An estimated 380 radiologists, technologists and other allied health professionals from across Qatar and the region gathered in Doha for a three-day intensive Qatar Clinical Abdominal MRI Course (QCAM 2017) covering abdominal and pelvic imaging.
Imaging professionals met to further enhance their knowledge and expertise, which will empower them to continue to improve patient care today while shaping the industry standards with the most sophisticated technology, tomorrow.
Organised in cooperation with the Canadian-based University Health Network and Massachusetts General Hospital, the conference featured internationally renowned speakers from Harvard University in the United States and the University of Toronto in Canada.
The intensive scientific program provided a comprehensive review of the newest developments in technology including advanced imaging systems for biological and medical research and sessions focused on optimization of MRI protocols, updated MRI applications for hepatobiliary diseases (associated with the liver and biliary system), pancreatic diseases, gastro-intestinal, kidney, prostate, adrenal and gynecological disorders, as well as case-based reporting and panel discussions.
Dr Ahmed Omar, Chairman of Clinical Imaging Department and Chairperson of the QCAM 2017 said: “The QCAM 2017 course is an intensive program designed to enhance and strengthen skills in MRI abdominal imaging and intervention. It is about helping clinical imaging professionals provide the best possible patient care and improving the overall health of Qatar’s population through state-of-the-art medical imaging services and innovative solutions.”
Dr Adham Darweesh, Senior Consultant and Head of the Body Imaging Section at Hamad General Hospital, and QCAM 2017 Course Director, highlighted the importance of the workshop. “QCAM 2017 ensures clinicians gain extensive, firsthand knowledge about new and emerging technologies in the imaging diagnosis of abdominal and pelvic pathology and allows clinicians to experience the positive impact of leading that further enhance our model of care,” said Dr. Darweesh.
This was the third consecutive time HMC has held the highly regarded QCAM course, with the first event in 2015. In addition to HMC staff, representatives from the PHCC and the private healthcare sector, as well as GCC medical centers, are taking part.
