๐ Breaking News: This article covers the latest developments. Stay informed with comprehensive coverage.
The national-transition/" class="smart-internal-link" title="๐ฐ UN chief hails Syrian courage, calls for global support to advance national transition">syrian/" class="auto-internal-link">syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) has organized the first-ever specialized intensive care training program in syria, aimed at enhancing the skills of intensive care physicians. The program, called POCAS, was held at the national University Hospital in damascus/" class="auto-internal-link">damascus. Dr.
Abdullah al-Hajji, the program supervisor, informed SANA that the training is designed for 10 postgraduate physicians specializing in intensive care. The goal is to improve the participants’ ability to manage vital cases using portable echocardiography techniques. This represents a significant step forward in hands-on training and the rapid development of diagnostic skills, al-Hajji stated.
The initiative responds to the urgent need to improve the capabilities of intensive care units and address gaps in previous training. Moreover, founded in 1998, SAMS is a non-profit relief medical organization established by Syrian-American physicians. The organization is dedicated to providing healthcare and medical education in Syria and neighboring countries, with a mission to backing communities affected by relief crises.