Upcoming Medical Conferences in Cardiff

Cardiff DOHNS Course: Focused Communication Skills for DOHNS OSCE / MRCS (ENT) is organized by Doctors Academy and will be held on May 31, 2019 at Doctors Academy, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Course Description : This half-day course will allow the delegate to prepare for the communication skills component of the DOHNS MRCS Part B (OSCE) / MRCS (ENT) examination in a focused and friendly setting. Each delegate will receive one-to-one tuition, enabling him or her to identify areas of weakness within this field and to improve upon these.  This one-to-one tuition is particularly relevant for those with limited experience in the UK hospital setting and for those who have not done all of their training in the UK. It will allow the delegate to develop an insight into and to prepare for the communication skills that are tested in the examination, which are based on standard doctor-patient interaction within a clinical setting. This will include information giving, information gathering, history taking, breaking bad news, and consent.  Delivered by surgeons and advanced linguistic specialists, the teaching session will focus more on the literary and linguistic aspects, British phrases, colloquial terminologies, mannerisms, and interpersonal skills - all within the context of the DOHNS exam. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available. 

Cardiff DOHNS Course: Intensive Revision for DOHNS OSCE / MRCS(ENT) is organized by Doctors Academy and will be held from Jun 01, 2019 at Cardiff School of Biosciences, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Course Descritpion : This intensive one-day course aims to provide a focused revision for the DOHNS Clinical/OSCE exam and is aimed at trainees with a specialist interest in ENT surgery and qualified ENT surgeons.  The contents includes clinical topics that regularly feature in the exam, encompassing: • Gross and microscopic anatomy of key areas. • Identification and management of common ENT pathologies. • Video and radiological analysis of important conditions. • Interpretation of specialist investigations. • Run-through of numerous communication skills scenarios including focused history taking and consenting. • Familiarization with surgical and emergency equipment. • Practicing pertinent clinical skills required for the exam. • Strong emphasis on the clinical application of knowledge and perfecting the examination skills. The course concludes with a mock OSCE examination, providing the opportunity for individuals to put into practice the skills they have acquired in front of real examiners under real exam conditions. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Cardiff DOHNS Course: Focused Communication Skills for DOHNS OSCE / MRCS (ENT) is organized by Doctors Academy and will be held on Jun 02, 2019 at Doctors Academy, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Course Description: This half-day course will allow the delegate to prepare for the communication skills component of the DOHNS MRCS Part B (OSCE) / MRCS (ENT) examination in a focused and friendly setting. Each delegate will receive one-to-one tuition, enabling him or her to identify areas of weakness within this field and to improve upon these.  This one-to-one tuition is particularly relevant for those with limited experience in the UK hospital setting and for those who have not done all of their training in the UK. It will allow the delegate to develop an insight into and to prepare for the communication skills that are tested in the examination, which are based on standard doctor-patient interaction within a clinical setting. This will include information giving, information gathering, history taking, breaking bad news, and consent.  Delivered by surgeons and advanced linguistic specialists, the teaching session will focus more on the literary and linguistic aspects, British phrases, colloquial terminologies, mannerisms, and interpersonal skills - all within the context of the DOHNS exam. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available. 

International Society for Hyaluronan Sciences (ISHAS) 12th International Conference is organized by International Society for Hyaluronan Sciences (ISHAS) and will be held from Jun 09 -13, 2019 at Hilton Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

31st Graf Ultrasound (2-day Basic Course) for the Diagnosis and Management of Dysplasia of the Infant Hip is organized by Doctors Academy and will be held from Jun 20 - 21, 2019 at Michael Griffith Education Centre, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Suitable for : Multidisciplinary teams working with infant hip dysplasia.  Orthopaedic Surgeons, Radiologists, Paediatricians, Sonographers and Physiotherapists. Accreditation : Doctor Academy awards 12 CPD credits for attendance on both days of this course. Both days - Twelve (12) CPD credits; Day One – Six (6) CPD credits; Day Two – Six (6) CPD credits. Course Descritpion : This well-established and hugely popular course, previously run in Dorchester for 25 years as the West Dorset Hip Course, is led by Professor Reinhard Graf, Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Graz, Austria. The course comprising of a large number of experienced consultant faculty aims to provide the participants with a thorough understanding of the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (previously known as Congenital Dislocation of the Hip). The course will cover the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to perform and interpret infant hip ultrasound examination, and the management based on the ultrasound findings. Aspects such as choice of equipment and setting up an ultrasound service will also be covered.  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Lifestyle Medicine 2019: Science & Art of Healthy Longevity is organized by British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM) and will be held from Jun 21 - 22, 2019 at Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. For all interested in lifestyle as medicine – prevention and self-management of non-communicable disease. From cell to community. Additional details will be posted as sooon as they are available.

25th Graf Ultrasound (1-day Update Course) for the Diagnosis and Management of Dysplasia of the Infant Hip is organized by Doctors Academy and will be held on Jun 22, 2019 at Michael Griffith Education Centre, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6 CPD Credits. Suitable for Multidisciplinary teams working with infant hip dysplasia. Orthopaedic Surgeons, Radiologists, Paediatricians, Sonographers and Physiotherapists.  There is flexibility to tailor the course to the needs of the participants. Delegates are encouraged to bring with them a selection of their own images from both straightforward and problem cases. Course Descritpion : This Update course, previously run in Dorchester as the West Dorset Hip Update Course, is led by Professor Reinhard Graf, Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Graz, Austria. The Update Course is open to those who have previously attended a Basic Course in Infant Hip Ultrasound at West Dorset, Cardiff, Dublin or London. Course Objectives : • To ensure that participants are competent and confident in the technique of hip sonography. • To address any pertinent technical or knowledge-related issues that participants are encountering. • To discuss in greater depth the clinical and ultrasonic management of children with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (previously known as Congenital Dislocation of the Hip) including new developments. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available. 

Women's Health Update 2019 is organized by MediConf UK Ltd and will be held on Jun 22, 2019 at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 3 CPD Credits. Topics • Menopause and PMS • Gynaecology • Contraception Contraception and Women’s Health issues Managing contraception and women’s health problems in primary care using case-based discussions and up to date, evidence-based medicine. This will include:  • Vulval discomfort and pain with sex - a consultation challenge • Problematic vaginal discharge - physiological or pathological • Heavy, intermenstrual, post coital and infrequent bleeding - when to investigate, when to refer? • PMS and menopause matters - primary care are the specialists • Ovarian cysts - a common occurrence but when should they be taken seriously? • Commonly occurring problems related to contraceptive methods and what’s new? Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Division of Counselling Psychology Annual Conference 2019 is organized by British Psychological Society (BPS) and will be held from Jun 28 - 29, 2019 at Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel And Spa, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Cardiff MRCS Course: Basic Sciences and Clinical Application for MRCS A is organized by Doctors Academy and will be held from Jul 12 - 14, 2019 at Cardiff School of Biosciences, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Course Description : This intensive three-day course will provide the attendee with an overview of basic physiological principles, consolidate the candidate's core and applied surgical knowledge in anatomy and relevant pathology, and provide a focused revision of pertinent topics as tested in the exam. The course takes into consideration the recent changes to the MRCS A exam, with more emphasis on basic sciences - especially anatomy.  The course is structured into three distinct, but related, days. On Day 1, the emphasis will be on basic and surgically applied anatomy, and relevant system specific pathology. Day 2 will predominately cover cancer pathology, microbiology, genetics, statistics, embryology, autonomous nervous system and head & neck anatomy. Day 3 will cover trauma, general pathology, benign and malignant tumours, principles of surgery, burns and applied surgical sciences.  Course Topics : Day 1: • Surgical And Applied Anatomy (Except Head And Neck), And System Specific Pathology Day 2: • Head And Neck Anatomy, Embryology, Autonomous Nervous System, Microbiology, Cancer Pathology, Genetics, And Statistics Day 3: • General Pathology, Benign And Malignant Tumours, Principles Of Surgery, Burns And Applied Surgical Sciences Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.