Courses & Conferences - MARCH 2010 Issue
The Kalymnos Consultation
Course 2010
Refresh your skills and learn some new approaches with: •
Jan-Helge Larsen (Danish GP, former Associate Professor, founder
& organiser of the Kalymnos courses since 1992) • Roger
Neighbour (Well-known teacher and author on the consultation,
former RCGP President) • Iona Heath (GP, well-known writer on the
art and values of general practice, and current RCGP
President)
• Charlotte Hedberg (Swedish GP, Assistant Professor, teacher on
the Kalymnos courses since 2001) Could you consult more efficiently
and with greater satisfaction? Come to Greece and discover how, and
have a wonderful holiday as well. Where? The idyllic Greek island
of Kalymnos When? September 25 – October 2, 2010 How much? 1,700 €,
including course fee and accommodation. Flight to Kos about 300 €
How many? 24 primary care doctors Further information on www.kalymnos-kurser.dk
Cardiff GP CSA course for
nMRCGP
Intensive 2 day course with MOCK CSA 24th and 25th April 2010
Comprehensive CSA course for nMRCGP, which offers a balance of
participation, and feedback on focused history taking,
communication and examination skills. Mock CSA covering all
stations. This course provides you all the tools with excellent
revision and preparation for the nMRCGP CSA examination.
Cardiffgpcsa.co.uk admin@cardiffgpcsa.co.uk 02920
710 631 / 01743 885 050
NB Medical Education 'Hot Topics' GP
UPDATE
A clinical update for busy GPs and to help prepare for
Appraisal/Revalidation and the nMRCGP (AKT). See pdf.
MSc/Postgraduate
Diploma Sports and Exercise Medicine
Applications are now being considered for September 2010 entry to
the longest established course in Sports and Exercise Medicine in
the UK for medical graduates. The programme includes a
comprehensive variety of modules that can be undertaken on a full
(one year) or part-time basis (up to four years).This scientific
foundation is supplemented by practical experience in our own and
recognized specialist clinics. At the last Olympic Games,14
graduates from the course were working with the Great Britain and
other national Olympic teams. Other graduates include the current
England team doctors for rugby union (men and women),premier league
football medical directors and the CMO for London 2012.Students
normally get the opportunity to gain experience working with teams
and at major sporting events such as the London Marathon. The
lecture programme is second to none and is strongly supported by
specialist external speakers and researchers. Research themes
within the department include disorders of the shoulder,
tendinopathy and exercise induced leg pain and physical activity
levels in the general population,although you may pursue any area
of interest under the guidance of your supervisor. The course is
ideally structured for those who wish to work or study in this area
either on a full or part-time basis. For more information contact
www.smd.qmul.ac.uk/sportsmed Tel:
020 8223 8839 or email: p.malliaras@qmul.ac.uk. Closing
date: 31st July 2010
COURSES FOR GPS
This one day practical skills training day course is aimed at
General Practitioners with an interest in ENT. The course aims to
reinforce the basic concepts and techniques in ENT, train
participants in the use of instrumentation used in ENT surgery and
to teach basic skills in tissue handling. Fee £95. Legal Aspects of
Surgical Practice (please check the website for course dates) There
has always been an association between medicine and the legal
professions. In order to be able to respond to medico-legal issues,
a one-day course has been designed to cover the following topics:
Consent & Refusal of Treatment, Clinical Negligence, End of
Life Issues, Report Writing & Giving Evidence, Confidentiality
and the Coroner System. Otolaryngology 20 April, 2010 Royal College
of Surgeons of England 39-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE
For further information about the courses please visit: Www.rcseng.ac.uk/education or
call 020 7869 6300
FACULTY OF SEXUAL &
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE MEMBERSHIP EXAMINATION
The Membership Examination (MFSRH) consists of: �� Part 1
Multiple Choice Question paper (MCQ) The London based examination
will be held in April 2011, (applications by 1st January 2011), and
in October 2011 (applications by 1 July 2011). �� Evidence Based
Commentary (EBC) The released EBC topic and candidate guidance
notes for EBC is available on the Faculty website. There is an
absolute deadline of 31 August 2010 to submit the EBC on this
topic. �� Part 2 Examination (CRQ, EMQ, OSCE) This all day exam
consists of: Critical Reading Question examination paper (CRQ)
Short Answer Question examination paper (EMQ) Objective Structured
Clinical Examination (OSCE) The new Part 2 syllabus can be seen on
the Faculty website in June 2010, along with the revised
Examination Regulations. Applications for the MFSRH Part 2 held in
June 2011 must be received by 3 January 2011. The qualification is
subject to recertification every 5 years. For the current MFSRH
Examination Regulations (January 2010), information on all
components of the MFSRH examination and application forms, please
visit the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare website:
www.fsrh.org (see Training &
Exams and Membership Exam) or email Denise Pickford denise@fsrh.org.
Postgraduate
Diplomas & Certificates for PwSI
Postgraduate courses in Cardiology, Diabetes, Urology,
Gynaecology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory Medicine, and
Musculoskeletal Medicine with Rheumatology for practitioners
with a special interest. New awards for Supervised Practitioners
and PCT Managers are also available.
Dr NAVIGATOR. Clinical
Courses & 'Intelligent Career Management Courses
New dates for FEB, MAR and APRIL now available. For busy
trainees & GPs Small group evening courses in Central London
Full details of courses and dates: http://www.drnavigator.co.uk/ Small
group in-house training (VTS & Practice Learning Meetings/PLTs)
email: info@drnavigator.co.uk Limited
places available.
MSC SPORT &
EXERCISE MEDICINE
Providing expertise in Sport and Exercise Medicine for Doctors
and Chartered Physiotherapists. Taught Modules are delivered over a
series of residential courses throughout the year; students are
supported between taught phases via a virtual learning environment
and through on-line support. Managed by the Cardiff School of Sport
at UWIC, the programme is delivered by experts in Sport and
Exercise Medicine and Sport and Exercise Science to provide the
latest academic and practical developments in the field. F u r t h
e r i n f o r m a t i o n : Yvonne Saker, Programme Manager Tel:
029 2041 6537 email: ysaker@uwic.ac.uk Cardiff
School of Sport Tel: 029 2041 6591 email: css@uwic.ac.uk uwic.ac.uk
GP HYSTEROSCOPY
COURSE
Transforming Gynaecological Care in the
Community. Delivering quality, innovation and
efficiency In a changing market Chaired by Sian Jones
MRCGP, Consultant Gynaecologist, Bradford Royal Infirmary. Member
of the Care Closer to Home Project Team and Former President of the
British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy. ETHICON Women’s Health
& Urology, the Women’s Health division of Johnson &
Johnson, would like to invite you to the forthcoming meeting on the
management of common gynaecological conditions within the primary
care setting. ETHICON, Women’s Health & Urology are delighted
to present this timely and in-depth meeting bringing together
expert speakers and examples of best practice. Topics to be covered
include: • Introduction to Surgical Interventions that can be
carried out in the Community Setting • Case study demonstrating how
a Community Gynaecological can deliver quality, efficiency and
patient satisfaction. Gynaecology has been identified as one of the
top 5 specialities that is accounting for around two thirds of all
long waits in the NHS. Through examining the whole patient pathway
we will seek to offer tools and knowledge using creative and
innovative solutions to: • Commission optimum patient pathways in
gynaecology • Shift care closer to home • Achieve 18 Weeks and; •
Increase patient experience and satisfaction EMPOWERING
COMMISSIONING This meeting aims to empower GPs and Commissioners
with the knowledge and expertise to provide ambulatory Gynaecology
in the primary care setting. All Travel and Accommodation
will be sponsored if required. To reserve your place at this event
please email: ewhu@ethgb.jnj.com For further
information please email Innes Taylor at itaylor1@ethgb.jnj.com
THE GP UPDATE COURSE
GP Update is a one day course for GPs and GP Registrars, by GPs.
Directed by Dr Lucy Jenkins, the course brings you up to speed on
the latest issues, literature, research and guidelines in General
Practice - all in an enjoyable & entertaining manner!
“Excellent – I’ll be back next year!” (Autumn 2009 delegate) Exeter
Weds May 12 Southampton Thurs May 13 London Fri May 14 London Sat
May 15 Newcastle Weds May 19 Sheffield Thurs May 20 Manchester Fri
May 21 Birmingham Sat May 22 Oxford Weds May 26 Course fee includes
the extensive and fully referenced GP Update Handbook plus access
to the GP Update Handbook online and the GP Revalidation Action
Pack. GPs £180, GP Registrars £150 To find out more or to
Register visit www.gp-update.co.uk Or call
01491 83 77 99. New for 2010 - The Effective Consultation Course. A
one day small group course focussed on increasing your consultation
effectiveness and reducing your clinical and medico-legal risks.
£225 or £175 if booked with the GP Update Course (above). Full
details at www.gp-update.co.uk
BMJ Masterclasses for GPs Specialty Updates
Cardiology, Diabetes and CKD Wed 26 May 2010, London Fri 25 June
2010, York Wed 24 Nov 2010, Birmingham. Learn about: • Heart
failure: the essentials of management
• Atrial fibrillation • Chest pain • Chronic kidney disease •
Diabetes type II: the patient journey • Managing co-morbidities in
patients with diabetes. Women’s Health and Paediatrics
Thur 27 May 2010, London Thur 16 Sept 2010, Manchester Learn about:
• Sexual health in young women • Menopause and HRT • Problems in
women of reproductive age
• Paediatric neurology • Behavioural problems and developmental
delay • Gastroenterology in children. Musculoskeletal Medicine Mon
8 Feb 2010, London Thur 24 June 2010, York Wed 3 Nov 2010, London
Learn about: • Back and neck pain • Ankle and foot problems • Hip
and knee pain • Pain in multiple joints • Shoulder pain • Elbow and
hand disorders • PLUS... learning bites on gout and sports
injuries. masterclasses.*Conditions apply. See website for details
bmj.com/GPs