QF entity to welcome key speakers from renowned global institutions and leading experts in pediatric critical care
Sidra Medicine, the leading healthcare provider in Qatar under Qatar Foundation, will host the first-ever Gulf Pediatric Critical Care Conference “Forging Connections: Enhancing Care for Critically Ill Children” from 23-26 January, 2025.
The landmark conference is the first of its kind to be held in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and will feature local and international speakers and experts to discuss the latest advancements and best practices in pediatric critical care and intensive care (PICU). Key topics will include innovative strategies, clinical developments, and interdisciplinary collaboration that can enhance care for critically ill children.
The conference will host an exceptional lineup of global leaders in pediatric critical care. Dr. Ricardo Munoz, Chief of Cardiac Critical Care Medicine at Children’s National Hospital, will present on “Brain in the Cardiac Intensive Care” and “Critical Care Monitoring in the AI Era,” sharing his expertise in cardiac intensive care and telemedicine. At the resuscitation mini-symposium, Dr. Vinay Nadkarni of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will deliver the plenary lecture, “Advances in Pediatric Resuscitation,” followed by Dr. Barney Scholefield from SickKids Hospital in Toronto, who will cover post-resuscitation neuro-critical care.
Dr. Ikram Haque, Conference Chair and Division Chief of Pediatric Critical Care at Sidra Medicine, said: “The Gulf Pediatric Critical Care Conference is an exciting opportunity for healthcare professionals to come together, share knowledge, and collaborate on addressing the complex medical, social, and ethical challenges that affect our young patient population in the GCC. We are proud to host this one-of-a-kind event at Sidra Medicine as we work together to build the future of pediatric critical care in the region.”
Showcasing the breadth of GCC related collaboration, the conference’s organizing committee includes members from renowned institutions in Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman. International experts include members from Canada, Spain, Indonesia, Brazil, Argentina, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Dr. Patricia Abboud, Senior Attending physician and Medical Director in the PICU at Sidra Medicine said: “We are delighted to host the very first Gulf Pediatric Critical Care Conference at Sidra Medicine, where we will connect healthcare professionals from across the region and the globe to advance care for critically ill children. We encourage our peers and colleagues from the GCC and abroad, to join us as we shape the future of pediatric critical care through collaboration, innovation, and shared expertise.”
GCC nationals and residents interested in this exciting, inaugural event can register at Gulf Pediatric Critical Care – Online Single Registration and join a host of distinguished experts.
