Welcome Message
12th Annual MEPOS Conference — Dubai • November 14–16, 2025
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
It’s a real pleasure to welcome you to Dubai to the 12th Annual Middle East Orthopaedic Paediatric Society (MEPOS) Conference. The 2025 annual meeting brings together the experience of surgeons, allied health professionals, and researchers from across the region and around the world. The invited Speakers will share their unique and remarkable expertise in the fields of congenital, acquired, and neuromuscular paediatric orthopaedic conditions.
Over the next few days, we’ll explore an exciting program covering neuromuscular orthopaedics, gait analysis, congenital limb differences, spine deformities, and advanced reconstructive surgery. The contribution of free paper sessions showcase the rich diversity of ideas and experiences that make our community so driven by the highest standard of care.
This year’s hands-on workshops promise to be especially engaging featuring sessions on gait analysis, surgical techniques on dry bone, and the first dedicated paediatric hand splinting workshop in the region. These practical learning opportunities embody the spirit of MEPOS: collaboration, innovation, and shared growth.
Beyond the lectures and discussions, MEPOS continues to serve as a true community of purpose, a place where mentorship, friendship, and professional exchange come together to advance our shared mission. Together, we continue to raise the standard of care for the children and families we serve. We hope these days in Dubai leave you inspired, connected, and re-energized for the work ahead.
Welcome to MEPOS 2025!
Warm regards,
DR. CARLA BALDRIGHI
Host – MEPOS Dubai 2025
Consultant Pediatric Hand and Microsurgeon
Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
DR. JENNIFER WALSH
Co-Host – MEPOS Dubai 2025
Gait Lab Director
Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Venue
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Dubai Science Park
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Fellowships
We are pleased to announce fellowship opportunities for MEPOS Dubai 2025 recognizing exceptional professionals in pediatric orthopaedics and allied health.
| Fellowship Name | Awards | Apply |
|---|---|---|
| MEPOS Orthopaedic Fellowship | 2 | Apply |
| MEPOS–Delma Al Redwan Fellowship – Surgeon | 2 | Apply |
| MEPOS–Delma Al Redwan Fellowship – Allied Health | 1 | Apply |
| Allied Health Vicon Fellowship | 1 | Apply |
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a current MEPOS Member
- Be registered for MEPOS Dubai 2025
2025 Winners
2025 Fellowship Winners
| Category | Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| Allied Health |
Dr. Ahmed Zakaria Elgendy Dr. Veronika Vasilcova |
| Surgery |
Amna Baljoun Nabila Khan Zainab Aleid Ahmed Abdelwahab Elsayed Mohamed Elsheikh |
Free Paper Winners – MEPOS Dubai 2025
| Award | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Winner | Shahad Alshaynawi | KSA |
| Gold Winner | Khalid El-Adwar | Egypt |
| Silver Winner | Nunzio Catena | Italy |
| Silver Winner | Saleh Alsaifi | Kuwait |
| Bronze Winner | Bhashkar Atul Rajeshwar Singh | India |
| Bronze Winner | Burair Alasadi | Iraq |
| Bronze Winner | Veronika Vasilcova | KSA |
Workshops
Gait Analysis in Pediatric Orthopaedic Practice
Friday · Hands-on + live demo
- Kinematics, kinetics & EMG fundamentals
- Interactive demo with QUALISYS
- Case-based discussion with faculty
Common Neuromuscular Orthopaedic Procedures
Friday · 15:00 hrs · Saw bone + videos
- PFVDO & crouch knee management
- DFEO + patellar pulldown (instructional)
- Lengthening calcaneal / cuneiform osteotomy
Paediatric Upper Limb Splinting (Congenital & Traumatic)
Saturday · 08:30–18:00 · Full-day hands-on
- Didactic: congenital & trauma diagnoses
- Guided fabrication for 6 common splints
- Serial casting demo + take-home patterns
Gala Dinner
Important: The Gala Dinner is not included in the conference registration. Seats are limited and require separate sign-up.
- Date: Saturday, 15 November 2025
- Time: 19:30
- Fee: AED 200
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ALL-INCLUSIVE REGISTRATION – MEPOS DUBAI 2025
Full access: lectures, oral presentations, challenging cases, two workshops & gala dinner. Select your category:
MEMBERS
ALLIED HEALTH / STUDENTS / RESIDENTS
NON-MEMBERS
WORKSHOP 1: GAIT ANALYSIS
AED 75
WORKSHOP 2: NEUROMUSCULAR ORTHOPAEDIC PROCEDURES
AED 75
WORKSHOP 3: PEDIATRIC HAND SPLINTING
AED 300
GALA DINNER
AED 200
| Category, Fee & Register | On-Site |
|---|---|
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Allied Health / Residents / Students / Fellows
400 AED
Register Now
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450 AED |
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Members
700 AED
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750 AED |
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Non-Members
800 AED
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850 AED |
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Gala Dinner
200 AED
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200 AED (subject to availability) |
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Workshop 1: Gait Analysis
75 AED
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75 AED (subject to availability) |
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Workshop 2: Common Neuromuscular Orthopaedic Procedures
75 AED
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75 AED (subject to availability) |
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Workshop 3: Principles of Pediatric Hand Splinting
300 AED
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300 AED (subject to availability) |