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Microbiology Board

For Microbiology Residents only
Presenter: Dr. Mohammed Qutub, Dr. Nezar Bahabri
Facilitator: Prof. Eman Moqaddas
Organizer: Dr. Asmaa Al-Osaimi
Time
12/3/2019 - Faculty of Medicine
09:00am - 12:30pm (03:30 hours)
Fees
Free

VIROLOGY

Presenter
Dr. Ghassan Wali
Facilitator: Dr. Haya Altowalah
Time
13/3/2019
02:00pm - 03:30pm (1:30 hours)
Fees
Free

Sexually transmitted infections constitute a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in developing countries. Their public health importance draws from their complications which disproportionately affect women and newborns, their reproductive health consequences and the fact that they facilitate the transmission of HIV. However, all STIs are preventable and most can be cured.

This interactive workshop will explore:

  • Viral Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, HSV and HPV.
  • Closer look on guidelines and recommendations for management of viral (STIs).
  • Several case scenarios tackled and discussed in an interactive way

CYTOLOGY

Presenter
Prof. Walid Khalbuss
Facilitator: Dr. Naser Alawadhi
Time
13/3/2019 | 09:00am - 12:30pm
14/3/2019 | 08:30am - 04:00pm (11 hours)
Fees
10KWD Earlybird
or 20KWD on-site

Designed for cytoscreeners and cytopathologists to develop their skills in gynecologic cytology diagnosis using the “Bethesda system for reporting cervical cytology”.

Time Title
Day-1  Wednesday, 13-3-2019
08:00am - 08:30am Registration
08:30am - 10:00am Benign changes and microorganisms
10:00am - 10:30am Coffee Break
10:30am - 12:00am Squamous lesions, ASCUS and LSIL
12:00pm - 01:00pm Prayer and Lunch Break
   
Day-2 Thursday, 14-3-2019
08:00am - 08:30am Registration
08:30am - 10:00am Squamous Lesions, ASCH and HSIL
10:00am - 10:30am Coffee Break
10:30am - 12:00pm Glandular Lesions
12:00pm - 01:00pm Prayer and Lunch Break
01:00pm - 02:30pm Glandular Lesions
02:30pm - 03:00pm Prayer Break
03:00pm - 04:30pm Diagnostic troubleshooting in cervical cytology

GYNECOLOGY

Presenter
Dr. Abeer Qassem
Facilitator: Dr. Amal Alkhuder
Time
13/3/2019
04:30pm - 05:30pm (1 hour)
Fees
Free

Designed for the practicing gynecologists to optimize their skills on how to get sufficient endometrial sample and appropriate cervical smear to minimize the risk of inadequate sampling.

MICROBIOLOGY

Presenter: Dr. Magnus Unemo, Dr. Mohammed Qutub
Facilitator: Dr. Noura Al-Merdasi, Dr. Wadha Alfouzan
Time
14/3/2019
09:00am - 10:30am (1:30 hours)
Fees
Free

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major public health problem worldwide, affecting quality of life and causing mobility and mortality. They have a direct impact on reproductive and child health through infertility cancers and pregnancy complications. The workshop will include an overview on common bacterial STIs, a glimpse through guidelines and recommendations for management and an interactive case discussion.

HEMATOLOGY

Presenter
Dr. Farjah Al-Qahtani, Dr. Najat Rooh Aldeen
Facilitator: Dr. Reem Alsalem
Time
14/3/2019
11:00am - 12:00pm (1 hour)
Fees
10 KWD

Provides participants with the opportunity to share their own clinical scenarios with Dr Najat rooh Aldeen. Participants are encouraged to bring in their difficult cases for a chance to discuss with the expert.