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Thursday, Dec 12
18:00 19:00
Registration
18:00 - 19:00
19:00 21:00
Opening Ceremony
19:00 - 21:00
National Anthem
Holy Quran
Minister of Health - Speech
H.E. Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi
2nd PAWPA & 1st KWP President - Speech
Dr. Asmaa Alrashed (Kuwait)
President of PAWPA - Speech
Dr. Maisam Akroush (Jordan)
Kuwaiti Women Physicians Pioneer Ceremony
Exhibition Tour
Friday, Dec 13
07:30 08:30
Registration
07:30 - 08:30
08:30 09:30
PANDEMIC OBESITY
08:30 - 09:30
Moderators: Dr. Ebaa Al Ozairi (Kuwait), Dr. Hanan Raihani (Jordan), Dr. Shehab Akroof (Kuwait)
Hall A
08:30 08:45
The Medical Management of Obesity Updates
Dr. Aysha M. Al Fahad (Kuwait)
08:45 09:00
Endoscopic Management of Obesity: What’s old and new?
Dr. Wadha Aljaser (Kuwait)
09:00 09:10
Surgical Management of Obesity
Dr. Asmaa Alrashed (Kuwait)
09:10 09:20
Obesity is a Pandemic: How to create a healthy generation?
Dr. Donna Ryan (USA)
09:20 09:30
Panel Discussion
WOMEN PHYSICIANS: EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP
08:30 - 09:30
Moderators: Dr. Kefaya Abdulmalik (Kuwait), Dr. Zainab Al Balushi (Oman), Dr. Abdullah Rajab (Kuwait)
Hall B
08:30 08:45
A Guide to Commencing your Career in Medicine: From medical school to fellowship
Dr. Sara Alsafi (Kuwait)
08:45 09:00
Women Physicians as Educators: Challenges and opportunities
Dr. Fatema Alsubhi (KSA)
09:00 09:15
Arab Women Physicians: Where do we stand today and what’s the future?
Dr. Maisam Akroush (Jordan)
09:15 09:30
Panel Discussion
09:30 10:00
COFFEE BREAK
09:30 - 10:00
10:00 11:00
SUSTAINABILITY OF WOMEN IN THE MEDICAL FORCE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
10:00 - 11:00
Moderators: Dr. Hani Al Qadhi (Oman), Dr. Samah Alkharji (Kuwait), Dr. Muneera Ben Nakhi (Kuwait)
Hall A
10:00 10:15
Fostering Leadership and Creating a Thriving Community in Surgery: WSK experience
Dr. Asmaa Alrashed (Kuwait)
10:15 10:30
Death by 1000 Cuts: Micro-aggression and harassment
Dr. Sheyma Al Romaihi (Qatar)
10:30 10:40
Leave or Stay in your Career: Retention and attrition in the medical profession
Dr. Fayza Haider (Bahrain)
10:40 10:50
Taking it to the Next Level: Coaching, mentorship and sponsorship in a medical
Dr. Sana Alabdulrazak (Kuwait)
10:50 11:00
Panel Discussion
MENTAL HEALTH SUSTAINABILITY
10:00 - 11:00
Moderators: Dr. Abdullah Al Ozairi (Kuwait), Dr. Falah Al Tamimi (Jordan), Dr. Rita El Khayat (Morocco)
Hall B
10:00 10:15
Sustainability of Mental Health for Women in Medicine
Dr. Mariam Alawadhi (Kuwait)
10:15 10:30
Teenagers: What to expect as parents and guardians?
Dr. Eiman Alboloushi (Kuwait)
10:30 10:45
Mental Health in Society: How to advocate and sustain mental health in our region?
Dr. Samah Alkhawashki (KSA)
10:45 11:00
Panel Discussion
11:00 11:15
COFFEE BREAK
11:00 - 11:15
11:15 12:15
LEGAL AND MORAL INTERSECTIONALITY OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MEDICINE
11:15 - 12:15
Moderator: Dr. Ibtisam Albader (Kuwait)
Hall A
11:15 11:30
Medical Ethics Considerations in Social Media and AI
Dr. Fatima Alhamar (Kuwait)
11:30 11:45
Updates on Medical Laws in Kuwait
Dr. Muhammad Buhamrah (Kuwait)
11:45 11:55
Between Liability, Health Advocacy and Socially Responsible Physicians in the Era of Social Media and AI
Dr. Ayesha Almemari (UAE)
11:55 12:05
AI in Medicine Where Do We Stand and What the Future Holds?
Dr. Mussaad Al Razouki (USA)
12:05 12:15
Panel Discussion
Company Symposium hosted by Lilly
11:15 - 11:45
Surmounting Obesity
Speaker: Dr. Asrar Sayed Hashim (Kuwait)
Hall B
Industry Symposium
11:45 12:00
Company Symposium hosted by KDD
11:45 - 12:00
The Metabolic Matrix:Brain/Gut/Liver Axis and Why it Matters
Speaker: Wolfram Alderson (Kuwait)
Hall B
Industry Symposium
12:00 13:00
PRAYER BREAK AND LUNCH
12:00 - 13:00
13:00 14:00
MAINTAIN HEALTHY AND YOUTH SKIN
13:00 - 14:00
Moderators: Dr. Shaikhah Al-Abdulrazzaq (Kuwait), Dr. Fatma El Fradi (Tunisia)
Hall A
13:00 13:15
Youthful Skin Secrets
Dr. Basma Alsaqubi (Kuwait)
13:15 13:30
Physical Fitness and its Impact on Health, Mood, and Longevity
Dr. Hawra Almatrouk (Kuwait)
13:30 13:45
You are What you Eat: Nutrition and health for women
Dr. Dalal Alserri (Kuwait)
13:45 14:00
Panel Discussion
BUILDING ALLIANCE IN MEDICINE FOR WOMEN
13:00 - 14:00
The workshop provides a structured led group activity with opportunity to create future collaborations among different specialties. From family medicine, medicine and its sub-specialties to intervent
Moderators: Dr. Athari Alwael (Kuwait), Dr. Fajer Altammar (Kuwait), Dr. Suha Kaaki (KSA), Dr. Muneera Alasfour (Kuwait), Dr. Hawra Almatrouk (Kuwait), Dr. Noreen AlBaloushi (Oman)
Hall B
Workshop
14:00 14:15
BREAK
14:00 - 14:15
14:15 15:15
WOMEN IN MEDICINE, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
14:15 - 15:15
The Presidential session will generate key recommendations to advance women physicians, focusing on workforce sustainability, financial growth, family planning, and a safe, equitable work environment
Moderators: Dr. Asmaa Alrashed (Kuwait), Dr. Masomah AlAli (Kuwait)
Speakers: Dr. Zainab Al Balushi (Oman), Dr. Maisam Akroush (Jordan), Dr. Marcia Clark (Canada), Dr. Samar Alhomoud (KSA), Dr. Maitham Hussein (Kuwait)
Hall A
Presidential Session
15:15 16:15
WOMEN PHYSICIANS IN CRITICAL CARE
15:15 - 16:15
Moderators: Dr. Kefaya Abdulmalik (Kuwait), Dr. Abdulrahman Alfares (Kuwait), Dr. Abdulaziz Almutawa (Kuwait)
Hall A
15:15 15:30
Updates on Sepsis and Septic Shock in Adult Patients
Dr. Alya’a Alhazmi (KSA)
15:30 15:45
MDRO Infections in Critical Care: Challenges & Best Practices
Dr. Hussain Alshamari (Kuwait)
15:45 16:00
ECMO Experience in Pregnant Women During Covid-19 Pandemic
Dr. Sara Buabass (Kuwait)
16:00 16:15
Panel Discussion
BJS PRIZE SESSION: THE FIVE BEST ABSTRACTS: INNOVATION IN MEDICINE & SURGERY
15:15 - 16:30
This session is a collaboration with the British Journal of Surgery (BJS) foundation and Open Source Research Organisation (OSRO).
Moderators: Dr. Alaa Alhasuunah (Denmark), Dr. Rima Al Bader (KSA), Dr. Dalal Altaweel (Kuwait)
Hall B
15:15 15:30
BJS Lecture
Dr. Alaa Alhasuunah (Denmark)
15:30 15:40
Abstract 1
15:40 15:50
Abstract 2
15:50 16:00
Abstract 3
16:00 16:10
Abstract 4
16:10 16:20
Abstract 5
16:20 16:30
Winner Announcement
Saturday, Dec 14
08:30 09:45
WOMEN PHYSICIANS AS SCHOLARS: BUILDING A GENERATION OF RESEARCHERS
08:30 - 09:45
Moderators: Dr. Hesah Alkandari (Kuwait), Dr. Rima Al Bader (KSA), Dr. Mohammad Shehab (Kuwait)
Hall A
08:30 08:45
Women Physicians as Researchers and Scientists
Dr. Donna Ryan (USA)
08:45 09:00
Innovation in Medical Research
Dr. Alaa Alhasuunah (Denmark)
09:00 09:15
Women in Research: Challenges and how to overcome it?
Dr. Sarah Alyouha (Kuwait)
09:15 09:30
What Do Women Physicians Need as Scientist in the Region?
Dr. Samar Alhomoud (KSA)
09:30 09:45
Panel Discussion
CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDICAL LEADERSHIP
08:30 - 09:45
The goal of the workshop is to enhance leadership and conflict resolution skills of physicians and surgeons to promote meaningful change in healthcare systems and the community.
Speakers: Dr. Asmaa Alrashed (Kuwait), Dr. Maisam Akroush (Jordan), Dr. Hawra Almatrouk (Kuwait), Dr. Marcia Clark (Canada)
Hall B
Workshop
09:45 10:00
COFFEE BREAK
09:45 - 10:00
10:00 11:15
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FINANCIAL GROWTH FOR WOMEN PHYSICIANS
10:00 - 11:15
Moderators: Ms. Taiba Alhumaidhi (Kuwait), Dr. Zeyad Al Olayan (Kuwait), Ms. Dalal Al-Neama (Kuwait)
Hall A
10:00 10:15
Entrepreneurship for Women Physicians
Dr. Fouziyah Al-Jarallah (KSA)
10:15 10:30
How to Build a Healthy Relationship with Money by Budgeting
Dr. Ebtesam Alansari (Kuwait)
10:30 10:45
How to Build a Successful Medical Business?
Dr. Ghanima Alomar (Kuwait)
10:45 11:00
Planning for Retirement
Dr. Eman Al-Mashharawi (KSA)
11:00 11:15
Panel Discussion
PUBLIC HEALTH AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
10:00 - 11:15
Moderators: Dr. Hikma Krouma (Algeria), Dr. Huda Mahdi (Kuwait), Dr. Fajer Albarak (Kuwait)
Hall B
Open to Public
10:00 10:15
Healthy Cities
Dr. Huda Alduwaisan (Kuwait)
10:15 10:30
Women and Smoking Hazards and Risks
Dr. Reem Mohammad (Egypt)
10:30 10:40
Childhood Protection Program
Dr. Mona Alkhawari (Kuwait)
10:40 10:50
Healing the Community: Addiction and drug overdose
Dr. Husain Alshatti (Kuwait)
10:50 11:00
Antibiotics Abuse and MDR Infections: A global dilemma, what is needed?
Dr. Umayya Musharrafieh (Lebanon)
11:00 11:15
Panel Discussion
11:15 11:30
COFFEE BREAK
11:15 - 11:30
11:30 12:45
VIOLENCE AND HEALING IN MEDICINE
11:30 - 12:45
Moderators: H.H. Sheikha Intisar AlSabah (Kuwait), Dr. Raed Sayed Hashim (Kuwait), Dr. Amar Behbehani (Kuwait)
Hall A
Open to Public
11:30 11:45
Violence in Medical Profession
Dr. Zainab Al-Mesailekh (Kuwait)
11:45 12:00
Mental Health Platform: PAWPA experience
Dr. Mais Halaseh (Jordan)
12:00 12:10
Women Physicians in Conflict Zones - Yemen
Dr. Maryam Aldogani (Yemen)
12:10 12:20
Women Physicians in Conflict Zones - Ghaza
Dr. Sara Al-Saqqa (Palestine)
12:20 12:30
Healing with Art
H.H. Sheikha Intisar AlSabah (Kuwait)
12:30 12:45
Panel Discussion
WOMEN’S HEALTH AND CANCER PREVENTION
11:30 - 12:45
Moderators: Dr. Nada Al Ibrahim (Kuwait), Dr. Sara Alhammouri (Kuwait), Dr. Bashayer Alkandari (Kuwait)
Hall B
Open to Public
11:30 11:45
Obesity
Dr. Asrar Sayed Hashim (Kuwait)
11:45 12:00
Breast Cancer
Dr. Amal Alrayes (Bahrain)
12:00 12:10
Cervical, Ovarian and Uterine Cancer
Dr. Nourah Al Ibrahim (Kuwait)
12:10 12:20
Colon Cancer
Dr. Asmaa Alkandari (Kuwait)
12:20 12:30
Her Rx Guide from Contraception: Pregnancy to menopause
Dr. Eman Alsayegh (Kuwait)
12:30 12:45
Panel Discussion
12:45 13:30
LUNCH BREAK
12:45 - 13:30
13:30 14:45
WOMEN IN MEDICINE
13:30 - 14:45
Moderators: Dr. Muneera Al-Tarrah (Kuwait), Dr. Maha Alshaibi (Oman), Dr. Naela Almazidi (Kuwait)
Hall A
Debate
13:30 13:50
Who’s better? Women vs.Men Physicians & Surgeons
Dr. Hani Al Qadhi (Oman)
13:50 14:10
Physicians in Media: Influencers or Health Advocates
Dr. Noor Alnaibari (Kuwait), Dr. Ahmad Alsalim (Kuwait)
14:10 14:30
Medicine and AI: The future is bright or dark?
Dr. Saud AlZaid (Kuwait), Dr. Ahmad Al Ansari (Kuwait)
14:30 14:45
Medical Practice: Public or private?
Dr. Saud AlZaid (Kuwait), Dr. Adeeba Alherz (Kuwait)
WOMEN IN MEDICINE CAREER AND LIFE
13:30 - 14:45
Moderators: Dr. Salwa AlHosani (UAE), Dr. Noura Al Nouri (Kuwait)
Hall B
13:30 13:45
Social and Marital Relationships for Physicians, Challenges, and Opportunities
Dr. Naif Almutawa (Kuwait)
13:45 14:00
Raising a Family during Medical Training: Challenges & opportunities
Dr. Nawal Alotaibi (Kuwait)
14:00 14:15
How can Physicians Lead a Healthy Life?
Dr. Eman Al-Mashharawi (KSA)
14:15 14:30
Fostering Sustainability of Women Physicians in the Medical Profession
Dr. Maha Al-Gilani (KSA)
14:30 14:45
Panel Discussion
14:45 15:00
COFFEE BREAK
14:45 - 15:00
FINANCIAL GROWTH FOR WOMEN PHYSICIANS
14:45 - 15:45
How to Build Healthy Relationship with Money by Budgeting
Speakers: Dr. Ebtesam Alansari (Kuwait), Dr. Lama Alhumaidan (Kuwait), Dr. Alanoud Alsubaihi (Kuwait)
Hall B
Workshop
15:00 15:45
THE WOMEN IN REGIONAL AID AND INTERNATIONAL ARENA
15:00 - 15:45
Moderators: Dr. Maryam Eshtiwy (Libya), Dr. Hisham Burezq (Kuwait), Dr. Rawan AlYousef (Kuwait)
Hall A
Open to Public
15:00 15:10
Kuwaiti Women Surgeons Experience: Kenya relief
Dr. Noura Al Youha (Kuwait)
15:10 15:20
World Medical Association
Dr. Lujain AlQodmani (Italy)
15:20 15:30
Lessons Learnt from Global Cancer Care
H.R.H. Princess Dina Mired (Jordan)
15:30 15:45
Panel Discussion
15:45 16:00
CLOSING REMARKS
15:45 - 16:00
Speaker: Dr. Asmaa Alrashed (Kuwait)
Hall A