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INVITATION
As a cornerstone in the field of Pulmonary Medicine, this conference promises to be a unique platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and training. The WITS Pulmonology CME 2025 is directed mainly towards Registrars and Medical Officers, but Specialist Physicians, Pulmonologists, Technologists & Nurses are also invited to attend the annual meeting.
The aim is to contribute to the advancement of respiratory healthcare but also gain unparalleled exposure to a diverse audience of medical professionals, researchers, and industry leaders.
The Wanderers Club
21 North Street & Rudd Road
Illovo
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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REGISTER
- Physician / Consultant
- R 700
- Registrar / Medical Officer
- R 550
- Student / Intern
- R 350
- Technologist / Nurse / Administrative
- R 550
- SPEAKER
- Complimentary
- Exhibitor
- Complimentary
Programme
- Main Schedule
- 07:00 - 08:00ARRIVAL & REGISTRATIONFoyer - 1st Floor
- 08:00 - 08:05OPENING & WELCOMEGALA ROOM, First Floor Upper Level
Dr Anita Graham
Academic HOD Pulmonology at University of the Witwatersrand
- 08:05 - 09:50SESSION 1 (GALA ROOM, First Floor Upper Level)Session Chair: Dr Alex van Blydenstein
08:05 – 08:35
An Approach to Pleural Fluid Analysis
by Dr Gideon Titus
08:35 – 09:05
Lung Cancer: Updates & Basic Workup
by Prof Georgia Demetriou
09:05 – 09:50
ETHICS: Is Artificial Intelligence Intelligent?
by Prof Martin Brand
(sponsored by GENOA)
Prof Martin Brand
Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgeon: Head of Unit at Gauteng Department of Health
Prof Georgia Demetriou
Oncologist at University of the Witwatersrand
Dr Gideon Titus
Consultant Pulmonologist at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
- 09:50 - 10:30Refreshment BreakThe Members Lounge, Lower Level
- 10:30 - 12:00SESSION 2 (GALA ROOM, First Floor Upper Level)Session Chair: Dr Gideon Titus
10:30 – 11:00
Ventilating the Severe Asthmatic Patient
by Prof Guy Richards
11:00 – 11:30
Approach to the Frequent Exacerbator in COPD
by Dr Erica Shaddock
11:30 – 12:00
Endobronchial Valves in Emphysema: Patient Selection & Outcomes
by Prof Coenie Koegelenberg
(sponsored by SSEM Mthembu)
Prof Guy Richards
Emeritus Professor of Pulmonology & Critical Care at University of the Witwatersrand
Dr Erica Shaddock
Consultant Pulmonologist at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Prof Coenie Koegelenberg
Head of Division of Pulmonology at Stellenbosch University
- 12:00 - 13:00LUNCHThe Members Lounge, Lower Level
- 13:00 - 14:30SESSION 3 (GALA ROOM, First Floor Upper Level)Session Chair: Dr Mohith Debising
13:00 – 13:30
Adult Vaccination
by Dr Alex Van Blydenstein
13:30 – 14:00
Approach to Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
by Dr Sheldon Marais
14:00 – 14:30
Pneumonia Management in 2025
by Dr Vivendra Naidoo
Dr Vivendra Naidoo
Specialist Physician & Pulmonologist at University of the Witwatersrand
Dr Alex van Blydenstein
Specialist Physician & Pulmonologist at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Dr Sheldon Marais
Consultant Pulmonologist at Helen Joseph Hospital
- 14:30 - 15:00Refreshment BreakThe Members Lounge, Lower Level
- Session 4
- 15:00 - 17:00PRACTICAL SESSIONS (Marathon & Boundary, First Floor)Thoracic Ultrasound Sessions hosted by Dr Anita Graham & Dr Mohith Debising
X-RAY Sessions hosted by Prof Michelle Wong & Prof Rajen Morar
15:00 - 16:00 THORACIC ULTRASOUND & XRAY
(groups rotate venues)
16:00 - 17:00 XRAY & THORACIC ULTRASOUND - 17:00 - 17:15PRIZE GIVING, THANKS & CLOSING (GALA ROOM, First Floor Upper Level)
Dr Anita Graham
Academic HOD Pulmonology at University of the Witwatersrand
Speakers
Prof Martin Brand
Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgeon: Head of Unit at Gauteng Department of Health
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Dr Mohith Debising
Consultant Pulmonologist at Helen Joseph Hospital
Read BioProf Georgia Demetriou
Oncologist at University of the Witwatersrand
Read BioDr Anita Graham
Academic HOD Pulmonology at University of the Witwatersrand
Read BioProf Coenie Koegelenberg
Head of Division of Pulmonology at Stellenbosch University
Read BioDr Sheldon Marais
Consultant Pulmonologist at Helen Joseph Hospital
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Prof Rajen Morar
Clinical Head: Pulmonology at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Read BioDr Vivendra Naidoo
Specialist Physician & Pulmonologist at University of the Witwatersrand
Read BioProf Guy Richards
Emeritus Professor of Pulmonology & Critical Care at University of the Witwatersrand
Read BioDr Erica Shaddock
Consultant Pulmonologist at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Read BioDr Alex van Blydenstein
Specialist Physician & Pulmonologist at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Read BioDr Gideon Titus
Consultant Pulmonologist at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Read Bio
Prof Michelle Wong
Clinical Head: Pulmonology at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
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Organisers & Sponsors
Organisers
Endorsed by:
Sponsors
Exhibitors
BRONZE
GoodX (Pty) Ltd t/a GoodX Software
STANDARD
Alora Medical (Pty) Ltd
Drs Mauff & Partners t/a Lancet Laboratories
MPS South Africa Services (Pty) Ltd
Sanofi Aventis South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Medical Affairs
Sanofi Aventis South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Rare Diseases
SSEM Mthembu Medical (Pty) Ltd
VentCompany
Patient Medical Care t/a Zebra Medical
