Upcoming Medical Conferences in Birmingham

Growth Assessment Protocol (GAP) Units Training - Workshop for Clinicians is organized by Perinatal Institute and will be held on May 26, 2019 at Perinatal Institute, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Session includes : • Fetal growth surveillance - current practice, updated national guidelines • Fundal height - standardised measurement and plotting • Clinical and practical application - customised growth charts; case studies • Documentation and record keeping - plotting and referral scenarios • Train the Trainer - implementation of updating clinicians locally • Protocol Template - available for local adaptation • Routine data collection - data set, benefits and how to implement • Missed cases audit tool - implementation, identifying issues and addressing problems • Change management - tools to implement the GAP package in Trusts Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

CCLG Supportive and Palliative Care Education Day is organized by Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) and will be held on Jun 04, 2019 at Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Growth Assessment Protocol (GAP) Units Training - Workshop for Clinicians is organized by Perinatal Institute and will be held on Jun 10, 2019 at Perinatal Institute, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Session includes : • Fetal growth surveillance - current practice, updated national guidelines • Fundal height -  standardised  measurement and plotting • Clinical and practical application -  customised  growth charts; case studies • Documentation and record keeping - plotting and referral scenarios • Train the Trainer - implementation of updating clinicians locally • Protocol Template - available for local adaptation • Routine data collection - data set, benefits and how to implement • Missed cases audit tool - implementation, identifying issues and addressing problems • Change management - tools to implement the GAP package in Trusts Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

ENT UK British Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting 2019 is organized by Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) UK and will be held on Jun 14, 2019 at Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Course of 5 (C5) is organized by Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) and will be held on Jun 14, 2019 at Badger Medical Ltd, Portsmouth, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Course Aim: The C5 provides an opportunity to: • Practise and demonstrate practical skills required for the provision of contraception and testing of STIs • Develop increased awareness of the way that personal attitudes, gender, sexual preference and cultural differences impact on SRH consultations in a safe environment • Identify areas where further learning is required before proceeding to clinical assessments. Course Assessments: The C5 comprises 9 assessments. Trainees must demonstrate that they: • Have actively and appropriately participated in a workshop discussion on HIV testing and screening. • Are able to demonstrate how to perform common investigations for sexually transmitted infections on male and female models. • Are able to demonstrate how to teach the use of male condoms. • Are able to have an informed discussion on the assessment and management of women choosing barrier methods of contraception and the principles of fitting these methods. • Are able to demonstrate the insertion and removal techniques for a currently marketed implant on a model arm. • Are able to demonstrate that they can apply the principles of confidentiality, Fraser Guidelines, consent and safeguarding children in clinical scenarios. • Have actively and appropriately participated in a discussion on responding to someone presenting with a psycho sexual problem. • Have actively and appropriately participated in a discussion on responding to a woman presenting with an unwanted pregnancy. • Have actively and appropriately participated in a discussion of the management of men and women who request sterilisation. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Growth Assessment Protocol (GAP) Units Training - Workshop for Clinicians is organized by Perinatal Institute and will be held on Jun 20, 2019 at Perinatal Institute, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Session includes : • Fetal growth surveillance - current practice, updated national guidelines • Fundal height -  standardised  measurement and plotting • Clinical and practical application -  customised  growth charts; case studies • Documentation and record keeping - plotting and referral scenarios • Train the Trainer - implementation of updating clinicians locally • Protocol Template - available for local adaptation • Routine data collection - data set, benefits and how to implement • Missed cases audit tool - implementation, identifying issues and addressing problems • Change management - tools to implement the GAP package in Trusts Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

GP General Update is organized by BMJ Masterclasses and will be held from Jun 24 - 25, 2019 at Novotel Birmingham Centre Hotel, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is GPs, GP trainees and practice nurses. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 12 CPD Hours. Overview Our GP General Update welcomes general practitioners of all grades to get the latest updates in 12 core clinical topics and earn 6 CPD credits per day (12 credits in total). Join us for two days of clinical content delivered by subject-matter experts. Our interactive format incorporates real-life case studies, live polls, quizzes, practical demos and dedicated Q&A time to bring you the latest evidence, new developments and guidelines in primary care. You’ll leave the day with a wealth of knowledge, ready to change your practice. Benefits: • Expert speakers who give you practical tips on how to interpret the latest guidelines and evidence in your practice • GP workbook of top tips from our expert speakers • Interactive voting – make decisions on cases as you would in your practice and see if your peers and our speakers agree • Dedicated question time with the experts – quiz them on a tricky condition, or get advice on how to manage a specific patient • The opportunity to discuss key topics with other GP’s • 6 month subscription to BMJ Best Practice & BMJ Learning Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) Course is organized by Resuscitation Council (UK) and will be held from Jun 25 - 26, 2019 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is designed for healthcare professionals who would be expected to apply the skills taught as part of their clinical duties or to teach them on a regular basis. Appropriate participants include doctors, nurses and paramedics working in direct contact with children. All applicants must hold a current clinical appointment and professional healthcare qualification. Medical students in their final year of training can be accepted as candidates. This CPD Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10 CPD Points. Course Description: The course is run over two days. All candidates will be registered on the Learning Management System (LMS) to access the pre-course multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ), course evaluation and post course certificates. Learning Outcomes: Undertaking the EPALS course should enable you to: • use the structured ABCDE approach for rapid assessment of the seriously ill child; • manage the sick child until the arrival of expert assistance; • facilitate the development of resuscitation team members and team leaders; • use a structured approach to communication amongst team members during an emergency situation. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

PET Update 2019 Meeting is organized by Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) and will be held on Jun 27, 2019 at Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is Physicists, radiopharmacists, senior technologists and radiographers. Description PET imaging has found widespread acceptance in routine clinical practice within the UK, and new PET scanner technologies create exciting opportunities for scientists to work towards improving image quality and quantitative accuracy of PET imaging, exploiting dynamic imaging for capturing additional physiological information, reducing radiation dose, and increasing throughput. Scientists also play a key role in the development of novel tracers and their introduction to the clinic to expand the role of PET beyond FDG imaging to new oncology, neurology and cardiology applications. The aim of this meeting is to bring together those supporting clinical PET services and academic PET researchers to discuss the current status of PET imaging and the opportunities created by new developments. Educational Aims • To provide delegates with the opportunity to meet others in the field and further their own understanding of cutting-edge PET technology and its implications  • To specifically provide an overview of developments in PETMR and digital PET  Anticipated Learning Outcomes • Gain an understanding of current PETMR and digital PET technologies and their impact on clinical practice and research  • Gain an understanding of other developments in PET, as presented in the proferred papers Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Modernising Paediatric Discharge in line with SAFER is organized by SBK Healthcare Events and will be held on Jun 27, 2019 at Birmingham City Football Club, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. What is it about: This one day interactive workshop will focus on working collaboratively with your MDT to accelerate paediatric discharge by streamlining ward rounds and implementing changes to review patients efficiently with the goal to achieve timely discharge for all patients. Why should you attend: Featuring highly relevant content and specific examples, this hands-on training session will provide practical information with appropriate depth to enable you to go back to your workplace feeling more confident to make changes to your paediatric discharge processes Who should attend: This specialised NHS course has been developed to help your team deliver effective and efficient paediatric ward rounds and discharge and fulfil the professional needs of: • Paediatric Service Managers • Paediatric Matrons, Sisters, Nurses and Advanced Nurse Practitioners • Consultant Paediatricians • Discharge Managers and Coordinators Learning outcomes: This one day NHS workshop will provide you with the unique opportunity to: • Delve in case study presentations • Benchmark your service • Understand how SAFER can be applied to your service • Gain new ideas for implementing change • Modernise your paediatric ward round • Categorise patients as red versus green • Network with like-minded colleagues Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.