The presentation is in 2 parts

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The presentation is in 2 parts

• Overall review of nutrition and NCD in Saudi
  Arabia
• Regulation for training and registration for
  health professionals

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Role of Nutrition Food Habits in the NCD

• Abdulaziz Al Othaimeen, Ph.D.
• Nutrition Senior Scientist
• Research Centre
• King Faisal Specialist Hospital Research Centre

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The sources of the information

• Dietary Fats Breast Cancer (Case Control Study)
• Prostates Carcinoma A Nutritional Disease in
  Saudi Arabia?
• Food Habits, Nutritional Status Disease
  Patterns in Saudi Arabia
• Nutritional Value of Saudi Dishes
• National Nutrition Survey

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Nutrients Intake of Saudis(From Various Food
Groups)

• Sources Adapted modified from Evaluation of
  the Nutritional Status of the People of Saudi
  Arabia. Final Report KACST (1992) and KFSHRC
  (1999)

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Fats Intake

• The fat consumption over 120 grams per person per
  days.
• 50 of it is from meat and dairy products.
• Total daily caloric intake 2,786 calories
• Fat contribution of about 40.
• The percentage of saturated fat 50 of the total
  fat intake.

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Per Capita Intake of Energy, Protein Fats of
Selected Countries
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Obesity Prevalence ( BMI gt 30)
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Lipid Profile of Breast Cancer Cases and Controls
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• From this preliminary analysis, there is a
  significant association betweenBreast Cancer
• Family History of Breast Cancer
• Triglyceride

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Incidence of Prostate Cancer by World Region
Adapted modified from Parking et al, CA Cancer
J Clin 4933-64, 1999
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Discussion

• These conflicting findings attributed to
• The population age difference
• Only 12 of Saudi population is over 50 years of
  age
• Other possible causes for the difference maybe
  related to under diagnosis, genetic, racial,
  environmental and hormonal factors.
• Saudi Diet includes protective agents such as
  tomatoes, tea, dates, rice and grain products.

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Balanced Food System
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PERSPECTIVE ON

• Saudi Council for Health Specialties

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Abdulaziz Al Othaimeen, Ph.D

• Chairman
• Scientific Board for Applied Medical Specialist
• Saudi Council for Health Specialties

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Introduction

• The Saudi Council for Health Specialties is a
  scientific body having a corporate entity.
• Established 6.2.1413 H. (1993).
• Administration
• Main office in Riyadh
• 3 Branches
• Makkah Region Jeddah
• Eastern Region Al Khobar
• Asir Region Abha

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General Functions

• Design, accredit and supervise training programs.
• Establish scientific boards.
• Assess and accredit health establishments for
  training purposes and specialization.
• Supervise examinations in various specialties and
  approve their results.
• Issuance of professional certificates, diplomas,
  fellowships and memberships.
• Coordinate with other councils, societies, and
  health colleges inside the Kingdom and abroad.

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General Functions (Continued)

• Evaluate and equalize health practice
  certificates.
• Promote research and publication of scientific
  papers within its field.
• Participate in studying and proposing of general
  plans aiming at development of health manpower.
• Hold symposia and conferences.
• Establish guidelines and standards for health
  practice including profession ethics.
• Approve the establishment of scientific societies
  in health specialties.

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Administration

• Board of Trustees
• Secretary General
• Executive Council
• Professional Department
• Training Supervision
• Examination
• Continuing Medical Education
• Accreditation
• Registration

• Supporting Departments
• Computer
• Public Relations
• Finance
• Administrative Communications
• Personnel Affairs
• Purchasing
• Maintenance

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Established Scientific Boards Committees

• Internal Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Cardiology
• Gastroenterology/ Hepatology
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• OB/Gyne
• Family Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Pediatrics
• PICU
• NICU
• Pediatric Nephrology

• General Surgery
• General Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Emergency Medicine
• Pediatric Surgery
• Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
• Dentistry
• Restorative
• Orthodontics
• Maxillo-Facial Surgery
• Urology
• Orthopedics

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Established Scientific Boards Committees
(Continued)

• Ophthalmology
• ENT Head Neck Surgery
• Psychiatry
• Dermatology
• Anesthesia and Intensive Care
• Radiology
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Nursing
• Applied Medical Sciences

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Permanent Committees of Scientific Board

• Central Training Committee
• Examination Committee
• Training Accreditation Committee
• Regional Supervisory Committee

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Scientific Board for Applied Medical Sciences
(SBAMS)

• MISSION
• Improve Professional Performance of Applied
  Medical Specialist by Classification,
  Registration and Training to support Medical Team

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• Clinical Nutrition Committee
• Medical Laboratory
• Physical Therapist
• Radiology
• Etc...

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Functions of Scientific Boards

• Boards are completely autonomous
• Formulation of Training Programs
• Supervision
• Accreditation
• Examination
• Advise SCHS on
• Credentials, Planning, Codes,
• Establishment of scientific societies,
• Licensing, etc.

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Essentials of Accreditation

• Scientific Activities
• Capacity
• Staffing
• Commitment
• Teaching Facilities
• Audio-Visual
• Library
• Space
• E-learning

• Ancillary Services
• Pathology
• Laboratory
• Radiology
• Blood Banking
• Physiological
• Medical Records
• Others

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Admission Requirements for Residency

• MBBS
• Internship
• Passing Selection Exam
• Sponsor
• Interview
• Recommendation
• For Subspecialty
• completing general subjects

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Professional Registration

• AIMS
• Ensure appropriate performance of designated
  tasks
• Ascertain validity of certificates and experience
• Inform practitioners on criteria, ethics of
  professional practice in K.S.A.
• Follow-up the practice of health professionals
• Ensure compulsory continuing medical education
• Protect society from unqualified practitioners
  (Black List)

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Procedures of Health Manpower Licensing

• Reviews
• Interviews
• Examinations
• Pass Registration
• Pass
• Fail Re-training
• Fail
• Black List

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Equalization, Number of Annual Requests
Up to March 15, 2004 Graduates of Saudi
Institutions and Consultants
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Number of Registered Professionals By Year
Up to March 15, 2004
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