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

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

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

Reservations: 800 017 0050

Front Desk: +971-4-567-1400

Website: Holiday Inn 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 NameAwardsApply
MEPOS Orthopaedic Fellowship2Apply
MEPOS–Delma Al Redwan Fellowship – Surgeon2Apply
MEPOS–Delma Al Redwan Fellowship – Allied Health1Apply
Allied Health Vicon Fellowship1Apply
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
Workshop 1

Gait Analysis in Pediatric Orthopaedic Practice

Friday · Hands-on + live demo

  • Kinematics, kinetics & EMG fundamentals
  • Interactive demo with QUALISYS
  • Case-based discussion with faculty
Workshop 2

Common Neuromuscular Orthopaedic Procedures

Friday · 15:00 hrs · Saw bone + videos

  • PFVDO & crouch knee management
  • DFEO + patellar pulldown (instructional)
  • Lengthening calcaneal / cuneiform osteotomy
Workshop 3

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
Register for Gala Dinner
Sponsors

ALL-INCLUSIVE REGISTRATION – MEPOS DUBAI 2025

Full access: lectures, oral presentations, challenging cases, two workshops & gala dinner. Select your category:

Category, Fee & Register On-Site
Allied Health / Residents / Students / Fellows
400 AED Register Now
450 AED
Members
700 AED Register Now
750 AED
Non-Members
800 AED Register Now
850 AED
Gala Dinner
200 AED Register Now
200 AED (subject to availability)
Workshop 1: Gait Analysis
75 AED Register Now
75 AED (subject to availability)
Workshop 2: Common Neuromuscular Orthopaedic Procedures
75 AED Register Now
75 AED (subject to availability)
Workshop 3: Principles of Pediatric Hand Splinting
300 AED Register Now
300 AED (subject to availability)