WELCOME NOTE

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to the 3rd SSMC Congress in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, taking place from April 12-13, 2025, at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, United Arab Emirates.

Join us as we delve into the latest advancements in digestive diseases, focusing on groundbreaking developments in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and related fields. This year, we are excited to introduce a half-day hands-on training, offering an interactive and practical learning experience with our experts to help you acquire new skills and concepts in a workshop setting.

Over the two days, the congress will offer engaging sessions, expert panel discussions, abstracts, and more, covering a wide range of topics in inflammatory bowel disease, colonoscopy, pancreatobiliary, esophageal diseases, liver, AI in gastroenterology and medicine & motility and functional disorders of the gut. These areas of focus hold the potential to significantly improve patient care and outcomes.

The meeting provides an excellent opportunity for physicians, medical specialists, and healthcare professionals to attend expert updates, share and exchange best practices, knowledge, and experiences, and network with both new and established colleagues, fostering and strengthening clinical collaborations.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of an enriching scientific experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, guided by a panel of renowned experts in the field, while earning valuable CME credits at this knowledge-packed conference.

Mark your calendar for this must-attend event in 2025—we’re excited to see you there!

Sincerely,

Saeed Al Marzooqi, MD
Congress Director
Consultant, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Programme Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City,
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Michael B. Wallace, MD MPH
Congress Co-Director
John C. Andersen Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic
USA

Mohammed Nabil Quraishi, MD
Congress Co-Director
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Centre
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City,
Abu Dhabi, UAE

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