Thank you for your interest in participating in the GIS Annual Conference 2025

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A Look Back at Last Year & What’s Ahead!

Last year, the GIS Educational Grant made a tremendous impact, supporting passionate individuals and groundbreaking projects that advanced geospatial research and innovation. From inspiring students to empowering professionals, the grant opened doors for incredible opportunities that shaped the future of GIS.

What’s Next?

This year, we’re taking it to the next level! Get ready for even more funding, mentorship, and support to fuel your GIS journey. Whether you’re pioneering new research or expanding your professional skillset, the 2025 GIS Educational Grant will help bring your vision to life.

Stay tuned! More details on application deadlines and eligibility will be available soon—don’t miss your chance to be part of the next wave of GIS innovation!

Empower Your Future

We are pleased to offer a limited number of Educational Grants to support healthcare professionals attending this year’s conference.

Please carefully review the following eligibility criteria and important updates:

GIS Grant – Eligibility & Criteria

1. Eligible Subspecialties

Applicants must be specialized in one of the following areas:

  • Cardiologists
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Chest Disease
  • Cardiovascular Medicine

2. Professional Recommendation:

A signed and stamped recommendation letter from the head of the department (hospital or university) is required.

3. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV):

Applicants must submit an updated CV clearly outlining their qualifications, current position, and relevant clinical or academic experience.

4. Program Attendance:

Attendance of at least 80% of the scientific program is mandatory for reimbursement eligibility.

5. Grant Inclusions:

  • Full complimentary registration.
  • Reimbursement for:
    • Accommodation (up to 3 nights)
    • Economy class flight ticket (as per destination-specific maximum reimbursement limits)

Reimbursement is processed following approval of your submission and attendance.

Click here to download GIS Grant 2025 Template

New Requirement – Abstract Submission for Grant Applicants

As part of the 2025 grant program, all grant applicants are now required to submit an abstract.

This is a new initiative to promote scientific engagement and knowledge sharing:

  • Abstract submission is mandatory for grant consideration.
  • Submitted abstracts will be reviewed for potential oral or e-poster presentation.
  • Being selected for presentation will enhance your visibility and professional contribution to GIS 2025.

GIS Educational Grant Submission Deadline: 1st Of September 2024

Abstract Submission Guidelines

1. Language:

  • All abstracts must be written in clear English.
  • Presenting authors should be proficient in English.

2. Submission Format:

  • Word count: Maximum 250 words
  • Title: Max 10 words, properly capitalized (not bold)
  • Include up to 3 keywords

3. Abstract Tracks

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Chest Disease
  • Cardiovascular Medicine

4. Content Requirements:

  • Background
  • Objectives
  • Methods
  • Key Results
  • Conclusions

5. Submission Rules:

Abstracts must be submitted through the official online link

  • All co-authors must approve the submission
  • Do not include references or graphics/images
  • In clinical studies, indicate whether informed consent was obtained

6. Publication & Presentation:

  • Accepted abstracts will be published in the official GIS Abstract Book
  • Presenting authors will be notified of selection for oral or e-poster presentation and receive detailed guidelines accordingly

7. Presenter Agreement:

  • The abstract has not been previously published
  • GIS 2025 has the right to publish accepted abstracts in print or electronic formats

For any inquiries or support, please contact the PCO representative:

We look forward to your active participation and valuable contribution to the success of the GIS Annual Conference 2025.

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Grants Submission

Please read carefully the below criteria to make sure that you are eligible for the GIS Valves 2024 Educational Grant

Please read carefully the below criteria to make sure that you are eligible for the GIS Valves 2024 Educational Grant

1- Subspecialty related to GIS Valves 2024

You can submit the Grant Request if you specialize in the following Subspecialties:

  • Cardiologists
  • Interventionists
  • Cardiovascular Surgeons
  • Chest Diseases Specialists
  • Cardiac Surgeons

2- Professional Approval

  • A recommendation letter must be signed, stamped and approved by the department head in the hospital/ university.
  • It should be directed to the Gulf Intervention Society “GIS”
  • Updated Resume “CV” is required

3- Attendance

To be eligible for reimbursement, 80% of the Program Hours must be attended.

4- Additional Requirements (Increase your opportunity by following these steps using the most active social media account(s))

  1. Follow our social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn).
  2. Engage with our content by liking, sharing our posts, and tagging us using the official hashtag #GIS2024.
  3. Ensure that your post is public.

5- What Grant offers

  • Full Free Registration
  • Reimbursement of Maximum specified amount as per your destination, which covers accommodation for two (2) nights and economy flight tickets. (Reimbursement form to be sent after the approval of your submission

 

GIS Educational Grant submission deadline: 15 April 2024

 



For Any Inquires please contact PCO In Charge
khaled.elsawy@icomgroup.org

 

Grants Submission

Please Read Carefully the Below Criteria to Make Sure that you are Eligible for the GIS Complications Cases Show 2024 Educational Grant

 

1. Subspecialty related to GIS Complications Cases Show 2024
You can submit the Grant Request if you specialize in the following specialties/subspecialties:
• Cardiology
• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Chest Diseases

2. Professional Approval
Recommendation letter must be signed, stamped and approved by the department head in the hospital/ university/ institute

3. Attendance
80% of the Program Hours must be attended to be eligible to get the reimbursement

4. What Grant offers
• Full Free Registration
• Other covered elements to be determined based on the destination

5. Priority
• Submitting a case will be an added value for the grant selection.

 

GIS Educational Grant submission deadline: 1 February 2024

For Any Inquires please contact PCO In Charge
khaled.elsawy@icomgroup.org

 

Cases Submission

  • All Cases should be presented in a PowerPoint and to be written in clear English
  • All presenting authors should have proficiency in English, to be able to present and respond to questions.
  • Cases must be submitted via the online Cases submission site.
  • You must receive the approval of all co-authors before putting their names on the Presentation.
  • All Cases must be submitted to an appropriate category for review based on the scientific content of the Case.
  • Titles:
    • Case titles are limited to 10 words or less.
    • The title should be dynamic and conclusive, rather than descriptive.
    • In general, you should capitalize the first letter of each word unless it is a preposition or article.
    • Titles should not be bold.
  • Authors: One person must be identified as the presenting author. The order of the authors can be modified at any time prior to the case deadline.
  • Content of the case: The case should contain a brief statement of (but not as subheadings):

    Patients Name must be hide from the Presentation

Important dates

  • Submission deadline: 10, Feb 2024
  • Submissions received after this deadline will not be considered. Presenters are not permitted to modify their cases after this date for reviewing purposes.
  • Notification of cases acceptance: 15, Feb, 2024

Presenter agreement

All presenters must agree to the following conditions when submitting a Case:

  • Affirm that the work has not been published (in print or electronically) elsewhere prior to the meeting.
  • Agree that if the case is accepted, GIS has permission to publish the case in printed and/or electronic formats.

Presenter changes and withdrawal policy

If you are unable to attend the meeting and wish to name a substitute presenter, please use the following guidelines:

  • The Presenting Author is the only author that may request a presenter change.
  • Substitute presenter must NOT be presenting another case at the meeting.
  • Substitution requests must be made PRIOR to the meeting.
  • Substitution requests should be sent by the presenting author to the below email:
  • Withdrawal policy: If authors wish to withdraw their case/s, they are requested to send a letter via e-mail to the above-mentioned email

Financial assistance

  • Limited financial assistance is available for this conference in the form of Virtual / In Person Assistance
  • Availability will be indicated during the Cases submission process.

Fawaz Almutairi

Saudi Arabia

Fawaz Portrait GIS president

Title

President, Gulf Intervention
Society Interventional Cardiologists National Guard Hospital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Abdullah Shehab

United Arab Emirates

shehab portrait vice president GIS

Title

Vice President, Gulf Intervention Society

Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine

Chairman of Education, EMA

Editor Chief New Emirates Medical Journal

Khalid Bin Thani

Bahrain

Title

Treasurer, Gulf Intervention Society

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Bahrain Specialist Hospital

Manama, Bahrain

Khalid Bin Thani GIS

Mousa Akbar

Kuwait

Title

General Secretary, Gulf Intervention Society

Head of Cardiology Unit, Al Sabah Hospital

Kuwait City, Kuwait

mousa Akbar GIS