Upcoming Medical Conferences in London

Undergraduate Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Conference (UMAX) 2019 is organized by The Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Section and will be held on Apr 27, 2019 at The Royal Society of Medicine, London, England, United Kingdom. Conference Description: After another successful undergraduate oral and maxillofacial surgery conference (UMAX) in 2018, the Royal Society of Medicine will be running it again to continue promoting the specialty as a post-graduate career option for aspiring surgeons. By attending this event you will learn from consultant surgeons and incumbent trainees as you network on the day, and participate in the UMAX lecture series, and interactive practical skills and problem-based learning sessions run by senior clinical trainees. Conference Objectives: At the end of the meeting you will be able to: • Understand the role of oral and maxillofacial surgery in the wider field of medicine and surgery. • Achieve basic competency and understanding in the assessment of the more common maxillofacial presentations. • Gain a greater appreciation of the scope of practice of oral and maxillofacial surgeon. • Develop basic surgical skills such as suturing at depth and performing basic local flaps. • Appreciate the wider interdisciplinary work that the specialty does bridging the gap across the various    head and neck specialties as well as between dentistry and medicine. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Basic Practical Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is organized by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and will be held from Apr 27 - 28, 2019 at London, England, United Kingdom. Who Should Attend? • ST1 – ST3 • Foundation Years 1-2 with an interest in obstetrics and gynaecology Course Description: The RCOG Basic Practical Skills course (BPS) is designed to introduce trainees to safe surgical techniques and obstetric clinical skills, in a structured workshop environment. The course is standardised to ensure common objectives, content structure and assessment methods are followed and can be linked to the RCOG Training Portfolio and OSATS. Redesigned in 2014, the new two-day format enables trainees to focus on hands-on skills whilst in the classroom, by introducing pre-course eLearning materials including videos and assessments. The course also looks at the increasingly important topic of human factors and enhanced recovery principles, complementing the new RCOG curriculum. The course is intended for trainees ST1-2 and is a mandatory requirement for entry into ST3. Course Objectives: By attending this course, the trainee is able to: • Spend more time practicing basic operative obstetric and gynaecological skills. • Learn about new topics such as Human Factors and Enhanced Recovery pathways. • Sign off elements in the RCOG Training Portfolio Logbook and OSATS. • Complete the mandatory requirements into ST3. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available. 

International Symposium on Oesophageal Cancer 2019 is organized by Cancer Research UK and will be held from Apr 29 - 30, 2019 at The Royal Institution, London, England, United Kingdom. Conference Description: Our Oesophageal Cancer Symposium is the go-to meeting for scientists with an interest in furthering oesophageal cancer research.  Chaired by Professors Rebecca Fitzgerald and Laurence Lovat, speakers include Iñigo Martincorena, Ludmil Alexandrov and Tom Hudson. Join us for sessions on early detection, the cellular and molecular drivers of Barrett’s and oesophageal cancer, and translational research. This is a unique opportunity to unite basic biologists, translational scientists and clinicians working on both adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.  

Non Medical Prescribing in Cancer Care is organized by Healthcare (HC) - UK Conferences and will be held on Apr 29, 2019 at De Vere West One, London, England, United Kingdom. Conference Description: This conference focuses on Non Medical Prescribing in Cancer Care. Through national updates and practical case studies the conference will demonstrate how the effective use of non medical prescribing in cancer care can improve patient care, experience and outcomes. The conference will focus on developing competence and confidence in non medical prescribing in cancer care, including using the using the National Competency Framework for all Prescribers. Sessions will focus on chemotherapy prescribing, prescribing in a lung cancer, prescribing for pain and symptom control, prescribing in end life care including controlled drugs, and prescribing within follow up clinics and cancer survivorship services. Benefits of attending This conference will enable you to: • Network with colleagues who are working to improve non medical prescribing practice in cancer care • Understand the national context including the national competency framework for prescribers • Develop your skills and improve competence in prescribing practice • Understand how to develop prescribing to improve chemotherapy services • Improve your skills in the prescribing and prescribing governance • Examine your role within prescribing at the end of life including symptom control and controlled drugs • Understand how to set up a Non Medical Prescribing Clinic • Learn from established prescribing practice in cancer follow up and survivorship, prescribing for lung cancer and pharmacist prescribing • Understand how to audit and demonstrate competence in non medical prescribing practice • Self assess and reflect on your own practice • Gain CPD accreditation points contributing to professional development and revalidation evidence

Nurse Prescribing in Cancer Care is organized by Healthcare (HC) - UK Conferences and will be held on Apr 29, 2019 at De Vere West One, London, England, United Kingdom. Conference Description: This conference focuses on Nurse Prescribing in Cancer Care. Through national updates and practical case studies the conference will demonstrate how the effective use of nurse prescribing in cancer care can improve patient care, experience and outcomes. The conference will focus on developing competence and confidence in nurse prescribing in cancer care, including using the using the National Competency Framework for all Prescribers. Sessions will focus on chemotherapy prescribing, prescribing in a lung cancer, nurse prescribing for pain and symptom control, prescribing in end life care including controlled drugs, and nurse prescribing within follow up clinics and cancer survivorship services. A 20% discount is available by quoting ref: hcuk20emed when booking. (*Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Full T&Cs available upon request.) Benefits of attending This conference will enable you to: • Network with colleagues who are working to improve nurse/non medical prescribing practice in cancer care • Understand the national context including the national competency framework for prescribers • Develop your skills and improve competence in prescribing practice • Understand how to develop prescribing to improve chemotherapy services • Improve your skills in the prescribing and prescribing governance • Examine your role within prescribing at the end of life including symptom control and controlled drugs • Understand how to set up a Nurse Led Non Medical Prescribing Clinic • Learn from established prescribing practice in cancer follow up and survivorship, prescribing for lung cancer and pharmacist prescribing • Understand how to audit and demonstrate competence in nurse prescribing practice • Self assess and reflect on your own practice • Gain CPD accreditation points contributing to professional development and revalidation evidence Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The 15th British Association of Urological Pathologists Advanced Prostate Pathology Course is organized by The Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) and will be held from Apr 29 - 30, 2019 at Guy's Hospital, London, England, United Kingdom. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 CPD Credits. 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 Apr 29 - 30, 2019 at St George's Hospital, London, 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.

A Practical Guide to Serious Incident Investigation & Learning is organized by Healthcare (HC) - UK Conferences and will be held on Apr 29, 2019 at De Vere West One Conference Centre, London, England, United Kingdom. Conference Description: This national conference looks at the practicalities of Serious Incident Investigation and Learning. The event will look at the revised Serious Incident Framework which is currently post consultation and due for publication in Spring 2019, and the implications for serious incident investigation. The conference will update delegates on the National Learning from Deaths guidance and implementation in practice. There will be a focus on learning from serious incidents, ensuring the investigation findings lead to change and improvement. Key factors contributing to poor investigations identified by NHS Improvement include: • Defensive cultures and lack of trust • Inappropriate use of the Serious Incident process • Misaligned oversight and assurance processes • Lack of time and expertise • Inconsistent use of evidence-based investigation methodology This conference will enable you to: • Network with colleagues who are working to improve the investigation of serious incidents • Learn from outstanding practice in the development of serious incident investigation and mortality review • Reflect on the perspectives of bereaved families and carers and understand how you can engage them and recognise their insights as a vital source of learning in line with the National Guidance • Update your knowledge with national developments including forthcoming revised 2019 Serious Incident Framework • Reflect on the development of mortality governance within your organization • Understand how to work with staff to ensure a focus on learning and continuous improvementDevelop your skills in Serious Incident Investigation: applying the serious incident framework and using skilled analysis to move the focus of investigation from acts or omissions of staff, to identifying the underlying causes of the incident • Identify key strategies for improving investigation of serious incidents • Gain cpd accreditation points contributing to professional development and revalidation evidence Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Developing World Anaesthesia is organized by The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) and will be held on Apr 29, 2019 at The Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, England, United Kingdom. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 5 CPD Credits. Course Description : The overall aim of the course is to provide a practical introduction to the practice of anaesthesia in the developing world and austere environments. The course is suitable for anyone planning, or even just thinking about going to work in the developing world, from junior trainees through to senior consultants. The course will be made up of a mixture of lectures, small group sessions and hands on sessions and will cover the following areas: The course is taught by an experienced faculty of consultants, with some senior trainees, who between them have extensive experience of working in the developing world. Specialised equipment is provided by Diamedica UK. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Educational Leadership Programme for Surgeons (ELPS) is organized by The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) of England and will be held from Apr 30 - Jun 28, 2019 at etc.venues Prospero House, London, England, United Kingdom. This course is suitable for anyone in (or about to enter) an educational leadership position, including: RCS Surgical Tutors (including other College Tutors) • SAS Tutors • Senior Educational Supervisors • Training Programme Directors • Heads of Schools of Surgery and other Heads of School • Regional Specialty Professional Advisors • Regional Directors Participants should meet the following criteria to be eligible for the course: • Experience of teaching in practice or in the classroom • Experience of educational supervision • Have undertaken an educational supervision course such as Training and Assessment in the Clinical Environment (TrACE), or equivalent • Be committed to surgical education • Be at Consultant level, or SAS Doctor Course Description : Specifically developed for senior staff who are currently or about to become surgical tutors, this interactive course lays out different styles of leadership and the advanced skills and attitudes of an effective leader, manager, and mentor in a surgical environment. Various models are introduced during the two-day course to support the learning, incorporating current challenges attendees may be facing. In the gap between the first and second day, you will work on one or more particular issues. This helps attendees to work through challenges in a systematic way and to plan strategies to deal with them. Each course runs in two, one-day sessions that are 6-8 weeks apart. Participants must attend both dates shown against their chosen course and complete preparatory work for both days. This course begins with an eLearning module that includes a variety of pre-course preparation activities. This is followed by two face-to-face days, which include a range of practical exercises and discussions. The course also allows you to link a real-life project from your workplace to the practical sessions. Course Objectives : After attending this course, you should be able to:  • More confidently and skilfully provide educational leadership in your workplace • Demonstrate self-awareness and recognise the importance of personal qualities in being an effective leader • Demonstrate an awareness of concepts of management and leadership, plus distinguish differences between them • Better understand your personal educational leadership position and its role both internally and externally • Identify resources available for educational support and personal development for the surgeons within your Trust • Develop a structured plan to effect a ‘SMART’ change • Outline the principles of coaching and mentoring, understanding when each is appropriate • Review the influence of the key educational stakeholders in your workplace • Recognise your own sphere of influence and how you might enhance and expand it Course Content : You will cover a variety of topics during this course, including: • Introduction to leadership (including Kotter) • Medical Leadership Competency Framework (MLCF) • Mentoring and coaching • Power and influence • Stakeholder analysis For a limited time only, this course is available for £400 (usually priced at £500). Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.