Upcoming Medical Conferences in Glasgow

Laparoscopic Urogynaecology Advanced Masterclass is organized by London Medical Education Academy (LMEDAC) and will be held on Jun 27, 2019 at Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7 CPD points. Description: We work on fresh frozen specimens as we consider it to be the superior preservation method for surgical training. We only use HTA approved labs with the best possible equipment. Our organisational skills are internationally recognised, and Faculty is recognised not only for their technical skills but also for their willingness to interact and engage in healthy debate on the benefits of different approaches. Candidates are expected to be comfortable with laparoscopic suturing and would normally be Consultant Gynaecologists with an interest in laparoscopic pelvic floor surgery, Subspecialist Urogynaecologists or Senior (Subspeciality) Trainees. What should I expect? This intensive hands-on course focused on the skills and techinques needed to perform the following laparoscopic procedures for female incontinence: • Laparoscopic Colposuspension and Paravaginal Repair • Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy The relevant anatomy will be discussed and demonstrated and since this is a course for surgeons with experience, it is useful to prepare by revising the anatomy before the course as we won’t be spending time on learning it during the course. You will be spending a full day in the lab, with only the necessary time to brief you on the theory to be ready to go in the lab before we get started. Variety of specimens You may have patients (specimens) with different anatomy: some may even have had previous incontinence surgery. The different procedures and the varied specimens will mirror your operating theatre experience well, and discussions around chosen approach tends to be very lively. We encourage healthy debate, and invite you to bring your experience and skill to the table. What will I achieve? • working on your own (or shared) specimen • in-depth surgical knowledge of procedure(s) • new considerations for performing incontinence repairs in different anatomy • 7 CPD points • valuable discussions with other attendees from all over the world • hands-on training from experienced surgeons • anatomical landmarks identified • opportunity to start/stop during the procedures, and even start over to improve technical skills • discuss tricky cases • adverse event management

Native Continence Surgery Course is organized by London Medical Education Academy (LMEDAC) and will be held on Jun 28, 2019 at Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7 CPD points. Course Description: We work on fresh frozen specimens as we consider it to be the superior preservation method for surgical training. We only use HTA approved labs with the best possible equipment. Our organisational skills are internationally recognised, and Faculty is recognised not only for their technical skills but also for their willingness to interact and engage in healthy debate on the benefits of different approaches. What should I expect? This intensive hands-on course focused on the skills and techniques needed to perform fascia repairs for female incontinence will get you prepared to perform the following procedures: • Open Colposuspension • Standard Technique (Burch) • Variations (Tanagho & Obturator Shelf) • Autologuous sling (Aldridge’s technique) • Autologuous sling (Sling on a string) This will include harvesting of the rectus fascial graft, dissection of the wall of the vagina, the creation of lateral vaginal flaps, placement of the graft and different closing techniques. Advantages and disadvantages of different approaches will be discussed and demonstrated. The two most commonly utilized autologous slings are the rectus abdominis fascia or fascia lata graft slings. The rectus abdominis fascia sling is preferred by most surgeons due to a greater familiarity with the abdominal wall anatomy and the relative ease of harvesting. Both of these autologous slings have otherwise been shown to be equally effective. The relevant anatomy will be discussed and demonstrated, and since this is a course for surgeons with experience, it is useful to prepare by revising the anatomy before the course as we won't be spending time on learning it during the course. You will be spending a full day in the lab, with only the necessary time to brief you on the theory to be ready to go in the lab before we get started. What will I achieve? • working on your own (or shared) specimen • in-depth surgical knowledge of procedure(s) • new considerations for performing incontinence repairs in different anatomy • 7 CPD points • valuable discussions with other attendees from all over the world • hands-on training from experienced surgeons • anatomical landmarks identified • opportunity to start/stop during the procedures, and even start over to improve technical skills • discuss tricky cases • adverse event management.

Translation UK 2019 Annual Meeting is organized by Biochemical Society and will be held from Jul 03 - 05, 2019 at Strathclyde Business School - Stenhouse Wing, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. CPD credits: Attend this conference and claim 51 CPD credits. Certificates of CPD and attendance will be sent to all attendees after the conference. This event has been approved for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by the Royal Society of Biology. Description: Translation UK is an annual meeting for a research community interested in understanding the mechanisms and control of mRNA translation and its impact on disease, drug discovery, biotechnology and agriculture. The meeting will: • Provide a forum for UK and European scientists working in this field to meet, exchange ideas and discuss opportunities for collaboration • Provide opportunities for junior researchers to present their work and engage with leaders in this research field. Translation is an essential and highly conserved process that affects every biological process. Due to the functional links between mRNA translation, RNA stability, and localization. Translation UK 2019 is also of interest to researchers in these fields. Translation UK 2019 will cover a wide range of topics related to translation including biochemistry of translation, the mechanistic basis of regulation, upstream signal transduction cascades, genomic architecture, ribosome structure and function, a structure of translation factors/complexes and regulatory factors (e.g. RNA-binding proteins), RNA modification, TRNA. The scientific programme will cover a wide range of topics related to translation including: • biochemistry of translation • mechanistic basis of regulation • upstream signal transduction cascades • genomic architecture • ribosome structure and function • structure of translation factors/complexes and regulatory factors • RNA modification and tRNA Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

8th Congress of European Microbiologists - FEMS2019 is organized by Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS), Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM) and will be held from Jul 07 - 11, 2019 at SEC Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Description: FEMS2019 will bring together leading scientists spanning different fields of microbiology to celebrate the best of microbiology. This congress will showcase the most recent developments in microbiology to address some of the global challenges we face today, such as antimicrobial resistance, environmental pollution and the emergence of pathogenic disease. In fact, the FEMS Congresses are the only scientific meetings at European and international level providing a unique forum for interdisciplinary dialogue and discussion between all microbiological specialties ranging from basic research to applied and across all sectors – academic, policy, business, educational, and communications.  The Congress aims to inspire scientists to come together and collaborate on fresh new ideas freely without limits. Programme Topics: Programme topics include all microbiological specialties, such as; • Applied Microbiology • Biotechnology • Environmental Microbiology • Food Microbiology • Microbiology Education • Pathogens • Physiology-Biochemistry • Taxonomy-Systematics • Virology Congress Objectives: FEMS2019 congress objectives will be: • to bring together the world’s best scientific experts to catalyze and advance scientific knowledge in Microbiology, present the most recent research findings, and promote and enhance scientific collaborations around the world • to bring together community leaders, scientists, and policy leaders to promote and enhance programmatic collaborations to more effectively address regional, national and local responses to microbiological issues around the world • to support early career scientists through the delivery of attendance grants, the organization of professional development sessions and networking events Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) Annual Scientific Meeting 2019 is organized by British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) and will be held from Jun 24 - 26, 2019 at Scottish Event Campus (SEC) Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Continuing Medical Education: This meeting has been accredited with CME points as follows: Monday 24 June 6 points Tuesday 25 June 6 points Wednesday 26 June 6 points The Satellite Sessions are each accredited with 1 CME point. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Recertification Course is organized by Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG) and will be held on Aug 22, 2019 at MERAS Health and Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Description: The APLS Recertification course is 1-day of pre-course on-line learning (VLE) and a 1-day face-to-face course. You must have already attended and passed a full APLS course in the past 4 years to attend a recertification course. Please see the factsheet below for further criteria. You MUST complete the VLE before you attend so book early and remember that you need at least 10 hours to complete it. These courses are very popular, so please book well in advance of your re-certification date. Objectives: This recertification course has been designed for those candidates who have already undertaken the APLS course and after four years wish to recertify. The course objectives are to: • Provide the knowledge and skills necessary for recognition and effective treatment and stabilisation of children with life threatening emergencies, using a structured, sequential approach. • Refresh the knowledge necessary for effective treatment and stabilisation of children with life threatening emergencies • Practice the practical procedures necessary for effective management of childhood emergencies • Test the retention of the APLS course content. Candidate criteria and eligibility: • This Advanced Paediatric Life Support recertification programme is for those candidates who have already undertaken the APLS course and after four years wish to recertify. • Candidates have six months after their APLS certificate has expired to do this APLS Recertification course • Those whose certificates have expired more than six months must undertake the full APLS course. • All recertifying candidates must read the manual and complete the APLS e-modules. • ALSG offer an amnesty for candidates who fulfil certain criteria: practicing APLS regularly and working in the following roles - on-call general paediatrics; paediatric intensive care; paediatric anaesthesia; general or paediatric emergency department.

Cone Beam CT course - Level 2B certification is organized by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) and will be held on Aug 23, 2019 at Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is Surgical Specialty Trainees, Surgical Consultants, Dental Care Professionals, Dental Undergraduates, Dentists Outside the UK, Primary Care / General Dental Practitioners, Dental Specialty Trainees, Dental Specialists / Consultants. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6 CPD Credits. Description: In order to consolidate learning and allow feedback- a third day is offered. Level 2B certification is issued after this 1 day course. This follows on to be undertaken after 3 months from the initial course. Delegates will have put into practice their level 2A experience over this interim period. The third day consists of - a didactic presentation on` bone diseases` (that may be encountered on CBCT). The remainder of the day spent in a` work shop` interpreting CBCT scan. This allows peer learning, discussion, consolidation and reflection on CBCT reporting skills. (Delegates are asked to obtain written consent from any patients whose CBCT scans will be used during this exercise). Course Aims: • To allow dental clinicians an introduction and overview of CBCT in order to comply with current guidelines. This will build on any standard IRMER course and CBCT (level 1) training already undertaken. • Allow delegates to make decisions on CBCT that are safe and informed with respect to justification and interpretation. • Give the dentist a structure and the tools (`higher order` thinking) to report a CBCT safely. (See below) Course Objectives: • An understanding / overview of how to safely refer and justify CBCT (IRMER Referrer and Practitioner roles.) • Where applicable, the ability to operate the CBCT scanner safely in the IRMER Operator role and know how and when to ask for advice. • The delegate will have knowledge of the current updates in Radiation Protection Legislation surrounding CBCT imaging. (IRMER2018 and IRR2017) • An understanding of Radiation dosages and how patient dose experience is potentially affected by the CBCT imaging modality. • An ability to recognise normal 3D CBCT anatomy and appreciate common pathologies that may appear in the scanning Field of View (FOV) • An ability to structure a CBCT report IRMER Operator (Reporter role) • An ability to refer ` CBCT acquisitions` for a level 3 specialist radiological opinion with in an appropriate timescale. Dental enhanced CPD learning outcomes category A, B and C After attending the CBCT course, delegates will be able to • Safely refer and justify CBCT (IRMER Referrer and Practitioner roles.) Communicate with other clinicians who may be involved in the patient imaging pathway. • To operate the CBCT scanner safely in the IRMER Operator role if appropriate and know when to ask for advice. (Build on initial manufacturers teaching). • Lead the dental team in terms of championing good radiological practice and encourage robust QA and Audit ( Quality Improvement) • Utilise/ comply with the current Radiation protection legislation surrounding CBCT • Assess the available Radiation dosages involved when utilising CBCT and explain these to the patient if asked to do so.(in general/ realistic terms). • Recognise normal 3D CBCT anatomy and appreciate common pathologies that may appear in the small and larger CBCT Field of View (FOV) • Structure a CBCT report (IRMER Operator (Reporter role) for those using small volume CBCT and know when to refer for `level 3` advice. • Refer ` CBCT acquisitions` for a specialist radiological opinion where necessary. • Enthuse and lead their clinical teams to promote imaging excellence. Note: Attendance at the Level 2A Certification on 9 & 10 May 2019 is required for this course.

Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Recertification Course is organized by Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG) and will be held on Aug 23, 2019 at MERAS Health and Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Description: The APLS Recertification course is 1-day of pre-course on-line learning (VLE) and a 1-day face-to-face course. You must have already attended and passed a full APLS course in the past 4 years to attend a recertification course. Please see the factsheet below for further criteria. You MUST complete the VLE before you attend so book early and remember that you need at least 10 hours to complete it. These courses are very popular, so please book well in advance of your re-certification date. Objectives: This recertification course has been designed for those candidates who have already undertaken the APLS course and after four years wish to recertify. The course objectives are to: • Provide the knowledge and skills necessary for recognition and effective treatment and stabilisation of children with life threatening emergencies, using a structured, sequential approach. • Refresh the knowledge necessary for effective treatment and stabilisation of children with life threatening emergencies • Practice the practical procedures necessary for effective management of childhood emergencies • Test the retention of the APLS course content. Candidate criteria and eligibility: • This Advanced Paediatric Life Support recertification programme is for those candidates who have already undertaken the APLS course and after four years wish to recertify. • Candidates have six months after their APLS certificate has expired to do this APLS Recertification course • Those whose certificates have expired more than six months must undertake the full APLS course. • All recertifying candidates must read the manual and complete the APLS e-modules. • ALSG offer an amnesty for candidates who fulfil certain criteria: practicing APLS regularly and working in the following roles - on-call general paediatrics; paediatric intensive care; paediatric anaesthesia; general or paediatric emergency department.

Pre-Hospital Paediatric Life Support (PHPLS) Course is organized by Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG) and will be held from Aug 24 - 25, 2019 at MERAS Health and Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Description: The PHPLS course provides the knowledge and practical procedures necessary for effective treatment of childhood emergencies prior to hospital admission: major incident injury; life-threatening acute illnesses to which children with other underlying chronic diseases may be prone ; he child suffering from the progressive effects of trauma. Prompt recognition and immediate effective treatment improves the life chances for these children. Furthermore, the seriously ill and or injured child needs to be treated as an individual and there are four key differences that determine treatment: weight; anatomy; physiology and psychology. The course focuses on how to recognise and effectively manage the treatment of a seriously ill and or injured child, using a structured approach; how to triage, providing appropriate life saving treatment; how to assess the most appropriate form of transportation; and teaches the ASHICE format for pre-hospital communication: age, sex, history, injuries/illness, current condition, expected time and mode of arrival at an ECD. Candidate criteria and eligibility: This Pre-Hospital Paediatric Life Support programme’s objective is to improve the emergency care of children, concentrating on the initial critical minutes prior to arriving at hospital and is suitable for those from the following backgrounds: • Medical • Paramedic • Nursing Note: The PHPLS course is a 3-day course comprising 1-day of pre-course on-line learning (VLE) and a 2-day face-to-face course. Some courses run alongside APLS courses where the PHPLS content is identical to the standalone PHPLS courses. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Recertification Course is organized by Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG) and will be held on Aug 26, 2019 at MERAS Health and Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Description: The APLS Recertification course is 1-day of pre-course on-line learning (VLE) and a 1-day face-to-face course. You must have already attended and passed a full APLS course in the past 4 years to attend a recertification course. Please see the factsheet below for further criteria. You MUST complete the VLE before you attend so book early and remember that you need at least 10 hours to complete it. These courses are very popular, so please book well in advance of your re-certification date. Objectives: This recertification course has been designed for those candidates who have already undertaken the APLS course and after four years wish to recertify. The course objectives are to: • Provide the knowledge and skills necessary for recognition and effective treatment and stabilisation of children with life threatening emergencies, using a structured, sequential approach. • Refresh the knowledge necessary for effective treatment and stabilisation of children with life threatening emergencies • Practice the practical procedures necessary for effective management of childhood emergencies • Test the retention of the APLS course content. Candidate criteria and eligibility: • This Advanced Paediatric Life Support recertification programme is for those candidates who have already undertaken the APLS course and after four years wish to recertify. • Candidates have six months after their APLS certificate has expired to do this APLS Recertification course • Those whose certificates have expired more than six months must undertake the full APLS course. • All recertifying candidates must read the manual and complete the APLS e-modules. • ALSG offer an amnesty for candidates who fulfil certain criteria: practicing APLS regularly and working in the following roles - on-call general paediatrics; paediatric intensive care; paediatric anaesthesia; general or paediatric emergency department.