MEIDAM founding and executive committees have created an annual plan with several goals to be achieved by August, 2023. The aim span a variety of domains that MEIDAM members continuously work on including professional collaborations, scientific progress, research, youth involvement, humanitarian work and training.
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
