SSMC | Abu Dhabi Surgical Pathology Journal Club

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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.
*The second session of live event will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 – 5-7 p.m.
  • 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.

Chairs & Moderators

Dr. Rawia Mohamed

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

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Session 2: Thoracic Pathology
June 22, 2022 – 5-7 p.m.
Speakers
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

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

  • 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.
Speakers
Professor Ho Keung

MB ChB (Edin), MD (CUHK), FRCPath, FRCPA, FCAP, FHKAM
Chair Professor of Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dr. Rawia Mohamed

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

  • 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