cadidates per station) 4:15-5:15pm (Room 1) 4:15-5:15pm (Room 2) 1st December Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Practical issues in asthma management 2nd December Devices in paediatric asthma Neonatal Brain Ultrasound

The 1st University Hospital Sharjah Paediatric/Neonatal International Conference is designated for up to 15 hours of European external CME credits.
Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity

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