Global Diabetic Foot Course
The Evolving Concept in Diabetic Foot
12-15 November 2023
Intercity Hotel Muscat, Oman

Global Diabetic Foot Course

Day One:12th of November2023

# Tentative
Timing
Duration
Minutes
Topic Speaker
Specialty
14:45 -15:45 60 Registration  
15:45 – 16:00 15 Welcome and Course Introduction Dr.Saud Al Harthi
Module One: Diabetic Foot
01 16:00 -16:20 20 Complications and Management of Diabetes Dr. Ahsan Al Lawati
02 16:20 – 16:40 20 Problems of Diabetic Foot Globally Dr. Khailfa Al Wahaibi
03 16:40 – 17:00 20 International Guidelines on Diabetic Foot
Ulcer Classification
Dr. Hussam Eddine
17:00 – 17:10 10 Coffee/Tea Break  
17:10 – 17:40 30 Prayer time  
04 17:40 – 18:00 20 Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Assessment and Classification Dr. Noor Janahi
05 18:00 – 18:20 20 Nail Problems and Management Mrs. Shaima Al-Weshahi
06 18:20 – 18: 40 20 Biomechanics of the Diabetic Foot Dr. Noor Janahi
18:40 – 18:50 10 Panel Discussion  
Module Two: Diabetic Foot Prevention
07 18:50 – 19:10 20 Newer Concepts in Diabetic Foot Prevention
around the Globe
Mrs. Iman Al Lawati
08 19:10 – 19:30 20 Healing a Chronic Wound : Pharmacy of Nutrients   Mr. Shabib Al Kalbani
09 19:30 – 19:50 20 Role of Education in the Prevention of Diabetic
Foot Complications 
Mrs. Alya Al Kiyumi
19:50 – 20:10 10 Panel Discussion  
20:10 –21:10 60 Dinner  

Global Diabetic Foot Course

Day Two:13th of November2023

# Tentative
Timing
Duration
Minutes
Topic Speaker
Specialty
07:00 - 08:00 60 Registration & Opening  
Module Three: Vascular
01 08:00 – 08:20 20 Leg /Foot Ulcer: How to Differentiate Arterial
Venous and Neuropathic
Dr.Khalifa AlWahaibi
02 08:20 – 08:50 30 Clinical Assessment and Prediction of Healing
in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Dr. Dhafer Kamal
03 08:50 – 09:20 30 Vascular and Endovascular Management
of Diabetic Foot
Dr. Dhafer Kamal
04 09:20 – 09:50 30 Surgical Management of Diabetic Foot Infection Dr. Mohammed Hatem
05 09:50 – 10:05 15 Interesting Cases in Limb Salvageable Dr. Mohammed Hatem
10:05 – 10:15 10 Panel Discussion  
10:15 – 10:30 15 Coffee/Tea Break  
Module Four: Infection and Osteomyelitis
06 10:30 – 10:50 20 Flesh Eating Bacterial Diseases Dr. Amit Jain
07 10:50 – 11:10 20 Microbiology of Diabetic Foot Infection Dr. Zakhriya
Al Balushi
08 11:10 – 11:30 20 Biofilms and its Role Dr. Mustafa
Al Shaaibi
09 11:30 – 11:50 20 Soft Tissue and Bone Infection in Diabetic Foot Dr. Zakhriya
Al Balushi
10 11:50 – 12:10 20 Antibiotic Therapy in Diabetic Foot Infection
and Osteomyelitis
Dr. Mustafa
Al Shaaibi
11 12:10 – 12:30 20 Culture of wound :When? How? Why? Dr. Zakhriya
Al Balushi
12:30 – 12:40 10 Panel Discussion  
12:40 – 13:40 60 Lunch  

Global Diabetic Foot Course

WORKSHOP AGENDA - Day Two:13th of November2023

Doctors Workshop:

Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Screening and Prevention –Improving your Clinical Practice
TIMING- 13.40 -16.00PM

# Tentative
Timing
Duration
Minutes
Topic Speaker
Specialty
01 13:40-14:15 30 Basic of screening and overview of global
screening tools
Dr. Amit Jain
02 14:20-14:50 30 Analysis of blood circulation to foot through clinical
and HHD
Dr. Dhafer Kamal
Dr. Khailfa Al Wahaibi
03 14:55-15:25 30 Skin, nails, joint and footwear examination Mrs. Iman Al Lawati
04 15:30-16:00 30 New concept for vascular assessment Mrs. Mona Sabry


Nurses and Other Specialties Workshop:

Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Screening and Prevention –Improving your Clinical Practic
TIMING- 13.40 -16.00PM

# Tentative
Timing
Duration
Minutes
Topic Speaker
Specialty
01 13:40-14:05 25 Station one: Diabetic Foot Assessment (Skin,
Deformity, and Neuropathy tests)
Dr. Noor Janahi
02 14:10-14:35 25 Station two: Vascular assessment of the Diabetic
Foot – Doppler and ABPI
Dr. Mohamed Hatem
03 14:35-15:00 25 Station Three: Plantar pressure analysis and minimal
offloading
Mrs. Alya Al Kiyumi
04 15:05-15:30 25 Station four: Routine Podiatric Care – treatment
of nails and calluses
Mrs. Shaima Al Weshani
05 15:05-15:30 25 New concept for vascular assessment Mr. Omar Jamal

Global Diabetic Foot Course

Day Three:14th of November2023

# Tentative
Timing
Duration
Minutes
Topic Speaker
Specialty
07:30 – 8:30 60 Registration  
Module Five: Charcot Foot
01 08:30 – 08:50 20 Etiology and Pathogenesis of Charcot Dr. Kerthik Hariharan
02 08:50 – 09:10 20 Let's spy the Foot and Investigate
the Hidden Pathology
Dr. Ayman Al Hadidi
03 09:10 – 09:30 25 Conservative Management of Charcot and surgical
management of Charcot with Osteomyelitis
Dr. Hani Badahdah
04 09:30 – 09:50 20 Surgical Management of Forefoot, Midfoot and
Hindfoot Charcot
Dr. Kerthik Hariharan
09:50 – 10:00 10 Panel Discussion  
10:00 – 10:30 30 Coffee/Tea Break  
Module Six: Wound Management
05 10:30 – 11:00 30 Skin Anatomy & Physiology and Wound
Healing Process
Dr. Hussam Eddine
11:00 – 11:30 30 Step down, step up approach in non – surgical
diabetic foot ulcers management
Dr. Hussam Eddine
06 11:30 – 11:50 20 Effect of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on
Wound Healing
Mrs. Fatma Al Mamari
07 11:50 – 12:10 20 Exploring the clinical evidence and principles of
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Dr. Aisha Al Balushi
08 12:10 – 12:30 20 New era for wound care Dr. Noura Salim
12:30 – 12:40 10 Panel Discussion  
12:40 – 13:40 60 Lunch  

Global Diabetic Foot Course

WORKSHOP AGENDA - Day Three:14th of November2023

Doctors Workshop:

Case Capsules and Foot Radiography – Interactive Workshop
TIMING- 13.40 -16.00PM

# Tentative
Timing
Duration
Minutes
Topic Speaker
Specialty
01 13:40-14:40 30 Infection and Osteomyelitis
The eyes cannot see what the mind does not know
Dr. Aymen Al Hadidi
30 Case1. Diabetic foot with osteomyelitis
Case2. Biofilm in diabetic foot infection
Dr. Zakariya Al Balushi
Dr. Mustafa Al Shaaibi
Dr. Ayman Al Hadidi
02 14:40-15:40 30

30
Charcot foot
Case capsule 1 (International experience)
Case Capsule 2 (Regional experience)

Dr. Kerthik Hariharan
Dr. Hani Badahdah
03 15:40-16:00 20 Interactions with trainers Dr Amit Jain


Nurses and Other Specialties Workshop:

Mastering the Art of advanced wound care management: A proven approach for optimal healing.
TIMING- 13.40-16:00PM

# Tentative
Timing
Duration
Minutes
Topic Speaker
Specialty
01 13:40-13:50 10 Etiology of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Dr. Hussam Eddine
02 13:50-14:15 25 Wound bed preparation Mrs. Aisha Al Mahrazi
03 14:15-14:40 25 Dressing selection Dr. Hussam Eddine
04 14:40-16:00 100 Adjunctive Therapy:
- Regeneration medicine in wound care
- Negative Pressure
- Portable oxygen
- Electrical stimulation therapy
Dr. Hussam Eddine
Mrs. Fatma Al Mamari

Global Diabetic Foot Course

Day Four:15thof November2023

# Tentative
Timing
Duration
Minutes
Topic Speaker
Specialty
07:30 – 8:30 60 Registration  
Module Seven: Surgical Interventions
01 08:30 – 09:00 30 Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis –Etiopathogenesis,
Different Classifications and Management
Dr. Amit Jain
02 09:00 – 09:20 20 Debridement Management in Diabetic Foot Dr. Hani Badahdah
03 9:20 – 09:40 20 Plastic Surgical Reconstructions in Diabetic Foot Dr. Sheikhan Al Hashmi
09:40 – 09:50 10 Panel Discussion  
09:50 – 10:20 30 Coffee/Tea Break  
Module Eight: Post-Amputation and Rehabilitation
04 10:20 – 10:50 30 Ability in Every Disability: Psychological
Impact of Amputation
Mrs. Jokha Al Brashdi
05 10:50 – 11:20 30 Physiotherapy Perspective on Prevention and
Management of Diabetic Foot
Mr. Idris Al Balushi
06 11:20 – 11:40 20 Complications Caused by Spontaneous Surgical
Methods that are not Suitable for Diabetic Patients
Mr. Raid Al Khattab
07 11:40 – 12:00 20 Prosthetic and Orthotic Management in Diabetic Foot Mrs. DhakiyaAl Noobi
12:00 – 12:10 10 Panel Discussion  
12:10 – 13:10 60 Lunch  

Global Diabetic Foot Course

WORKSHOP AGENDA - Day Four:15th of November2023

Doctors Workshop:

Rehabilitation Disciplinary Team Role of Engagement Workshop
TIMING- 13.10-15:30 PM

# Tentative
Timing
Duration
Minutes
Topic Speaker
Specialty
01 13:10-13:55 45 Diabetic foot orthoses (insoles and footwear) Mr. Mohammed Khalid
02 13:55-14:40 45 Exercise therapy: Strengthening and balance training Mr. Idris Al Blaushi
Mr. Naser Al Muqbali
03 14:40-15:30 45 Diabetic foot orthoses (Air cast walker,
CROW and AFO)
Mr. Raid Al Khattab


Nurses and Other Specialties Workshop:

Rehabilitation Disciplinary Team Role of Engagement Workshop
TIMING- 13.10-15:30 PM

# Tentative
Timing
Duration
Minutes
Topic Speaker
Specialty
01 13:10-13:55 45 Diabetic foot orthoses (Air cast walker, CROW
and AFO)
Mrs. Nadhira Al Shuaili
02 13:55-14:40 45 Exercise therapy: Strengthening and balance training Mr. Ali Al Musalmani
Mrs. Muther Al Mukhaini
03 14:40-15:30 45 Diabetic foot orthoses (insoles and footwear) Mr. Amjad Al-Hinai


# Tentative
Timing
Duration
Minutes
Topic Speaker
Specialty
15:30 – 16:00 30 Closing Ceremony & Certificate Distribution