Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI), founded by Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), recently held a two-day lecture series titled “Scientific Writing and Clinical Methodology”. The lectures were presented by Prof. Abe Fingerhut MD, FACS (hon), FRCPS (g), FRCS (Ed) hon Co-Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery (ALES).
During the lectures, Prof. Fingerhut showcased various topics including, but not limited to: Systematic Approach to Writing and Publishing, General Principles for Structure and Content, Statistics and Study Design, Critical Appraisal and Special Aspects of Writing a Surgical Paper.
The lectures were well attended by many internal and external researchers, in addition to academics, scientists and doctors from Kuwait University, Ministry of Health and other institutions in Kuwait. Attendees were given certificates of attendance with CME credits.
Holding such scientific lectures stems from the Institute’s mission which is “To address the diabetes epidemic in Kuwait through focused diabetes, research, integrated prevention, training, education and treatment”. It also incorporates the Institute’s vision which is “To be the leading diabetes institute in the MENA region and to be recognized internationally”.
