Developing an interprofessional continuing education symposium for health care educators in Qatar

Area of Science:

• Continuing education in healthcare
• Interprofessional education
• Global health initiatives

Background:

• Qatar's commitment to enhancing healthcare quality.
• Need for advanced training for healthcare professionals.
• International collaboration in medical education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development and implementation of an international interprofessional continuing education symposium.
• To assess the value of the symposium for healthcare educators.

Main Methods:

• A global faculty team developed and delivered the symposium in Qatar.
• Multiple learning experiences were provided to participants.
• Evaluation data were collected to assess the symposium's impact.

Main Results:

• The symposium was successfully implemented in March 2014.
• Healthcare educators participated in diverse learning activities.
• Evaluation data indicated the positive value of the educational experience.

Conclusions:

• The international interprofessional symposium was a valuable initiative for healthcare educators.
• The event contributed to Qatar's goal of improving healthcare quality.
• Continuing education is crucial for advancing healthcare standards.