Future Directions
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Future Directions
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