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Highlights and Objectives
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The Chafic Haddad lecture in Endocrinology The Naji Sahyoun lecture in Molecular Medicine The Diana Tamari Sabbagh lecture in Neuroscience |
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The Dermatology program is offered in association with the Arab League of Dermatologists.
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The Amal Kurban Lecture : Cutaneous surgical techniques Natural aging and photo-aging of the skin Cosmetic dermatologic surgery |
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Identify the importance of clinical-pathological correlation in diagnosis. Classify the concepts underlying cutaneous surgical techniques. Identify common lesions that can be treated effectively with surgery in the outpatient setting and develop confidence in managing dermosurgical
cases. Recognize the mechanisms of natural aging and photo aging of the skin. Create a paradigm for the medical and surgical management of aging skin. Appreciate the complexity of many advanced cosmetic dermatologic surgical procedures. Review the current controversies in many areas of cosmetic dermatologic surgery. |
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The Diagnostic Radiology program is offered in association with the Lebanese Society of Radiology.
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Multislice computerized tomography Imaging in lung disease Imaging of the airways Imaging of the urogenital tract and adrenals Contrast media and nephrotoxicity Ultrasound contrast Interventional radiology hot topics |
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Describe the role of multislice computerized tomography in abdominal imaging with emphasis on 3D studies of the vascular, intestinal and urogenital systems. Describe the modern diagnostic algorithms in interstitial lung disease. Describe the role of screening and diagnostic pathways in pulmonary nodules. Discuss imaging of the sinuses and bronchial tree. Describe aspects of imaging in renal and adrenal disease. Discuss contrast toxicity and methods of reducing its effect. Discuss the role and contribution of ultrasound contrast media. Discuss topical issues in interventional radiology, including protection, methods of treatment of portal hypertension, radiofrequency ablation of tumors and procedures in complex urological problems. |
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INTERNAL MEDICINE |
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Vascular injury and metabolic syndrome as unifying concepts in cardiovascular disease
Relation of the genomic program to myocardial and coronary atherosclerosis
Preventive and therapeutic management of diabetes
Atrial fibrillation
Thrombophilia
Diagnosis and management of veno-thrombotic events
New antithrombotics
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Objectives Internal Medicine Update |
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Describe the clinical potential and opportunities emanating from the genomic program as they relate to myocardial and coronary athero sclerosis. Identify the indications and applications of implantable
cardiovertor/defibrillator in patients with
depressed left ventricular function; with emphasis
on cost effective management of sudden death. Formulate the principles of preventive and therapeutic
management of diabetes in light of new information
regarding the pathogenesis of vascular disease in
diabetics and construct trials derived guidelines. Recognize new paradigms and therapeutic targets
in the ever escalating challenges of congestive heart
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Metabolic Syndrome | |
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Review the pathogenesis of the metabolic syndrome. Define the elements of the metabolic syndrome. Evaluate patients' risk for developing coronary heart disease and diabetes. List a coherent management plan for a multi-disciplinary approach to the metabolic syndrome. |
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Vascular Injury | |
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Review the role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in hypertension.
Describe an evidence-based approach to managing the acute coronary syndrome. |
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Thrombosis | |
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Review the epidemiology and economic burden of venous thrombotic events. Review the use and applications of anticoagulation therapy in the past, the present and the future. List when and what to test for thrombophilia. Describe the current approaches in prophylaxis and treatment of thrombotic diseases in terms of dosages and duration. | |
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The molecular medicine program is supported in part by a generous grant from the Lebanese National Council for Scientific Research.
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Protein translocation Stem cell research Tissue differentiation The human proteome project |
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Describe the mechanisms of protein translocation
across intracellular membranes. Review the latest advances in stem cell research and their potential in treating non-neoplastic human diseases. Explain mechanisms of tissue differentiation and
the utilization of that information in understanding medical disorders. Describe the human proteome project and its links
to human genomics. | |
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The Obstetrics and Gynecology program is offered in association with the Lebanese Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Highlights Perinatology and neonatology |
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Management protocols for preterm labor and preterm rupture of membranes Thrombophilia in obstetrics 1st trimester screening of aneuploidy: Is more better? New therapies: Growth hormone (GH) in small for gestational age (SGA) newborn |
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Gynecologic oncology | |
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The management of early cervical and endometrial cancer: What the general gynecologist should know The rising incidence of HPV in the Middle East and the emerging role of HPV vaccination |
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Reproductive endocrinology | |
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Hormonal therapy following the WHI and the Million Women Study Alternative menopausal therapies |
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Infertility and assisted reproductive technology | |
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The role of the GnRH antagonist Exploring recurrent pregnancy losses
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Gynecologic animal surgery and cadaveric dissection hands-on workshops | |
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Advanced bowel and urological surgery for the general gynecologist with stapling on live animals Advanced urogynecology with cadaveric dissection of the pelvis Proper surgical technique to repair bowel and urological injuries with live animals and cadaveric dissection The use of minimally invasive technique for the repair of pelvic prolapse |
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Objectives Perinatal and neonatal medicine |
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List current protocols in the management of premature labor and premature rupture of the membranes Describe the newest Group B Streptococcal management protocols and their maternal and neonatal effects Review recent advances in the diagnosis and management of thrombophilia and pregnancy and fetal/neonatal outcome List the use of various aneuploidy screening protocols Review the use of newer therapies in the management of the small for gestational age, especially the use of growth hormone |
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Gynecologic oncology | |
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Describe a gynecologic oncologist approach to suspicious adnexal masses for the general gynecologist. Debate the best surgical approach to Stage I cervical cancer and endometrial cancers with tips for the general gynecologist. Debate the rising incidence of HPV and abnormal pap smears in the Middle East. Review the emerging role of HPV vaccination. Recommend the case for a shorter follow-up of patients with an uncomplicated molar pregnancy. |
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Reproductive endocrinology | |
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Discuss the future role of hormonal menopausal replacement therapy in view of the data from the WHI study and the more recent One Million Women Study. Select alternative regimens to standard hormonal replacement therapy, including the use of non-equine estrogens, selective estrogen receptor modulators, Tibolone, plant estrogens, bisphosphonates and others. |
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Infertility and assisted reproductive technologies | |
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Discuss the controversial issue of the use of the newer generation GnRH antagonists in assisted reproduction. Describe available methods to improve the success rate of various assisted reproductive technologies. Discuss an evidence-based approach to the management of recurrent pregnancy losses. |
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Gynecologic animal surgery and cadaveric dissection workshop | |
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Describe the use of various bowel surgery techniques performed by the general gynecologist. Operate various stapling devices. Describe how to repair simple and complicated injuries. Discuss the techniques of various diverting procedures. Recognize the anatomic relationship of various structures and their role in the formation and repair of incontinence and prolapse. Distinguish the anatomic differences of various prolapses (anterior, posterior and lateral defects). Explain the best approach to various defects using minimally invasive technology. | |
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Neonatal and perinatal medicine Pathophysiology of perinatal brain damage Neuroprotection in the developing brain Neuropathies in children Pediatric gastroenterology Bone marrow transplantation |
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Evaluate recently-introduced vaccines and vaccine
combinations. Review recent changes in the nutrition recommendations and trends in infants and children. Describe the new diagnostic technologies for investigating pediatric GI problems, including hepatitis C. Detail the use of new agents in the treatment of tuberculosis in children. Discuss strategies of tuberculosis eradication, including screening and the use of vaccination. Review controversial areas of classification and management of rheumatic disorders. Illustrate currently controversial fetal and neonatal therapies including antenatal steroids. Explain perinatal and neonatal epidemiology in the developing countries. Review the mechanisms of perinatal and postnatal brain injury, including fetal inflammatory response. Evaluate current methods and policies for prenatal diagnosis and neonatal screening. Detail methods for the nutritional treatment of the low-birth weight infant. Review methods of ventilation of the low birth weight infants. Detail new advances in bone marrow transplantation. Review classification of brain malformations. Discuss the pathophysiology of hypoxic brain injury. |
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Artistic and anatomical analysis Facial ancillary procedures Vectors and varied problems Management and reversal of complications of surgery Interactive video workshop: Personal operative approaches to face lifting |
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Compare surgical approaches to facial rejuvenation. Recommend a classification system for patient evaluation in facial cosmetic surgery. Recognize the different indications of various plastic surgery techniques. Critique oculaplastic cosmetic surgical techniques. Interpret the use of variable length pre and post auricular incisions. | |
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The primary care program is offered in association with the Lebanese Order of Physicians.
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Melanocytic nevi Abnormal cervico-vaginal (PAP) smear Headache Pediatric cardiology for the primary care physician Tuberculosis Workshop on basic EKG reading for the generalist | |
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Describe the management of pre-malignant conditions, such as melanocytic nevi and abnormal pap smear findings. Recognize the magnitude of the cost of headache treatment, with emphasis on indications for imaging. Recognize the magnitude of the tuberculosis epidemic on the national and international levels. Recognize common cardiac disorders in children. | |
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