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ANIC

Arab Network for Interprofessional Collaboration

To contact us or join ANIC: ANIC@qu.edu.qa

Vision

Transform health and social care systems, through interprofessional education and collaborative practice (IPECP), for optimizing patient care to improve outcomes and promoting well-being of individuals, communities, and populations in the Arab region.

Mission

Our mission is to create a vibrant Arab region network which fosters the culture of IPECP in health and social care settings, through dedicated advocacy, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships to foster meaningful collaboration and rise positive impact.

Values

  • Advocacy
  • Capacity Building
  • Collaboration
  • Culture Sensitivity
  • Ethical Practice
  • Inclusivity
  • Interprofessionalism
  • Knowledge Exchange
  • Transformation

Objectives

ANIC aims to establish itself as a leading network for interprofessional collaboration in the Arab region, driving positive transformation in healthcare delivery, education, research, and policy.

To accomplish this, ANIC seeks to:

  1. Establish a robust organizational framework: Develop a formalized structure for the IPE network in the Arab region which supports the network mission and vision.
  2. Facilitate knowledge exchange: Establish platforms, networks, and forums to exchange best practices, research findings, and innovative approaches in IPECP.
  3. Foster interprofessional research collaborations: Encourage and support collaborative research initiatives, focusing on IPECP.
  4. Empower stakeholders: Build capacity of stakeholders including students, practitioners, and administrators to embrace and embody in IPECP and eliminate the hierarchy in healthcare.
  5. Advocate for policy reforms: Advocate for policies and systems that recognize and support IPECP in health and social care settings.
  6. Foster IPE: Encourage interprofessional teamwork and sensitivity among members of the same profession to optimize their contribution to IPECP.

Organizational Structure

Chair

  • Alla El-Awaisi, Qatar University, Qatar

Co-Chair

  • Michèle Kosremelli Asmar, Institut supérieur de santé publique-Université Saint Joseph de Beyrouth, Lebanon 

Coordinator

  • Aya Elhage, Qatar University, Qatar

Other ANIC Board Members

  • Naser Al Sharif, Lebanese American University, Lebanon – Lead for Research Working Group
  • Eman El-Labbad, Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates – Co Lead for Research Working Group
  • Mahmood Adil, Ministry of Public Health, Qatar – Lead for Communication Working Group.
  • Susan Waller, United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates – Lead for Capacity Building Working group
  • Mohammed Alnaami, King Khalid University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 2nd ANIC Conference Host
Contact Person

Interprofessional.Global Representative

Dr Alla El-Awaisi
MPharm, MSc, PhD
Qatar University
Advisor to the Vice President for Health and Medical Sciences
Section Head of the Interprofessional Education Program
Vice President for Health and Medical Sciences Office

Dr. Alla El-Awaisi is a distinguished academic and pharmacy professional with a rich and varied background in education, practice, and leadership. She holds a Master of Pharmacy from Strathclyde University and MSc in Prescribing Science, along with a PhD in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice from the Robert Gordon University in the UK. With over nine years of experience as a practicing pharmacist in Scotland, Dr. Alla transitioned to academia, where she served as the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at the College of Pharmacy from 2014 to 2022.
Her notable contributions include founding the Interprofessional Education Committee in 2014 and leading the First Middle Eastern Conference in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice in 2015. Her commitment to advancing health profession education is evident in her coordination of the development and delivery of the Interprofessional Education for Collaborative Practice module in the MSc in Health Professions Education. Dr. Alla’s influence extends internationally, as she actively participates in global initiatives, including her role as the leader of the Arab Network for Interprofessional Collaboration (ANIC) and Co-facilitator of Interprofessional Global Impact.
In addition to her administrative roles, Dr. Alla has a strong research background, focusing on interprofessional education, patient safety, medical and pharmacy education, pharmacy practice, and student leadership. Her dedication and impact on health profession education have been recognized with several awards, including the prestigious “Professional Achievement Award” in the National Study UK Alumni Awards 2019-20 in Qatar.
Currently, Dr. Alla serves as the Director of Clinical Operations and Engagement and Chair of the Interprofessional Education Program at the Vice President Office for Health and Medical Sciences, showcasing her ongoing commitment to advancing health profession education, fostering collaboration, and leaving a lasting impact in the field.

Latest News

Interprofessional.Global Third Partnership Symposium:  https://www.qu.edu.qa/sites/en_US/about/newsroom/health/The-Third-Interprofessional-Global-Partnership-Symposium-Concluded-its-Meeting-at-QU

All Together Better Health XI: https://www.qu.edu.qa/sites/en_US/about/newsroom/Qatar-University/HH-Sheikha-Moza-bint-Nasser-Attends-the-11th-International-Conference-on-Interprofessional-Education-and-Collaborative-Practice-Opening-Ceremony-Hosted-by-QU

ANIC Winterhur Report

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