
SSMC Training Academy
SSMC Training Academy
SSMC Training Academy will offer paid courses for interested doctors and students to take part in which will occur multiple times a year at the auditorium and these lectures will cover multiple fields such as surgery and vascular and will be CME-accredited in the future as well.

Robotic Surgery Course
Robotic Surgery Course
Target: Reserved for Surgeons only
Fee: AED 3,000
Date: Sept 6th – Sept 7th
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Course Director:
Dr. Salem Alharthi
Consultant & Chair – Surgery
Course Faculty
General Surgery, Bariatrics, GI Surgery & Surgical Oncology
Urology
Gynaecology
Thoracic Surgery

Scope of the Course:
The course will focus on the following
- Introduction and Basics of Robotic Surgery
- Preoperative Preparation and Anaesthesia Requirements
- Robotic System Overview and Demonstration (Da Vinci XI system)
- Instrument Demonstration and Safe use Instructions Operative room setup
- Robot docking and instrument handling
- Bed side assisting
- Simulation on the Robotic Console
- Operating on the Surgical Console
- Specific Surgical Procedures
- Trouble shooting
- Hands on training
- Post training attachment at SSMC can be organized for interested candidates
- Follow up with Observation of live surgical case
Who should attend this course
Course Location
SSMC Administration Building, Third floor
Accommodation
Abu Dhabi offers a wide range of hotels, the nearest to SSMC is Metropolitan Al Mafraq Hotel

Point of Care Ultrasound Course
Point of Care Ultrasound Course
Fee: AED 2,000
Date: 13th Sept – 14st Sept
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Venue: SSMC Training Centre – Annex building 3rd floor
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Course Director:
Dr. Maryam Makki
Specialist, Trauma Surgery
» Objective: The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive training program in ultrasound for healthcare professionals, ranging from beginners to specialists and consultants. The two days course is designed to ensure participants receive appropriate training based on their experience level and field of expertise.
Day 1: Basic Ultrasound Skills
» Description:
This foundational course is designed to introduce participants to the basics of ultrasound technology, its principles, and its clinical applications. It provides an essential understanding of how ultrasound works, the equipment involved, and its use in clinical practice.
» Objectives:
- Understand the basic principles of ultrasound and how it works.
- Learn about the different types of ultrasound machines and probes.
- Gain hands-on experience with basic ultrasound techniques.
- Recognize key anatomical landmarks on ultrasound images.
- Understand the clinical indications for ultrasound in primary care settings.
» Format:
Theoretical short lectures and practical hands-on.
Day 2: Advanced Ultrasound
» Description:
This focuses on enhancing the skills of medical professionals who already have a foundational understanding of ultrasound. Participants will dive deeper into advanced applications of ultrasound, including specialized scanning techniques, interpretation, and diagnostic accuracy especially in critically ill patients or in ICU settings.
» Objectives:
- Master advanced scanning techniques, including abdominal, thoracic, and cardiac ultrasound.
- Learn to identify and diagnose common pathologies through ultrasound imaging.
- Evaluate sick patient with undifferentiated shock and shortness of breath
- Improve skills in interpreting and analysing ultrasound images in complex cases.
» Format:
Theoretical short lectures and practical hands-on.
Who should attend this course
Interns, resident, doctors from all medical specialities who are likely to use ultrasound in clinical practice.
Course Location
SSMC Training Centre – Annex building 3rd floor
Accommodation
Abu Dhabi offers a wide range of hotels,the nearest to SSMC is Metropolitan Al Mafraq Hotel

Upper Endoscopy Weekend Training Course
Upper Endoscopy Weekend Training Course
Fee: AED 2,000
Date: 20th Sept – 21st Sept
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Venue: SSMC Training Centre – Annex building 3rd floor
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Course Director:
Dr. Mohamed Aslam Noorbhai
Consultant, General Surgery and Trauma
Course Faculty
Introduction
This is an entry level Practical Hands-on Upper Endoscopy course that focuses on the basics of GI Endoscopy – Gastroscopy. It covers important core aspects:
- Scope technical knowledge (knowing how to use the scope)
- Scope selection knowledge (knowing who needs endoscopy)
- Scope educational knowledge (knowing what to look for)
- Scope management (knowing how to treat various conditions)
- Scope Intervention (knowing how to accurately select and perform endoscopic interventions)
Who should attend this course
Course Location
SSMC Training Centre – Annex building 3rd floor
Accommodation
Abu Dhabi offers a wide range of hotels,the nearest to SSMC is Metropolitan Al Mafraq Hotel

Lower Endoscopy Weekend Training Course
Lower Endoscopy Weekend Training Course
Fee: AED 2,000
Date: 27th Sept – 28th Sept
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Venue: SSMC Training Centre – Annex building 3rd floor
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Course Director:
Dr. Mohamed Aslam Noorbhai
Consultant, General Surgery and Trauma
Course Faculty
Introduction
This is an entry level Practical Hands-on Lower GI Endoscopy course that focuses on the basics of GI Endoscopy – Colonoscopy. It covers important core aspects:
- Scope technical knowledge (knowing how to use the scope)
- Scope selection knowledge (knowing who needs endoscopy)
- Scope educational knowledge (knowing what to look for)
- Scope management (knowing how to treat various conditions)
- Scope Intervention (knowing how to accurately select and perform endoscopic interventions)
Who should attend this course
Course Location
SSMC Training Centre – Annex building 3rd floor
Accommodation
Abu Dhabi offers a wide range of hotels,the nearest to SSMC is Metropolitan Al Mafraq Hotel
