PRESENTATIONS

INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

(After competitive peer review)

Oral Presentations

International

  1. Prevention of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections. AFMEE e-Trigger Course.  International Association of Geriatrics and Geronology (IAGG)

22-May, 2025.

  • Patient Engagement in Chronic disease: Success Stories. Third International Hybrid Conference. The Mastery of Engaging Patients: Crafting Excellence. Dar Al Shifa Hospital.  Oct 4, 2023. Kuwait.
  • Key Principles and Policy Ideals of Active Ageing. The International Awards for Liveable Communities 2023 (LivCom) & The International Forum on Age-Friendly and Liveable Cities. & The University of Malta.  June 2,  2023.
  • Development of Age Friendly Industries: Bridging Social and Medical

Services.  The International Awards for Livable Communities 2023 (LivCom) & The International Forum on Age-Friendly and Livable Cities. & The University of Malta.  May 30,  2023.

  • Management of Dementia in Primary Care.  Stride Jamaica Lecture Series: Dementia Capacity Strengthening Lecture Series in partnership with the Caribbean College  of Family Physicians, Jamaica Chapter (CCFPJ). April 26-28, 2022-Virtual
  • Regional considerations & Challenges with assessments in clinical practice as part of the Symposium “Where does our hope come from in Alzheimer’s disease?Official symposium of the International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases and related neurological disorders 2022.  AD/PD, March 15-20. Barcelona, Spain
  • Hyperlipidemia: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment.  International Family Medicine Conference and Exhibition. Dubai, UAE. April 17-19, 2016.
  • Emergent Middle East Geriatric Medicine Symposium.  Initiating a Geriatric Research Network in the Gulf Region.  IAGG 2013.  The 20th IAGG Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics. June 23-27. Seoul-Korea.
  • Updated definition of sarcopenia.  IAGG Symposium on “Promoting healthy ageing by fighting against sarcopenia and frailty.  International Association of Geriatrics and Gerontology IAGG. Qatar, Doha.  Sept 21, 2012.
  1. Initiative in Geriatrics and Gerontology at the Regional Level.  International Association of Geriatrics and Gerontology IAGG. Is there a place for IAGG in the Middle East? Qatar, Doha.  Sept 21, 2012.
  1. Geriatrics in Lebanon.   Health Tourism-Social Policies-Geriatrics and Gerontology.  Ataturk Cultural & Congress Center Merinos-Bursa, Turkey. Sept 29th –Oct 2nd, 2011.
  1. Alzheimer’s disease.   Health Tourism-Social Policies-Geriatrics and Gerontology.  Ataturk Cultural & Congress Center Merinos-Bursa, Turkey. Sept 29th –Oct 2nd, 2011.
  1. Challenges of Geriatrics and Gerontology in the InterRAI.

InterRAI meeting 2011.   Institut für Biomedizin des Alterns, Heimerichstraße 58, 90419 Nuremberg, Germany.  May 22-25, 2011.

  1. Initial report on the Use of InterRAI CHA instrument in the Community –North of Lebanon.  InterRAI meeting 2011.   Institut für Biomedizin des Alterns, Heimerichstraße 58, 90419 Nuremberg, Germany.  May 22-25, 2011.
  1. Aging and Anti-Aging Medicine in the Middle East.   Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress. Palais des Congres, Paris France.  April 10-12, 2008.
  1. Needs Assessment for CME in Primary Health Care. The First International Annual Primary Health Care Conference in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi:  The Challenges in Primary Care Abu Dhabi-UAE.  Jan 21-23, 2006.
  1. 3rd Qatar International Medical Congress 8-13th Nov 2005, Doha Qatar
    1. New Perspective on Ageing Worldwide and in the Middle-East
    1. Challenges of Geriatrics and Gerontology in the Middle East
  1. Centenarians in Lebanon: A presentation at the Regional Alzheimer’s Meeting in Istanbul Turkey Oct 1-2, 2005.
  1. Epidemiology of Alzheimer’s disease in Lebanon, current services and Diagnostic challenges.  2nd International Symposium on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders in the Middle East.  Istanbul-Turkey May 1-3, 2003.
  • Prevalence and Correlate of Dementia in a comprehensive Health Care Program for the Elderly at Ain WaZein.  First International Symposium on Alzheimer’s disease and Related Disorders in the Middle East.  Limassol, Cyprus April 17-19, 2001.
  • Comprehensive Geriatric Program in the setting of National Health Care.   Fourth Global Conference on Ageing-International Federation on Ageing. Montreal –Canada.  Sep 5-9, 1999. 
  • Depression and Dementia in a Nursing Home, characteristics and demographic variables.    Alzheimer’s disease International.  15th International Conference.  Johannesburg- South Africa.  Sep, 1999.
  • Abyad A, Baeini S, Antun F.  Psychogeriatric Services as a Part of Comprehensive Health Care Program for the Elderly at Ain Wazein.  14th International Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International: Dementia the Global Challenge.   Cochin, India.   24th-27th Sept 1998.
  • “The Role of Urodynamic in Diagnosis of Urinary Incontinence”.  EAMA-Second Advanced Postgraduate Course, Second Training Session. European Academy for Medicine of Ageing. IKB Foundation Sion, Switzerland.  June 30-July 4, 1997.
  • “Reports on National Perspectives of Institutional LTC -Lebanon-“.  EAMA-Second Advanced Postgraduate Course, Second Training Session. European Academy for Medicine of Ageing.  IKB Foundation Sion, Switzerland.  June 30-July 4, 1997.
  • “Depressive symptoms in the elderly in the aftermath of civil war” Clinical update presentation.   14th WONCA World Conference “Family Medicine Meeting New Challenges” Hong Kong Convention & exhibition Center, Hong Kong, June 10-14, 1995.
  • “Routine Prenatal Screening Revisited”.   North America Primary Care Research Group 21st Annual Meeting.  San Diego Nov. 10-13, 1993
  • “Two Patterns of Seasonality at the American University of Beirut” North America Primary Care Research Group 21st Annual Meeting.  San Diego Nov. 10-13, 1993.
  • “Geriatric in Lebanon the Beginning.”  XVth International Congress on Gerontology, July 4-9, 1993, Budapest, Hungary.
  • “Routine Prenatal Screening Revisited.”  WONCA/SIMG Congress 1993 “Duality Care in Family Medicine/General Practice, June 13-17, The Hague, the Netherlands.
  • “: Screening Neuropsychiatric Testing in Low-Income Elderly:  Impact of Ethnicity, Literacy Level and Prior Occupation Status.”  Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Annual Spring Conference, April 24-28, 1993, San Diego, CA.
  • “Factors Influencing Physician’s Decision to Enroll in a Geriatric Fellowship. “Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Annual Spring Conference, April 24-28, 1993, San Diego, CA.
  • “Family Practice in Lebanon.  Delivering Health Care during a Civil War.”  Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Western Regional Meeting, Oct. 4-6, 1992, San Francisco, California.
  • “An Epidemic of Cholera in Lebanon.”  Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Annual Spring Conference, April 25-29, 1992, St. Louis, Missouri.
  • “Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnancy.”  Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Annual Spring Conference, April 25-29, 1992, St. Louis, Missouri.
  • “Family Medicine in Lebanon, Ten Years Later.”  Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Annual Spring Conference, April 25-29, 1992, St. Louis, Missouri.
  • “How Safe is Family Medicine Obstetrics?”  North America Primary Care Research Group NAPCRG.  The 20th Annual Meeting, April 12-15, 1992.  Richmond, Virginia.
  • “Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnancy.”  Scientific Assembly Meeting of AZ Academy of Family Physicians, Scottsdale, AZ, February 29, 1992, Research paper presentation.
  • “Screening Neuropsychiatric Testing in Low-Income Elderly:  Impact of Ethnicity, Literacy Level and Prior Occupation Status.”  Mead Johnson Family Medicine Research Forum, Dec. 3-6, 1992.   Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Regional and Local Conferences

  1. Smart Technologies for Dementia: AI Role in Diagnosis and Support.  45

Annual Ain Shams University Medical Congress. Smart Solution in

Healthcare, (ASUMC). Cairo 9th April. 20205.

  • Understanding Dementia: An overview of the global burden and

challenges.  Diploma in Dementia Care Course No. II. Middle East

Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), Egyptian Geriatric Society

& International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session II.3-April 8,.

Dementia: Diagnosis, Management, and Research. Hybrid meeting. 2025

  • Dementia Emerging therapies: From Pharmaceutical to Gene therapies 

Diploma in Dementia Care Course No. II. Middle East

Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), Egyptian Geriatric Society

& International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session II.3-April 8,

Dementia: Diagnosis, Management, and Research. Hybrid meeting. 2025

  • Dementia: The Long Goodbye.  How to stay young symposium,

in celebration of WHO International Day of Older Person. Dar Al Shifa Hospital.  Kuwait 5th Oct 2024

  • Healthy Aging, Longevity & Centenarian.  How to stay young symposium,

in celebration of WHO International Day of Older Person. Dar Al Shifa Hospital.  Kuwait 5th Oct 2024

  • Dementia: Update on diagnosis and management. 3rd Geriatric &

Gerontology Conference.  Muscat-Sultanate Oman.  3rd Oct 2024.

  • Challenges of Geriatrics & Gerontology in the MENA Region. Insights into

Geriatric Care & Healthy Ageing.  The Faculty of Health Sciences, Tripoli-Beirut Arab University & The Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing  & The International Institute of Ageing. Tripoli, Lebanon BAU Campus. April 20, 2024.

  • Update on Diagnosis & Management of Dementia. Geriatrics. Insights into

Geriatric Care & Healthy Ageing.  The Faculty of Health Sciences, Tripoli-Beirut Arab University & The Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing  & The International Institute of Ageing. Tripoli, Lebanon BAU Campus. April 20, 2024.

  • Dementia: Update on Diagnosis and Management.  2nd International

Healthy Aging Congress. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences-Iran.  May 14-15, 2024.

  1. Population Ageing in the MENA Region.  Gerontology in the MENA.

Diploma in Dementia Care Course No. II. Session I.2-Feb 29-March 1, 2024 . Dementia: Management, Palliative and Care Giver issues. Virtual meeting.

  1. Medical Management of Dementia: DMT and future.  Diploma in

Dementia Care Course No. II. Session I.1-26-27 Sept. Feb 29-March 1

Cognitive Disorders: Diagnosis and Management.  Virtual meeting.

  1. The Role of Vitamin D in Elderly in Post Pandemic Era: Focus on

Osteoporosis.  Annual Scientific Meeting: Upgrading Knowledge, Skill

And Professionalism  in Comprehensive , Integrative, Holistic & Evidence

Based Medical Practice in New Normal Era.  Hotel Horizon Sukabuni,

Indonesia  23-25 June, 2023

  1. Screening & Prevention: What is the Evidence.  Geriatrics & Senior

Citizens. The 6th Edition Conference. Holiday Inn & Suites, Dubai Festival

City. May 20, 2023.

  1. Screening & Prevention: What is the Evidence.  Geriatrics & Senior

Citizens. The 6th Edition Conference. Holiday Inn & Suites, Dubai Festival

City. May 20, 2023.

  1. Population Ageing in the MENA Region.  Dementia:  Management,

Palliative & Care issues.  Dar Al Shifa Hospital . Millennium Hotel. Kuwait.  May 11-12, 2023.

  1. Dementia: Medical Management & Future Development. Population. 

Dementia:  Management, Palliative & Care issues.  Dar Al Shifa Hospital .

Millennium Hotel,  Kuwait.  May 11-12, 2023.

  1. Population Ageing and Dementia in the MENA Region. Diploma in  

Dementia Care  Course No. I. Abyad Medical Center, Middle East  Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session I.4-May  11-12, 2023.  Dementia: Management, Palliative and Care Giver Issues. Hybrid meeting, Kuwait.

  1. Medical Management current and  future development. Diploma in  

Dementia Care  Course No. I. Abyad Medical Center, Middle East  Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session I.4-May  11-12, 2023.  Dementia: Management, Palliative and Care Giver Issues. Hybrid meeting, Kuwait.

  1. From dementia prevention to brain health. Diploma in  

Dementia Care  Course No. I. Abyad Medical Center, Middle East  Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session I.4- May  11-12, 2023.  Dementia: Management, Palliative and Care Giver Issues. Hybrid meeting, Kuwait.

  • World and Middle East Demographic Prospects: Epidemiological

Perspectives . Advanced postgraduate course No VIII-Session 2. Master class in Geriatrics. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Principles of Geriatrics-Webinar.  Session 8.2-March 16-17, 2023. 

  • Comprehensive Geriatrics Assessment: Theory & Video Session. Advanced

postgraduate course No VIII-Session 2. Master class in Geriatrics. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Principles of Geriatrics-Webinar.  Session 8.2-March 16-17, 2023. 

  • Keynote: New development in home healthcare service.  The 1st

International conference on home healthcare.  The Annual International Conference of Saudi Scientific Home Health Care Society.  Feb 7-9, 2023.  Madinah, Saudi Arabia.  

  • Different models of dementia care pathways. Diploma in Dementia Care 

Course No. I. Abyad Medical Center, Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session I.3-Feb 16-17, 2023.  Care Pathways, Ethics and Capacity Issues, Virtual.

  • Evidence-based transitional care models.  Diploma in Dementia Care

Course No. I. Abyad Medical Center, Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session I.3-Feb 16-17, 2023.  Care Pathways, Ethics and Capacity Issues, Virtual.

  • Cognitive tools used in the diagnosis of dementia.  Diploma in Dementia

Care Course No. I. Abyad Medical Center, Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session I.2-Nov 17-18, 2022.  Cognitive Disorders: Diagnosis & Management. Hybrid meeting, Tripoli-Lebanon.

  • Medical management of dementia: Future development and DMT. 

Diploma in Dementia Care Course No. I. Abyad Medical Center, Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session I.2-Nov 17-18, 2022.  Cognitive Disorders: Diagnosis & Management. Hybrid meeting, Tripoli-Lebanon.

  • The role of technology & electronic medical record in  dementia care. 

Diploma in Dementia Care Course No. I. Abyad Medical Center, Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session I.2-Nov 17-18, 2022.  Cognitive Disorders: Diagnosis & Management. Hybrid meeting, Tripoli-Lebanon

  • Late Stage Dementia. Diploma in Dementia Care Course No. I. Abyad

Medical Center, Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session I.1-August 26-27, 2022.  Overview of Dementia: Epidemiology and Demographic.Virtual webinar series.

  • Population Ageing in the MENA Region . Diploma in Dementia Care

Course No. I. Abyad Medical Center, Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session I.1-August 26-27, 2022.  Overview of Dementia: Epidemiology and Demographic.Virtual webinar series.

  • Dementia new hope for diagnosis and management.  2nd Geriatric & 

           Gerontology conference.  Oct 13, 2022.  Muscat -Sultanate Oman 

  • Sarcopenia why does it matter ? 2nd Geriatric & 

           Gerontology conference.  Oct 13, 2022.  Muscat -Sultanate Oman 

  • Frailty and Sarcopenia.   5th Abu Dhabi Geriatric & Senior Citizens.

Virtual Conference. May 21st , 2022 , Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • Panel discussion: The Digital Age : Advancing health related decision –

Making.  Qatar Telehealth Technologies Summit -April 11-12, 2022 Virtual . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clISPI2_XhI

  •       Recent research & development in dementia. Advanced postgraduate

course No VII-Session 3. Master class in Geriatrics. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Principles of Geriatrics-Webinar.  Session 7.3-Sept-Oct 2021. 

  • Hormonal therapy is it effective? The controversary Recent research &.

Advanced postgraduate  course No VII-Session 3. Master class in Geriatrics. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Principles of Geriatrics-Webinar.  Session 7.3-Sept-Oct 2021. 

  • Home modification for demented patients.  Alzheimer disease , the patient  

and the family. Ajial organization for elderly care. Saudi Arabia 21 Sept  2021. 

  • Giant Syndromes. Cours National /post-universitaire  de

GÉRIATRIEAssociation Tunisienne de Gériatrie, in collaboration with Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing. Module 4.  Soussa-Tunis. Jul 2-3 ,  2019. 

  • An updates in hypertension management in elderly: What are appropriate

Target? 4th Abu Dhabi Geriatric &  Senior Citizen Webinar 18 Dec , 2020.

  • Global impact of dementia in the World & reflection on MENA region.

Annual Ain Shams University Medical Congress. 7th Annual International Geriatrics & Gerontology conference. Dementia Innovative Practice. 21-22 Nov. 2020.

  • World & Middle East demographic prospects. Advanced postgraduate

course No VII-Session 1. Master class in Geriatrics. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Principles of Geriatrics-Webinar.  Session 7.1-Nov-Dec 2020.

  • Comprehensive Geriatrics Assessment workshop. Advanced postgraduate

course No VII-Session 1. Master class in Geriatrics. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Principles of Geriatrics-Webinar.  Session 7.1-Nov-Dec 2020. 

  • From successful ageing to healthy ageing. Advanced postgraduate

course No VII-Session 1. Master class in Geriatrics. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Principles of Geriatrics-Webinar.  Session 7.1-Nov-Dec 2020. 

  • Development of Geriatrics and Gerontology in the MENA Region.

A webinar on elderly issue by Contemporary Scientists & Innovators. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17-18 Oct 2020

  • Dementia update on diagnosis and management.  1st Geriatric &

Gerontology conference. SJMC & Oman Medical Association. Muscat-

Sultanate of  Oman, 12 March 2020.

  • Sarcopenia is it reversible..    1st Geriatric & Gerontology conference.

SJMC & Oman Medical Association. Muscat-Sultanate of  Oman, 12

March 2020.

  • Update Oncology in Elderly .  1st Geriatric & Gerontology conference.

SJMC & Oman Medical Association. Muscat- Sultanate of  Oman, 12 March 2020.

  • Parkinson’s Disease Update. Advanced postgraduate course No VI-

Master class in Geriatrics. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Healthy Aging, Cardio, Neuro & Nephro-vascular diseases. Session 6.4-Sep 20-21.  Hammamet-Tunisia.

  • The secret of Healthy Aging. Advanced postgraduate course No VI-

Master class in Geriatrics. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Healthy Aging, Cardio, Neuro & Nephro-vascular diseases. Session 6.4-Sep 20-21.  Hammamet-Tunisia.

  • COPD in the Elderly management pearls . Advanced postgraduate course

No VI- Master class in Geriatrics. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Healthy Aging, Cardio, Neuro & Nephro- vascular diseases. Session 6.4-Sep 20-21.  Hammamet-Tunisia.

  • Dementia Management Strategies.  IBOH hospital in RAK. Ministry of

Health -UAE. Sept10, 2019.

  • Geriatric Giants Update. Cours National /post-universitaire   de

GÉRIATRIEAssociation Tunisienne de Gériatrie, in collaboration with Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing. Module 4.  Monastir-Tunis. June 7-8 ,  2019. 

  • Controversary issues in geriatrics. Cours National /post-universitaire   de

GÉRIATRIEAssociation Tunisienne de Gériatrie, in collaboration with Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing. Module 4.  Monastir-Tunis. June 7-8 ,  2019. 

  • Dementia management strategies.  Advanced postgraduate course in

geriatrics No VI- Master class in Geriatrics. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session 6.3-Apr 5-6, 2019.  Metabolism, Mood & Cognitive Disorders.

  • Structural modification for Dementia.  Advanced postgraduate course in

geriatrics No VI- Master class in Geriatrics. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session 6.3-Apr 5-6, 2019.  Metabolism, Mood & Cognitive Disorders.

  • Menopause, Andropause to treat or not.  Advanced postgraduate course in

geriatrics No VI- Master class in Geriatrics. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session 6.3-Apr 5-6,2019.  Metabolism, Mood & Cognitive Disorders.

  • Dementia current and future management strategies.  Advanced

postgraduate course in geriatrics for MOH-Kuwait in collaboration with  Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA)  & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session 3 & 4-March 3-7, 2019.  Kuwait.

  • Hypertension to treat or not to treat.  Advanced postgraduate course in

geriatrics for MOH-Kuwait in collaboration with  Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA)  & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session 3 & 4-March 3-7, 2019.  Kuwait

  • COPD in the elderly management pearls.  Advanced postgraduate course in

geriatrics for MOH-Kuwait in collaboration with  Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA)  & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session 3 & 4-March 3-7, 2019.  Kuwait

  • Geriatric in the Arab World. The 10th Recontre National de

Gerontologie  & 2nd Congress Euromediterraneen.   Association de Gerontologie (ESPOIR) Maroc, & Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing & Maghreb Academy for Medicine of Ageing in collaboration with Internatioinal institute on Ageing-United Nations Malta.    22-24 Feb Tnager, Maroc

  • Parkinson’s disease: Treat the disease, Manage the patient.. The 10th

Recontre National de Gerontologie &  2nd Congress Euromediterraneen.   Association de Gerontologie (ESPOIR) Maroc, & Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing & Maghreb Academy for Medicine of Ageing in collaboration with Internatioinal institute on Ageing-United Nations Malta.    22-24 Feb Tnager, Maroc

  • Osteoporosis: Definition, mechanisms, consequences, updated treatment

Advanced postgraduate course No VI- Master class in Geriatrics. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), Egyptian Society of Geriatrics & Gerontology & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session 6.2-Oct 25-27.  Geriatric giants & Palliative Care-Cairo-Egypt

  • Falls: Epidemilogy, etiology, consequences and healthcare costs.

Advanced postgraduate course No VI- Master class in Geriatrics. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), Egyptian Society of Geriatrics & Gerontology & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session 6.2-Oct 25-27.  Geriatric giants & Palliative Care-Cairo-Egypt

  • Use of artificial nutrition at the end  of life.  Advanced postgraduate course

No VI- Master class in Geriatrics. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), Egyptian Society of Geriatrics & Gerontology & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session 6.2-Oct 25-27.  Geriatric giants & Palliative Care-Cairo-Egypt

  • Osteoporosis: Definition, mechanisms, consequences, updated treatment.

Advanced postgraduate course in Geriatrics for MOH-Kuwait in collaboration with  Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA)  & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session 2-Sept 26-27, Geriatric Giants & Palliative Care –Kuwait

  • Urinary Incontinence: Prevention, Detection & Management.  Advanced

postgraduate course in Geriatrics for MOH-Kuwait in collaboration with  Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA)  & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session 2-Sept 26-27, Geriatric Giants & Palliative Care -Kuwait

  • Geriatrics Giants Video.   Advanced postgraduate course in Geriatrics for

MOH-Kuwait in collaboration with  Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA)  & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session 2-Sept 26-27, Geriatric Giants & Palliative Care -Kuwait

  • World & Middle East demographic prospects: Epidemiologic perspectives. 

Advanced postgraduate course in Geriatrics for MOH-Kuwait in collaboration with  Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA)  & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session 1-Sept 23-24 Principles of Geriatrics-Kuwait

  • From successful ageing to healthy ageing.  Advanced postgraduate course

in Geriatrics for MOH-Kuwait in collaboration with  Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA)  & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session 1-Sept 23-24 Principles of Geriatrics-Kuwait

  • Video clips on CGA.   Advanced postgraduate course in Geriatrics for

MOH-Kuwait in collaboration with  Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA)  & International Institute on Ageing in Malta (INIA). Session 1-Sept 23-24 Principles of Geriatrics-Kuwait

  • Geriatric Giants. Cours National /post-universitaire   de GÉRIATRIE

Association Tunisienne de Gériatrie, in collaboration with Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing. Module 4.  Monastir-Tunis. Jan May 4-5,  2018. 

  • Post Fall Syndrome. Cours National /post-universitaire   de GÉRIATRIE

Association Tunisienne de Gériatrie, in collaboration with Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing. Module 4.  Monastir-Tunis. May 4-5, 2018. 

  • Development of Geriatrics in the Middle East and North Africa.  The 5th

Middle East Congress of Age, Ageing & Alzheimer’s Updates on Geriatric Syndromes & Giants.  April 13-14, 2018, Beit Al Fan Tripoli-Lebanon

  • Healthy Ageing from Science to Practice.  2nd Abu Dhabi Geriatric

Medicine Conference. Geriatric Multidisciplinary Specialty.  20 April 2018. Dusit Thani Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • From Active Ageing to Healthy Ageing.  The 5th Annual International

Conference of Geriatrics  & Gerontology. Ain Shams University in Collaboration with the International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA).  14-15 March 2018 Hilton Cairo Helipolis. Cairo Egypt.

  • Alzheimer’s disease in the Arab World. Neuvieme Rencontres Nationales

De Gerontologie. Association de Gerontologie ( Espoir) Maroc.  Casablanca, 16-17 Fevier 2018.

  • Development of Geriatrics in the Middle East and North Africa. Neuvieme

Rencontres Nationales De Gerontologie. Association de Gerontologie ( Espoir) Maroc.  Casablanca, 16-17 Fevier 2018.

  • Post Fall Syndrome. Cours National /post-universitaire   de GÉRIATRIE

Association Tunisienne de Gériatrie, in collaboration with Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing. Module 2.  Monastir-Tunis. Jan 26-27 2018. 

  • Osteoporosis: Diagnosis and Management Update. Cours National /post-

universitaire   de GÉRIATRIEAssociation Tunisienne de Gériatrie, in collaboration with Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing. Module 2.  Monastir-Tunis. Jan 26-27 2018. 

  • Role of Nutrition in Dementia.  Health and Care Ambition. American

University of Technology.  Hallat, Lebanon.  June 7th 2017. 

  • Advances in Geriatrics.  Euro-Med Geriatrics Meeting organized by

Association Tunisienne de Geriatrie & Laboratoire de Recherche “Nutrition & Sante” Faculte de Medecine, Universite de Monastir in collaboration with Middle East Academy for Medicine of Aging.   Monastir-Tunis May 13, 2017.  

  • Controversy in Geriatrics. Euro-Med Geriatrics Meeting organized by

Association Tunisienne de Geriatrie & Laboratoire de Recherche “Nutrition & Sante” Faculte de Medecine, Universite de Monastir in collaboration with Middle East Academy for Medicine of Aging.   Monastir-Tunis May 13, 2017.  

  • Geriatrics Giants. Post Fall Syndrome. Cours National /post-universitaire  

de GÉRIATRIEAssociation Tunisienne de Gériatrie, in collaboration with Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing and International Association of Geriatrics and Gerontology. Module 4 Les syndrome geriatrique.  Monastir-Tunis. 12May 2017. 

  • Alzheimer’s Update. La 3eme Journee de l’Amicale Avicenne des Medicins

de Monastir.  Tunis 6-7 May 2017.

  • Physiology of Aging. 9th Trauma Conference.  Ministry of Health &

Kuwait Orthopedic Society. Kuwait. 22-24 March 2107.

  • Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. 9th Trauma Conference.  Ministry of

Health & Kuwait Orthopedic Society. Kuwait. 22-24 March 2107.

  • Geriatrician Role in Management of Patients with Fracture.  9th Trauma

Conference.  Ministry of Health & Kuwait Orthopedic Society. Kuwait. 22-24 March 2107.

  • Post Fall Syndrome. Cours National /post-universitaire   de GÉRIATRIE

Association Tunisienne de Gériatrie, in collaboration with Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing and International Association of Geriatrics and Gerontology. Module 2 Pathologies ostéo-articulaires, douleur chroniqu.  Monastir-Tunis. 11-12 February 2017. 

  • Osteoporosis Update. Cours National /post-universitaire   de GÉRIATRIE

Association Tunisienne de Gériatrie, in collaboration with Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing and International Association of Geriatrics and Gerontology. Module 2 Pathologies ostéo-articulaires, douleur chronique.  Monastir-Tunis.  11-12 February 2017.

  • Models of Health Care Services for the Elderly.  Middle East Academy for

Medicine of Ageing, Third session of the fifth advanced postgraduate course. Health Care Trajectory of Older Person, in Cooperation with National Guard Health Affairs, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences & the Postgraduate Training Center.  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Dec 7-8. 2016.

  • Principles of Care of Demented Patient. Middle East Academy for        Medicine of Ageing, Third session of the fifth advanced postgraduate

course. Health Care Trajectory of Older Person, in Cooperation with National Guard Health Affairs, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences & the Postgraduate Training Center.  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Dec 7-8. 2016.

  • An Ageing World: What it will Look Like: What it will mean ageing. 4th

Middle East Conference of Age & Ageing & Alzheimer’s (MECAAA). National Guard Health Affairs, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences & the Postgraduate Training Center & Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing.  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Dec 6, 2016.

  • Epidemiology and New Challenges of Mental Health Around the World.

4th Middle East Conference of Age & Ageing & Alzheimer’s (MECAAA). National Guard Health Affairs, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences & the Postgraduate Training Center & Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing.  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Dec 6, 2016.

  • Challenges of Diabetes Management in the Elderly.  International Diabetes

Conference.  Muscat, Sultanate Oman. Nov 26-27, 2016.

  • Elderly Abuse: Medical and psychological consequences. The National

Family Safety Program. National Guard Health Affairs, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences & the Postgraduate Training Center, Riyadh.  Oct 18th, 2106

  • Human Longevity and Active Ageing.  The First GCC Conference for

Comprehensive Geriatric Care.  13-16 March 2016. Jumeirah_Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa-Kuwait

  • Panel discussion: Evolving health care trends: Improving accessibility,

efficiency and effectiveness.  Health Care in the Middle East & North Africa Summit: Innovation powering health care delivery. 13 Oct 2105. Madinat Jumeirah, Mina A Salam Hotel. Dubai, UAE

  • Life extension medicine.  3rd International Medical Travel & Exhibition

Conference. 7-8, Oct 2015. Dubai, UAE.

  • Sleep disorders in geriatric patients.  The First Scientific Geriatric Home

Care Conference.  1-2, Oct 2015. Dubai, UAE.

  • The current situation and future aspirations of health care services for the

elderly in the Middle East.  Building Healthcare Exhibition & Conferences.  Dubai International Convention Center. 8-10 June 2015. Dubai, UAE.

  1. Longevity and Ageing.  International Family Medicine Conference &

Exhibition.  Dubai International Convention Center.  25-27th March 2015. Dubai-UAE.

  1. Hormonal Substitution and Ageing.  Middle East Academy of Aging,

Second session of the fifth advanced postgraduate course.    Geriatrics Giants Update, in Cooperation with Hamad Medical Corporation Doha.  Session 5.2 March 21 to March 23rd, 2015. Doha, Qatar.

  1. Delaying the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. MENA

Geriatric Summit 2014. Swiss Business Council and Dubai Health Authority. Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Center, Dubai Health care City. 11-13 Dec 2014, Dubai UAE.

  1. Healthy ageing for older adults. MENA Geriatric Summit 2014. Swiss

Business Council and Dubai Health Authority. Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Center, Dubai Health care City. 11-13 Dec 2014, Dubai UAE.

  1. Update on Diagnosis and Management of osteoporosis. SKMC

Multispecialty Conference: Board Reviews and Clinical Updates

Beach Rotana Hotel, Oct 28-Nov 1, 2014, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

  1. Update on the diagnosis and management  of sarcopenia.  SKMC

Multispecialty Conference: Board Reviews and Clinical Updates

Beach Rotana Hotel, Oct 28-Nov 1, 2014, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

  1. World & Middle demographic prospects: Epidemiological prospective.

Middle East Academy of Aging, First session of the fifth advanced postgraduate course.  Principle of geriatric medicine.  In Cooperation with National Guard Health Affairs, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences & the Postgraduate Training Center, Riyadh. Session 5.1, Oct 18-21, 2014

  1. The Span of Human Longevity.  World & Middle demographic prospects:

Epidemiological prospective.  Middle East Academy of Aging, First session of the fifth advanced postgraduate course. Principles of geriatric medicine. In Cooperation with National Guard Health Affairs, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences & the Postgraduate Training Center, Riyadh. Session 5.1, Oct 18-21, 2014

  1. Introduction to research.   Middle East Academy of Aging, First session of

the fifth advanced postgraduate course. Principles of geriatric medicine. In Cooperation with National Guard Health Affairs, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences & the Postgraduate Training Center, Riyadh. Session 5.1, Oct 18-21, 2014

  1. Epidemiology of Dementia in the World and the Middle East.  Advanced

postgraduate course IV 2012-2014: Management of Mood and Cognitive Disorder.   In Cooperation with Hamad Medical Corporation Doha.  Session 4.4 March 29 to April 1st, 2014. Doha, Qatar

  1. Human Longevity.  Aging Facts and Challenges:  1st Annual Conference

for the Geriatrics and Gerontology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University.  27-28 Mar, Cairo, Egypt.

  1. Update on Diagnosis and Management of Alzheimer’s Disease.  1st الطب الباطني

Grand Round at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital.  Nov 25th, 2013. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

  1. Home health Care for the Elderly Future Development. Home Health Care

Forum: Medical & Humanitarian Partnership toward Comprehensive Health Care. 19-20 Nov 2013, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

  1. Home Health Care the Middle East and the Lebanese Experience. Home

Health Care Forum: Medical & Humanitarian Partnership toward Comprehensive Health Care. 19-20 Nov 2013, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

  1. The ageing of the population and age related diseases in the World and

Middle East.  1st International Conference of Geriatrics, King Fahad Medical City. Nov 10-12, 2013, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  1. Health care services for the elderly in the Middle East-current situation and

future aspiration.  1st International Conference of Geriatrics, King Fahad Medical City. Nov 10-12, 2013, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  1. Challenges of long term care in nursing home and home.  1st International

Conference of Geriatrics, King Fahad Medical City. Nov 10-12, 2013, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

  1. Community Care for the elderly in Lebanon.   Advanced postgraduate

course IV 2012-2014: Optimizing the Care Trajectories of Old Patients   National Guard Health Affairs, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences & the Postgraduate Training Center, Riyadh& Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing. Session 4.3 Oct 26-29, 2013.

  1. Pre-operative assessment of old patients: Collaboration with anaesthetists

and the surgeons.  Advanced postgraduate course IV 2012-2014: Optimizing the Care Trajectories of Old Patients   National Guard Health Affairs, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences & the Postgraduate Training Center, Riyadh& Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing. Session 4.3 Oct 26-29, 2013.

  1. Training and motivating the health care professionals working in geriatric

medicine.  Advanced postgraduate course IV 2012-2014: Optimizing the Care Trajectories of Old Patients   National Guard Health Affairs, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences & the Postgraduate Training Center, Riyadh& Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing. Session 4.3 Oct 26-29, 2013.

  1. Update on Osteoporosis diagnosis and management.   Second session of the

Fourth Advanced Postgraduate Course, In Cooperation with Hamad Medical Corporation Doha.  Geriatric Giants. 16-19th March, 2013, Doha, Qatar.

  1. Neurological disorders in the Middle East.  Second session of the Fourth

Advanced Postgraduate Course, In Cooperation with Hamad Medical Corporation Doha.  Geriatric Giants. 16-19th March, 2013, Doha, Qatar.

  1. A series of lectures and group discussion within the workshop on Principles

of Geriatrics & Gerontology for internal medicine residents, Department of Internal Medicine, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. Dec 12-15, 2012, Abu Dhabi-UAE.

  1. The Ageing population and age-related diseases in the World and the middle East
  2. Innovations in Comprehensive Assessment of the Elderly.
  3. Atypical presentations of common diseases in the elderly 
  4. Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Dementia
  5. Delirium Diagnosis and Management
  6. Poly pharmacy in older adults: Review of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
  7. Care of the elderly in hospital
  8. Functional impact on ageing diseases and geriatric syndromes
  9. Diagnosis and management of Osteoporosis 
  10. Pre operative evaluation of the elderly
  11. Diagnosis evaluation and management of falls
  12. The Frailty syndrome
  13. Sarcopenia syndrome
  14. Malnutrition, ageing and longevity
  15. Diagnosis and Management of Pressure Ulcer
  16. Recent advances in the ageing field in particular stem cells
  1. A series of lectures and group discussion within the workshop on Healthy

& Active Ageing.  Organized for The Ministry of Health-United Arab Emirates by Abyad Medical Center and Middle East longevity institute. Nov 22-24, 2012, RAK-UAE.

  • The Ageing population and age-related diseases in the World and the

middle East

  • Background on Home Health Care: Innovations in Comprehensive

Assessment of the Elderly.

Use of InterRAI Home Assessment instrument Research needs & opportunities in Home Care Program
  • Auditing & Upgrading Elderly Home Care Program including other

successful

experiences

  • Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Dementia
  • Management of Polypharmacy in the community dwelling old adults
  • Diagnosis and Management of Pressure Ulcer
  • Innovations in Osteoporosis Diagnosis and Management
  • Delirium Diagnosis and Management
  1. World and Middle East demographic prospects: clinical conditions and

mortality changes during the last decades.   First session of the Fourth Advanced Postgraduate Course of Middle East Academy for Medicine of Aging in cooperation with Hamad Medical Corporation.   Principles of Geriatric Medicine. Sept 18-21, 2012, Doha, Qatar.

  1. Ageing and age related neurodegenerative diseases in the Middle East.

The Third Middle East Congress of Age, Ageing, & Alzheimer’s.  Meeting Challenges in Mental Health in the Elderly.   National Guard Health Affairs King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences & the Postgraduate Training Center, March 11-12th 2012, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  1. New definitions and aspects of the different types of dementias. The Third

Middle East Congress of Age, Ageing, & Alzheimer’s.  Meeting Challenges in Mental Health in the Elderly.   National Guard Health Affairs King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences & the Postgraduate Training Center, March 11-12th 2012, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  1. Special Structural modifications for demented patients. The Third Middle

East Congress of Age, Ageing, & Alzheimer’s.  Meeting Challenges in Mental Health in the Elderly.   National Guard Health Affairs King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences & the Postgraduate Training Center, March 11-12th 2012, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  1. Use of InterRAI in the Middle East.  The Third Middle East Congress of

Age, Ageing, & Alzheimer’s.  Meeting Challenges in Mental Health in the Elderly.   National Guard Health Affairs King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences & the Postgraduate Training Center, March 11-12th 2012, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  1. Reflection on Alzheimer’s in the Middle East: A large community study.

International Brain Research Organization. Neuroscience in the Middle   

East, Al Ain University, 7-9, Feb 2011. Al Ain –UAE.  

  1. Challenges of long term care at home and nursing homes.  Academy for

Medicine of Ageing. Health Care Services for the Elderly.  Nov 27-30th, 2011.  Doha-Qatar.

  1. Health care services for the elderly in the current situation and future

aspiration.  Academy for Medicine of Ageing. Health Care Services for the Elderly.  Nov 27-30th, 2011.  Doha-Qatar.

  1. Update on Diagnosis and management of Alzheimer’s disease.  Academy

for Medicine of Ageing. Health Care Services for the Elderly.  Nov 27-30th, 2011.  Doha-Qatar.

  1. Overview of ageing in adults with intellectual disabilities in the region.

Seminaire International.   ‘Handicap intellectuel et Viellissement’.  Order of Physicians, Oct. 28-29, 2011. Furn El Chebback-Beirut-Lebanon.

  1. Update on management of osteoporosis.  Family Medicine Conference, Oct. 23-25 2011.  Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, Abu Dhabi-UAE.
  1. Hormonal rejuvenation-Growth hormone.  Second session of the Third

Advanced Postgraduate Course.  Prevention of age related disorders & main geriatric syndromes.  April 6-8, 2011.  Dubai, UAE.  

  1. Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Alzheimer’s  

disease.  Update on the diagnosis and management of geriatrics giants.  Primary health care services sector-DHA Dubai & Academy for Medicine of Ageing. April 9-2011.  Dubai-UAE.

  1. Update on the diagnoses and management of Alzheimer disease.  Lebanese

     order of Physicians, March 11, 2011. Tripoli Lebanon.

  1. New development in the management of Osteoporosis.  Lebanese order of

     Physicians, Feb 11, 2011. Tripoli Lebanon.

  1. World and demographic ageing.   Academy for Medicine of Ageing: Third

Postgraduate Advanced Course; Session 1: Very old patient centered medicine.     Nov 3-6, 2010.  Tripoli-Lebanon.

  1. The greying world: current data and perspectives: current situation and

      perspectives.   The Second Congress on Age, Ageing & Alzheimer’s:   Challenges in Geriatric Care Nov 4-6, 2009.  Tripoli-Lebanon.

  1. Challenges of technology transformation and implementation of hospital

management information system.  Euro-Mediterranean Medical Informatics and telemedicine 5th international conference.  Hotel-Dieu de France-Beirut-Lebanon.  Oct 16-18 2009.  

  1. Improving quality in elderly care.   Improving Quality of care in senior

citizens institutions.   Dar Al-Ajaza Al Islami Hospital Elderly care “”.  Monroe hotel, Beirut-Lebanon Oct 3, 2009. 

  1. The Role of the Eastern Mediterranean region in preparing health leaders in

the field of age and ageing.  GCC meeting on elder care.   Riyadh Saudi Arabia, March 17-18, 2009. 

  1. Uro-genital problem in the elderly.    Elderly home care conference: For

better elderly care.   RAK Cultural Center, Federal Primary Health Care in Ministry of Health.  Ras Al Khaimeh, UAE, Dec 19-20, 2008.

  1. Use of stem cells in Neurological diseases.      International Congress in

Aesthetic, Anti-Aging Medicine and Medical Spa Middle East.    Dubai 29, 30 Nov 2008.

  1. Primary Health Care for the future and Development of family medicine in  

the Middle East.    Qatar Primary Health Care 2008 “The Foundation of   

Health and Wellbeing” 1-4 Nov 2008.  Doha, Qatar.

  1. Herbal Medicine in the Elderly: Beneficial or harmful effect.   Herbal  

Therapies & Nutritional Supplements Conference.  Global University.  

Beirut-Lebanon, May 3rd 2008.

  1. Elderly care within Primary health care.    International Family Medicine  

Symposium.  Abu Dhabi-UAE, 13th Feb 2008.

  1. New Perspective on Ageing Worldwide and in the Middle East.  Health

Authority-Abu Dhabi.  Abu Dhabi-UAE, Sept 11, 2007.

  1. Assessment of the Elderly Patient.  Health Authority-Abu Dhabi.  Abu

Dhabi-UAE, Sept 11, 2007.

  1. Emerging new treatment for obesity.   Primary Health Care: Metabolic

Syndrome and Associated diseases. Abu Dhabi, UAE Sept 2-4. 2007.

  1. Identifying and analyzing the forces behind medical tourism. Health Care

Management Forum 2007 IIR.  Abu Dhabi-UAE, 2-6 Sept 2007.

  1. Challenges of Geriatrics and Gerontology in the Middle East: The First

Congress on Aging. Istanbul, Turkey, 15-19 March 2006.

  1. Education and training for Geriatrics and Gerontology in the Middle East:

The First Congress on Aging. Istanbul, Turkey, 15-19, March 2006.

  1. National action plan for the aging population in the: The First Congress on

Aging.  Istanbul, Turkey, 15-19, March 2006.

  1. Workshop on Mental Health in Primary Care: Depression Recognition and

Management. Department of Primary Care : General Authority for Health Services for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi , June 23rd , 2005.

a-Recognition of Depression in Primary Care

b-Depression in the Special Population  

  1. How to start a Geriatric & Gerontology Society Middle East Academy for

Medicine of Aging. Fourth session of the first course.  Health Care Services for older people providing services and  training: evaluation of results and problems, future development. July 7th-10th, 2005.  Tripoli-Lebanon.

  1. Mental Health in Primary Care: Depression Recognition & Management. 

Department of Primary Health Care & Preventive Services, Division of Health Affairs. General Authority for Health Services for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi & Department of Psychiatry-Faculty of Medicine UAE University June 23rd, 2005.

a. Recognition of Depression in Primary Care.

b. Management of depression

  1. Career Development in Family Medicine.  Family Medicine Sector of

Emirate Medical Association.  Dubai, UAE, 12, May, 2005.

  1. The Sharajah 5th Family Medicine Symposium.  Sharajah, United Arab

Emirates, 24-26, Nov 2004.

a-Diagnosis and management of obesity

b-Diagnosis and management of depression in the elderly 

  1. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Aging Third session of the first

course Sept 29th –Oct 1st, 2004.  Manama, Bahrain. Quality of life of demented patient. 

  1. New perspectives worldwide on ageing. The First Annual Middle East

meeting of Age & Ageing: Trends in management of common problems April 10, 2004.  Quality Inn Tripoli-Lebanon.

  1. Middle East Academy for Medicine of Aging second session of the first

      course April 7-11, 2004.  Quality Inn Tripoli-Lebanon.

a.Elder Care, care giver and the family

b.How to write a research proposal? 

  1. How to set up research in the health care system.   Middle East Academy

      for Medicine of Aging first session of the first course Oct 2-5, 2003.  Quality Inn     

     Tripoli-Lebanon.

  1. The 4th Family Medicine Symposium.  Sharajah-United Arab Emirates Sep

       24- 26, 2003.

a.Family Medicine in the Middle East

b.Challenges in Diagnosis and Management of Alzheimer’s’ Disease

c.Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis

d.Assessment of the elderly patient

  1. Epidemiology of Osteoporosis in the North: An initial analysis Quality Inn

      Tripoli- April 2003. 

  1. Challenges of Geriatrics and Gerontology Education in the Eastern

Mediterranean Region: Current initiative in Lebanon and Personal Experience. Problematiques des Sante  Des Personnes Agees En Iran Et Autres Horizon.  Tehran-Iran, 1-2 October 2002. 

  1. Overall View of Health Care Services for the Elderly in Lebanon.  Ain

Wazein First Annual Elderly Conference “Elderly Care in the 21st Century: Current Services and Future Projections”. Ain Wazein Hospital-Chouf-Lebanon, 27-29th  April 2001.

  1. Comprehensive Health Care Program for the Elderly at Ain Wazein    

Elderly  Care Center.  Inter-country Workshop on the Protection and  

Promotion of the Health of the Elderly in the Eastern Mediterranean

Region, EMRO.  Beirut 23-26 April 2001.

  1. Preoperative, Perioperative and Postoperative care in the Elderly.  Surgery

Society- North of Lebanon.  March 2nd, 2001.  

  1. “Pathophysiology of the Ageing Kidney.”    Symposium on Kidney in the

Elderly, the Lebanese Society of Nephrology and Hypertension: Ain WaZein Hospital.  Chouf –Lebanon, July 8th, 2000.

  1.  “Preliminary Statistics on Renal Function in the Elderly Care Center”.  A.

Abyad, Beayni S, El Imad Z.    Symposium on Kidney in the Elderly, the Lebanese Society of Nephrology and Hypertension: Ain WaZein Hospital.  Chouf –Lebanon, July 8th, 2000.

  1.  Training of Family Physicians in Psychogeriatric in Lebanon.  Regional

Meeting of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the Middle East.  Beirut-Lebanon, 19-21 Nov 1999. 

  1. Health Care Services for the Elderly in Lebanon and the Region. 

National Health Policy for the Elderly in Lebanon SALAMAR FOUNDATION Second National Meeting.  Beit-Meri- Lebanon.

12-14 Nov 1999.

  1. Physical and Physiological Changes of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory

System .    La Reduction En Geriatrie.  Lebanese University, Faculty of Public Health.   Fanar, Beirut, 30 Oct 1999.

  1. Toward Community Involvement in Health Care Services for the Elderly.  

Tripoli-Lebanon. Oct 29th, 1999.

  1. Health Care Services for the Elderly in Lebanon. Dar Al Khadamat Al

Ijatamieh.  Alzheimer’s Disease: Nini Hospital, Tripoli-Lebanon. Oct 8, 1998.

178.        Management of the elderly with hypertension which elderly with

hypertension should be treated?”    Update in Hypertension in the Elderly, the Lebanese Hypertension League & Ain Wazein Hospital.  Ain Wazein Hospital.  Chouf, Lebanon, Sept 5th, 1998.  

  1.  Family Medicine: Scope of Practice and Training.  The First National

Egyptian Family Medicine conference.  In Conjunction with University of   California, Irvine College of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine.  Cairo, Egypt May 30-June 1, 1998.   

a.Geriatrics and Gerontology: The principles, the facts

b.Prevention and Health Maintenance in the Elderly

c.Pressure Sore: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Management

d.Alzheimer Disease: An Update.

  1. Scope of Geriatric Medicine.  The Sixth International Health &

Hospitalization Congress.  Health Security…. Quality & Cost.  10-14 Oct. 1995.   City Exhibition Center, Martyr Square Beirut.   The Syndicate of Hospitals in Lebanon. 

  1. Hypertension in the elderly diagnosis and management”.  IInd Pan Arab

Hypertension Congress. American University of Beirut. (Printania, Bramana). July 30-Aug 3, 1995.  

  1. Geriatrics & Gerontology: Concepts & Ideas.  Programme de formation

Continue Pour Médecins et Infirmières.   Hôpital Ain Wazein & Le Consortium des O.N.G.s de Belgique.   Sept. 2, 1995.

  1. Family Medicine in Lebanon”   Jordanian order of physicians-Family

Medicine Section.  Amman, Jordan,  July 14, 1994.

  1. Geriatric The Concept the Principles” Jordanian order of physicians-

Family Medicine Section. Amman, Jordan. July 14, 1994.

  1. Depression in the Elderly-When to look for B12, Folate Deficiency”. 

Mental Health and the Medical Health Discipline.  The Arab Boards of Medical Specialties (Psychiatry).  ACTL Kaslik, Lebanon, Mar 3-5, 1994.

Workshops and Seminars

International

  1. Managing Diabetes in the elderly.  International Family Medicine Conference and Exhibition. Dubai, UAE. April 17-19, 2016.
  1. Functional Assessment of the Elderly “Family Medicine: Scope of Practice and Training”.  The First National Egyptian Family Medicine conference.  In Conjunction with University of California, Irvine College of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine.  Cairo, Egypt May 30-June 1, 1998.   
  1. “Writing for Publication” Workshop.   14th WONCA World Conference “Family Medicine Meeting New Challenges”   Hong Kong Convention & exhibition Center, Hong Kong, June 10-14, 1995.
  1. “Use of Receiver Characteristic Curves” Seminar Presentation.  13th Annual Northeast Regional Meeting of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.  “Looking beyond the Office… Family Medicine & Community Health”.   Philadelphia, U.S.A. Oct. 27-30, 1994.
  1. 1992 Summer Externship Preliminary Evaluation.  Prepared by F.A. Hale, A. Abyad.  Arizona AHEC System, Annual Workshop/Retreat, White Stallion Ranch, Nov. 20, 1992.

Regional

  1. CV that work workshop.  Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz hospital. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Feb 17th, 2014.
  1. Regional Consultation on Age-friendly primary health care.  World Health Organization, Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean. Cairo, Egypt 2-3 December 2013. 
  1. NGO Capacity Building Program, MUBS Modern University-Beirut-Lebanon Nov 29th, Dec 1st, 2010.
  1. Principle of Geriatric and Gerontology workshop for Family    Medicine Residency Program at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City.  Feb 7-12-2010.    
  1. Workshop of Al Urfan Center for Parental Care (UCPC).  Train the trainer for the care of the elderly.  Manama Bahrain June 10, 2007.

A-Challenges of Ageing in the Middle East.

B-Challenges of Education and training in the ageing field.              

  1. Workshop (Health Care System in the UAE) for the Nutrition students at United Arab Emirates University May 9th, 2007.