WELCOME NOTE

Dear Colleagues,

We are thrilled to welcome our honorable guests, distinguished speakers, enthusiastic delegates, and loyal partners who will attend the 2nd Pan Arab Women Physicians Association Conference and the 1st Kuwaiti Women Physicians Conference in Kuwait on December 12th and 14th, 2024.

The Conference presents an unparalleled opportunity for women physicians from different disciplines to meet their peers from the MENA Region, as it occurs in conjunction with the 2nd Pan Arab Women Physicians Association (PAWPA) Conference. The conferences serve as a hub to cultivate, empower, and connect women in the healthcare sector across the globe and promote the exchange of expertise through their diverse range of lectures, debates, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities.

It is paramount to acknowledge that in evolving healthcare systems, women face unique challenges that impact the sustainability of the healthcare workforce worldwide. Therefore, these conferences were designed to address and highlight potential improvement and growth areas.

In the presidential session “Women in Medicine: Challenges and Opportunities,” a panel of regional and international experts will discuss essential topics such as workforce sustainability, financial growth, family planning, and work environment to generate practical recommendations that support the advancement of women physicians in our region.

We invite you to view the scientific program, rich with challenging topics reaffirming our commitment to fostering women’s professional and personal growth in medicine. Delve deep and explore Entrepreneurship and Financial Growth sessions and workshops to expand your horizon further and build your skills in financial security. Learn about Social and Marital Relationships and Raising a Family During Medical Training in the Life and Career session. Gain perspective on Legal and Ethical considerations related to Artificial Intelligence, and test and refine your communication and collaboration skills in the Conflict Resolution and Medical Leadership workshop.

Is Research a field you would like to venture into? Or are you contemplating a career in the private or Government sector? What about Medical Education and Leadership? We have all these topics covered! We encourage you to interact with renowned experts as they explore the complexities of various medical issues such as Obesity, Oncology, Diabetes, Mental Health, Public Health, Dermatology, Nutrition, Antibiotics Abuse, Smoking and Substance Addiction, and more.

Integration, Empowerment, and Leadership in the Community is our conference slogan, and with that, we highlight the remarkable role that women physicians play in serving their communities daily. On the conference’s second day, the public is invited to participate in some sessions: Women’s Health and Cancer Prevention, Violence and Healing, Public Health and Community Empowerment, and Women Physicians in Regional and International Aid.

As we share a glimpse of our intriguing conferences, we invite you to participate in this transformational experience. Let us chart a course towards a future where women physicians thrive and lead in sculpturing the healthcare landscape. Your participation is invaluable to us, and we look forward to exchanging invaluable knowledge and establishing meaningful connections at this momentous event.

Sincerely,

Dr. Asmaa Al-Rashed
Executive President, 2nd Pan Arab Women Physicians Association Conference
President, 1st Kuwaiti Women Physicians Conference
Consultant in General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery and Critical Care
Amiri Hospital