A successful Royal College 8th Scientific International Meeting of Obstetrics and Gynecology, held in Abu Dhabi for the first time last week, is OWED to the Chairman of the RCOG UAE Representative Committee Dr. Mohammad El Sheikh. His strong and steady leadership provided direction for the conference and Al Corniche Hospital's nine pre-conference workshops. Corniche Hospital is in affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine and is owned and operated by SEHA, the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, which is responsible for the curative activities of all the public hospitals and clinics in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The event, which is held every two years, took place in the Arabian Gulf for the first time. It was supported by SEHA, the Abu Dhabi's Health Services Company.
Staying calm during a busy time is not unusual for Dr. El Sheikh. With 28 years of experience in the practice he has risen to levels of leadership across the board. He is Chairman of the RCOG UAE Representative Committee, a consultant at Corniche Hospital, has been a member of RCOG for more than 10 years and he is one of the key founders for the UAE Representative Committee. "We are privileged to have someone of Dr. Sheikh's caliber as part of the Corniche Hospital team", says Ron Lavater, Chief Executive Officer at Al Corniche Hospital, "He has benefitted the entire hospital and the community it serves".
The multidisciplinary workshops, which ran in parallel streams, were organized by the UAE Representative Committee with the support of Al Corniche Hospital. They are CME accredited and were attended by over 150 doctors and nurses at the Armed Forces Officers Club. Specialized presentations were given by doctors and midwives from Europe, the US, Asia and the Middle East addressing: Basic Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation, Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring (CTG), Perineal Repair, Master Class Leadership, Diabetes in Pregnancy, Gynecology Ultrasound, Office Hysteroscopy, and Sonographic Assessment of the Fetus in Emergency (SAFE).
When asked about his involvement with RCOG and some of the activities held here in the UAE, Dr. El Sheikh announced a first time Pilot Study conducting the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) was held in Abu Dhabi early November. He proudly states, "This was an extremely successful event, 40 people sat in on the exam, and this was also owing to Al Corniche Hospital's financial support. Relieving some of the financial issues that previously prevented this exam from being held here, Al Corniche Hospital really came through as anadvocate for providing exemplary healthcare through continued education."
Dr. El Sheikh is also tremendously pleased that the RCOG Conference was held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, "Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, The Supreme Chairperson of the Family Development Foundation, President of the General Women's Union, President of The Higher Council for Motherhood and Childhood was honored during the RCOG Conference for her continued support and commitment to improving women's health throughout the UAE."
"We are grateful have hosted a series of pre-conference workshops under the Al Corniche Hospital umbrella for participants", says Dr. Judy Lee, Chief Medical Officer at Al Corniche Hospital, "We were especially honored to witness Her Highness, Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak being awarded a fellowship at the RCOG conference. The existence of Al Corniche Hospital is a tribute for her dedication to the well-being of women in the UAE."
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About Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
The RCOG's mandate is to encourage the study and advancement of the science and practice of obstetrics and gynecology through postgraduate medical education and training development, setting standards for safe practice including the publication of clinical guidelines and reports on all aspects of the specialty and service provision. The RCOG's International Office works with other international organizations to help lower maternal morbidity and mortality in under-resourced countries. For further information, visit www.rcog.org.
About Al Corniche Hospital
Al Corniche Hospital is the premiere hospital for women's obstetric, gynecological and neonatal care in Abu Dhabi. Al Corniche Hospital has been supporting the women of the region through pregnancy and childbirth for over 25 years. Al Corniche Hospital is a purpose-built obstetrics and gynecology facility with 235 beds, 14 delivery suites and 50 neonatal intensive care cots. With more than 10,000 births a year, Al Corniche Hospital is the busiest maternity hospital in Abu Dhabi. There are also more than 400 outpatient visits per day. Al Corniche Hospital is owned and operated by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) and managed by Johns Hopkins Medicine International.
About Johns Hopkins Medicine International
Johns Hopkins Medicine International (JHI) facilitates the global development of the Johns Hopkins Medicine mission: to improve the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care. As the international access point to thousands of Johns Hopkins experts in medicine, nursing, public health and health care administration, JHI coordinates treatment for out-of-town patients who travel to Baltimore and for local patients with limited English proficiency. It also provides services in hospital management, health care consulting and clinical education through strategic alliances and affiliations in the Middle East, Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia. For further information about JHI please contact: nboloti1@jhmi.edu
About SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Company
SEHA is health in Arabic. The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company - whose corporate identity is SEHA - is an independent, public joint stock company created to manage and develop the curative activities of the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. SEHA is committed to providing quality, cost effective healthcare on par with international standards measured through accessibility, affordability, choice and satisfaction. SEHA manages 8 hospital systems totaling 12 facilities, 2,644 licensed beds, more than 65 Ambulatory, Primary Health and ancillary care clinics. SEHA employs more than 15,500 doctors, nurses and other clinical staff and administration.
For further information, visit our website at www.seha.ae.
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