International Scientific Meeting of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2009

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), an international membership organization whose mandate is to set standards for women’s health, will be holding its 8th International Scientific Meeting of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Abu Dhabi, UAE from 7 to 9 December 2009.

The three day conference, to be held at the Emirates Palace, will feature over 50 speakers from Europe, the US, Asia and the Middle East in addition to an estimated 1500 doctors and health practitioners from all over the world to discuss critical issues and key advancements in the treatment of women’s reproductive health. Included topics will be fetal medicine in the 21st century, improvements in the diagnosis and management of gynaecological cancers, modern management of sexual and reproductive health, professional development and global changes in postgraduate medical education.

“Women’s reproductive health is a vital issue that needs to be addressed globally, and the UAE supports medical advances that will enhance the lives of women and their families,” said the event’s patron, HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, President of The General Women’s Union

Professor Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, President of RCOG added: “The programme has a lot to offer doctors working in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology and will provide an opportunity for participants to come and learn about new developments. We believe hosting the conference in Abu Dhabi will bring to light many of the important health issues that are relevant to this part of the world.

Sir Arulkumaran added: “We look forward to the sharing of information and knowledge with doctors and healthcare professionals from this region and hope the conference will strengthen relations with the RCOG body in the UAE, and with all the doctors and practitioners in this region.”

The event, which is held every two years, is taking place in the Arabian Gulf for the first time. It is supported by SEHA, the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, which owns and operates all of the public hospitals and clinics in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Ali Abdulkarim Al Obaidli, Chief Clinical Officer for SEHA said, “We were honoured to be asked to help bring an event of this high calibre to Abu Dhabi. We want to see Abu Dhabi grow to become an important center of excellence in clinical and scientific education. Improving clinical outcomes by sharing knowledge is an important strategic objective of SEHA”

The organizing committee is chaired by Dr. Mohammad Elsheikh, Head of the UAE RCOG Representative Committee and a Consultant Ob-Gyn on staff at Al Corniche Hospital in Abu Dhabi, while the event is being organized by Synovetics, a leading provider of healthcare events in the UAE. “Synovetics is proud to be the organizer of the RCOG conference as it is an important medical event that will encourage strong region wide participation and position Abu Dhabi internationally as an excellent host city for international conferences,” said Sana Bagersh, Managing Director of Synovetics.

Participants will be able to secure continuing education (CME) hours as well as benefit from the opportunity to update their knowledge and gain valuable insight into case studies, alternative therapies and new methodologies. Alongside the conference will be a number of social programmes to offer further networking opportunities.

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