Abu Dhabi Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Cadaveric Course

On behalf of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the Third Abu Dhabi Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Cadaveric Course, taking place from 22–25 January 2027 at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The course designed primarily for ENT specialists and trainees seeking to refine and advance their surgical skills, this course provides a unique hands-on learning experience in a structured cadaveric setting. Through focused dissection sessions and expert faculty guidance, participants will strengthen their anatomical knowledge, enhance operative techniques, and build confidence in the management of a wide range of otolaryngology and head & neck surgical procedures.

We are committed to delivering a high-quality educational program that fosters excellence in surgical training, professional development, and collaborative learning.

We look forward to welcoming you to Abu Dhabi and sharing this unique educational experience as we work together to advance the standards of otolaryngology and head & neck surgery across the UAE and the region.

Best regards,
Abu Dhabi Otolaryngology Cadaveric Course Organizing Committee
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

The Abu Dhabi Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Cadaveric Course is a comprehensive, hands-on surgical training program designed to advance practical skills across the full spectrum of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery. Through expert-led instruction and cadaveric dissection, participants will refine their anatomical understanding, develop surgical proficiency, and gain confidence in performing a wide range of otology, rhinology, laryngology, airway, and head & neck procedures in a structured and controlled academic environment.

Course Highlights

  • The only dedicated Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery cadaveric course in Abu Dhabi
  • The only cadaveric dissection course in the UAE offering dedicated neck and laryngeal surgery training
  • Fully equipped dissection stations featuring operating microscopes, endoscopes, specialized surgical instruments, laryngoscopy equipment, hypoglossal nerve stimulation systems, cochlear implant systems, and Bonebridge implant technology
  • Intensive hands-on surgical training with extensive cadaveric dissection opportunities
  • Direct supervision and mentorship from experienced ENT and Head & Neck Surgery faculty
  • Comprehensive exposure to otology, rhinology, laryngology, airway, and head & neck surgical procedures
  • Small-group learning environment designed to maximize participant engagement and individualized instruction
  • Focus on surgical anatomy, operative techniques, and procedural confidence in a realistic training setting

Registration Fees

  • Single Subspecialty (per track): AED 2,000
  • Full Course Registration (all 4 days): AED 6,000
  • Observer Registration: AED 1,000 per day

Register Now

For further information:

Contact: [email protected]

CME

CME Accreditation details will be announced in due course.

All registered participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Dr. Mohamed Al Ali

Course Director,
Laryngology Director,
Otolaryngology Consultant, Laryngology/Phoniatric Surgery, Head and Neck Oncology Surgery
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Hayat Ali

Course Director,
Otolaryngology Specialist, Head and Neck Surgery (ENT)
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Omar Al Katheeri

Rhinology Director,
Consultant, Rhinology and Rhinoplasty
Sheikh Tahnoon Medical City, Al Ain, UAE

Dr. Sanooj Seyed

Rhinology Director,
Consultant, Ear, nose & throat (ENT)
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Ahmad Al Shamsi

Otology Director,
Chair of Division, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (ENT)
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Tamer Ebaied

Otology Director,
Specialist, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (ENT)
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Shayan Ansari

Laryngology Director,
Consultant Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Anterior Skull Base
Sheikh Tahnoon Medical City, Al Ain, UAE

Dr. Hilal Omar

Head and Neck Surgery Director,
Consultant, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Nouraddine Alhasan

Head and Neck Surgery Director,
Chair of Division, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Sheikh Tahnoon Medical City, Al Ain, UAE

Course Faculty

Rhinology

Role Faculty
International Faculty Dr Shahzada Ahmed
Faculty and instructors Dr Remon Bazak Dr Mohammed Tarakmeh
Faculty and instructors Dr Shayan Ansari Dr Nour Juratli
Faculty and instructors Dr Nouraddine Alhasan Dr Ahmed El Barmawi
Faculty and instructors Dr Anas Al Hariri Dr Rana Al Katheeri

Otology

Role Faculty
International Faculty Dr Hassan Diab Dr Daniele Marchioni
Faculty and instructors Dr Noweed Ahmad Dr Alessia Rubini
Faculty and instructors Dr Mustafa Kapadia
Faculty and instructors Dr Mohamed Magdy
Faculty and instructors Dr Khaled Al Zaabi

Laryngology

Role Faculty
Faculty and instructors Dr Hilal Omar
Faculty and instructors Dr Nouraddine Alhasan

Head and Neck Surgery

Role Faculty
International Faculty Dr Johan Fagan
Faculty and instructors Dr Colin Maciver Dr Shayan Ansari
Faculty and instructors Dr Mohamed Al Ali Dr Kemal Tekeli
Faculty and instructors Dr Iyad Hamadi Dr Yilkal Tassew
Faculty and instructors Dr Faisal Al Zahrani
Time Topic Speaker
Day 1 : Rhinology
7:30 am Registration
7:45 am – 8:00 am Introduction and coffee
8:00 am – 8:30 am Ergonomics in Nasal Endoscopy Dr Omar Al Katheeri
8:30 am – 9:30 am Maxillary antrostomy Dr Anas Al Hariri
9:30 am – 10:30 am Sphenopalatine artery ligations Dr Mohammed Tarakmeh
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Ethmoidectomy Dr Ahmed El Baramawy
12:00 pm – 13:00 pm Lunch Break and Prayer Time – Turbinoplasty and Septoplasty
13:00 pm – 14:00 pm Sphenoidotomy Dr Remon Bazak
14:00 pm – 15:00 pm DCR Dr Sanooj Seyed
14:00 pm – 15:00 pm Orbital decompression, DCR, lateral canthotomy Dr Shahzada Ahmed
15:00 pm – 17:00 pm Frontal sinus surgery (Draf I-III) Dr Shahzada Ahmed
17:00 pm – 18:00 pm Transsphenoidal skull base approach to pituitary gland and nasoseptal flap Dr Shahzada Ahmed
Day 2 : Otology
7:30 am Registration
7:45 am – 8:00 am Introduction and coffee
8:00 am – 9:00 am Endoscopic Middle Ear Anatomy Dr Daniele Marchioni
9:00 am – 10:00 am Bone bridge implant Dr Ahmed Al Shamsi
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Cortical mastoidectomy and posterior tympanotomy Dr Hassan Diab
12:00 pm – 13:00 pm Lunch Break and Prayer Time
13:00 pm – 14:30 pm Cochlear implantation Dr Ahmed Al Shamsi
14:30 pm – 16:00 pm Ossiculoplasty and stapedectomy Dr Hassan Diab
Day 3 : Otology – Morning
7:30 am Registration
7:45 am – 8:00 am Introduction and coffee
8:00 am – 10:30 am Facial nerve decompression Dr Daniele Marchioni
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Lateral petrosectomy Dr Daniele Marchioni
12:00 pm – 13:00 pm Lunch Break and Prayer Time – Tonsillectomy
Day 3 : Laryngology – Afternoon
13:00 pm – 13:30 pm Direct laryngoscopy Dr Shayan Ansari
13:30 pm – 14:00 pm Laser safety and Laryngeal Laser Dr Mohamed Al Ali
14:00 pm – 14:30 pm Laryngeal Injections Dr Mohamed Al Ali
14:30 pm – 15:00 pm Surgical airway and tracheostomy Dr Hilal Omar
15:00 pm – 16:30 pm Thyroplasty Dr Mohamed Al Ali
16:30 pm – 18:00 pm Local head and neck flap Dr Colin Maciver
Day 4 : Head and Neck Surgery
7:30 am Registration
7:45 am – 8:00 am Introduction and coffee
8:00 am – 9:30 am Thyroidectomy Dr Johan Fagan
9:30 am – 10:30 am Submandibular gland excision Dr Colin Maciver
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Parotidectomy Dr Nouraddine Alhasan
12:00 pm – 13:00 pm Lunch Break and Prayer Time
13:00 pm – 15:00 pm Neck dissection level I – IV Dr Johan Fagan
15:00 pm – 16:00 pm Total Laryngectomy / Provox valve insertion Dr Hilal Omar
16:00 pm – 17:00 pm Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Implant Dr Hilal Omar, Dr Mohamed Al Ali
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