OUS Journal Club & Case Discussions
Official Guidelines – GU Oncology Multidisciplinary Forum
1. General Overview
Event Title
OUS Journal Club & Case Discussions – GU Oncology Multidisciplinary Forum
Target Audience
Urologists, Radiologists, Oncologists, Residents & Fellows, Allied Health Professionals
Schedule
Monthly, 2nd Tuesday of each month
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Start Date: May 2026)
Venue & Format
Hotel Meeting Hall
MDT-style (Multidisciplinary Team)
Core Goal
Disseminate & standardize GU oncology knowledge across Omani physicians and allied health professionals
2. Scientific Format (90 minutes net)
| Time | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 – 7:10 PM | Welcome & introduction | 10 min |
| 7:10 – 7:35 PM | Keynote Speaker – GU malignancy topic | 25 min |
| 7:35 – 7:40 PM | Q&A on keynote | 5 min |
| 7:40 – 8:05 PM | Journal Club OR Case Presentation | 25 min |
| 8:05 – 8:15 PM | MDT discussion (all specialties) | 10 min |
| 8:15 – 8:20 PM | Key takeaways & closing remarks | 5 min |
| 8:20 – 9:00 PM | Dinner & networking | 40 min |
3. Rules for Participation
3.1 Speaker Rules
- Must be a recognized expert in GU oncology.
- Topics must be evidence-based, clinically relevant, and non-promotional.
- Presentation must be submitted 48 hours in advance for review.
3.2 Journal Club Rules
- Article must be published within the last 12 months.
- Must be from a peer-reviewed journal (Impact factor ≥ 3 preferred).
- Article circulated at least 5 days before the session.
- Presenter must cover: Background, Design/Limitations, Clinical Applicability to Oman.
3.3 Case Presentation Rules
- Real or fully de-identified case (Omani patient data preferred).
- Must include: Presentation, imaging, pathology, MDT discussion points.
- No identifiable patient information (mandatory).
3.5 Multidisciplinary (MDT) Rule
At least one representative from each specialty should attend:
- Urology
- Radiology
- Medical Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
- Pathology (optional)
7. Monthly Scientific Rotation Plan
| Month | Focus Area | Speaker Type | Journal / Case Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | Prostate cancer | Uro-oncologist / Medical oncologist | mHSPC / CRPC update |
| June | Bladder cancer | Urologist / Radiologist | MIBC imaging & management |
| July | Kidney cancer | Urologist / Medical oncologist | RCC systemic therapy update |
| August | Testicular cancer | Oncologist / Urologist | Germ cell tumor / residual mass |
| Sept | Prostate cancer | MDT discussion | Biomarkers/imaging/focal therapy |
| Oct | Bladder cancer | MDT discussion | Neoadjuvant/immunotherapy |
* Cycle repeats annually with updates based on emerging evidence.