RCPE & PAWPA: Advancing Preventative Medicine & Cancer Control Across Regions
Tuesday 5 May
Join the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh for the next in our series of online International Medical Updates (IMU), and this first-time event with the Pan Arab Women Physicians Association (PAWPA) where we bring together expert speakers to discuss the latest advances in clinical medicine.
The burden of cancer and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continues to rise across the MENA region. These challenges are intensified by socioeconomic instability, population displacement, and limited access to preventive services—especially in communities affected by conflict.
Through this IMU, members of PAWPA will deliver a high-impact educational program that advances evidence-based prevention, highlights innovative technologies, and supports cross-regional collaboration discussing these a selection of topics.
- Global perspectives on preventive medicine: social behavioral changes for resilient health systems across regions
- Intelligent innovation — how PAWPA is shaping the future of medicine through AI-driven campaigns
- Mental health & digital support platforms
- Beyond symptoms: nuclear medicine as the frontline of early disease discovery
Target audience:
This event is open to all grades and specialties and is free to all Members and Fellows of RCPE.
Organising Committee:
Dr Maisam Akroush, Consultant Gastohepatologist, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University, Amman, Jordan
Dr Mais Al Halaseh, Head of Nuclear Medicine And PET/CT Department /Private Health Care Sector
MEDRAY International Radiology Clinics
Tuesday 5 May 2026
This webinar starts at 18.00 (AST) / 16.00 (BST)
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18.00 |
Introduction & Welcome Professor Mark Strachan, President, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh |
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18.05 16.05 |
Update from Education, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Dr Kerri Baker, Dean of Education, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh |
| Chair: Dr Maisam Akroush, Consultant Gastohepatologist, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University, Amman, Jordan | |
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18:10 16.10 |
Global perspectives on preventive medicine: social behavioral changes for resilient health systems across regions Dr Maisam Akroush, MRCP, FRCP, UK/ Consultant Gastohepatologist, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University, Amman, Jordan social & behavioural drivers of resilient health systems / proven community and policy interventions for prevention / integrating prevention into primary care for system preparedness |
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18.35 16.35 |
Intelligent innovation — how PAWPA is shaping the future of medicine through AI-driven campaign Dr Lara Alqam, Psychiatrist, specializing in adult psychiatry and addiction, with a Jordanian Board Certificate in Psychiatry, Private Practice and Part time practice at KHCC & Al-Rasheed Hospital Centre, Jordan transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare delivery / real-world applications and future strategies improving access, early detection, and precision care/ integration of artificial intelligence into screening, diagnostics, and community outreach through national campaigns |
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19.00 17.00
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Mental Health & Digital Support Platforms mental-health impact of conflict, trauma, and displacement in vulnerable populations / digital and AI-enabled tools for early detection and expanded access to care/ scalable remote care models and regional digital mental-health ecosystem |
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19.25 17.25 |
Beyond symptoms: nuclear medicine as the frontline of early disease discovery Dr. Mais Al Halaseh, JBNM , FEBNM, Consultant Nuclear Medicine and Radionuclide Therapy, Abdali Hospital, Amman, Jordan early and preclinical disease detection using nuclear medicine / case-based applications in cardiac, oncologic, skeletal, and prostate imaging / impact of early molecular imaging on intervention timing and patient outcomes |
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19:50 17.50 |
Concluding Remarks & Close |
Please note that on occasion event programmes may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
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| RCPE Fellow / Member | £0 |
| Standard Fee | £10 |
Cancellation policy
If you have to cancel your place within 4 days days of this event, we regret that we are unable to provide a refund.
The event will be available to view on-demand for 28 days after the live event, therefore, there is still an opportunity to view the talks if you are not able to attend on the day.
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Certificates
All relevant events are approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To receive a CPD certificate delegates must have completed the online feedback survey. The survey will close 28 days after the original broadcast of the event on the 2 June 2026, with certificates being issued shortly after this.
Certificates cannot be issued after the survey has closed.
Catch-up
Registered delegates can view this event on catch-up for up to 28 days following the live event until, i.e. until 2 June 2026. Please note that in line with Federation rules, the CPD period is 28 days from the live event. To obtain a CPD certificate you must have completed the online feedback survey by 2 June 2026.
If you are unable to attend this event live but would like to view this event for 28 days post-event and qualify for a CPD certificate (if feedback is completed), please register before the live event is due to take place in order to be given access. It is not possible to register for catch-up viewing after the live event has taken place.
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