Sidra Medical and Research Center rewards talent

Sidra Medical and Research Center honored the next generation of health care professionals at its inaugural Sidra Excellence Awards Ceremony in Doha.
A total of 32 students, who are part of Sidra’s Scholarship Program, were awarded for their record of academic excellence.
Qatar Foundation President Mohammad Fathy Saoud attended the ceremony with over 250 other guests to celebrate the students’ success.
During the evening, hosted by Haitham Abou Saleh, a journalist from Al Jazeera Arabic, students were presented with certificates and academic bonuses in recognition of their academic achievements.
They were given the opportunity to share their experiences.
The Sidra Scholarship Program is founded on the idea that education is the key to building a highly-skilled workforce in Qatar. Established in 2009, the program helps prepare those interested in a career at Sidra, equipping them with the necessary skills and experiences.
The initiative now has 168 students training for both clinical and non-clinical roles, as well as taking part in research programs.
Scholarships are offered for bachelor and post-bachelor degrees, PhDs, residencies and fellowships, and research programs are also available for a variety of specific academic disciplines.
Sidra CEO William F. Owen Jr. said: “The recognition and celebration of academic achievement by our young talent is an important activity. Sidra is a health care delivery organization comprising the best, the brightest, and the nicest. To us, these scholars are the embodiment of what Sidra represents.”
This year, nine students graduated from the Scholarship Program and joined Sidra’s JANA trainee program, with two medical graduates sent for residency in the US.
“The Sidra Program has been oversubscribed for two consecutive years now, encouraging competition and passion from the students to be the very best they can be,” said Noora Al-Fadala, Sidra’s Head of Scholarship Office.