Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) continues to set the standard for excellence in healthcare by fostering a highly skilled clinical workforce. Through a commitment to learning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to the highest medical standards for its clinical workforce, HMC ensures excellent healthcare delivery for its patients.
"At Hamad Medical Corporation, we take immense pride in the caliber of our clinical workforce,” said Dr. Abdullatif Al Khal, Advisor to the Chief Medical Officer. “Our focus on continuous learning, medical education, and professional development ensures that our physicians, nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals remain at the forefront of healthcare excellence. Through structured training programs, international accreditations, and a steadfast focus on patient-centered care, we continue to shape the future of medical education in the region,” added. Dr. Al Khal.
As a leading academic medical centre, HMC fosters a culture of inquiry, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Physicians and healthcare professionals consistently enhance their expertise by mentoring trainees and managing complex medical cases. This dynamic setting promotes a culture of continuous professional development (CPD), ensuring that clinicians remain at the forefront of medical advancements.
HMC delivers a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, integrating the expertise of various specialists to address complex medical conditions. This comprehensive model ensures that diseases such as cancer are managed through a collaborative strategy of a multidisciplinary team involving medical and radiation oncologists, surgeons, nurses, radiologists, and pathologists, among other professionals. By fostering such cooperation, HMC consistently enhances patient outcomes and raises the standard of care.
HMC’s commitment to excellence is reinforced by its prestigious international accreditations such as accreditation by the Joint Commission International and by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International (ACGME-I). Covering 20 residency programs and 12 fellowship programs, this accreditation ensures that developing physicians receive mentorship from top-tier faculty within a structured academic environment that aligns with the highest international standards. This certification enhances the global recognition of HMC-trained physicians, making them highly respected in healthcare systems worldwide.
In early 2014, HMC became the first organization in the GCC, and only the third in the Middle East, to be accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This prestigious achievement places HMC among an elite group of healthcare organizations worldwide and underscores the organization’s dedication to fostering professional development opportunities for its nursing and midwifery staff.
Under the “Your Health, Our Priority Campaign,” HMC remains dedicated to enhancing patient care through innovation, education, and professional development. Mariam Al-Mutawa, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), emphasized the organization’s unwavering focus on advancing clinical expertise, stating, “At HMC, we believe that investing in our healthcare professionals directly translates to improved patient outcomes. Our commitment to education, training, research, and collaboration ensures that our clinical workforce remains at the forefront of medical excellence.”
As a leading healthcare institution, HMC continues to align with national and international best practices, reinforcing its mission to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to the community.
Alanoud Al Marri, Executive Director of Nursing at HMC said: "The Nursing and Midwifery Education Department (NMED) plays a vital role in advancing nursing excellence at HMC. It provides comprehensive, competency-based education for nurses and midwives at all levels. With a diverse team of educators and strong interdepartmental collaboration, NMED ensures nurses and midwives are equipped with the skills and knowledge to meet evolving healthcare challenges and deliver high-quality patient care."
HMC is a recognized and accredited CPD provider through the Department of Health Professions (DHP) at the Ministry of Public Health. By offering a diverse array of educational workshops, conferences, and training programs, HMC guarantees that healthcare professionals remain current with the latest best practices and innovations in clinical care.
A cornerstone of HMC’s training initiatives is the Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center - one of the most advanced simulation centers worldwide. Spanning over 14,000 square meters and accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, the center provides a cutting-edge learning environment where clinicians refine their skills using virtual reality, standardized patient simulations, robotic surgery, and advanced medical manikins. This immersive training experience enhances clinical competence, communication skills, and teamwork, ultimately leading to superior patient outcomes. The Center is accredited by the SSIH.
