• Advisor and Assistant Deputy Minister for Therapeutic Supportive Services, MOH
• Director of Drug Policy and Regulation Division.
• She was appointed as the Head of National Drug Information Center at the Ministry of Health in 2015, established more than 50 centers across the kingdom.
• Responsible for MOH formulary management and was recently appointed as Drug Policy and Regulation Manager.
• Board member of the Pharmacy Profession Society under SCFHS.
• Board member of the Saudi Clinical Pharmacy Society.
About the Event
This unique conference will provide you with extraordinary opportunity to increase your knowledge in osteoporosis, to learn from nationally and internationally renowned experts about cutting-edge advances in osteoporosis and bone disease, to improve clinical knowledge and care by offering evidence-based guidance and recommendations across various clinical practice settings in this area, and to interact and network with a multidisciplinary audience and exchange ideas and experiences.
ScheduleWho Should Attend
Geriatricians
Orthogeriatrics
Family physicians
Endocrinologists
Pharmacists
Internal Medicine Specialists
Why You Should Join the Event
Leading experts
Our speakers are renowned experts in osteoporosis and will share their expertise in osteoporosis prevention and management.
Knowledge Improvement
Our event will help you stay updated on the latest research and advancements in the field of osteoporosis.
Professional Development
Our event will help you learn about new guidelines and protocols that may impact your clinical practice or research.
Networking
Our event will give you the opportunity to network and engage with osteoporosis experts and professionals in Saudi Arabia.
Our Speakers
Prof. Ahmed Aljedai
Founding President of Saudi Society of Clinical Pharmacy
Prof. Riad Sulimani
President of Saudi Osteoporosis Society, Professor of Medicine and Consultant Endocrinologist
Dr. Hajer AlMudaiheem
Assistant Deputy Minister, Therapeutic Supportive Services, MOH
Dr. Mohammed Almohaya
Consultant of Endocrinology & Metabolic Bone disorders
Prof. Yousef AlSaleh
Professor of Medicine and Endocrinology and Medical Director
Dr. Eman Naser Almashjary
Consultant Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine
Prof. Mona Fouda
Professor of Medicine and a consultant Endocrinologist
Dr. Hussein Raef
Consultant Endocrinologist
Dr. Mohammed Alshaker
Vice President of Saudi Osteoporosis Society, Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Walid Alkeridy
Consultant in Internal and Geriatric Medicine
• A. Deputy Minister for Therapeutic Affairs, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Founding president of the Saudi Society of Clinical Pharmacy.
• Professor at Al-Faisal University, School of Medicine and Pharmacy.
• Editor-in-chief of the Saudi Journal of Clinical Pharmacy.
• Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Society of Transplantation, the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and of the American Society of Health System Pharmacy.
• Holds several consultancy positions at the World Health Organization, Saudi Food and Drug Authority, and the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
• Published more than 50 original peer-reviewed research papers.
Prof. Riad Sulimani
President of Saudi Osteoporosis Society, Professor of Medicine and Consultant Endocrinologist
Professor of medicine and consultant endocrinologist, faculty of medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Qualifications:
• American board of internal medicine 1984
• Fellow of the Royal College of physicians and surgeons of Canada 1985
• Certificate of special competence in endocrinology and metabolism from the Royal College of physicians and surgeons of Canada 1985
• Fellow of the American College of Physicians 1989.
Other administrative positions:
• President, Saudi Osteoporosis Society
Publications:
Over 70 publications in the areas of diabetes, thyroid disease, iodine deficiency and osteoporosis.
• Consultant of Endocrinology & Metabolic Bone disorders at Obesity, Endocrine & Metabolism Center, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Chairperson of Adult Endocrinology department at King Fahad Medical City.
• Obtained his Fellowship in Metabolic bone disorders and osteoporosis therapies from University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
• Master’s degree in health science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
• Board member at Saudi Osteoporosis Society.
• International Osteoporosis Foundation certified mentor for post fracture care program.
• Has published several publications, reviews, and abstracts in the field of osteoporosis therapies, diagnostic technologies, and metabolic bone disorders.
• Prof. Al Saleh is currently Professor of Medicine and Endocrinology and Medical Director of Health Oasis Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• He chaired the Saudi Board of Medicine and Medical Subspecialties at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties between 2011 and 2017.
• Professor Al Saleh is currently board member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation and the Saudi Osteoporosis Society.
• He served several terms as Secretary General and Vice President of the Saudi Osteoporosis Society.
• He has more than 110 publications in peer reviewed journals in the field of diabetes and endocrinology particularly on aspects of Osteoporosis, Diabetes and Vitamin D.
Dr. Eman Naser Almashjary
Consultant Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine
• Consultant Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.
• Director of the Older People Health Care program and of Osteoporosis Program at the Saudi Ministry of Health.
• American Board-Certified Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine practitioner.
• Dr. Almashjary is an active member in the Saudi Geriatric Society, the Saudi Society of Family and Community Medicine, the American Academy of Family Medicine, and the American Geriatrics Society.
• She has contributed significantly to the field of medical education and research, presenting at conferences, workshops, and seminars both nationally and internationally.
• Dr. Almashjary's goal is to lead initiatives to improve older individuals' well-being.
• Professor of Medicine and a consultant Endocrinologist in the Endocrinology division of the department of Medicine, and college of medicine in King Saud University and King Saud University medical city in Riyadh Saudi Arabia.
• She has special interest in metabolic bone diseases, osteoporosis, and skeletal dysplasia, and has been running a clinic dedicated to that for more than 30 years.
• She has published more than 50 peer reviewed papers and participated as a speaker/ chairperson in more than 100 conferences and workshops.
• She is a member of executive steering committee of the Saudi Osteoporosis Society and is a member in many international osteoporosis societies including the International Osteoporosis Federation.
• She is currently a certified mentor for Saudi Arabia with the IOF capture the fracture program.
• Consultant Endocrinologist, Executive Health Medicine, Organ Transplant Center, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh.
• Dr. Raef took academic and clinical positions in the US, at Baylor college of medicine, the Methodist Hospital, and clinical assistant professor at University of Tennessee.
• He joined KFSH in 1999 as a consultant endocrinologist.
• He recently joined the department of executive health medicine at KFSH and the organ transplant center of excellence at KFSH.
• His research interests have been in DM, Metabolic syndrome, Osteoporosis, Thyroid cancer and neuroendocrine tumors.
• He delivered numerous lectures in national and international events including many in the metabolic bone field, published over 72 abstracts and 42 peer reviewed articles.
Dr. Mohammed Alshaker
Vice President of Saudi Osteoporosis Society Orthopedic Surgeon
• Orthopedic Surgeon, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center.
• Dr. Alshaker is the Vice President of Saudi Osteoporosis Society.
• Dr. Alshaker trained at general surgery and orthopedic surgery departments at King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Vancouver general Hospital, Vancouver, Canada.
• He is running the Osteoporosis Clinic at King Faisal Specialist Hospital for the last 35 years.
• Author and Co-author of many booklets and articles in the field of osteoporosis.
• Speaker at many local, national, and international osteoporosis conferences and symposia.
• Associate professor & consultant in internal medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Behavioral Neurology& Dementia at KSU.
• Affiliate assistant professor at UBC since 2019.
• Completed his medical school at KSU in 2008.
• Completed his residency & fellowship training at UBC and his Master’s in Experimental Medicine in 2018.
• General director of the general administration of Home Health Care at MOH from 2021- current.
• Head of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Committee at SCFHS from 2021 - current.
• Member of the National Home Health Care at Saudi Health Council.
• Member of curriculum reviewing committee at SCFHS.
• Member of Programs Accreditation Committee at SCFHS.
• Associate professor & consultant in internal medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Behavioral Neurology& Dementia at KSU.
• Affiliate assistant professor at UBC since 2019.
• Completed his medical school at KSU in 2008.
• Completed his residency & fellowship training at UBC and his Master’s in Experimental Medicine in 2018.
• General director of the general administration of Home Health Care at MOH from 2021- current.
• Head of Geriatric Medicine Scientific Committee at SCFHS from 2021 - current.
• Member of the National Home Health Care at Saudi Health Council.
• Member of curriculum reviewing committee at SCFHS.
• Member of Programs Accreditation Committee at SCFHS.
Schedule
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Session 01
from: 10am till 13:10
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Session 02
from: 13:10 till 14:25
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Session 03
from: 14:25 till 15:40
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Session 04
from: 15:40 till 16:30
Check-in
Registration
Prof. Ahmed
Aljedai
Opening/ Burden of Disease
Prof. Riad Sulimani
Osteoporosis: Where are we Now
Dr. Mohammed Almohaya
Recent International Guidelines
Prof. Yousef AlSaleh
2023 Saudi Osteoporosis Guidelines
Answers to Frequent Questions and Panel Discussion
Dr. Eman Almashjary
What Evidence is there for the Screening of Osteoporosis, When and How?
Prof. Mona Fouda
Fracture Prevention Program
Saudi Experience
Dr. Hajer
Almudaiheem
Integration of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Treatment Decisions
Answers to Frequent Questions and Panel Discussion
Dr. Walid Alkeridy
The Geriatrician Approach to Falls
Closing and Final Remarks
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