World of Health Care 2024

25 Sept 2024 | Rotterdam, Netherlands

Amr Metwally

Director of Clinical Simulation & Innovation Center

Itqan Clinical Simulation & Innovation Center / Hamad Medical Corporation

Doha, Qatar

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Innovation enabler with experience in Middle East ecosystem building, health tech and medical innovation research, and entrepreneurship in health tech.

About me

Amr Metwally is a seasoned healthcare leader with a rich experience spanning more than two decades, marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation, growth, and transformative strategies. With a robust background in both private and governmental sectors across the GCC region, Amr has spearheaded a myriad of high-impact projects, collectively valued at over 7 billion USD. His visionary initiatives have not only reshaped the healthcare landscape within the region but have also garnered global acclaim, exemplified by prestigious awards such as the SBID award for the most intelligent project worldwide in 2013, personally acknowledged at the House of Lords in London.

He also served as Commander in the COVID-19 National Rapid Response committee in Qatar where he orchestrated the planning, design, and execution of critical upgrades and new facilities dedicated to combating the pandemic across the nation.

Amr currently leading the executive leadership of ITQAN Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center's one of the world biggest simulation & Innovation centers, a groundbreaking venture poised to revolutionize medical education and innovation on a global scale. With a visionary roadmap, he is steering the center towards becoming a preeminent regional and global hub for medical simulation and business innovation, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among healthcare professionals worldwide.

Amr's profound expertise in the healthcare industry transcends borders, positioning him as a revered thought leader and sought-after speaker on both national and international stages. His contributions to healthcare research and discourse have been extensive, with engagements spanning over 20 countries and encompassing a diverse array of topics. Additionally, he has played pivotal roles in shaping healthcare policies and strategies through his chairmanship and support of multiple national boards, committees, and organizations dedicated to advancing all facets of healthcare delivery and management.

Amr holds an Executive MBA from HEC Paris, and he sits on the EMBA candidates Selection Committee at HEC Paris Executive. Additionally, he lends his expertise to various Health-Tech startups through mentorship, contributing to national initiatives like TASMU SMART Accelerator, launched by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.

My organisation

Itqan Clinical Simulation & Innovation Center / Hamad Medical Corporation

https://hamad.qa/en/education-and-research/sim/pages/default.aspx

The Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center is a state-of-the-art education and training facility located on the Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City (HBKMC) campus of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) in Doha, Qatar. It is one of the world’s largest simulation centers and the largest facility of its kind in the region. Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center was awarded Provisional Accreditation status for Teaching/Education by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in January, 2023.

The Center is transforming clinical education and training in Qatar by providing healthcare professionals and students with the opportunity to develop and refine their technical clinical skills as well as improve clinical judgment, prioritization, communication and teamwork skills.

The Itqan Clinical Innovation and Simulation Center supports HMC’s strategic objective to be a thriving and integrated Academic Health System which makes significant, positive impacts upon patient care, health professions education, and medical research. The facility supports and fosters translational research, seeking to advance research knowledge and clinical innovations more rapidly from “bench to bedside.

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Speaker sessions (1)

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

14:45 - 15:30