Upcoming Medical Conferences in Saudi Arabia

1st Saudi Sialendoscopy Symposium (SSS) is organized by Majid Al-Thobaiti, Ahmed Elbana and will be held from Jan 30 - 31, 2019 at Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The target audience for this medical event is Otolaryngologists, Head & Neck, Maxillofacial surgeons & all health care providers. 2 days conference with Live Surgeries broadcast, meet the world known Experts in Salivary glands Endoscopy Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

4th International Scientific Assembly Meeting for Saudi Emergency Medicine Society (SASEM2019) is organized by TOP7 and will be held from Feb 04 - 06, 2019 at The Ritz-Carlton Jeddah, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 24 CME hours in addition to 8-12 CME hours from the workshops. Target Audience: • Physicians • Residents • Nurses • Paramedics • Medical Students • Pharmacist • Respiratory Therapist • All Health Allied Sciences • Interns Conferences Description: Welcome to SASEM 2019 Jeddah!! This is the 4th scientific assembly of its kind being held under the Saudi Society of Emergency Medicine. This year we are celebrating the many faces of the Emergency Medicine. In our practice, we face many trials and challenges on a daily basis; To deal with them, we are forced to broaden our skills, to learn new methods and new ways of resolving conflicts, and attaining our goals. Because of that, the adaptability of the Emergency Practitioners is ever evolving. We are the intensivists, the traumatologists, the disaster masters, constant and unwavering. We are the pediatricians, the educators, and the researchers. We are ethicists, the toxicologists, and the policy makers. We are the ones who are always there to take care of you. In short, we are the Emergency Physicians, and this year we are here to show you… This is US! The program shall run for three full-days with satellite symposia in the evenings. It is implemented to cover all those subjects related to Emergency Medicine for both adults and pediatrics such as: • Cardiopulmonary emergencies • Trauma • Critical care • Asthma & Respiratory Emergencies • Toxicology • Environmental emergencies • Pediatric emergency medicine • Research and medical ethics • Emergency medical services • Disaster management • Critical care • Ultrasound • Infectious diseases • Emergency medicine nursing • Simulation The program is set up with objectives such to update the healthcare professionals on the major topics of emergency medicine, it is also designed to promote the communication and networking among the attendees and the institutions at local, regional and international level, also offering recommendations of best clinical practice, and the scientific evidence behind the practice. The formats of the conference shall be plenary lectures, lectures, workshops, meet the experts, poster presentations and oral presentations. Conference Highlights • Trauma • Critical Care • Ultrasound • Cardiovascular Disorders • Emergency Medical Services • Pediatrics Emergency Medicine • Toxiocology • Ethics • Neurological Emergencies • Others Workshop Highlights • ECG • POCUS • Difficult Airway • Procedural sedation • Essentials of EBM • Cast & Splint • Pediatric procedural sedation Pre-conference workshops will be held from Feb 02 - 03, 2019

6th International Conference of Endocrinology and Diabetes (ICED) is organized by Saudi Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (SSEM) and will be held from Feb 07 - 09, 2019 at Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Who Should Attend: The target audience for this medical event is Diabetologists, Endocrinologists, Cardiologists, Internists, Pediatricians, General Practitioners, Pharmacologists, Nurses & Diabetes Educators, Researchers, Public, Health Professionals, Dieticians, Nutritionists, Allied Health Professionals, Family Physicians, Gynecologists, other interested parties who look after patients with Diabetes. Objective: The conference aims to provide an update and comphrehensive review in the fields of endocrinology diabetes, and metabolism for both adults and pediatrics Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2nd SAUDIDERM Annual Conference for Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine is organized by Konoz Retaj (KR) Trading and will be held from Feb 14 - 16, 2019 at Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 24 CME Points. Target Audience: • Dermatologists • Plastic Surgeons • Medical Students • Interns • Nurses • Allied Health Professionals Conference Topics: • Medical Dermatology • Pigmentary Disorders • Hair and Nails Disorders • Pediatric Dermatology • Botulinum Toxin • Fillers • Laser • Dermoscopy • Dermatopathology Workshops: • Fillers • Botulinum Toxins • Dermoscopy • Dermatopathology Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

AOTrauma Course - Advanced Principles of Fracture Management is organized by AOTrauma and will be held from Feb 23 - 25, 2019 at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The target audience for this medical event is Orthopaedic surgery, Trauma surgery. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

AOTrauma Course - Basic Principles of Fracture Management is organized by AOTrauma and will be held from Feb 23 - 25, 2019 at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The target audience for this medical event is Orthopaedic surgery, Trauma surgery. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

International Cold Chain Management Congress is organized by Maarefah Management, Saudi Pharmaceutical Society (SPS) and will be held from Feb 26 - 28, 2019 at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Description: With today’s complex global supply chain where products transported from distant origin to destination passing through different points along with the increased pressure from regulators to ensure the quality and safety of products; it is mandatory for pharmaceutical, drug distributors and pharmacists to understand the best practices for distribution, packaging, security and storage of temperature sensitive products to cope with the numerous challenges that they face. This is especially important to Saudi Arabia as most temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals are imported and because the kingdom is very big, and medicines are transported to several remote areas within the kingdom, also in recent years the kingdom started exporting temperature sensitive products to a lot of neighboring countries in the Gulf and the volume of biopharmaceutical products are growing significantly. This Conference will help you to ensure cost-effective, GDP compliant and secure temperature controlled supply chain and will provide a unique chance to identify solution providers who will help you in achieving that. Who will meet you: • Healthcare policy makers and regulators • Supply chain directors and managers from pharmaceutical companies and drug distributors • Quality Assurance directors and managers from pharmaceutical companies and drug distributors • Stores and warehouse managers from pharmaceutical companies and drug distributors • Global and regional operation directors from pharmaceutical companies • Pharmacy directors and managers from hospitals and chain pharmacies • Ports and customs senior officials • Regulatory affairs managers and directors from pharmaceutical companies Key Benefits of Attending: • Gaining expert knowledge in ensuring cold chain integrity • Learning practical advice on compliance with the new regulations • Exploring the best solutions to avoid temperature excursion • Driving quality into the entire supply chain process • Overcoming the most important challenges in the Saudi logistics network • Reviewing up-to-date technologies that will help you in maintaining the integrity of your supply chain • Establishing a robust risk management process • Networking with your peers to exchange knowledge and facilitate strategic development Workshops: 26-27 Feb 2019 Post Congress Course: 28 Feb 2019 Note: Early bird price for First 30 seats only ( Booked before 21st December, 2018) Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Saudi International Wound Care Conference (SIWCC 2019) is organized by Saudi Scientific Association of Plastic Surgery and Burns (SSAPSB) and will be held from Apr 13 - 15, 2019 at InterContinental Jeddah, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The target audience for this medical event is Consultanats, Specialist Nurses, Registered Nurses in Wound Care, Plastic Surgeons, Vascular & General Surgeons, Internal Medicine Specialist / Internists, Dermatologists Conference Description: The theme of this year’s meeting is “Art of wound healing ” which will provide an international platform for discussion of present and future challenges in wound care management expertise meeting through a variety of state-of-the-art sessions, keynote lectures, workshops and sessions including poster presentations. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Saudi International Health Insurance Congress is organized by Maarefah Management and will be held from Apr 29 - May 01, 2019 at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Conference Description: The GCC countries have made remarkable progress in its healthcare landscape over the past years. And as the health insurance expands, so are the progress made in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with its strategic reforms and initiatives to provide affordable access to healthcare services. The health insurance industry in the Kingdom is undoubtedly witnessing unprecedented growth and expansion and is now the best time for insurers to capitalize on the expanding market. The Saudi International Health Insurance Congress, taking place on 29 April – 01 May 2019, is a strategic platform to meet and hear from top-notch leaders, policy and decision makers from all over the region who will share and exchange their views and experiences over the development of health insurance in the region; the opportunities and challenges of implementing a unified medical record; a look into global healthcare trends on connected health and data technologies shaping the future growth of health insurance industry; examine rejection rates, fraud and abuse in the health insurance system; strengthen payer and provider partnerships; regulate pricing and medical inflation; and the emerging role of employers and patients in the mandatory health coverage. All these and more will be deliberated through an inspiring mix of interactive panel discussions, case studies, and session presentations. Don’t miss this opportunity and join us at the Saudi International Health Insurance Congress, for an enriched experience to leverage your knowledge, showcase your practice, and network with peers. Who Should Attend: • Government and insurance authorities • C-Level Executives including Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Medical Officers, Chief Clinical Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers • Heads and general managers of medical insurance companies • Medical claims from insurance companies  • Market access managers from pharma companies • Third Party Administrators • Managed care service providers • Management consultants, risk managers and claims specialists  • Senior managers in quality and patient services  • Revenue cycle managers • HR Managers  • Technology experts and solutions providers Benefits of Attending: • Hear the latest advancements in the Saudi health insurance market from leading experts and keynote speakers in the field  • Get exclusive insights on the latest regulatory changes and trends that will drive your market access strategy  • Engage on the relevant issues and challenges concerning the implementation of unified medical records  • Learn the most cost-effective solutions and technologies to spot and stop insurance fraud and abuse • Understand how health awareness and patient engagement can mitigate costs  • Analyse healthcare partnerships for managed long-term care to generate better outcomes  • Leverage technology to minimize rejection rates  • Understand how analysing data can improve insurance outcomes and through technologies supporting health insurance and healthcare  • Develop an effective cyber security strategy to prevent data leak  • Explore how the latest technologies like AI and blockchain are affecting the healthcare industry  • Network with your peers across the different sectors in the industry encourages interactive discussions on health insurance as it affects healthcare  Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Prices: From: SAR 499.0, To: SAR 2499.0 * Early bird price for the first 50 seats only Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Saudi International Dental Conference (SIDC) 2019 is organized by Saudi Dental Society and will be held from Jan 12 -14, 2019 at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.