Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine ,a member of Qatar Foundation, is expanding its investment in healthcare workforce development through the introduction of its Medical Observership Programme and the continued success of its Future Doctor Programme. Both programmes have been developed to create educational pathways that support medical education opportunities for both secondary school students as well as established healthcare professionals.
Chief Medical Officer and Chair of Medical Education at Sidra Medicine, Prof. Ibrahim Janahi said: “At Sidra Medicine, education is a cornerstone of our mission and a critical investment in the future of healthcare. By creating meaningful opportunities for students, trainees, and healthcare professionals to learn from experienced clinicians and multidisciplinary teams, we are helping develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to meet the evolving healthcare needs of our communities. These programmes reflect our commitment to fostering talent, advancing medical education, and inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals.”
The newly introduced Medical Observership Programme offers healthcare professionals, medical students, trainees, and academic visitors the opportunity to gain structured observational learning experiences within a leading tertiary academic medical center.
Director of Medical Education Operations at Sidra Medicine, Dr. Murtada Hammad said: “The Medical Observership Programme provides participants with valuable insight into the delivery of specialised healthcare within a world-class academic medical center. By observing multidisciplinary teams in action and gaining exposure to clinical and operational best practices, participants can broaden their professional perspectives and enhance their understanding of modern healthcare systems.”
Designed exclusively for educational and professional development purposes, the programme provides supervised exposure to clinical workflows, multidisciplinary models of care, patient safety practices, and operational standards across a specialised healthcare environment. Observerships are non-clinical and do not involve direct patient care or participation in clinical activities.
Available opportunities may include Pediatrics, Pediatric Subspecialties, Women’s Services, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Neonatology, Surgery, and Diagnostic and Support Services, subject to departmental availability and institutional approval. The programme is open to physicians, specialists, residents, fellows, medical students, nurses, allied health professionals, and selected high school students. International applicants may also be considered, subject to institutional requirements and approvals.
Complementing the Medical Observership Programme is Sidra Medicine’s Future Doctor Programme, an immersive educational initiative designed to inspire secondary school students who aspire to pursue careers in medicine and healthcare.
Since its launch, the Future Doctor Programme has introduced dozens of students to the realities of healthcare practice, helping them explore career pathways and make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures. The programme just concluded its first session for 2026, with three more to follow this year.
