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Evidence Based Psychiatry
May 2-5, 2006
Dear Colleagues,
It is our pleasure to invite you to participate with us in the 2nd International Conference on Psychiatry, organized by SGH which will be held in Jeddah , from 2 – 5 May 2004 .
We chose the theme this year to be "Evidence Based Psychiatry". Our aim is to present and discuss comptrehensive updated knowledge in the field of psychiatry. We hope to suggest practical achievable directions for improving psychiatric services in our region for the near future. Our goal also is to highlight the importance of increase awareness and education in the context of cultural and economic reality, state of the art developments in the biopsychological aspects of mental health. The congress main speakers will be opinion leaders in the field of psychiatry as well as policy and decision makers. Psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, nurses and mental health professionals are all invited to present, participate and listen. We will do our utmost to make your stay in Jeddah as pleasant and profitable as possible.
Dr. Mohammed Khaled
Secretary General of congress
Scientific Activity
Program Format:
Will include: lectures, workshops, forums, public session, training course, meet the expert, symposia and poster presentations.
Training Courses:
| I. For psychologists: |
- Neuro psychological assessment.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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II.For Junior psychiatrists: |
- Techniques for relapse prevention of addiction.
- Motivational Interview
- The art of psychiatric interview.
- Child Psychiatry
- Family Counseling
- The role of psychiatric nurses in emergencies.
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Target Audience:
Call for papers:
The Scientific Committee is pleased to invite all interested parties to submit abstract before March 15, 2006 to the correspondence address.
Preparation of abstracts:
Abstracts should clearly type written on the form enclosed. Electronic submission is possible using our address on the worldwide web. Text should be typed in double spaced format within the frame indicated and should not exceed 150 words. Abstracts are concise description of the specific purpose, content, methodology, results and importance of the proposed presentation. Please include a concluding statement to provide a strong summary of the abstract.
Abstracts must include the following information under the headings indicated: Objectives - questions addressed by the study, Method - design of the study, setting, patients, intervention (if any), and main outcome measures, Results - key findings, and Conclusions.
Proposal for Scientific Activity:
If you intend to propose for symposia, forum, debates, panel discussions, meet the expert, round table discussions, training courses, workshops, or video presentations, please contact the organizing secretariat to receive necessary forms before March 15, 2006.
Training courses:
Course directors must prepare handout materials to be given to participants enrolled on their courses. Course proposals must include self-assessment questions and answers to evaluate the learning outcome of the participants.
Registration:
Registration Fees in SR
Participant (Full registration) |
200 |
Scientific Registration |
150 |
Training Course only |
100 |
Full registration covers:
- Participation in all scientific and commercial exhibitions with congress material, abstract book, congress bag, badge and social events.
- Coffee breaks and meals
Scientific registration includes:
- Congress kit and documentation
- Access to the scientific sessions
- Access to technical exhibition
- Coffee breaks.
Training courses includes:
- Attendance, coffee breaks, training, materials and certificate
Social events
- Old Jeddah Tours.
- Omrah (Makkah).
- Jeddah Cornish
Accommodation:
Accommodation (in SR)
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Single |
Double |
Crown Plaza Hotel |
300 |
350 |
Movenpik- Bilard |
270 |
306 |
Rates given are quoted per room / night including buffet breakfast.
Payment:
Appropriate fees should be paid in cash or cheque made payable to: Saudi German Hospital – Jeddah and sent with the registration/accommodation forms to the organizing committee.
Exhibition:
A major technical exhibition will be integrated into the congress. Pharmaceutical, medical supplies and equipment companies, and all other interested parties are invited to exhibit their products during the congress. Please contact the organizing committee for further arrangements.
Language:
The official languages of the congress are Arabic and English with no simultaneous translation.
Letters of Invitation:
The congress will be delighted to issue a formal letter of invitation for participants. It does not entail any financial commitment from the part of the congress.
Official Carrier (Saudi Air Lines):
The official carrier of the congress offers a discount to participants on excursion tickets; upon presentation of a letter from the organizing committee.
Climate:
The average temperature during the congress between - (32 °C To 38°C).
Electricity:
The electrical current in Jeddah is both 110 Volts / 220.
Important Information
Important Deadlines
Submission of abstract, symposium, seminars, debates video, papers for presentation |
15 March-2006 |
Registration and accommodation |
15 March- 2006 |
Publication:
The full text subject to publication with the appropriate payment should be delivered to the Congress Secretariat before March, 15, 2006.
Congress Secretariat:
Correspondence
Dr. Mohamed Khalid |
Secretary general of the congress |
Dr. M. Al-Eraky |
Deputy Director, Batterjee Academy |
Tel. |
966-2-6829000 - Ext. 6367 |
Fax. |
966-2-6905038 |
E-mail |
psy1.jed @sghgroup.net |
Topics
Evidence Based Psychiatry in:
- Challenge in treating Bipolar disorder.
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- Treatment of cognitive decline in elderly.
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- Management of learning disability and child psychiatry.
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- Mental help policy and economics.
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- Diagnosis and management of anxiety disorders.
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- Brain imaging in psychiatry.
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- Management of sexual dysfunction.
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- Treatment of Schizophrenia.
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- Relapse prevention of addiction.
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Committee & Speakers
Imminent international, regional and national speakers from USA, UK, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, and arab countries in the region are invited.
Please visit our website frequently to be updated.
Programme
Congress Activities
Date |
Time |
Activity |
Target audience |
Site |
| Tuesday 2/5/2006 |
11am To 3 pm |
Training Courses |
Young psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses |
Saudi German Hospital Auditorium |
| 4 pm To 7 pm |
Training Courses |
Young psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses |
Saudi German Hospital Auditorium |
| 9 pm To 11 pm |
Opening Ceremony |
All Conference Participants |
Saudi German Hospital Auditorium |
| Wednesday 3/5/2006 |
10 am To 2 pm |
Satellite Symposium |
All Conference Participants |
Saudi German Hospital Auditorium |
| 10 am To 3 pm |
Training Courses |
Young psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses |
Saudi German Hospital Auditorium |
| 6.30 pm To 11 pm |
Satellite Symposium |
Registered participants |
Hilton Jeddah Hotel |
| Thursday 4/5/2006 |
10 am To 2 pm |
Satellite Symposium |
All Conference Participants |
Saudi German Hospital Auditorium |
| 10 am To 11.30 am |
Plenary Lectures |
All Conference Participants |
Saudi German Hospital Auditorium |
| 6.30 pm To 11 pm |
2 Satellite Symposia |
Registered participants |
Hilton Jeddah Hotel |
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Inquiries & Questions
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