Master Certification in Colposcopy (May 17 - 18, 2025)

Master Certification in Colposcopy 2025 is organized by PSP Medicals and will be held from May 17 - 18, 2025 at Grand Hyatt Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Course Contents:
HPV & Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN)

• Understanding the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and its role in cervical pathology.
• Pathophysiology and progression of CIN.

Screening for CIN

• Importance of cervical cancer screening programs.
• Pap smear, HPV DNA testing, and liquid-based cytology.

Histological and Cytological Terminology

• Key histopathological features of cervical lesions.
• Interpretation of cytology reports.

The Colposcope: Principles and Operation

• Overview of colposcopy equipment and magnification techniques.
• Maintenance and proper handling of the colposcope.

Diagnostic Criteria in Colposcopy

• Identification of transformation zones and atypical findings.
• Recognizing aceto-white changes, mosaicism, and punctation.

Colposcopic Procedures

• Indications and preparation for colposcopy.
• Biopsy, endocervical curettage (ECC), and other adjunctive procedures.

Normal Colposcopic Findings

• Recognizing normal squamous and columnar epithelium.
• Physiological changes of the cervix.

Abnormal Colposcopic Findings

• Detailed evaluation of CIN and atypical vascular patterns.
• Classification systems (e.g., Reid Colposcopic Index, Swede Score).

Colposcopy of Suspect Invasive Cancer

• Visual recognition of invasive carcinoma features.
• Clinical steps following a suspicion of malignancy.

Miscellaneous Colposcopic Findings

• Non-neoplastic conditions (e.g., infections, inflammation, benign lesions).
• Special cases and rare presentations.

Treatment of CIN

• Management protocols for CIN 1, CIN 2, and CIN 3.
• Ablative and excisional techniques.

HPV Vaccination

• Role of vaccination in cervical cancer prevention.
• Current recommendations and implementation strategies.

Colposcopy in Pregnancy

• Special considerations for colposcopy during pregnancy.
• Management of abnormal findings and deferral of treatment.

Colposcopy of the Vagina

• Diagnosis of vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VAIN).
• Interpretation of atypical findings in the vaginal epithelium.

Colposcopy of the Vulva

• Evaluation of vulvar lesions, including VIN and non-neoplastic conditions.
• Techniques for optimal visualization.

DHA CME APPLIED

** Following The Curriculum And Teaching Standards Of BSCCP **