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First-of-its-kind in Abu Dhabi, this continuing medical education (CME) event is an ideal platform to discuss the latest updates in pathology, often dubbed as “a hidden science” that plays a key role in the patient’s management and care. Each month, the journal club meeting will feature experts from SSMC, Mayo Clinic, and other institutions. The target audience includes pathologists, scientists, and health care professionals, in addition to learners from residents to fellows, and nursing and allied health staff. Discussion topics focus on surgical pathology and include the latest advances and updates in the field and the management of complex cases at SSMC, in line with the organizational mission and vision.

  • Identify pathologic differential diagnoses in cases of non-inflammatory bowel disease colitis
  • Discuss patterns of inflammation in these entities
  • Presentation of a case of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension
  • Review of pathologic differential diagnoses
  • Review challenging cases in gastrointestinal pathology
  • Apply diagnostic tips in the management of cases in gastrointestinal pathology
  • Identify variants of hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Learn the clinical significance of hepatocellular carcinoma subtypes

Dr. Rawia Mohamed

MBBS, FRCPA
Consultant, Anatomical Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

Session 3
This event is designated for CME credit hours MECMP-2022-002539


Session 2
MECMP-2022-001702 is designated for a maximum of, or up to (0:50) of DOH CME


Session 1
MECMP-2022-000984 is designated for a maximum of, or up to (1:5) of DOH CME


Please refer to this step-by-step process and video on how to obtain the CME certificate for any education and training event at SSMC.
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Session 4: Breast Pathology

October 25, 2022 – 5-7 p.m.
  • Dr. Gary Tse, professor

    Fellow, Royal College of Physicians of Canada, Anatomical Pathology
    Diplomat, American Board of Pathology, Anatomical Pathology Fellow, College of American Pathologists
    Fellow, Royal College of Pathologists, UK

    Dr. Rawia Mohamed

    M.B.B.S., F.R.C.P.A.
    Consultant, Anatomical Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
    • To understand the differential diagnosis of spindle cell lesions of the breast
    • To discuss the common differential diagnosis
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Session 3: GIT Pathology

September 22, 2022 – 5-7 p.m.
  • Rawia Mohamed

    M.B.B.S., F.R.C.P.A.
    Consultant, Anatomical Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

    Krishna Murli

    M.D.
    Consultant, Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Florida
    Associate Professor, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

    Geronimo Junior

    M.D.
    Federal University of Piaui Department of Specialized Medicine
    Lapac Laboratório – Director of Anatomic Pathology
    Teresina -Piaui- Brazil

    Jason Lewis

    M.D.
    Associate Professor of Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
    • Identify pathologic differential diagnoses in cases of non-inflammatory bowel disease colitis
    • Discuss patterns of inflammation in these entities
    • Presentation of a case of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension
    • Review of pathologic differential diagnoses
    • Review challenging cases in gastrointestinal pathology
    • Apply diagnostic tips in the management of cases in gastrointestinal pathology
    • Identify variants of hepatocellular carcinoma
    • Learn the clinical significance of hepatocellular carcinoma subtypes
  • Meeting Registration – Zoom
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Session 2: Thoracic Pathology

June 22, 2022 – 5-7 p.m.
  • Andras Khoor

    M.D., Ph.D.
    Consultant, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
    Medical Director, Biospecimen Accessioning and Processing/Pathology Research Core
    Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
    Mayo Clinic, Florida

    Najla Ben Gashir

    F.R.C.Path., M.B.B.Ch.
    Consultant, Anatomical Pathology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department, SSMC, UAE

    Rawia Mohamed

    M.B.B.S., F.R.C.P.A.
    Consultant, Anatomical Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
    • Explain the histologic criteria for spread through air spaces (STAS)
    • Discuss the clinical significance of STAS
    • Review the literature and latest updates on complex lung disease entities
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Session 1: Neuropathology

May 23,2022 – 6-8 p.m.
  • Professor Ho Keung

    M.B. ChB. (Edin), M.D. (CUHK), F.R.C.Path., F.R.C.P.A., F.H.K.A.M.
    Chair Professor of Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Rawia Mohamed

    M.B.B.S., F.R.C.P.A.
    Consultant, Anatomical Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
    • Get updates on the most recent classification of medulloblastoma
    • Highlight the prognostic factors
    • Review approach to diagnosis of medulloblastoma
    • Identify and resolve common diagnostic dilemmas
    • Interpret appropriate ancillary tests for study cases
    • Integrate diagnostic, clinical, and pathologic challenges within pathologist/clinician communication
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