MASTERCLASS IN VULVOVAGINAL DISEASE
A Global Approach

Doha, Qatar | December 3–5, 2026
Military Medical City Hospital

Limited Seating | CME Accredited | Live Event

Registration Form for GCC Countries

Secure your spot at the professional event in Doha, December 3–5, 2026. Dedicated registration form for participants from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait.

Advance Your Expertise in Vulvovaginal Disease

Join leading international and regional experts for an intensive three-day educational experience focused on the diagnosis and management of vulvovaginal disease.

Designed for gynecologists, dermatologists, family physicians, pathologists, advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, and healthcare professionals with an interest in women's health, this Masterclass delivers practical, evidence-based education that can be implemented immediately in clinical practice.

Participants will learn from internationally recognized faculty while exploring the latest advances in vulvar dermatoses, vulvodynia, vulvovaginal infections, HPV-related disease, menopause, pediatric vulvology, and vulvar oncology.

Why Attend?

Learn From International Experts

Gain direct access to world-renowned clinicians and educators in vulvovaginal disease from Europe, North America, Australia, and the Middle East.

Practical Clinical Education

Move beyond theory and learn practical approaches to:

• Vulvar examination and diagnosis
• Vulvar biopsies
• Vulvar dermatoses
• Vulvodynia management
• Vaginitis and vulvovaginitis
• HPV-related disease
• Menopause and vaginal atrophy
• Pediatric vulvovaginal conditions
• Vulvar oncology
• Emerging technologies and future trends

Regional Perspective

Explore the burden of vulvovaginal diseases in the Middle East, current unmet needs, and opportunities to improve patient care across the GCC region.

CME Accredited

Earn continuing medical education credits through an internationally recognized educational program. 16 CME Credits.

Network With Colleagues

Connect with healthcare professionals from across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and beyond.

Optional Hands-On Courses

Optional Course 01: Wetmount Microscopy

December 3, 2026 | 09:00 - 12:00

Faculty: Pedro Vieira-Baptista and Hans Verstraele

Develop confidence in the use of wet mount microscopy through live demonstrations, case discussions, and hands-on interpretation of clinical samples. 

Topics include:

• Microscopy fundamentals
• Phase contrast microscopy
• Sample collection and preparation
• Lactobacillary grades
• Vaginal microbiota assessment
• Candidiasis
• Bacterial vaginosis
• Trichomoniasis
• Desquamative inflammatory vaginitis
• Cytolytic vaginosis
• Clinical case review

Activity accounts for 3 Hours CME.

Limited to 20 participants. Course Fee: USD $150. 

Optional Course 02: Mastering Vulvar Surgery

December 3, 2026 | 14:00 - 17:00h

Faculty: Hope Haefner, Tania Day, Michael Fitzsimmons, Mario Preti

A practical workshop focused on surgical techniques used in vulvar disease management and reconstruction. 

Participants will learn:

• Vulvar biopsy techniques
• Suturing and haemostasis
• Elliptical excision
• V-Y flaps
• A-T flaps
• O-Z flaps
• Rhomboid flaps
• Rotation flaps

Activity accounts for 3 Hours CME.

Limited to 20 participants. Course Fee: USD $150. 

Key Topics Covered During the Masterclass

 

Foundations of Vulvovaginal Medicine

Vulvar and vaginal anatomy
Histology and surgical landmarks
Clinical history taking
Vulvar examination techniques
ISSVD classifications
Vulvar biopsy techniques
Topical medication management

 

Vaginitis and Vaginal Health

Diagnosis of vulvovaginitis
Candidiasis
Bacterial vaginosis
Trichomoniasis
Cytolytic vaginosis
Desquamative inflammatory vaginitis
Probiotics and emerging therapies

 

Vulvar Dermatoses

Lichen sclerosus
Lichen planus
Lichen simplex chronicus
Vulvar ulcers
Systemic diseases affecting the vulva

 

 Vulvar Pain and Sexual Health

Vulvodynia
Non-surgical treatment approaches
Surgical treatment approaches
Sexual health considerations

Oncology and HPV

Vulvar HPV
LSIL and HSIL
Vulvar cancer pathways
Pigmented lesions
Paget's disease
VIN classification

 

Special Populations

Pediatric vulvovaginal disorders
Menopause and vaginal atrophy

 

Looking Ahead

Artificial intelligence in vulvovaginal disease
Cosmetic surgery considerations
PRP and fat grafting
Laser and radiofrequency technologies
Future directions in vulvovaginal healthcare

Distinguished International Faculty

Course Directors

Pedro Vieira-Baptista
Dr. Pedro Vieira-Baptista is a gynecologist and academic specializing in vulvovaginal health, with clinical and research focus on the vaginal microbiome, sexually transmitted infections, and recurrent vaginitis.

Hope Haefner
Dr. Hope Haefner is the Harold A. Furlong Professor of Women’s Health and Chief of Gynecology at the University of Michigan, with international expertise in vulvar disease and vulvar surgery.

Tiago Ferraz
Dr. Tiago Ferraz is a consultant in obstetrics and gynecology with leadership experience in medical direction and clinical practice across the Gulf region.

Husam Qush
Dr. Husam Qush is a Qatar-based senior consultant in obstetrics and gynecology and infertility, with German board certification and extensive clinical leadership experience.

Faculty

Abdulkadir Wagley
Dr. Abdulkadir Wagley is a consultant obstetrician and gynecologist with more than 25 years of clinical experience across the United Kingdom, Zimbabwe, and Qatar.

Hans Verstraelen
Professor Hans Verstraelen is a Ghent University and Ghent University Hospital specialist in vulvovaginal disease, with particular expertise in vulvodynia, lichen sclerosus, and the vaginal microbiome.

Fiona Lewis
Dr. Fiona Lewis is a consultant dermatologist who leads the vulval service at St John’s Institute of Dermatology at Guy’s Hospital and teaches internationally on vulval disease.

Mario Preti
Professor Mario Preti is an associate professor at the University of Torino and co-chair of its Lower Female Genital Tract Unit, with extensive expertise in vulvar and lower genital tract neoplasia.

Michael Fitzsimmons
Dr. Michael Fitzsimmons is an obstetrician-gynecologist involved in vulvar surgery education, including hands-on training in flap procedures and vulvar surgical skills.

Tania Day
Dr. Tania Day is a senior staff specialist in gynecology at John Hunter Hospital and ISSVD Fellow, with research interests in HPV-related disease and the diagnosis of vulval skin disorders.

Venue

Military Medical City Hospital in Doha, Qatar

A state-of-the-art medical facility serving as the host venue for this international educational event.

Who Should Attend?

Gynecologists Dermatologists Family Physicians Obstetricians Urogynecologists

Gynecologic Oncologists Pathologists Advanced Practice Providers Residents and Fellows Women's Health Professionals

Registration Information

Special GCC Registration Rate

Available for participants from: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait.

Main Masterclass Registration USD $175

Optional Hands-On Courses USD $150 each

Networking Event Ticket USD $35

Secure Your Place

Seats for the hands-on workshops are strictly limited and expected to fill quickly.

Register today to join colleagues from across the GCC region and gain practical knowledge from some of the world's leading experts in vulvovaginal disease.

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