Upcoming Medical Conferences in Oxford

ESMO Academy 2019 is organized by European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and will be held from Aug 23 - 25, 2019 at Mathematical Institute, Oxford, England, United Kingdom. Target Audience: The purpose of this annual educational meeting is to offer a general, yet in depth update on the major topics in medical oncology today. Medical Oncology: • Residents / Trainees / Fellows • Practitioners who are preparing the ESMO Examination or are interested in a general overview across tumour types Main themes: The ESMO Academy 2019 is designed as a preparation course for the  ESMO Examination and for medical oncologists in need of a refresher course. Expert speakers offer a general overview of: • Colorectal Cancer • Prostate Cancer • Sarcoma & GIST • Lung Cancer • Breast Cancer • Gynaecological Cancer • Renal & Testicular Cancer • Melanoma • Head & Neck Cancer • Brain Tumours • Upper GI & Non-Colorectal Cancer • Haematology & Lymphoma • Pharmacokinetics & Drug Interactions • Supportive care Conference objectives: • To understand the examination process and questions format • To learn/update participants about the current standard of care for the main malignancies and the supporting clinical trials • To learn about the pharmacokinetics of systemic therapies for the management of cancer and the interactions of these drugs • To identify gaps in an individual’s knowledge for review and improvement • To learn from the integrated assessments and question reviews with individual speakers and the speaker panel Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

8th Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) Global Congress 2019 is organized by MCI Deutschland GmbH and will be held from Aug 28 - 30, 2019 at Oxford University Examination Schools, Oxford, England, United Kingdom. Target Audience: • Orthopaedic surgeons • Trauma surgeons • Geriatricians and internists • Rehabilitation experts • Osteoporosis experts • Primary care • Anaesthesiologists • Radiologists • Physiotherapist and other allied health professionals • Nurses • Decision makers in health care Description: FFN 2019 provides a unique platform to learn about new technical developments, state-of-the-art interventions and international research and to interact with leading clinicians, researchers and other professional health workers and stake holders. The FFN Global Congress consists of invited talks from international experts, plenary discussions, interactive update sessions and free papers. With the support of the FFN Regionalisation Committee, national Fragility Fracture Networks are being set-up across the world to enable high-quality multidisciplinary care for all patients with fragility fracture. Therefore, this year’s motto is “Best Care across the World”. Topics: Updates on Fracture Treatment • Pain management • Peri-operative management • Surgery • Nutrition • Nursing • Rehabilitation after fracture Geriatrics & Gerontology • Infection prophylaxis and treatment • Cognitive impairment • Co-morbidity management • Frailty • Delirium Coagulation • Anaemia & transfusion • Anti-thrombotic prophylaxis • Blood-thinner management for acute surgery Osteoporosis • Anti-osteoporotic drugs • Diabetic osteoporosis • Secondary fracture prevention • Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation • New antiosteoporotic drugs • Osteoncology • Osteoporosis and antihormonal treatment Management & Research • Fast track treatment • Global knowledge transfer • Multi-disciplinary approach • National guidelines, standards and registries • Research methodology Our Goals: • To create a global network of national alliances of fragility fracture activists • To spread globally the best multidisciplinary practice and systems of care for managing fragility fractures • To ensure that every fragility fracture becomes an opportunity for systematically preventing further fracture • To promote research aimed at improving the quality of fragility fracture care • To generate political priority for fragility fracture care in all countries In the next five years, the FFN strategic focus will be to facilitate national (or regional) multidisciplinary alliances which lead to: • Consensus guidelines • Quality standards • Systematic performance measurement for the care of older people with fragility fracture Speakers: Matthew Costa, Xavier Griffin, Lauren Beaupre, Jeffrey Carson, Antony Johansen, Paolo Falaschi, Hannah Seymour, Cathie Sherrington Time: 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

Physics Meets Biology 2019 is organized by Institute of Physics (IOP) and will be held from Sep 09 - 11, 2019 at University of Oxford, Department of Physics, Oxford, England, United Kingdom. Conference Description: Biologically inspired Physics is an extraordinarily wide field, covering the behaviour of systems from single molecular machines to organisms and even ecosystems. Physics Meets Biology 2019 will provide a view of the most recent and exciting research across a broad range of topics and scales: its scope includes physical probes and imaging, bionanotechnology and synthetic biology, molecular machinery, cytoskeletal mechanics, signalling, control, neural systems, development, evolution and ecology. The conference is organised around an international programme of invited speakers and will include contributed talks and poster sessions. Its state of the art research coverage is designed to inform experts of the latest developments; it will also provide a valuable introduction to biophysical research for junior researchers including graduate students. Physics Meets Biology 2019 is the sixth in the series organised by the Biological Physics Group of the Institute of Physics. Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Oxford Bacteriophage Conference - Phages 2019 (PHG19) is organized by LibPubMedia and will be held from Sep 11 - 12, 2019 at St Hilda's College, Oxford, England, United Kingdom. Who Should Attend?: Industry: SCO, Reseach Directors, Team Leaders, Senior and Junior Researchers Academia/Govt: Laboratory Heads/Professors, Postdoctoral Scientists, Graduate Research Students Description: The conference will address applied and commercial applications of bacteriophage in medicine, food and biotechnology. Particular focus will be given to antimicrobial and medical applications of bacteriophage.  The conference will feature: • Emerging and cutting-edge topics in bacteriophage research, including a session on commercialisation of phage products and patents • Distinguished international faculty comprising senior and junior scientists • Global participation by scientists from academia, industry & government • A relaxed, friendly and intellectually-stimulating discussion forum • Excellent networking opportunities Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Allied Health Professionals Summer School is organized by European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) and will be held from Sep 12 - 15, 2019 at Worcester College, Oxford, Oxford, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is aimed at dietitians, nurses and other AHP (speech and language, psychology, OT) involved in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. No specific background is requested. The ESPGHAN AHP Committee Summer School is designed to: • offer a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutritional conditions providing knowledge and practical training in an interactive environment  • offer unique opportunities to learn from and interact with an expert faculty from various European centres, as well as participants from around the world.  • give delegates the opportunity to present their work and/or research and receive feedback from the faculty.  After the Summer School, participants should: • Have an overview of the conditions covered with access to  up to date literature/guidelines   • Have the chance to discuss how to practically deliver appropriate nutrition to these patients   • Have the chance to discuss their complex cases with the faculty/ other delegates in an interactive environment.  Description: Allied health professionals include dietitians, nurses, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and psychologists. Involvement with national and international societies, attendance at relevant educational meeting along with participation in summer schools enables AHP’s to be up to date with the latest evidence and knowledge. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Managing Medical and Obstetric Emergencies and Trauma (mMOET) Course is organized by Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG) and will be held from Sep 18 - 19, 2019 at Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, England, United Kingdom. There are 2 models for mMOET courses, a 3-day face-to-face course (non UK centres) OR a 3-day course comprising 1-day of on-line learning (VLE) and a 2-day face-to-face course - if you choose the latter you MUST complete the VLE before you attend, so book early and remember that you need at least 8 hours to complete it. Description: The mMOET course provides a high-level structured approach to recognition, resuscitation and treatment of medical emergencies and trauma in those with the altered physiology and anatomy of pregnancy. The physiological adjustments of pregnancy affect the responses of the mother to illness and injury, requiring resuscitation to be tailored to the pregnant patient. The aims of the course include: • To provide the knowledge, practical skills and procedures necessary to save the mother and fetus in life-threatening circumstances. • To present a senior systematic approach of Primary Survey, Resuscitation, Secondary Survey and Definitive Care, enabling the clinician to give the best patient care in complex situation. • To review trauma and medical emergencies in the pregnant patient, including triage and transfer. The online learning elements of the course deliver the knowledge components, preparing participants for the practical application of this knowledge during the face-to-face course. Candidate criteria and eligibility: mMOET is aimed at the following grades and specialties: • Senior clinicians from multi-disciplinary specialties managing the care of pregnant women with medical emergencies and/or trauma. • Obstetricians, anaesthetists, specialist high risk/HDU midwives, physicians and emergency doctors and trauma specialists. Midwives can attend the course as an observer. • In obstetrics and gynaecology, Professors, Consultants, Staff Grades, Associate Specialists and Trust Doctors are automatically eligible. In a training grade candidates should have Part 2 MRCOG. • Anaesthetic candidates should have FRCA or equivalent. • Staff and Associate Specialist doctors working regularly in obstetric anaesthesia are also eligible irrespective of FRCA status. • Emergency Medicine candidates should be Consultant, SpR or staff grade with a special interest in obstetric emergencies and trauma. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Radiology for Chest Physicians 2019 is organized by British Thoracic Society (BTS) and will be held from Sep 23 - 24, 2019 at Jurys Inn Oxford, Oxford, England, United Kingdom. Course Description: The aim of the course is to introduce chest physicians to the fundamentals of thoracic radiology interpretation and its objectives are to teach these fundamentals by using a combination of lectures and small group tutorial imaging review to reinforce the learning and maximise delegate involvements. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

ALS - Advanced Life Support (recertification) Course is organized by Resuscitation Council (UK) and will be held on Sep 25, 2019 at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, England, United Kingdom. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10 CPD points. Who is this course suitable for?  The ALS provider course 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, paramedics and nurses working in acute care areas (e.g. ED, CCU, ICU, HDU, operating theatres, acute medical admissions units) or on resuscitation /medical emergency/ICU outreach teams. All applicants must hold a professional healthcare qualification or be in training for a professional healthcare qualification. Medical students, nurses and other healthcare providers not covered in the groups above should be encouraged to complete the Immediate Life Support (ILS) course. Those with a particular interest in resuscitation should then consider attending an ALS provider course, where appropriate. Medical students in their final year of training can be accepted as candidates on an ALS course if this is an established local arrangement.  Learning outcomes: The ALS course teaches the knowledge and skills required to: • recognise and treat the deteriorating patient using a structured ABCDE approach; • deliver standardised CPR in adults; • manage a cardiac arrest by working with a multidisciplinary team in an emergency situation; • utilise non-technical skills to facilitate strong team leadership and effective team membership. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

RCSEd Oxford President's Forum 2019 - “Making the workplace a better place to be” is organized by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and will be held On Oct 18, 2019 at Oxford, England, United Kingdom. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 2 CPD points. Overview Join the President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for an evening of discussion and debate on issues linked to making the workplace a better place to be. Sessions will be followed by informal networking and refreshments. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

ALS - Advanced Life Support (recertification) Course is organized by Resuscitation Council (UK) and will be held on Oct 24, 2019 at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, England, United Kingdom. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10 CPD points. Who is this course suitable for?  The ALS provider course 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, paramedics and nurses working in acute care areas (e.g. ED, CCU, ICU, HDU, operating theatres, acute medical admissions units) or on resuscitation /medical emergency/ICU outreach teams. All applicants must hold a professional healthcare qualification or be in training for a professional healthcare qualification. Medical students, nurses and other healthcare providers not covered in the groups above should be encouraged to complete the Immediate Life Support (ILS) course. Those with a particular interest in resuscitation should then consider attending an ALS provider course, where appropriate. Medical students in their final year of training can be accepted as candidates on an ALS course if this is an established local arrangement.  Learning outcomes: The ALS course teaches the knowledge and skills required to: • recognize and treat the deteriorating patient using a structured ABCDE approach; • deliver standardized CPR in adults; • manage a cardiac arrest by working with a multidisciplinary team in an emergency situation; • utilize non-technical skills to facilitate strong team leadership and effective team membership. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.