Co-organized by
WONCA EMR
WONCA EMR, or the World Organization of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians (WONCA) Eastern Mediterranean Region, goes beyond a simple acronym. It represents a dedicated group within WONCA that champions family medicine in countries across the Eastern Mediterranean. WONCA EMR also collaborates with the broader WONCA organization, fostering international exchange and learning opportunities for family medicine professionals across the globe. By championing family medicine and its practitioners, WONCA EMR plays a significant role in shaping a healthier future for the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Jordan Society of Family Medicine
The Jordanian Family Medicine Specialists Association is considered one of the non-profit scientific associations that falls under the umbrella of the Jordanian Medical Syndicate. The Jordanian Family Medicine Specialists Association was established in 1993 and includes family doctors in its membership. JSFM joined the World Family Medicine Organization in 2003 and is considered one of the founders of the World Family Medicine Organization for the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa region in 2010. Since its formation, the Society has been holding scientific conferences or scientific days, with a conference every two years and more than one scientific day in a year.
Committee
Each member of the Committee brings unique skills and perspectives to the table, contributing to a well-rounded and meticulously organized congress. Their tireless efforts have been instrumental in securing our distinguished speakers, curating our diverse program, and managing the countless logistical details that make Wonca EMR 2024 possible.
Organizing Committee
Scientific Committee
Abdul Munem Al Dabbagh
Chairman, Professor of Family and Community Medicine
Scientific Council of Family and Community Medicine
Iraq
Ashraf A. Amir
Executive Director, Executive Health Program & External Affairs
International Medical Center
Saudi Arabia
Lana Halaseh
Associate Professor of Medicine Family Medicine Consultant
University of Jordan
Jordan
Maisa Hamed Al Kiyumi
Consultant Family Medicine and Endocrinology
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Oman
Malak Alshammari
Associate Professor, Consultant in Family Medicine
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Rasoul Tarawneh
Family Medicine Consultant
Director - International Public Health Academy
Jordan
Othman Beni Yonis
Department of Public Health and Family Medicine
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Jordan
Wadeia Abdulrahim
Director of Medical Education and Research Department
Dubai Health Authority
United Arab Emirates
