Q Life Magazine Q Magazine (US) June 2017 | Page 22

Qatar and the US | | Issue 3 Hamad Medical Corporation: Pioneering the Region’s Latest Healthcare Innovations H amad Medical Corporation (HMC) is the main provider of secondary and tertiary healthcare in Qatar and one of the leading hospital providers in the region. The corporation oversees eight hospitals, the National Ambulance Service, as well as home and residential care services. It also boasts research and education facilities, working at the nexus of clinical care, education, and research. Pioneering the Academic Health System 22 HMC has been lauded as a pioneer in education, research, and medical practice, and actively strives for continued excellence – advancing the role Qatar plays in medicine and healthcare worldwide. HMC has pioneered the Academic Health System as a cornerstone of its practice – combining clinical care, education, and research. The goal: to foster a unified approach to research, teaching, and hospital practice across disciplines to advance the healthcare industry in Qatar and across the globe. Combining engagement across disciplines advances opportunities for innovation within medicine and healthcare, helping to ensure a modern and sustainable workforce. HMC is the first institution to establish an Academic Health System that brings together all of a nation’s academic and healthcare providers into a single partnership, working towards a shared goal of a healthier society. A comprehensive world-class healthcare system that is accessible to the whole population is one of the goals of QNV 2030, and HMC is leading the way. Global Excellence In January 2016, HMC became the first hospital system in the Middle East to achieve institutional accreditation from the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education – International, which demonstrates excellence in training for medical graduates. Working with international institutions such as Weill Cornell Medical College and University of Calgary in Qatar, HMC strives to lead healthcare and medical research not only in Qatar, but across the world. HMC is a global leader in its field, hosting an international training center, fundraising initiatives in partnership with international NGOs, and launching global workshops to develop best practices in medical training. HMC has been lauded as a pioneer in education, research, and medical practice, and actively strives for continued excellence – advancing the role Qatar plays in medicine and healthcare worldwide.  23