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Workshops And CPD - SIDC

Training & Capacity Building · SIDC

Workshops and CPD – SIDC

The SIDC delivers a continuing program of workshops and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions that strengthen sustainability literacy, well-being and professional capacity across the University community. Each session is mapped to the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reflecting RAKMHSU’s commitment to embedding sustainability within education, training and institutional practice.

Workshop & CPD Sessions

Workshop and CPD - SIDC: The Silent Epidemic: High-Functioning Depression and Suicide
Session 1

The Silent Epidemic: High-Functioning Depression and Suicide

  • Date: 25 October 2025
  • Presenters: Ms. Sereena Maria Prem and Ms. Zaina Falak Zahir Hussain, MBBS Year 5 students
  • Total Attendees: 35
Relevant SDGs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Workshop and CPD - SIDC: Behaviour Activation Program and Its Role in Enhancing Quality of Life
Session 2

Behaviour Activation Program and Its Role in Enhancing Quality of Life

  • Date: 30 October 2025
  • Presenter: Prof. Ghazala Mir, Leeds University, UK
  • Total Attendees: 38
Relevant SDGs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Workshop and CPD - SIDC: Document of Values and Behaviours of the Emirati Citizen
Session 3

Document of Values and Behaviours of the Emirati Citizen

  • Date: 13 November 2025
  • Presenters: Major Dr. Hawa Yousef Ahmed and Dr. Lamya Ali Al Zarooni
  • Total Attendees: 124
Relevant SDGs
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Workshop and CPD - SIDC: Mentorship as a Strategic Approach to Faculty & Institutional Development
Session 4

Mentorship as a Strategic Approach to Faculty & Institutional Development

  • Date: 8 January 2026
  • Presenters: Dr. Fayrouz Abdalla, Unit Head — Education and Training, CHWD and Assistant Professor, Community Medicine
  • Total Attendees: 51
Relevant SDGs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Workshop and CPD - SIDC: Microcredential Workshop: Clinical Communication Skills Training Program
Session 5

Microcredential Workshop: Clinical Communication Skills Training Program

  • Date: 26 January 2026
  • Presenters: Prof. Moe Oo, Head of MBChB and Professor of Medical Education and Inclusive Practice, University of Leeds
  • Total Attendees: 117
Relevant SDGs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Workshop and CPD - SIDC: Identifying and Supporting Students of Determination
Session 6

Identifying and Supporting Students of Determination

  • Date: 5 February 2026
  • Presenters: Dr. Ghada Shahrour, Associate Professor of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and Chief Coordinator for Student Academic Advising
  • Total Attendees: 53
Relevant SDGs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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