Doha: Qatar University (QU) Health Clinical Affairs organized its annual Clinical Faculty Members Appreciation Day, bringing together more than 400 clinical academic staff and distinguished guests from the country’s leading healthcare institutions, including Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), and Sidra Medicine. The event served as a platform to honor the exceptional contributions of clinical faculty members and their pivotal role in preparing and equipping the next generation of healthcare leaders. It also highlighted the importance of strategic collaboration between QU and its healthcare partners to ensure the development of a healthcare workforce capable of meeting future demands.
According to Qatar News Agency, Vice President for Medical and Health Sciences at QU Prof. Asma Al-Thani emphasized the essential role of clinical education, stating that it plays a pivotal role in developing the competencies of future healthcare professionals. Clinical education provides students with evidence-based practical experiences that enhance their clinical skills and align with global best practices. Clinical faculty members are key elements in this system, serving as academic mentors who guide students and integrate them as active practitioners in healthcare environments. This represents one of the core educational objectives upheld in the health sector at Qatar University.
Chief Medical Officer at HMC Dr. Khalid Mohammed Al-Jalham highlighted the importance of clinical educators in shaping the future of healthcare. He remarked that the future of healthcare lies in the hands of those educated today, and clinical faculty are not just teachers but mentors, role models, and the guiding force behind every great healthcare professional.
Director of Clinical Affairs at QU Prof. Hiba Bawadi underscored the significance of the event, stating that it is a crucial day for the health sector. On this day, all clinical staff from the major healthcare institutions in the country are honored for their efforts in educating and training students from the colleges of medicine, dental medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and health sciences.
Chairman of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department at HMC Prof. Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi noted the annual recognition by the College of Medicine at QU. This initiative is both an encouragement and a tribute to the physicians, and they always eagerly participate in it. It is a source of pride to be involved in teaching medical students who represent the future.
Head of Academic Affairs and Senior Consultant Family Medicine at PHCC Maryam Al-Rashid reaffirmed PHCC’s strong commitment to supporting the advancement of health education in the State of Qatar. She expressed that the event embodies the fruitful collaboration between the two institutions in preparing qualified national healthcare professionals capable of meeting the healthcare system’s needs and enhancing its efficiency and sustainability in accordance with global best practices.
The event featured the announcement of the 2025 Clinical Education and Research Awards, the presentation of certificates of appreciation, and opportunities for networking and relationship-building aimed at strengthening partnerships between academia and the healthcare sector. It also raised awareness of the complementary roles of the various colleges within the health sector and reinforced the collaborative efforts led by Clinical Training Affairs at the university in clinical research and supervision. Clinical Faculty Appreciation Day continues to reflect QU’s commitment to excellence in healthcare education.