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Microbiology Board
For Microbiology Residents only
09:00am - 12:30pm (03:30 hours)
VIROLOGY
Facilitator: Dr. Haya Altowalah
02:00pm - 03:30pm (1:30 hours)
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
Facilitator: Dr. Naser Alawadhi
14/3/2019 | 08:30am - 04:00pm (11 hours)
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
Facilitator: Dr. Amal Alkhuder
04:30pm - 05:30pm (1 hour)
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
09:00am - 10:30am (1:30 hours)
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
Facilitator: Dr. Reem Alsalem
11:00am - 12:00pm (1 hour)
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.