Next sessions
The Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing announces the second advanced postgraduate course in geriatrics for the years 2008/2009. The first session will take place in Tripoli Lebanon April April 3 - 6, 2008: Principals of Geriatrics & Gerontology.

Establishment of MENAR - Middle East Network on Ageing Research MENAR

The aim of the MENAR is to develop Geriatrics and Gerontology Research in the area, in particular to do the following:

1. To build of the aging research network to fulfil unmet research need.
2. To do collaborative research within the area, and with other networks.
3. To lobby for financial support for research in the Aging field from different organisations.
4. To help in the development of research training programmes, and the professional development of family physicians/researchers.
5. To organise conferences that deals with research in Ageing.
6. To establish a number of experts from a multidisciplinary background to act as advisors and mentors.
7. To help in publication of research studies from the region.
8. To foster collaboration between individual physicians , centres and countries within the Region.
9. To help in the exchange of ideas and methodologies in the area.

For further information visit: http://www.me-jaa.com/menar-index.htm

Development of Interactive Educational Resource on Quality Care of the Aged
An interactive multimedia CD ROM is being developed, in conjunction with MEAMA, as a global (? regional ) resource focusing on the Quality Care of the Aged. This QA&CPD accredited title will offer case based interactive education, as well as a suite of educational resources including video, animation and guidelines. This CD is due for release August 2006.