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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.

Mar 8, 2025

07:00 - 17:00 GMT+2

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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 & REGISTRATION
Foyer - 1st Floor
08:00 - 08:05OPENING & WELCOME
GALA 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 Break
The 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 - 13:00LUNCH
The 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 Break
The 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
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Prof Georgia Demetriou
Oncologist at University of the Witwatersrand
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Dr Anita Graham
Academic HOD Pulmonology at University of the Witwatersrand
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Prof Coenie Koegelenberg
Head of Division of Pulmonology at Stellenbosch University
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Dr Sheldon Marais
Consultant Pulmonologist at Helen Joseph Hospital
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Prof Rajen Morar
Clinical Head: Pulmonology at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
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Dr Vivendra Naidoo
Specialist Physician & Pulmonologist at University of the Witwatersrand
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Prof Guy Richards
Emeritus Professor of Pulmonology & Critical Care at University of the Witwatersrand
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Dr Erica Shaddock
Consultant Pulmonologist at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
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Dr Alex van Blydenstein
Specialist Physician & Pulmonologist at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
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Dr Gideon Titus
Consultant Pulmonologist at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
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Prof Michelle Wong
Clinical Head: Pulmonology at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
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