About the Review Course

This annual review course is designed to deliver a high-quality educational experience tailored to the needs of family physicians particularly residency trainees in family medicine Kuwait board and in GCC

  • The program spans four intensive days of dynamic learning through online lectures and hands-on workshops.
  • Sessions are led by experienced Family Medicine educators from Kuwait.
  • The event is expected to attract over 400 participants from various GCC countries.

Course Aim:

To provide physicians with up-to-date knowledge on current clinical practices, evidence-based guidelines, and core topics in family medicine,


Learning Objectives:

  • To offer a structured, in-depth review of essential subjects within family medicine.
  • To align the content with the core competencies required for residency training.
  • To reinforce the application of evidence-based practice in clinical settings.
  • To encourage active engagement through webinars, case-based discussions, skill-building workshops, and practical sessions.
  • To provide accredited CME hours or recognized certification, supporting physicians in fulfilling professional development and licensing requirements.

Targeted Audience

  • Family Medicine Physicians
  • General Practitioners
  • Kuwait Family Medicine Board residents
  • Physicians interested in Family Medicine
  • Medical students
  • Physicians from all specialties

Course CME

  • Webinar Lectures CME: 11 Point Credit
  • Part-1 Workshop CME: 6 Point Credit
  • Part-2 Workshop CME: 6 Point Credit

Chairperson Message

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Dr. Amal Al-Suwaifan

Course Chairperson

Dear Colleagues,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 9th Family Medicine Review Course.

This course is more than just a review — it is a space to connect, refresh your knowledge, and challenge yourself as you prepare for the next stage of your professional journey.

With carefully selected topics, focused teaching, and hands-on workshops, we aim to provide an engaging, efficient, and impactful learning experience.

We understand how demanding this stage can be, and we sincerely hope this course brings you both clarity and confidence as you move forward.

With sincere gratitude,

Throughout this journey, I have been fortunate to be surrounded by people who made this course possible.

Thank you to:

Dr. Deena

Dr. Deena AlDhubaib

Director of the Kuwait Family Medicine Board
Dr. Sawsan

Dr. Sawsan Al Bannai

Assistant Director of KFMRP and WPBA Convener
Dr. Mohammad

Dr. Mohammad AlAzemi

Head of KAFGP

Your trust and encouragement have meant a great deal.

A special thank you to Dr. Sara AlHammouri, founder of this course, for your continued guidance and inspiration — your vision brought this course to life.

To my trainer, Dr. Daliah Almurjan — thank you for your kind support and belief in my efforts throughout the preparation.

I also extend my gratitude to the previous organizing teams whose dedication has shaped this course into what it is today.

And to all our speakers and attendees —
We truly value your presence and engagement throughout the course.

Warm Regards,

Dr. Amal AlSuwaifan (PGY-3) Course Chairperson

Our Committee


Scientific Committee


Organizing & Media Committee

Meet Our Speakers

Schedule

Speaker
08:00AM - 08:30AM

Opening Ceremony

Dr. Deena AlDhubaib, Dr. Mohammad AlAzemi, Dr. Amal AlSuwaifan

Speaker
08:30AM - 09:45AM

Diabetes Update - ADA 2025 -

Dr. Taibah AlHasan

Speaker
09:45AM - 10:30AM

Pediatrics Orthopedics

Dr. Saleh AlSaifi

Speaker
10:30AM - 11:15AM

Fatty Liver Disease

Dr. Dalal Alhaqqan

Speaker
11:15AM - 12:45AM

Prayer & Lunch Break

Speaker
12:45PM - 01:45PM

Dyslipidemia ESC/EAS Guideline

Dr. Yasmeen Yahya

Speaker
01:45PM - 02:30PM

Visual Disturbance / Visual Loss

Dr. Taibah AlHasan

Speaker
02:30PM - 03:15PM

How to approach patient present with a lump?

Dr. Shaymaa AlFares

Speaker
03:15PM - 04:00PM

Common ethical issues in primary care setting

Dr. Rushaid AlRushaid

Speaker
08:30AM - 09:15AM

Geriatrics Assessment

Dr. Omar AlShammari

Speaker
09:15AM - 10:00AM

How to approach patient with dizziness?

Dr. Huda AlDuwaisan

Speaker
10:00AM - 10:45AM

Wellbeing Committee Lecture

Dr. Bassam AlBatehi

Speaker
10:45AM - 11:30AM

How to detect seriously ill child?

Dr. Sara AlSuhaibi

Speaker
11:30AM - 01:00PM

Prayer & Lunch Break

Speaker
01:00PM - 02:00PM

Hypertension – ESH 2023 Guideline

Dr. Daila AlSanea

Speaker
02:00PM - 02:45PM

Dysuria in Men

Dr. Rawan J AlYousef

Speaker
02:45PM - 03:30PM

Mental Health in Primary Care

Dr. Saad Almasab

Speaker
03:30PM - 04:00PM

Closing Ceremony

Workshop

Part 1 - Workshop


( In-Person Method ) Program

(for R2 Residents Only)
Speaker
07:30AM - 07:45AM

Registration

Speaker
07:45AM - 08:00AM

Introducton

Organinzing Committee

Speaker
08:00AM - 09:00AM

Emergency

Dr. Sara AlHammouri

Speaker
09:00AM - 10:00AM

Lab Interpretation

Dr. Mohammed AlSharkawi

Speaker
10:00AM - 10:30PM

Coffee Break

Speaker
10:30PM - 11:30AM

Spot Diagnosis

Dr. Abrar Alkhazi

Speaker
11:30AM - 12:00PM

Prayer Break

Skills in General Practice : (6 Station)
Speaker
12:00PM - 12:30PM

Station: 1 - Examination

Dr. Zainab Mohsin

Speaker
12:30PM - 01:00PM

Station: 2 - Emergency “Practices”

Dr. Walaa Alfailakawi

Speaker
01:00PM - 01:30PM

Station: 3 - Data Gathering

Dr. Maram Alali

Speaker
01:30PM - 02:30PM

Lunch Break
Speaker
02:30PM - 03:00PM

Station: 4 - PFT Spirometry Inhaler Technique

Dr. Fajer Dashti

Speaker
03:00PM - 03:30PM

Station: 5 - Counselling Breaking Bad News

Dr. Dalal Alroshoud

Speaker
03:30PM - 04:00PM

Station: 6 - Audiometry and Tympanogram

Dr. Mousa Abdulrasool

Part 2 - Workshop


( In-Person Method ) Program

(for R5 Residents Only)
Role Play Training Station : (6 Station)
Speaker
07:30AM - 08:00AM

Registration
Speaker
08:00AM - 09:00AM

Station: 1 - Mental Health

Dr. Mariam AlQattan

Speaker
09:00AM - 10:00AM

Station: 2 - Pediatrics + Derma

Dr. Yasmeen AlAsfour

Speaker
10:00AM - 11:00AM

Station: 3 - Men’s + Women Health

Dr. Nawras Ajaj

Speaker
11:00AM - 12:00PM

Lunch Break
Speaker
12:00PM - 01:00PM

Station: 4 - Practices Management

Dr. Bassam AlBatehi

Speaker
01:00PM - 02:00PM

Station: 5 - Orthopedic

Dr. Mousa Abdulrasool

Speaker
02:00PM - 03:00PM

Station: 6 - Chronic Cases

Dr. Sarah AlJazzaf

Registration

Registration for this event is now closed!!

Previous Conference

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3rd Family Medicine Review Course

Dr. Deena Aldhubaib

Consultant Family Medicine, Kuwait Family Medicine Board Director

Dr. Deena Al Dhubaib is a prominent Kuwaiti physician specializing in family medicine. She serves as the Director of the Kuwait Family Medicine Residency Program (KFMRP) and has been instrumental in advancing family medicine education in Kuwait.

She is also the head of the central directory of Primary Health Care in Kuwait.

Dr. Mohammad Alazemi

President of Kuwait Association of Family Medicine and General Practitioners

  • Medical Director- Dhaman Health Assurance Hospitals Company
  • President of Kuwait Association of Family Medicine and General Practitioners.
  • Chairman of the Founding Council of the Gulf association for Family Medicine.
  • Representative member of Kuwait in The World Organization of Family Doctors(WONCA)- East Mediterranean Region
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
  • Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) and Kuwaiti Family Medicine board.
  • Degree of MSc in Leadership and Management Development, Institute of Leadership, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
  • Certified Trainer from Oxford Leading Training Organisation and Decom for Consulting and Training.
  • Practitioner in coaching from ACSTH (international federation of coaches).
  • The former president of the national union of Kuwaiti students in the UK and Ireland.
  • Kuwait Award for Youth Innovation and Excellence in the field of health promotion.
  • The owner of the Ideal Family Medicine Clinic project which was implemented as a First appointment based clinic in primary healthcare centers in Kuwait.
  • TV Presenter of weekly program (Healthy Steps)( doctors talk) , on Kuwait TV.

Dr. Taibah AlHasan

Family Medicine Specialist

  • Family medicine specialist in faiha clinic (MRCGP)
  • Trainer in kuwait’s family medicine residency program
  • Member of the faculty of primary health care (kims)
  • Clinical Educator in the Faculty of Medicine at Kuwait University
  • Diploma in diabetes care from Warwick university, 2021.
  • Vice Head of Pediatrics and Adolescents Clinic Committee

Dr. Saleh Alsaifi

Pediatrics Orthopedic Consultant

  • Dr. Saleh Alsaifi, MB BCh, (SB-Orth) is a graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland since 2004.
  • He completed his postgraduate training in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he joined the Saudi Orthopedic Board in National Guard Hospital in 2007.
  • He obtained his Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship in King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center from 2013 to 2014.
  • He joined Alberta Children Hospital where he did another Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship at University Of Calgary from 2014 to 2015.
  • He worked as a Consultant Pediatric Orthopedic in King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center from 2015 to 2016.
  • He works in Alrazi Orthopedic Hospital as a Pediatric Orthopedic Consultant since 2016.
  • He worked in Taiba Private Hospital as Pediatric Orthopedic Consultant from January to November 2017
  • He is the Chairman of Orthopedic, Alrazi Hospital since August 2018
  • He is Division Head of Pediatric Orthopedics and Lower Limb Reconstruction Unit
  • He is an Assistant Program Director of the Kuwaiti Orthopedic Board
  • He is head of Child Abuse team at Alrazi Hospital
  • He is a member of POSNA, MEPOS, AO Spine, and other Local and International Orthopedic Societies

Dr. Daliah Almurjan

Family Medicine Specialist

  • Family Medicine Specialist -(Kuwait board of Family Medicine - KIMS / MRCGP)
  • Trainer in Abdulrahman Alzaid Clinic (KIMS)
  • Diabetes Diploma - Warwick University (United Kingdom)
  • Member of OSCE, E-learning, Audit, EBM and scholarly committee (KFMRP)

Dr. Yasmeen Yahya Ahmad

Consultant Family Medicine

Dr. Yasmeen Yahya Ahmad is a Family Medicine consultant and trainer at Musaed Alsaleh Primary Care Center in Kuwait. She holds the Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP-INT) and has earned diplomas in diabetes care and education from Dundee University, as well as in healthcare management and quality from GUST University. In addition to her clinical role, Dr. Ahmad is actively involved in medical education as a trainer and examiner in Kuwait’s Family Medicine Residency Program (KFMRP) and serves as a member of the Faculty of Primary Healthcare at the Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization (KIMS).

Dr. Shaymaa AlFares

Consultant Family Physician

  • Consultant family physician
  • Head of hamad Al humaidi and shaikha sdairawi clinic
  • Head of scientific committee of capital district
  • Trainer in KFMRP

Dr. Rushaid AlRushaid

Family Medicine Specialist

  • Family medicine specialist, working in Kuwait ministry of health Co-host of (الكاست الطبي) podcast

Dr. Mohammed AlSharkawi

Specialist Family Medicine

  • Family Medicine Specialist in Sulibikhat Clinic - MOH
  • Trainer in Kuwait's Family medicine residency program (KFMRP)
  • International MRCGP (Membership of royal college in general practice) - Royal College.
  • Kuwaiti Board in Family Medicine (PHD) - Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization (KIMS)
  • Certified Family Medicine Physician in Diagnosis & Management of Osteoporosis - Kuwait Osteoporosis Society.

Dr. Ahmed Nabeel

Family Medicine Specialist

  • Family medicine specialist
  • Trainer in the kuwaity board of family medicine
  • Diploma in diabetes care and education dundee university
  • Smoking cessation specialist king hussein hospital
  • Training in CBT, DBT and motivational interviewing
  • Mental health clinic and smoking cessation clinic kifan center

Dr. Sara Alhammouri

Senior Specialist Family Medicine

  • Specialist family physician in Khalid AlGhunaim medical center
  • Trainer in KFMRP
  • Head of emergency program committee of the primary care central directorate

Dr. Ibrahim AlMousa

Trainer and Examiner in Kuwait Family Medicine

  • Trainer and examiner in Kuwait Family medicine residency program since 2004
  • ⁠Member in AKT committee in KFMRP
  • ⁠Member in new GP evaluation committee, MOH.

Dr. Dalia AlSanea

Consultant Family Medicine

Dr. Dalia AlSanea is a distinguished Kuwaiti family physician with significant contributions to family medicine and chronic disease management. She graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Kuwait University and holds the Kuwaiti Board of Family Medicine from the Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization. Currently, she serves as the head of the Sheikhan Al-Farsi and Sharifa Al-Awadi Center in the Surra region. In addition to her administrative roles, Dr. Al-Sanea is a certified trainer and examiner for the Board of Family Medicine and is recognized as a local and international lecturer on chronic diseases.

Dr. Bassam Albatehi

Consultant Family Medicine

Dr. Bassam Albatehi is a consultant in family medicine based in Kuwait. He serves as the head of Alzahra Primary Care Center and is actively involved in medical education as a trainer and examiner for the Royal College Program of General Practice in Kuwait (MRCGP INT).

Dr. Albatehi holds a Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University in 2017 and a Master in International Policy, Planning & Management from the University of Southern California. He completed the International Public Policy and Management program at USC in 2010, which he credits with enhancing his skills in hospital management.

In addition to his clinical and educational roles, Dr. Albatehi contributes to the Kuwait Family Medicine Residency Program, where he is part of the Board Committee responsible for Wellness and Wellbeing.

Dr. Huda AlDuwaisan

Consultant Family Medicine

Dr. Huda Al-Duwaisan is a prominent Kuwaiti medical professional specializing in family medicine. She holds several key leadership positions in the healthcare sector, including:

  • Chairperson of the Advisory Council of the Kuwaiti Association of Family Physicians and General Practitioners.
  • Head of Abdullah Al-Abdulhadi Health Center: She manages this health center and participates in initiatives to promote public health, including the Yarmouk Healthy City project.
  • Former Chairperson of the Family Medicine Department at the Kuwait Institute for Medical Specializations (KIMS): She plays a significant role in developing training programs for family physicians and improving primary healthcare quality in Kuwait.

Dr. Abrar AlKhazi

FM Senior Registrar

Dr. Abrar AlKhazi is the the Head of AlJahra Health Center and serves as the Treasurer of the Kuwait Association of Family and General Practitioners.

Dr. AlKhazi completed the Kuwait Board of Family Medicine and obtained Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP [Int]).

Dr. AlKhazi has extensive experience in medical education, event organization, and quality improvement initiatives. She is a Quality Improvement Instructor, Head of the Quality Improvement Committee in AlJahra Health Area, and a member of the Geriatrics and Home Visits Committee within the Central Department of Primary Health Care. Additionally, she is a potential trainer in the Kuwaiti Board of Family Medicine.

Dr. AlKhazi actively participates in professional development activities, including the Obesity and Weight Management Masterclass (2024), and has played a key role in organizing national and international family medicine conferences.

Dr. Fajer Dashti

FM Senior Registrar

  • Msc management of diabetes- warwick uniersity
  • Diploma in pediatrics-royal college of physicians-ireland
  • Member, kuwait representative in AlRazi group in younf doctors moement-WONCA
  • Member of creativity and annovation committee-gulf association of family medicine
  • Head of quality improvement committee-mubarak alkabeer health area
  • Member of evidence based practice-central directory of primary health care
  • Member of scientific committee-kuwait association of family medicine and general practitioners
  • Hope osteoporosis champion-kuwait association of osteoporosis
  • Advocate for children’s health and community-centered care, in collaberation with NBK hospital, Heba clinic for autism and communication disorders, and addiction treatment center

Dr. Mousa Abdulrasool

FM Senior Registrar

Dr. Abdulrasool is a dedicated family physician with a strong background in primary care and geriatrics. He earned his medical degree from Kuwait University’s School of Medicine in 2018 and later became a board-certified family physician in 2024.

Committed to advancing his expertise, Dr. Abdulrasool is currently enrolled in a Royal College-accredited program specializing in "Primary Physicians with a Deeper Role in Geriatrics."

Dr. Abdulrasool serves as a senior registrar at Ali Thunayan AlGhanim Center.

Dr. Nawras Ajaj

Senior Specialist Family Medicine

  • Senior Specialist, Al-Adan Specialized Health Center – Kuwait
  • Dr. Ajaj is a certified trainer and active member of the Exams and Wellbeing Committees in the Kuwaiti Board of Family Medicine. He is deeply involved in medical education, physician assessment, and promoting wellbeing in clinical practice. His key interests include mental health, medical education, and healthcare management.

Dr. Rawan J Alyousef

Senior Registrar Urologist

Coming Soon!!

Dr. Dalal Alhaqqan

Specialist Transplant Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine

  • Currently a specialist in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology in MOH - Mubarak AlKabeer Hospital
  • Graduated from Kuwait University Faculty of Medicine in 2013
  • Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Miami with American Board of Internal Medicine Certification
  • Gastroenterology Fellowship in MedStar Georgetown University Hospital with American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Gastroenterology
  • Transplant Hepatology Fellowship in MedStar Georgetown University Hospital with anticipated American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Transplant Hepatology
  • Palliative Care Always Certification from Stanford University
  • Recipient of theThomas Taylor Award to an Outstanding Fellow for Excellence in Teaching and Patient Care, MedStar Georgetown University 2022
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification in Quality Improvement