INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions to Host the First Edition of 
The London Core Review Course in Dubai at IFM

INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions, a member of INDEX Holding, signed an agreement with the London Core Review Course on Cardiothoracic Surgery. The agreement paves the way for INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions to hold the first edition of the London Core Review Course in Dubai from 16-19 April 2016, in conjunction with its annual conference, the International Family Medicine Conference & Exhibition – IFM, scheduled to be held from 17-19 April 2016 in Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center. 

Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani, Chairman of INDEX Holding, signed the agreement with Prof. Abdallah Raweh, MD, PhD, Vice-Rector, Full Professor of Cardiac Surgery, Director of Arab Countries Core Review, at the headquarters of INDEX Holding in the city of Dubai. As per this agreement, INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions holds the exclusive rights for organizing this training program in the Middle East, North Africa, Korea, and China. 

The importance of this agreement stems from the fact that it is the first time for this training program to be organized outside the United Kingdom. Prof. Abdallah Raweh chose Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to be the first international city to host this training program, outside of UK. The London Core Review program is organized by medical and scientific communities, with the support of the British government, the British Royal College of Surgeons and in cooperation with the US government.

Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani, Chairman of INDEX Holding said: “Over the past years, INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions has been a major mediator and active partner in the medical training sector, not only in the UAE but also in the region. Moreover, INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions is today one of the most prestigious companies in the region, specialized in organizing medical and technical exhibitions and conferences. We are very pleased and positive about this exclusive agreement that aims at encouraging the transfer of medical and scientific knowledge and skills to doctors and specialists in the region. Moreover, this partnership will place Dubai on the map of international advanced medical training programs, adding more to Dubai’s list of local and global achievements and accomplishments.”

“I am confident that such advanced medical programs represent scientific added-value for physicians seeking to specialize in the field of Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery, and Anesthesiology,” said Dr. Al Madani. “Those programs emphasize the ability of INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions to act as a scientific platform the achievement of a medical renaissance in the region,” continued Dr. Al Madani.

Prof. Abdallah Raweh, MD, PhD, Vice-Rectorof Bologna University, Full Professor of Cardiac Surgery, Director of Arab Countries London Core Review, commented saying: “It brings me great pleasure to sign this agreement with INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions. I am quite confident this agreement will pave the way for holding a high-caliber cardiothoracic surgery training program outside of London. Since its inception, the program has always been held in the UK. Now and for the first time, it will be held in the city of Dubai. By far, Dubai is among the few cities capable of attracting world-class medical events like this. This is mainly because of the many facilities, and the support of the UAE government and leaders, to bring such global medical training programs to the UAE. Our decision to choose INDEX as our partner is based on its reputation and expertise in organizing such scientific conferences and events.”

The London Core Review program provides a comprehensive review of the core information required for surgeons preparing for competency written examination to qualify to practice Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery. The extremely comprehensive course covers numerous topics delivered over 4 days. It conforms to the basic curriculum in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery recommended by the Thoracic Surgery Directors' Association. Delegates who complete the 4-day event will get 36 hours credit. The London Core Review course is accredited with the Society Cardiothoracic Surgery and the British Royal College of Surgeons. 

World-class faculty speakers from around the world will lead the course, namely from the US, Prof. John Doty - Georgetown University School of Medicine, Prof. Peter Gruber - University of Utah School of Medicine, Prof. William Caine - University of Utah School of Medicine, and from the UK, Prof. Aziz Momin - Imperial College London, Prof. Kamran Baig - Imperial College London, Prof A. Raweh – Bologna University Italy, Prof. Alex Shipolini - Barts & The London Chest Hospital, and Prof.

The third edition of IFM will witness the participation of more than 45 professional speakers in a number of scientific sessions that will improve public health and address chronic diseases. The conference’s agenda this year includes 10 intensive scientific sessions and 4 workshops. It will discuss topics like: Medical Tourism, Non Communicable Diseases, Health Checks, How to Fight Against Smoking, Cardiovascular Disease in Primary Healthcare, Respiratory Disease in Primary Healthcare, How to Fight Against Obesity, Women’s Health, Occupational Health, Mental Health, Leadership and Quality of care at PHC, and Care for Senior Citizens. 

IFM is held under the patronage of his Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority. IFM is organized annually by INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions – member of INDEX Holding. The event is supported by the UAE Ministry of Health, Dubai Health Authority, Global Family Medicine Scientific Alliance, Health Ministers Council for Gulf Cooperation Council, International Hospital Federation, Anti-Smoking International Alliance, INDEX Healthcare Management, and Dubai Sports Council.