BDA Center for Medical Training organized its first annual Medical Dermatology Symposium, Bahrain Jeopardy meeting.
The event hosted around 70 consultants and dermatologists from Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC), in addition to health workers, laboratories and technicians.
BDA organized the meeting in cooperation with Global Dermatology and was sponsored by NOVARTIS.
The symposium discussed the latest developments related to skin diseases, such as vitiligo, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and its sensitivity, bacteria and scalp fungi, in addition to the new treatments that have been proposed for complicated dermatology diseases.
A competition was organized for scientific research with the participation of dermatologists residing in many governmental and private hospitals.
The event was accredited by National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA), with six hours within its Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program.
The Head of the Scientific Committee Dr. Amin Al Awadhi noted that this medical event is a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences, highlighting the latest dermatology developments, and exchanging expertise and discussions on the latest medical developments related to their specialties.
Dr. Al Awadhi said that the symposium was able to achieve remarkable success in its first edition, as it witnessed a wide turnout from doctors and those interested, followed with important recommendations.
The head of the scientific committee revealed that this forum will be held annually and will include participation from GCC countries.
Dr. Amin stressed that the successful continuation of this medical event confirms the determination of its organizers to hold it periodically with the aim of continuing the advancement of dermatology in Bahrain, pointing to the good reputation of Bahraini doctors in this field, and the advanced infrastructure of Bahraini health sector.
