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International Diabetic Foot Conference 9 - 10 November, 2012 Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the U.A.E

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai

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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance, UAE President of Dubai Health Authority

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Table of Contents

Welcome Message ………………………………………………… 10 Committee

Organizing Committee…………………………………… 11

Scientific Committee……………………………………… 11

General Information ……………………………………………… 13 - 14 Exhibition Layout …………………………………………………… 16 Scientific Program & Workshops ....………………………… 17 - 19 Faculty Profiles

International Faculty……………………………………… 20 - 21

Regional Faculty……………………………………….…… 22 - 25

Local Faculty………………………………………………… 26 - 32

Free Paper Presenters.…………………………………… 33

Notes …………………………………………………………………… 35 - 36 Acknowledgements ………………………………………………… 37

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Welcome Message

Dear Colleagues & Friends, Once again we host an International Conference of global experts in the field of diabetic foot care during the 3rd International Diabetic Foot Conference (IDFC) November 9th and 10th, 2012 in Dubai. This 3rd edition of the conference aims to address the growing global healthcare challenge posed by diabetes-related limb amputations in an evidence-informed, patient –focused, interdisciplinary forum.

At this year’s 2-day conference it will be possible to interact and learn from some of the world’s leaders specializing in prevention, assessment & treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.

This includes the latest in vascular intervention as well as the role of technology on healing and preventing diabetic foot ulcers. You will also be able to network with experts from across the Middle East, Europe and the USA. There have been many recent advances in wound healing specifically at the level of the individual cells. New technologies and therapeutic modalities are promising and will soon be available in routine clinical practice.

This forum will be a combination of lectures, discussions as well as symposiums and interactive workshops.

The Key note speaker of this year’s conference is Dr. David Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD / Professor of Surgery and Director, Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) at University of Arizona.

This is promising time to create awareness and expand our horizons through translational medicine.

We look forward to share it all with you!

Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni Conference Chair 10

Committees

Organizing Committee

Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni, MD Conference Chair Head of Plastic Surgery and Wound Care Rashid Hospital Dubai

Mounia Sabasse, RN Conference Co-Chair Wound Care & Ostomy Nurse Rashid Hospital Dubai

Jan-Marie Morgan, NP, MScN Practice Development Nurse Rashid Hospital Dubai

Scientific Committee

Emilio Galea Assistant Director of Nursing Mafraq Hospital Abu Dhabi

Associate Professor Jane L. Griffiths Director of Nursing Rashid Hospital Dubai

Dr. Mohammed Seddiq Vascular Surgeon Rashid Hospital Dubai

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General Information Registration Desk:

Registration desks for name badge collection and Onsite registration will be operational as

below:

9 November, 2012

08.00 – 16.30

10 November, 2012

08.00 – 16.45 Badges:

u Name badges must be visible and used at all times at the Conference Venue.

Badge Colors:

Red: Faculty

Gold: Committee

Black: Organizer

Blue: Delegate

Green: Exhibitor

Orange: Guest

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Conference Bags:

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Conference bags may be collected from the registration area. Your badge contains the a voucher needed to collect your conference bag.

CME Certification:

u This program is awarded (12 CPD Credit points by Dubai Health Authority)

u This program is awarded (9 CME Hours by UAE University / Faculty of Medical

Health Sciences)

u Certificates of attendance will be issued online after the conference. Delegates are

required to keep note of the codes for each session which will need to be entered

online to receive the certificate of attendance after completing the online evaluation form Speaker Registration & Preview Room:

u Speakers are requested to register at the registration desk in the Speaker

Preview Room (Foyer Area 5) NOTE: All speakers are requested to report at least 2 hours before their lecture for a final

check on their presentation material in Foyer 5.

Conference & Workshops: u The Conference will be held in the Godolphin Ballroom.

u Workshops will be held in Congress Rooms 1 & 2 on level 4 of the hotel and will run

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General Information Food & Beverage:

u Coffee Breaks and Lunch will be open to all registered delegates ONLY. The hotel

also offers a variety of all day dining restaurants to choose from.

u Lunch will be served at the Rooftop Terrace Exhibition:

u The 3rd International Diabetic Foot Conference 2012 Exhibition will be located in the

Godolphin Ballroom foyer area.

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Smoking Policy: The Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel is a non smoking venue. Participants are requested to exit the building when smoking is desired to designated smoking corners.

Mobile Phones: Delegates are kindly requested to keep their mobile phones in the off mode in meeting rooms when scientific sessions are in progress.

24 hours courtesy valet parking is available at the conference venue.

Prayer Room:

u A shuttle bus will be available to the mosque for Friday Prayer. Bus will leave the

hotel at 12:15 and return 13:00.

u Prayer rooms availabe for ladies and gentlemen at the venue.

Emergency Contact:

While in Dubai during the conference, for any emergency, please contact the following

people from the conference secretariat:

Fadi Dannoura

Fabby Almirol

055 890 2626

056 1763277 Conference Secretariat:

MCI Dubai Office

P.O. Box: 124752 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 (4) 311 6300, Fax: +971 (4) 311 6301 Email: idfc@mci-group.com

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Scientific Program Friday, 9 November, 2012 Time Topic Speaker 08:00 - 16:30 Registration 09:00 - 09:10 Chairman of the Conference

Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni (UAE)

Dr. Ghaida Kaddaha (UAE)

09:40 - 10:00 Nutritional Interventions in Diabetes Management

Ms. Waafa Helmi Rida (UAE)

10:00 - 10:15 Panel Discussion

All

09:10 - 09:15 Patron of the Conference 09:15 - 09:25 Exhibition Inauguration 09:15 - 09:40 Management of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy:

An Evidence Based Approach

10:15 - 10:45 Coffee Break 10:45 - 11:45

Infection Moderator – Mr. Charl Stenger (UAE)

10:45 - 11:05 Infection in the Diabetic Foot

Dr. Talal Khader Talal (Qatar)

11:05 - 11:25 Latest Trends in Osteomyelitis

Dr. Joseph Quattrone (KSA)

11:25 - 11:45 Panel Discussion

All

13:40 - 14:00 The Diabetic Foot: Understanding the Rationale for

Exploring Early Biomechanical Management

Mr. Charl Stenger (UAE)

14:00 - 14:30 Offloading the Diabetic foot: 60 years of Research in 30 minutes

Dr. David Armstrong (USA)

14:30 - 14:40 Panel Discussion

All

Ms. Aisha Al Mahrezi (Oman) & Dr. Saud Mohammed Al-Harthi (Oman)

11:45 - 13:40 Lunch & Friday Prayer 13:40 - 14:40

Pressure Offloading Moderator – Dr. Talal Khader Talal (Qatar)

14:40 - 15:00 Coffee Break 15:00 - 16:15

What’s happening in your own back yard?

Moderator – Ms. Mounia Sabasse (UAE)

15:00 - 15:20 Diabetic Foot Care, Oman Experience

15:20 - 15:40 Efficiency of Natural Honey in the Management of

Dr. Hashim Al Sayed (Qatar)

Diabetic Foot Ulcers at Primary Care Level

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Diabetic Foot in Qatar: A Nursing Perspective

Dr. Badriyah Al-Lenjawi (Qatar)

15:40 - 16:00

Multidisciplinary & Holistic Approach in Diabetic Foot Ulcers Ms. Sabah Abushawish (UAE) Management at Tawam Hospital

& Personal Reflections on the Management of Diabetic Foot in Dr. Bassel Safi (UAE) the UAE

16:00 - 16:15 Panel Discussion

All

16:15 - 16:30 Closing of the Day and Prize Draws

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Scientific Program Saturday, 10 November, 2012 Time Topic Speaker 08:00 - 16:45 Registration 08:45 - 09:00 Nurses Role in DFU Clinic

09:00 - 10:15 Vascular Assessment

Moderator – Dr. Bassel Safi (UAE)

Ms. Jan-Marie Morgan (UAE)

09:00 - 09:20 An Overview of Vascular Assesesment of the Diabetic Foot

Dr. Mohammed Seddiq (UAE)

09:20 - 09:40 Open Surgical Revascularization of the Diabetic Foot

Dr. Bassel Safi (UAE)

09:40 - 10:00 Role of Ischemia in Diabetic Feet - Diagnosis and Managment

Dr. Amit Kumar (UAE)

10:00 - 10:15 Panel Discussion

All

10:15 - 11:00 Coffee Break 11:00 - 12:30 Challenges in caring for the Diabetic foot

Moderator – Dr. Amit Kumar (UAE) 11:00 - 11:20 Hard to Heal Wounds or Mishandled Wounds? An Easy Way to

Improve Local Care in Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Prof. Jose Luis Lazaro Martinez (Spain)

11:20 - 11:40 Management of Diabetic Foot

11:40 - 12:00 The Diagnosis and Treatment of the Charcot Foot

Prof. Abdulbaqi Alkhatib (UAE)

Dr. Samer Bondokji (KSA)

12:00 - 12:20 Bio films, Antimicrobials and Antibiotic Resistance:

Dr. Debashish Chakravarthy

How do these factors all fit together in the area of diabetic wound care? (USA) 12:20 - 12:30 Panel Discussion

All

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch 13:30 - 15:10

International Session of Diabetic foot care Moderator – Ms. Jan-Marie Morgan (UAE)

13:30 - 14:15 KEY NOTE ADDRESS: The Diabetic Foot: The Global State of Play in 2012 Dr. David Armstrong (USA) 14:15 - 14:35 Diabetic Foot in Egypt- Local Aspects for a Global Disease

Prof. Hanan Gawish (Egypt) & Prof. Mamdouh Nahas Egypt)

14:35 - 14:55 Working in DFU Clinic at Rashid Hospital in Dubai, UAE

Ms. ShyarlinRuba (UAE) & Dr. Samir AlAssar (UAE)

14:55 - 15:10 Panel Discussion

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15:30 - 15:45 NPWT and it’s Use in Healing the Diabetic Foot Wound

Dr. Samir AlAssar (UAE)

15:45 - 16:00 Rational Approach to the Orthotic Prescription Process

Dr. William Munro (UK)

16:00 - 16:15 Health Related Quality of Life in People with Diabetic Foot Ulcer

and Other Socio Demographic Factors

Dr. Noma Salman (UAE)

16:15 - 16:30 Panel Discussion

All

15:10 - 15:30 Coffee Break 15:30 - 16:30

Diabetic Foot - A Mixed Bag Moderator – Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni (UAE)

16:30 - 16:45 Closing of the day and door prize draws

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Workshops Day 1 - November 9, 2012 09:00 - 12:00

Workshops - AM Sessions

Congress Room 1 - Level 4

Congress Room 2 - Level 4

09:00 – 10:00 Mölnlycke Health Care Workshop

Speaker: Dr. Paul Chadwick (UK)

09:00 – 10:00 Medline Workshop

Speaker: Dr. Debashish Chakravarthy (USA)

11:00 – 12:00 Mölnlycke Health Care Workshop

Speaker: Dr. Paul Chadwick (UK)

11:00 – 12:00 Medline Workshop

Speaker: Dr. Debashish Chakravarthy (USA)

13:30 - 16:00

Workshops - PM Sessions

Congress Room 1 - Level 4

Congress Room 2 - Level 4

13:30 – 14:30 Mölnlycke Health Care Workshop

Speaker: Dr. Paul Chadwick (UK)

13:30 – 14:30 Medline Workshop

Speaker: Dr. Debashish Chakravarthy (USA)

15:30 – 16:30 Mölnlycke Health Care Workshop

Speaker: Dr. Paul Chadwick (UK)

15:30 – 16:30 Medline Workshop

Speaker: Dr. Debashish Chakravarthy (USA)

Day 2 - November 10th, 2012 08:30 - 09:15

Workshop I Topic:

Speaker:

Sponsored by Convatec & Phoenicia (Congress Room 1 - Level 4) Assessments of Antimicrobial Activity in Different Wound Dressing Technologies Dr. Lazaro Jose Luis (Spain) & Mr. Khalid Remaly (UAE)

09:30 - 10:15

Workshop II Sponsored by 3M & NMC Trading (Congress Room 2 - Level 4) Topic: Reducing Skin Maceration in Exudative Diabetic Foot Ulcers Speaker: Mr. Elia Al Hachache (Lebanon)

11:00 - 11:45

Workshop III Sponsored by Systagenix & Pharmatrade (Congress Room 1 - Level 4) Topic: Innovative Approach in Management of Diabetic Foot Speakers: Dr. David Armstrong (USA) & Dr. Hussam Itani

12:00 - 12:45

Workshop IV Sponsored by Lunatus (Congress Room 2 - Level 4) Topic: Wound Assessment and the Effect of Polymem Silver Speaker: Ms. Mounia Sabasse (UAE)

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch

14:15 - 15:00

Workshop V Sponsored by Smith & Nephew (Congress Room 1 - Level 4) Topic: Diabetic foot care Pathway Speaker: Ms. Hayfa Salman (UAE)

15:15 - 16:00

Workshop VI Sponsored by Horas Medical Supplies LLC - Silverlon

(Congress Room 2 - Level 4) Topic: The Magic Dressing Speaker: Mr. Yousef Nasser (Jordan)

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International Faculty

Dr. David Armstrong Professor of Surgery and Director Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) University of Arizona USA

Dr. Armstrong is Professor of Surgery (with Tenure) at The University of Arizona. Dr. Armstrong also holds a Masters of Science in Tissue Repair and Wound Healing from the University of Wales College of Medicine and a PhD from the University of Manchester College of Medicine, where he was appointed Visiting Professor of Medicine. He also co-founded the Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA).

Dr. Armstrong has produced more than 340 peer-reviewed research papers in more than three-dozen scholarly medical journals as well as over four dozen book chapters. He is co-Editor of the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Clinical Care of the Diabetic Foot, now in its second edition.

Dr. Armstrong was selected as one of the first six International Wound Care Ambassadors and is the recipient of numerous awards by national and international medical organizations including the inaugural Georgetown Distinguished Award for Diabetic Limb Salvage. In 2008, he was the 25th and youngest-ever member elected into the Podiatric Medicine Hall of Fame. He is the 2010 and youngest ever recipient of the ADA’s Roger Pecoraro Award, the highest award given in the field.

Dr. Armstrong is past Chair of Scientific Sessions for the ADA’s Foot Care Council, and a past member of the National Board of Directors of the American Diabetes Association as well as a former commissioner with the Illinois State Diabetes Commission. He sits on the Infectious Disease Society of America’s (IDSA) Diabetic Foot Infection Advisory Committee. In 2011, he was appointed Chair of the World Diabetic Foot Commission of the FIP, representing clinicians from more than 30 nations. Dr. Armstrong is the founder and co-chair of the International Diabetic Foot Conference (DF-Con), the largest annual international symposium on the diabetic foot in the world.

Dr. Debashish Chakravarthy Vice President, Technical and Clinical Affairs Medline Industries Inc., Skin and Wound Care Division USA

Dr. Chakravarthy has a Ph.D in Chemistry from the University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, USA. He has worked in the field of Wound Healing for the past two decades, and has been involved in several patents and publications in the area of skin and wound care. He specializes in the field of biomaterials, and the interaction of wound care products, at a molecular level, with tissue and the polymicrobial environment typically associated with most chronic wounds.

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International Faculty

Prof. José Luis Lázaro Martínez Professor of Podiatry Complutense University Podiatric College Madrid, Spain

Dr. Lázaro-Martínez is Full Time Professor at Universidad Complutense of Madrid in the Podiatric Medicine College (Medicine College). He is PhD due his researches in biomechanics diabetic foot. He is Chairman of Diabetic Foot Study Group at Universidad Compluntense of Madrid and at Clínico San Carlos University Hospital.

Dr. Lázaro-Martínez is member of Diabetic Foot Study Group of the European Association of Diabetes and founder of Diabetic Foot Study Group of Spanish Diabetes Society.

Dr. Lázaro-Martínez is Director of annual Diabetic Foot Course in Complutense University and International Fellow-Ship program in Clinical and Surgical Training in Diabetic Foot.

Dr. Lázaro-Martínez has conducted a dozen of doctoral thesis regarding Diabetic Foot in his University. He has more than 70-indexed manuscript in national and international journal and has more than 30 manuscripts indexed in journal citation reports.

Dr. Lázaro- Martínez has been Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd National Interdisciplinary Diabetic Foot Meeting. He was awarded with several research grants from national and European foundation. His mainly researchers’ lines are biomechanics, Osteomyelitis, Charcot Foot and Local Care regarding Diabetic Foot Syndrome.

Different Walks Of Life.

Debride to prepare • Ways to progress • Live and protect

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Regional Faculty

Ms. Aisha Saif Amour Al Mahrazi Senior Staff Nurse Boushr Poly Clinic / Diabetic Foot Clinic Oman

Diabetic foot nurse and wound specialist.

I have finished nursing school 1997 And International Inter Professional Wound care course from University of Toronto IIWCC 2009.

Since 2003 working as nursing in-charge of diabetic foot clinic in Bousher Polyclinic (Muscat). Since 2007 I have been post as National trainer of diabetic foot and wound management in Oman.

I am a Member in Oman diabetic foot committee, Member in national diabetic foot ulcer and management guideline, and member of national wound management guideline. I was award as Best Stuff of the Health Care Organization on 2012.

Best understanding & performance 2011. Diabetic foot care Best and new service award 2010.

Dr. Badriya Al-Lenjawi Assistant Executive Director of Nursing Hamad Medical Corporation Doha, Qatar

Dr. Badriya Al-Lenjawi is an Assistant Executive Director of Nursing at Hamad Medical Corporation in Doha, Qatar.

She received her Diploma in Nursing from Qatar School of Nursing in Doha, Qatar. She then completed her Baccalaureate in Nursing at the College of Health Science in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Dr. Al-Lenjawi later received a Master of Nursing from Whitworth College Spokane, WA, U.S.A and became Clinical Nurse Specialist. She then pursued a Post graduate research Diploma at Middlesex University in Enfield, UK. Lastly, she completed a Doctorate of philosophy (Ph-D) at The University of Greenwich in Kent, UK. She is a member of Nursing and nursing specializations for cooperation council states (CNNS), member in the international nutrition society, member in UK diabetes association and a member in the International Council on Women Health issues in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Journal articles and abstracts by Dr. Al-Lenjawi have been published in several journals including the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine.

Prof. Hanan Gawish Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology Diabetic Foot Unit Mansoura University Egypt

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Dr. Gawish is a Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology at Mansoura University, Egypt. She has co-founded the Mansoura Diabetic Foot Clinic. Dr. Gawish has peer-reviewed research papers in the field of DF as well as 2 book chapters.

Dr. Gawish is a cofounder and now the scientific secretary of the Egyptian Society of Diabetic Foot, member of the Diabetic Foot Study Group (DFSG of EASD and Secretary of Diabetic Foot Program committee, International Diabetes Federation (IDF). In 2008, she started to manage the ‘step by step project - improving foot care in Egypt’ funded by the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF).

Regional Faculty

Dr. Hashim Mohammad Senior Consultant of Family Medicine, Um Ghwailina Health Center – Hamad Medical Corporation Assistant Professor, Weill Cornell Medical College Doha, Qatar

Dr. Hashim Mohammad is an Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, Qatar and Senior Consultant of Family Medicine working at Um Ghwailina Health Center – Hamad Medical Corporation in Doha, Qatar. He is certified by the Arab Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Al-Sayed received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland and served his internship year at St. Columbcills Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. He completed his residency and fellowship in Family Medicine at Hamad Medical Corporation in Doha, Qatar.

He is affiliated with several other institutions including the Arabian Gulf university, College of medicine– Kingdom of Bahrain, Greenwich university – United Kingdom Arab Board of medical specialties – Damascus Syria and Weil Cornel Medical College – Qatar. He is a member of the American Diabetes Association, Qatar Diabetes Association and American Association of clinical endocrinologists. Journal articles and abstracts by Dr. Al-Sayed have been published in numerous journals including Qatar Medical Journal, Current Urology, Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Saudi Medical Journal, and Singapore Medical Journal.

Dr. Joseph Quattrone Consultant Podiatrist, Locums Prince Salman Diabetic Center Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia • Diabetic Foot Specialist and Surgical Podiatrist - Ministry of Health, KSA • Contact information - docq1001@yahoo.com • Board Certification by American Board of Podiatric Surgery, 1995 • Education - Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Class of 1990 • Residency - North Miami Hospital and Surgical Center, 1990 • Recent Lectures - Prince Salman Physician’s Course on Diabetes, Nurse’s Course on Recognizing Diabetes and Essentials in Wound Care • Areas of interest - Wound healing, Amputation Prevention, Infectious Disease and Osteomyelitis, Middle East Diabetes Initiatives and Public Education, Offloading, Biomechanics, Patient-Centered Collaborative Care, Healthcare Provider Networking.

Prof. Mamdouh El-Nahas Professor of Endocrinology and Diabetes Head of Endocrinology and Diabetes Unit Mansoura University Egypt

Professor El-Nahas is the head of the Endocrinology and Diabetes unit at Mansoura University, Egypt. He cofounded the diabetic foot as a new subspecialty in the Endocrinology units in Egypt through setting up a centre of excellence foot clinic, publishing original papers and review articles and organizing several conferences and training courses. He is also a cofounder and the chairman of the Egyptian Society of Diabetic Foot that aims to disseminate foot care knowledge into patients and health care providers.

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Regional Faculty

Dr. Samer Bondokji Consultant Podiatrist, Foot and Ankle Surgeon Section Head foot surgery division International Medical Center Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Fellowship in deformity correction and limb lengthening. Rubin Iinstitute for Advanced Orthopedics, Baltimore, Maryland.

Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma, Interfaith Hospital, Brooklyn, New york Research Projects: - Experience With MEBO in Treating Grade One Diabetic Dermal Ulcers.

- Structures at Risk During Midfoot Gigli Saw Osteotomy. Cadaver Study.

- Gastrocnemius Muscle Recession by lengthening the Anterior Fascia.

- Retrospective Review of Slipped Capitol Femoral Epiphysis Cases. One vs. Two Screw Fixation.

- Bacterial Organisms Causing Osteomyelitis at Cabrinin Medical Center, NY, New york.

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Regional Faculty

Dr. Saud Mohammed Al-Harthi Senior Consultant Internal Medicine / Endocrinologist Al Nahdha Hospital, Baushar Polyclinic, Seeb Polyclinic Oman

Dr. Al Harthi graduated from College of Medicine (Sultan Qaboos University) in 1998. He underwent training in internal medicine and was awarded membership of the royal college of physician (MRCP) in 2003. He joined the department of endocrine and metabolism at royal hospital in 2004. Following that, he underwent higher specialty training in adult endocrinology and metabolism at King Faisal Specialty Hospital and Research Center Riyadh, KSA from 1/1/2007 to 31/12/2008 and he was awarded the Advanced Training Certificate in Adult Endocrinology and Metabolism.

After his return to Oman in 2009, he joined department of medicine at al Nahdha hospital, taking care of patients with general medical and endocrine problems, and diabetes. Dr Al Harthi actively participate in many ministry of health activities regarding diabetes and it s complications. He is currently the chairperson of national diabetic foot management subcommittee. He is coauthor of several papers in endocrinology.

Dr. Talal Khader Talal Head of Podiatric Services Hamad General Hospital Qatar

Dr. Talal Khader Talal is currently the Head of Podiatric Services of Hamad General Hospital. He joined the corporation in September of 2006; a full time consultant and responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating Podiatric Services within the State of Qatar. Dr. Talal is responsible for providing Podiatric Services to over 100 thousand of the population per year.

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa and a Bachelor Degree in Podiatric Medicine from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine (Temple University). He obtained his Podiatric Medicine Boards by passing the National Boards (Examinations Part I & II); obtained his Podiatric Medical License, obtained his Podiatric Surgical Boards, and obtain his Diplomatic Status in the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry.

Dr. Talal has extensive leadership and management skills in clinical Podiatry, clinical research, teaching, and administrative.

He is a strategic, ethical, and critical thinker that produces accountability and measurable outcomes in his clinical programs.

He worked in the United States at various institutions. He has been recognized with numerous academic honors and award both in Qatar and internationally. Dr. Talal embraces challenges and accepts the ultra competitive environment of today’s healthcare system as a perfect opportunity to be creative. He has contributed and provided interesting lectures and seminars throughout the Gulf region. He is actively involved in promoting the best patient care practices in Wound Care. He has written a textbook, developed a detailed training program for nurses; and developed a new clinical program. This program will service all the hospital and clinical programs within the HMC. Up to present, Dr. Talal continually challenge himself to learn and expand his knowledge and expertise in Wound Care.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND CLINICAL INTERESTS OF FOOT & ANKLE • Surgery

• Trauma

• Sports Medicine • Wound Care

• Pediatrics/Geriatrics

• Palliative Care

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Local Faculty

Prof. Abdulbaqi Alkhatib Consultant and Chief of Plastic Surgery Department Zayed Military Hospital Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

PRESENT TITLE: From 20/1/ 2004 To this current date Consultant and Chief of Plastic Surgery Dept Zayed Miltary Hospital PROFESSIONAL CAREER: • Graduation of the College of Medicine, Baghdad University, M.B.Ch.B 1965.

• Rotator and Internship, Al Jomhori Teaching Hospital, Baghdad 1965-1966.

• SHO in Surgical Department in Amery Hospital, Kuwait, 1966-1968.

• Attended the course of Basic Medical Science of Royal College of Surgeons of England, London 1968.

• Résident (Intern des Hopitaux de Paris) 1969-1972.

- Resident in Department of Professor Dufourmental for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Saint Louis

Hospital.

- Resident of Department of Professor R. Villian for Plastic Orthopedic Surgery in Boucicaut Hospital.

• 1990-2000: Head of Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad and Medical city Hospital for specialized Surgery.

• 1995-2004: Founder and Head of Iraqi Cleft lip &Palate Center in Medical city Hospital for Specialized Surgery.

• 2000- 2001: President and Member (1993-2004) of the Scientific Council of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Iraqi Commission for Medical Specialization, Baghdad.

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Local Faculty

Dr. Amit Kumar Chief - Vascular Surgery, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Amit Kumar is a surgeon with special interest in vascular and endovascular surgery. He is currently an Assistant Professor in Surgery at Columbia University, New York. While in the United Arab Emirates, he is at Burjeel Hospital as the Chief of Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology as well as holding the administrative post of Deputy Chief Medical Officer.

He completed his General Surgery residency at the University of Rochester, Rochester, New York and his Vascular Surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. He is American Board of Surgery certified in addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery.

His clinical interests include mainly endovascular and open treatments of diabetic ischemic feet, carotid disease for stroke prevention, aortic pathology specifically in dissections and aneurysms involving the thoracic and abdominal aorta. Dr. Kumar has performed several firsts in vascular surgery in the Middle East as part of the more than 1000 vascular / endovascular procedures he has done over the last 4 years. These include, the first successful atherectomy in the Middle East as well the first use of a drug eluting peripheral stent.

In his efforts to promote vascular awareness he has given more than 60 talks both locally as well as at international conferences on the topic of vascular disease in the Middle East. In addition he has organized several vascular conferences in Abu Dhabi. His research interests pertain mainly to clinical aspects. He was part of the first vascular study in the Middle East, The ABC in PVD study, a multi-institutional study across the Emirates. Previously he has received a grant for Robotic Surgery, which he pursued at East Carolina University, North Carolina, USA. He designed the “Deep Driver,” for use in deep abdominal surgery. He is currently the middle-east representative for the TASC guideline committee.

As part of his interest and commitment to resident education and training he has been a member of the Residents and Associates Society of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) including having presented data at the annual ACS on the topic of resident hours. For his efforts as an educator he received the Resident’s Teaching Award while at the University of Rochester. His administrative interests have included invited participation on various committees for the Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA) as well as the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD), the organization responsible for health care policy in Abu Dhabi. He is also a member of a regional Licensing Board.

His clinical interests remain at the forefront of his work with the goal of developing long-term outcomes data of vascular disease in the Middle-East.

Dr. Bassel Safi Consultant Physician Surgery -Vascular Clinic, Medical Affairs Tawam Hospital Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Dr Bassel Safi graduated from Damascus university medical school 1973. American Board certification in 1981. 30 years of vascular surgery experience in the USA, at Rashed hospital in Dubai, at King Faisal hospital in Riyadh SA, and at Tawam in Al Ain, special interest in lower extremity revascularization.

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Local Faculty

Mr. Charl Stenger Manager - EHL Orthotic Prosthetic Services Welcare Hospital Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Charl is a South African orthotist prosthetist registered with the South African Health Professionals Council (since 1998), the National Health Authority in Qatar (2002), the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (since 2004), the Dubai Health Authority (since 2011) and the Dubai Healthcare City Licensing Board (DHCC) (since 2012).

He has been working in both government and private health care in the Middle East for ten years. Charl joined the UAE based healthcare group EHL in November 2011, and has introduced EHL Orthotic Prosthetic Services as part of the group’s goal to all round care. Charl has a keen interest in active rehabilitation with a patient-centered approach, and thrives on working in a multi-disciplinary setting. He sees his main speciality being practice management, providing biomechanical solutions to patients suffering from chronic and acute musculoskeletal conditions. By combining experience in muscular-skeletal function and comprehensive biomechanical evaluations, diagnosis specific orthotic programs are formulated. His treatment programs and orthotic devices aim focus on the root cause of the condition. He brings his experience from the practical clinical arena and enjoys discussing and promoting the advantages of early biomechanical intervention in diabetic care.

Dr. Ghaida Kaddaha Consultant Physician and Head of Diabetology Unit Rashid Hospital Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Associate professor of Medicine (Dubai Medical College for Girls). Dubai-(UAE) Honorary lecturer, Cardiff university Qualifications: MBBS, MRCP (UK), FRCP (LONDON) After Obtaining the MBBS degree, I completed the residency at Rashid Hospital in Dubai.

I worked as a registrar in internal medicine at the John Radcliff hospital in Oxford – UK, I completed my postgraduate training in the field of diabetes at the diabetes research unit, Radcliff Infirmary, Oxford UK, at which time I obtained my MRCP (UK) degree.

I was elected for fellowship of the Royal College of Physician – London in 1999 I established the diabetes Unit at RH in the year 2000 and currently I am the head of this unit. I participated in a large number of international multicentre clinical trials.

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Ms. Jan-Marie Morgan Practice Development Nurse – Surgery and Wound Care Specialist Rashid Hospital Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Qualifications: Bch. Health Science (Nursing) – McMaster University, Canada Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)- McMaster University, Canada International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Course – University of Toronto –Graduate and Module Marker Masters of Science in Nursing (MScN) – McMaster University, Canada Jan-Marie Morgan is a Nurse Practitioner from Canada who has specialized in wound care for the past 9 years. She was the coordinator of an out patient multidisciplinary Diabetic foot ulcer clinic and the wound care specialist for a large tertiary care hospital in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada prior to moving to Dubai in 2008. She has her Master’s Degree from McMaster University. She is currently a Practice Development Nurse at Rashid Hospital. Jan-Marie’s passion lies in adult education and implementing best practices to the bed side and she speaks locally and internationally to educate health care practitioners on evidence-informed wound care.

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Local Faculty

Dr. Marwan Ahmad Al Zarouni Consultant Plastic Surgeon Swedish Board in Plastic Surgery Head of Plastic Surgery and Wound Care Unit Rashid Hospital Dubai, United Arab Emirates • National secretary representing United Arab Emirates in International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).

• Board member as Scientific Secretary in European Society for Laser Aesthetic Surgery (ESLAS).

• Member in International Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS).

Dr. Mohammed Seddiq Senior Specialist Surgeon Vascular and Endovascular Unit, Rashid Hospital Senior Lecturer, Dubai Medical College Dubai United Arab Emirates

• European Board of Surgery in 1996, and peripheral vascular surgery subspeciality and PhD in 2000.

• Competency in reconstructive microsurgery.

• Appointed in Rashid Hospital in 2002.

• At the moment: senior specialist surgeon in vascular and endovascular unit of Rashid Hospital and senior lecturer in Dubai Medical College.

• Member in wound care team.

• Published more than 40 articles as first author and as coauthor.

• Participated in several national and international conferences.

• More than 10 conferrences as lecturer.

Mounia Sabasse, RN Wound Care & Ostomy Nurse Rashid Hospital Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Mounia Mustafa Sabasse is a wound care specialist with extend training and six years experience in wound, stoma and diabetic foot. Currently she is a UAE representative in International Diabetic Foot Working Group. IDFWG, She has completed International Interprofessioal Wound Care Course, IIWCC from Toronto University Canada and she has completed many international accredited courses on wound care and diabetic foot.

She has great passion for wound care which leads her to be the first proposed the wound care clinic. She co-coordinating a multidisplinary wound care team in multispecialty in tertiary hospital. She has been project leader in diabetic foot prevention programme in Rashid hospital.

She presented in many international and local conferences, and she published in international wound care journal, She is Organizer of the first diabetic foot conference Desert feet and 2nd international diabetic foot conference.

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Local Faculty

Ms. Sabah Abushawish Wound and Stoma Care Nurse Tawam Hospital Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Sabah Abu Shawish is a Wound and Stoma Care Nurse, working in Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE since 2000. Tawam Hospital is one of the leading government hospitals in UAE with wide range of specialties and a bed capacity of 424 and five satellite areas including Home Care.

Prior to joining Tawam Hospital, Sabah worked as a charge nurse in, Jordan .Sabah holds a Bachelor degree in Nursing from Jordan University; she has also completed the prestigious IIWCC (International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Course) from University of Toronto. She has extensive experience of around 19 years in wound management and her major contributions include formation of Multidisciplinary Wound care Team, formulation of PPGs related to wound care, various educational activities including Wound Care and Stoma Therapy workshops, VAC therapy competency , and stoma therapy workshop etc. Sabah is a member of many professional organizations like Canadian Association of Wound Care and American Association of Wound Care. She has chaired one of the sessions in 4th Abu Dhabi Wound care conference in 2012.

Dr. Samir AlAssar General Surgeon , Specialist Registrar and Wound Care Management Rashid Hospital Dubai, United Arab Emirates

One of the premier medical facilities for emergency, trauma, critical care and ambulatory care, providing high-quality services to all patients within the community, as well as striving to provide leadership in the education and training of health care professionals. Rashid Hospital stands out as one of the most prominent and reputable emergency medical centers in the Gulf region. It receives the majority of complicated case referrals from many other hospitals, and coordinates closely with the Dubai Police & Civil Defense for the training of emergency medical staff at the airports.

Ms. Shyarlin Ruba Wound Care Nurse Rashid Hospital Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Shyarlin Ruba is a registered nurse and midwife for 11 years with Masters in hospital management as additional qualification.

Currently she is working as a wound care Nurse (for the past 2 years) in Rashid hospital. She has attended many wound care short courses including Art and science program in wound care, European academy of wound technology course & wound care academy-2012. She is a co-author in a case report presented in wounds international conference in South Africa and also the co-author of a quality project, implementing evidence based practice in pressure ulcer prevention and management which got accepted for oral presentation in EWMA (European wound management association)-2012. She is also involved in conducting nursing orientation in skin care for new nurses, bimonthly wound care workshops and basic health care courses for health attendants and other teaching programs and quality projects in wound care in Rashid Hospital.

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Ms. Waafa Helmi Rida Director of Clinical Nutrition Department Dubai Health Authority Dubai, United Arab Emirates

She has completed her B.Sc in Public Health/Nutrition from medical Allied Sciences Yarmouk University, Jordan in 1985 and thereafter done her Masters in Food Science and Nutrition from Clayton University –USA in 2003. She has The European ESPEN Diploma from European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism - France on 8th September 2010. Ms. Wafaa is a part time lecturer in the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Sharjah University-UAE from 2006 till date.

She is a Member of the Following Associations: • Member for Diploma in Nutrition from March 2012 till date • Member in National Committee for Iodine Deficiency from February 2012 till date.

• Member for National Task Force (National project for control of Diabetes) since November 2010 till date.

• Member in Health & Nutrition Magazine & Consultant in UAE since 2002 till date • Member for Friend for Diabetes in UAE 2009 till date • ASPEN (American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition) from 2005 till date • A member in the Scientific Committee in the Arab Children Health Congress from 2006 till 2009 • Member in ADA (American Dietetics Association) 2006 till date • Member in international Diabetic Dietetics Association 2006 till date • Member in International Dietitians Leadership Management Association 2006 till date • Member in International Obesity Dietetics Association 2006 till date • Member in Obesity Task Force 2003 • Member & founder for Sweet Kidz Group in UAE 2003 till date

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Free-Paper Presenters

Dr. Noma Salman General Practitioner Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Salman obtained her medical degree and master’s degree in internal medicine from Damascus University, Syria. She began her practice in Dubai in 1995.

With diabetes increasing in prevalence worldwide and becoming an alarming threat in the UAE and Middle East, Dr. Salman pursued further education in the field of diabetes. In January 2010, she earned a postgraduate diploma in diabetes from Cardiff University, United Kingdom.

As a general practitioner, Dr. Salman provides skilled health assessment, diagnosis and treatment for various medical conditions but currently, her practice is focused on Diabetes and its complication. Her main interests are in gestational diabetes, obesity in youth and in diabetes early detection and prevention. She is involved in many local seminars, screening campaigns and educational workshops for health care professionals. In addition, Dr. Salman is an “honorary lecturer” at Cardiff University, where she is responsible for delivering structured diabetes education to online students using distance-learning methods.

She is a member of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes and the American Diabetes Association.

William A Munro Orthotist United Kingdom William qualified as an Orthotist in 1981 William was engaged as a clinical associate at the National Centre for Training and Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics at the University of Strathclyde. This role provided an opportunity for teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels as well as teaching in the clinic as a student training supervisor.

In 1991 William established a new practice and the focus of this was to specialise in the orthotic treatment of diabetic foot disease. This combined with research into the manufacture and materials required to offload both the biomechanics and tissue mechanics of the foot, saw the start of a professional relationship with Dr Derek Jones that resulted in numerous publications and invitations to present on the aspects of engineering related to diabetic foot disease.

As a result the widely recognised Short course on Diabetic Foot Disease was initiated at the University of Strathclyde and has a faculty that includes Professor Mike Edmonds. Subsequently members of this faculty have been invited to form the Klaveness Academy in Norway.

William currently serves on the editorial board of The Diabetic Foot Journal in the UK and is a member the Scottish Foot Action Group, which was set up to advise the Scottish government on the management and treatment of diabetic foot disease in Scotland

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