The scientific programme features a distinguished group of Syrian physicians and academics based in the United Kingdom and United States, including:

• Prof. Nawar Al-Sharaa — United States
  Founder of the Artificial Intelligence Department at Georgetown University.
• Prof. Mohammad Al-Haj Ali — United Kingdom
• Prof. Abdul Karim Freij — United Kingdom
• Prof. Abdullah Mowas — United Kingdom
• Prof. Hanadi Asalieh — United Kingdom

The sessions are chaired by Prof. Fawaz Badour, Prof. Aqeel Jowaz, and Prof. Taim Darwish.

The Faculty of Medicine at Latakia University, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, presents the 21st Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Medicine, bringing together medical academics, healthcare professionals, and experts from Syria and abroad.

A key session of the conference explores the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare and digital transformation, with a particular focus on its practical applications and potential to improve medical education and healthcare delivery in Syria.

Opening Session

Topic:
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Digital Transformation: Applications

The session examines how AI and digital technologies can support healthcare systems, enhance medical education, improve clinical practice, and contribute to the development of more efficient and innovative healthcare services.

Scientific Symposium

Title:
Advancing Healthcare Systems, Medical Education and Medical Practice in Syria

The programme includes presentations addressing:

• Advancing medical education in Syria
• Healthcare systems and their adaptation to the Syrian context
• Medical professionalism, communication skills, empathy and teamwork
• Quality improvement, medical audit and quality improvement projects
• Healthcare in Syria: resilience, excellence and a culture of quality improvement

The conference brings together specialists from Syria, the United Kingdom, and the United States, providing an opportunity to exchange international expertise and discuss practical approaches to strengthening healthcare and medical education.

Event Details

Conference: 21st Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Medicine
Organiser: Faculty of Medicine, Latakia University
Date: Monday, 30 June 2025
Venue: Grand Hall, Latakia University Hospital
Registration: 10:00 AM
Conference Opening: 11:00–11:30 AM
AI Session: 11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Scientific Symposium: 12:00 PM onwards

The conference provides a valuable platform for medical professionals, academics, postgraduate students, and healthcare practitioners to share knowledge, explore emerging technologies, and contribute to the future development of medical education and healthcare in Syria.