Professional Collaborations

• Expand our network of collaborators to include European and North American entities including the American Academy of Dermatology and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
• Include more partner from the Middle East including scientific collaborators from Bahrain and Tunisia

Scientific Progress

• Keep disseminating knowledge and enhancing the quality of international scientific meetings in the region through conducting more sessions, webinars, journal clubs
• Launch the first two issues of MEIDAM scientific, peer-reviewed medical journal with multiple original research studies, reviews and case reports published

Research

• Enhance research training among dermatologists and dermatology residents in the region
• Conduct a session for renowned researchers in the region to identify priority research areas to be targeted in our programs
• Explore research funding opportunities to support studies on the priority research areas identified by our members and consultants

Youth Involvement

• Identify ambassadors from several countries in the region to represent youth at MEIDAM projects and scientific meetings
• Start a youth-led journal club to enhance scientific integrity and collaboration among young dermatologists and dermatology residents

Humanitarian Work

• Enhance our collaboration with the UNHCR to identify the best models of humanitarian work and the gaps that MEIDAM members can bridge
• Advocate for better healthcare delivery in humanitarian settings