Thursday 29 November 2018
3pm to 8.10pm
Bayt Al Dhiyafah, Meeting Area 8
Hamad Medical City
Moderator: Dr. Emad Naem (Senior Consultant, Medicine)
Introduction:
The workshop is a four hour introductory program on neck ultrasound (US). During which a didactic lecture followed by guided practicum of US-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) biopsy.
Program:
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3pm to 4pm |
Registration and Lunch |
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4pm to 4.05pm |
Welcome and Introductory remarks (Dr. Emad Naem)
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4.06pm to 4.25pm |
Normal Anatomy of the Thyroid and Parathyroid (Dr. Shaimaa Arroub)
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4.26pm to 4.45pm |
Principles and Physics of Thyroid Ultrasound (Dr. Salma Bashir ) |
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4.46pm to 5.05pm |
Sonographic Assessment of Thyroid Nodules (Dr. Emad Naem) |
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5.06pm to 5.20pm |
How to perform US Guided Thyroid FNA (Dr. Emad Naem)
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5.21pm to 5.49pm |
Prayer and break
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5.50pm to 6.30pm |
Hands on thyroid US: Live volunteer demonstration
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6.31pm to 7.44pm |
Hands on Fine Needle Aspiration Practice on “nodules” within chicken breasts. |
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7.45pm to 8.10pm |
Post course test and certificates; adjourn |
Learning Objective:
After attending this interactive educational course, the participants will have up-to-date knowledge on thyroid ultrasonography, thus being able to:
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To enhance a better understanding of thyroid US images
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Recognize US patterns of thyroid nodules suggestive of malignancy
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Refine the execution methods for fine needle aspiration biopsy on thyroid nodules
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To understand US-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) biopsy techniques, through hands-on demonstration and practice
Faculty:
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Dr. Emad Naem, Sr. Consultant – Diabetes and Endocrine, HMC
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Dr. Shaimaa Arroub, Acting Consultants - Endocrine, HMC
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Dr. Salma Bashir, Acting Consultants - Endocrine, HMC
Who should attend?
- Endocrinology physician, radiologist, pathologist, private endocrinologists, surgeons, general practitioners, family medicine doctors.
CPD: 3.5 CPD
Fees: QR150
Location: Bayt al Diyafah - Meeting Area 8
Total Number of delegate: 20 delegates
Breaks: One coffee break (Lunch will be served after registration)
