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Obs-Gyne Conference
14 – 16 February 2010
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Conference Day 1: 14 February 2010
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09:00
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Opening Remarks by Chair
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Session 1 : Laparoscopy – I
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Moderators: Dr. Sami George, Assistant Professor, Department of OB/GYN, United Arab Emirates University, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Al Ain, UAE
Dr. Prashant Mangeshikar, Director, Centre for Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery, Mumbai, India
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09:10
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Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Total vs Subtotal
Dr. Thoralf Schollmeyer
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Complications: Management During and After Laparoscopy
Prof. Mohammed Ibrahim
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09:50
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Natural Orifice Hysterectomy Still the Best
Prof. Bhaskar Goolab
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10:10
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Q & A
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10.20
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Refreshment Break
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Session 2 : Laparoscopy – II
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Moderators: Prof. Stefano Bettocchi, MD, Associate Professor OB/Gyn, University of Bari, Italy
Prof. Mohammed Ibrahim, Director, Endoscopy Unit, Alex-Kiel Hospital & Research Centre, Kiel University, Germany; Alex Sydney Kiel Medical Centre, Egypt |
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10.50
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Making the Difficult Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Easy
Dr. Prashant Mangeskikar
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11:10
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Teenage Endometroisis: Laparoscopy or Conservative
Prof. Bhaskar Goolab |
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11:30
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Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Endometriosis
Dr. Joseph Nassif
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11.50
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Q & A
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12:00
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Lunch
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Session 3 : Laparoscopy – III
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Moderators: Prof. Bhaskar Goolab, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Dr. Joseph Nassif, MD, Senior Gynaecology Fellow, IRCAD / EITS, Strasbourg University Hospitals, France |
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13:30
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Latest in the Prevention of Pelvic Adhesions
Dr. Thoralf Schollmeyer
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13:50
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Chronic Pelvic Pain: Surgical or Medical?
Dr. Sami George
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14:10
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Q & A
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Session 4 : Hysteroscopy
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Moderators: Prof. Mohammed Ibrahim, Director, Endoscopy Unit, Alex-Kiel Hospital & Research Centre, Kiel University, Germany; Alex Sydney Kiel Medical Centre, Egypt
Dr. Thoralf Schollmeyer, Head of the Kiel School of Gynaecological Endoscopy, University of Kiel, Germany |
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14:20
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Seperate Uterus: When and How to Treat
Prof. Mustafa Kamel
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14:40
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Hysteroscopy : Outpatient or Inpatient?
Prof. Stefano Bettocchi
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15:00
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Technical Aspects of Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
Prof. Mustafa Kamel
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15:20
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Q & A
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| 15.40 |
Refreshment Break |
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Session 5 : Urogynaecology
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Moderators: Dr. Sami George, Assistant Professor, Department of OB/GYN, United Arab Emirates University, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Al Ain, UAE
Dr. Joseph Nassif, MD, Senior Gynaecology Fellow, IRCAD / EITS, Strasbourg University Hospitals, France
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Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy: Its Role in Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Ms. Christine Forbes, Physiotherapist, The City Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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Trends in the Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence
Dr. Joseph Nassif, MD, Senior Gynaecology Fellow, IRCAD / EITS, Strasbourg University Hospitals, France
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Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation
Dr. Rihab Awad, MBChB, MRCOG (London), Consultant OB/GYN, Urogynaecologist, Mitera Clinic, Dubai, UAE |
| 17.10 |
Q & A |
| 17.30 |
Day 1 Adjournment |
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Conference Day 2: 15 February 2010
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09.00
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Opening Remarks by Chair
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Session 1 : Training the Specialist
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Moderstors: Prof. Bhaskar Goolab, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Prof. Mustafa Kamel, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt |
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09:10
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Challenges for the Future for Endoscopic Surgery
Prof. Stefano Bettocchi, MD, Associate Professor OB/GYN, University of Bari, Italy |
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09:30
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Endoscopic Surgery Advanced Training Skills Modules
Dr. Prashant Mangeshikar, Director, Centre for Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery, Mumbai, India
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09.50
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Laparoscopic Surgery Training in the Middle East
Prof. Mohammed Ibrahim, Director, Endoscopy Unit, Alex-Kiel Hospital & Research Centre, Kiel University, Germany; Alex Sydney Kiel Medical Centre, Egypt
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10:10
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Q & A
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10.20
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Refreshment Break
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Session 2 : General Gynaecology I
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Moderstors: Dr. Ibrahim Abd Elrahman, BSc, MBBCh, LRCP&SI, MRCOG, BSCCP, Specialist Laparoscopic Surgeon, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Colposcopy, Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Surgery, The City Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Saad Ghazal-Aswad, Senior Consultant and Chief of Gyne Oncology Division, A/ Chair OB/GYN Department, Tawam Hospital, Al-Ain, UAE |
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10:50
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Contraception: Current Challenges and Future Development
Dr. Waleed Al Jassar, FRCSC, FACOG, Gynaecology Oncology, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine,
Kuwait University, Kuwait
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11.10
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PCOS: What is New?
Dr. Sami George, Assistant Professor, Department of OB/GYN, United Arab Emirates University, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Al Ain, UAE Q & A
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11.30
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HPV Vaccination - A Clinician's Perspective
Dr. Waleed Al Jassar, FRCSC, FACOG, Gynaecology Oncology, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine,
Kuwait University, Kuwait
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11:50
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Q & A
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12:00
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Lunch
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Session 3 : Oncology I
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Moderators: Dr. Waleed Al Jassar, FRCSC, FACOG, Gynaecology Oncology, Assistant Professor,
Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait
Prof. Dr. med. Walter Jonat, Director of the Gynaecology and Maternity Unit, Kiel University Hospital, Germany |
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13:30
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BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 Gene Inheritance: Management Dilemma
Prof. Dr. med. Walter Jonat, Director of the Gynaecology and Maternity Unit, Kiel University Hospital, Germany
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13:50
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Update in Cervical Smear Abnormality Management
Dr. Saad Ghazal-Aswad, Senior Consultant and Chief of Gyne Oncology Division, A/ Chair OB/GYN Department, Tawam Hospital, Al-Ain, UAE |
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14:10
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Controversies in Gynaecological Oncology
Dr. Karim El Masry, Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE |
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14:30
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Refreshment Break
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Session 4: Oncology II
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Moderators: Dr. Waleed Al Jassar, FRCSC, FACOG, Gynaecology Oncology, Assistant Professor,
Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait
Prof. Dr. Med. Walter Jonat, Director of the Gynaecology and Maternity Unit, Kiel University Hospital, Germany |
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14.50
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Borderline Ovarian Cancers: Outcomes of SurgeryProf. Dr. med. Walter Jonat, Director of the Gynaecology and Maternity Unit, Kiel University Hospital, Germany
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Fertility Preservation in Gynaecological Cancer
Dr. Saad Ghazal-Aswad, Senior Consultant and Chief of Gyne Oncology Division, A/ Chair OB/GYN Department, Tawam Hospital, Al-Ain, UAE |
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Cervical Cancer
Prof. Ali M. Khalil, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, American University of Beirut Medical Centre, Lebanon |
| 15.50 |
Q & A |
| 16.00 |
Closing Remarks for Day 2 |
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Conference Day 3 16 February 2010
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09.00
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Opening Remarks by Chair
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| Session 1: Obstetrics |
Moderators: Dr. Mohammad Rajabi, MD, PhD, FACOG, Consultant OB/GYN, Section of Maternal-Foetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA
Dr. Khalil Ur Rehman, Specialist Paediatrician, Welcare Hospital, Dubai, UAE |
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Epidural Analgesia: Does It Affect the Outcome of the Labour?
Dr. Salim T. Sherllalah, Anaesthetist, The City Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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09:30
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Modern Management of Multiple Pregnancies
Dr. Ibrahim Abd Elrahman, BSc, MBBCh, LRCP&SI, MRCOG, BSCCP, Specialist Laparoscopic Surgeon, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Colposcopy, Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Surgery, The City Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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09:50
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Instrumental Vaginal Deliveries: Where Do We Stand Today?
Dr. David Morris, Associate Professor, Emeritus Consultant in Obstetrics, Women's & Children's Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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10:10
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Vaginal Birth after Caesarean Section
Dr. Mohammad Rajabi, MD, PhD, FACOG, Consultant OB/GYN, Section of Maternal-Foetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA
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10:30
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Q & A
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10:40
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Refreshment Break
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Session 2 : Infections and Pregnancy
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Group B Streptococcus Bacteria: Its Effects on Neonates and Who Should We Screen
Dr. Khalil Ur Rehman
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11:30
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Premature Birth: Old Challenges and New Opportunities
Dr. Mohammad Rajabi
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11:50
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H1N1: Management and the Vaccine: How Safe?
Dr. Hassan Shurie
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12:10
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Q & A
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12:20
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Lunch
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Session 3 : Foetal Medicine
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Moderators: Dr. Afsin Pour-Mirza, Foetal Medicine Centre, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Mohammad Rajabi, MD, PhD, FACOG, Consultant OB/GYN, Section of Maternal-Foetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA |
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Foetal Monitoring In Labour: Is The CTG Alone Sufficient?
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14:20
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Foetal Monitoring Throughout Pregnancy: How Extensive Should it Be?
Dr. George Michailidis , Head, Foetal & Maternal Medicine Unit, American Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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14:40
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First Trimester Screening: How Important is the Biochemistry Testing?
Dr. Afsin Pour-Mirza, Foetal Medicine Centre, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE
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Foetal Monitoring Post 40 Weeks Gestation: How Long Before Delivery?
Dr. George Michailidis, Head, Foetal & Maternal Medicine Unit, American Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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15:20
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Q & A
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15:30
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Refreshment Break
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Session 4 : Stem Cells
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Moderators: Dr. Rihab Awad, MBChB, MRCOG (London), Consultant OB/GYN, Urogynaecologist, Mitera Clinic, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Salivaras Michail Ioannis, Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, Dubai, UAE |
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16:00
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Latest Developments
Ms. Rebecca Rutter, Operations Manager, Cells4Life Limited, Brighton, UK
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16:20
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Cord Blood Banking - Dubai Experience
Spread the awareness about the cord blood banking benefits among the health care professionals
Inform the community about the DCRC services
Ms. Asma Al Asad, Laboratory Manager, Dubai Health Authority, UAE
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16:40
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A Look Into the Future
Ms. Rebecca Rutter Operations Manager, Cells4Life Limited, Brighton, UK
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17:00
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Q & A
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Closing Remarks for the Conference |
INVITED SPEAKER FACULTY:
Co-Chairs: Dr. Rihab Awad, MBChB, MRCOG (London), Consultant OB/GYN, Urogynaecologist, Mitera Clinic, Dubai, UAE
Prof. Mohammed Ibrahim, Director, Endoscopy Unit, Alex-Kiel Hospital & Research Centre, Kiel University, Germany; Alex Sydney Kiel Medical Centre, Egypt
CME Activity Director: Dr. Mohammad Rajabi, MD, PhD, FACOG, Consultant OB/GYN, Section of Maternal-Foetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA
Ms. Asma Al Asad, Laboratory Manager, Dubai Health Authority, UAE
Dr. Waleed Al Jassar, FRCSC, FACOG, Gynaecology Oncology, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine,
Kuwait University, Kuwait
Prof. Stefano Bettocchi, MD, Associate Professor OB/Gyn, University of Bari, Italy
Dr. Karim El Masry, Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE
Dr. Ibrahim Abd Elrahman, BSc, MBBCh, LRCP&SI, MRCOG, BSCCP, Specialist Laparoscopic Surgeon, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Colposcopy, Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Surgery, The City Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Ms. Christine Forbes, Physiotherapist, The City Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Sami George, Assistant Professor, Department of OB/GYN, United Arab Emirates University, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Al Ain, UAE
Dr. Saad Ghazal-Aswad, Senior Consultant and Chief of Gyne Oncology Division, A/ Chair OB/GYN Department, Tawam Hospital, Al-Ain, UAE
Prof. Bhaskar Goolab, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Dr. Salivaras Michail Ioannis, Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Prof. Dr. med. Walter Jonat, Director of the Gynaecology and Maternity Unit, Kiel University Hospital, Germany
Prof. Mustafa Kamel, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt
Dr. Prashant Mangeshikar, Director, Centre for Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery, Mumbai, India
Dr. George Michailidis, Head, Foetal & Maternal Medicine Unit, American Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Dr. David Morris, Associate Professor, Emeritus Consultant in Obstetrics, Women's & Children's Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
Dr. Joseph Nassif, MD, Senior Gynaecology Fellow, IRCAD / EITS, Strasbourg University Hospitals, France
Dr. Afsin Pour-Mirza, Foetal Medicine Centre, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Khalil Ur Rehman, Specialist Paediatrician, Welcare Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Ms. Rebecca Rutter, Operations Manager, Cells4Life Limited, Brighton, UK
Dr. Thoralf Schollmeyer, Head of the Kiel School of Gynaecological Endoscopy, University of Kiel, Germany
Dr. Salim T. Sherllalah, Anaesthetist, The City Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Hassan Shurie, Head, Technical Services, Medical Fitness Centre, DHA, Dubai, UAE
Co-Activity Directors:
Prof. Mohammed Ibrahim, Director, Endoscopy Unit, Alex-Kiel Hospital and Research Centre, Kiel University, Germany; Alex Sydney Kiel Medical Centre Egypt
Dr. Mohammad Rajabi, MD, PhD, FACOG, Consultant OB/GYN, Section of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Dr. Rihab Awad, MBChB, MRCOG (London), Consultant OB/GYN, Urogynaecologist, Mitera Clinic, Dubai, UAE
International Faculty:
Dr. Saad Ghazal-Aswad, Senior Consultant and Chief of Gyne Oncology Division, Chairman OB/GYN Department, Tawam Hospital, Al-Ain, UAE
Prof. Stefano Bettocchi, MD, Associate Professor OB/GYN, University of Bari, Italy
Prof. Stuart Campbell, Consultant and Director of Ultrasound, CREATE, London, UK
Ms. Christine Forbes, Physiotherapist, The City Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Sami George, Assistant Professor, Department of OB/GYN, United Arab Emirates University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Al Ain, UAE
Prof. Bhaskar Goolab, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Prof. Yaser Jamal, Head, Paediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, KSA
Prof. Dr. med. Walter Jonat, Director of the Gynaecology and Maternity Unit, Kiel University Hospital, Germany
Prof. Mustafa Kamel, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt
Dr. Prashant Mangeshikar, Director, Centre for Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery, Mumbai, India
Dr. George Michailidis, Head, Foetal and Maternal Medicine Unit, American Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Dr. David Morris, Obstetrician, Former Director of Clinical Training at the Women's and Children's Hospital, University of Adelaide, Australia
Dr. Joseph Nassif, MD, Senior Gynaecology Fellow, IRCAD/EITS, Strasbourg University Hospitals, France
Dr. Afsin Pour-Mirza, Foetal Medicine Centre, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Khalil Ur Rehman, Specialist Paediatrician, Welcare Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Thoralf Schollmeyer, Head of the Kiel School of Gynaecological Endoscopy, University of Kiel, Germany
Dr. Salim T. Sherllalah, Anaesthetist, The City Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Hassan Shurie, Head, Technical Services, Medical Fitness Centre, DHA, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Waleed Al Jasser, FRCSC, FACOG, Gynaecology Oncology, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait
Ms. Rebecca Rutter, Operations Manager, Cells4Life Limited, Brighton, UK
Dr. Asma Al Asad, Laboratory Manager, Dubai Health Authority, UAE
Faculty Disclosure Statement:
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Centre for Continuing Education has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Standards for Commercial Support requiring resolution of all faculty conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest will be identified in the activity syllabus.
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