Programme

We've worked hard to develop this year's conference programme which covered all 18 areas of clinical practice. Please scroll down to see the speakers and topics being covered at each site and the early release bonus content available.

Each programme was unique to its venue however all conference delegates (whether attending in-person or online) gain access to all of the sessions on demand for 90+ days post-broadcast (until Monday 31 March 2025).

Up to 22 credits can be claimed after watching the conference content. The number of credits each session is worth can be seen below the talk description. In order to claim the maximum CPD, you are required to watch all the programmed content from both locations and two of our credited early release content (pain in babies and renal medicine). You should accurately record CPD for the sessions you attended in-person or watched online. 

Please note, all speakers' views are their own. We are committed to audio captioning and captions will be available on each video post-broadcast, on demand. However, please be aware that in some instances these will be auto-generated. 

9:15am - Welcome - Andy Jones, FPA president
9:25am
9.25am - 10.05am

Physician associates in respiratory medicine

This session will offer an overview of the respiratory services supported by PAs in Wales. Including a case-based discussion on interdisciplinary working and some top tips for supporting respiratory patients.

If you're attending in person:
Wolfson lecture theatre

1 CPD credit
Chair Sian Harkin
Sian Harkin
Physician associate, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Older Adult Psychiatry
Speaker Dr Andrew Harries
Dr Andrew Harries
Respiratory and general medicine registrar, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
10:10am
10.10am - 10.50am

Thieves market

In this interactive session, Dr Mucci will trickle information about two cases until you are able to ‘steal’ the diagnosis. Those watching at home can play along with paper and pen.

If you're attending in person:
Wolfson lecture theatre

1 CPD credit
Chair Sian Harkin
Sian Harkin
Physician associate, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Older Adult Psychiatry
Speaker Dr Elena Mucci
Dr Elena Mucci
Consultant geriatrician, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
10:45am
10.55am - 11.10am

FPA poster competition winning presentation

Evaluating the quality of teaching delivered by clinical teaching physician associates (CTPAs) and the overall effect on confidence levels of medical and physician associate (PA) students.

​​​​​​If you're attending in person:
Wolfson lecture theatre
Chair Silothabo Dliso
Silothabo Dliso
Research physician associate, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Kellie Embleton
Kellie Embleton
Physician associate in acute medicine and clinical teaching PA, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Speaker Mubeen Javed
Mubeen Javed
Physician associate in gynaecology and clinical teaching PA, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
11:10am - Morning comfort break
11:30am
11.30am - 12.10pm

Dermatology for darker skin tones

‘Skin of colour’, ‘richly pigmented skin’, black and brown skin cause an unreasonable amount of confusion or diagnostic uncertainty in clinic rooms, emergency units and wards all around the country. This talk aims to reduce some of the uncertainty in making the right assessments for your patients.

If you're attending in person:
Wolfson lecture theatre

1 CPD credit
Chair Chanceeth Chandrakanthan
Chanceeth Chandrakanthan
Senior lecturer in physician associate studies, St George’s University of London
Speaker Dr Marisa Taylor
Dr Marisa Taylor
Consultant dermatologist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; co-founder of Skin of Colour Training UK
11.30am - 12.10pm

Potential roles for physician associates in ENT

Professor Tostevin will share information around the clinical skills necessary to pursue a career in outpatient ENT.

If you're attending in person:
Seligman lecture theatre

1 CPD credit
Chair Ross Raymond-Jones
Ross Raymond-Jones
Lecturer in clinical education (Physician Associate Studies)
Speaker Professor Philippa Tostevin
Professor Philippa Tostevin
Consultant ENT surgeon, St George's NHS Foundation Trust
12:20pm
12.20pm - 1.00pm

The key red flags and common presentations in pregnancy

The clinical inertia when we consider two lives can sometimes lead to delays in managing pregnant or recently pregnant patients. This session aims to support your management of this group and help you spot clinical red flags.

If you're attending in person:
Wolfson lecture theatre

1 CPD credit
Chair Silothabo Dliso
Silothabo Dliso
Research physician associate, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Dr Anita Banerjee
Dr Anita Banerjee
Obstetric physician, Guys and St Thomas’ Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
12.20pm - 1.00pm

Hypercalcaemia

This sessions aims to support the diagnostic process for patients presenting with hypercalcaemia and the differing management required.

If you're attending in person:
Seligman lecture theatre

1 CPD credit
Chair Ross Raymond-Jones
Ross Raymond-Jones
Lecturer in clinical education (Physician Associate Studies)
Speaker Alice Wills
Alice Wills
Physician associate in endocrine and lead PA, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
1:00pm - Lunch break
2:00pm
2.00pm - 2.40pm

The venlafaxine, menopause, and IHD case

This case-based session focuses on the diagnosis and management of atypical chest pain, and the importance of obtaining a comprehensive patient history for effective management.

If you're attending in person:
Wolfson lecture theatre

1 CPD credit
Chair Silothabo Dliso
Silothabo Dliso
Research physician associate, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Chanceeth Chandrakanthan
Chanceeth Chandrakanthan
Senior lecturer in physician associate studies, St George’s University of London
2.00pm - 2.40pm

Burns: a whistlestop tour

Join advanced clinical practitioner, Catherine Henn to review the assessment and categorisation of a burn injury and gain insight into how a national and regional burns service works.


If you're attending in person:
Seligman lecture theatre

1 CPD credit
Chair Ross Raymond-Jones
Ross Raymond-Jones
Lecturer in clinical education (Physician Associate Studies)
Speaker Catherine Henn
Catherine Henn
Advanced clinical practitioner and advanced practice lead, Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
2:50pm
2.50pm - 3.30pm

CPR, how do we do the simple things well?

Join paramedic, Phil Hall for an up to date review of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and approaches to successful management in both the hospital and prehospital environment.

If you're attending in person:
Wolfson lecture theatre

1 CPD credit
Chair Silothabo Dliso
Silothabo Dliso
Research physician associate, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Phil Hall
Phil Hall
Tactical response paramedic, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
2.50pm - 3.30pm

Effective communication in palliative care

Caring for people who are dying can be scary. This session will provide you with the tools to connect with and support people at this significant stage in their lives.

If you're attending in person:
Seligman lecture theatre

1 CPD credit
Chair Frances Nolan
Frances Nolan
Physician associate, Springfield Hospital, South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust
Speaker Clair Sadler
Clair Sadler
Head of education, Princess Alice Hospice
Speaker Dr Sabrina Vitello
Dr Sabrina Vitello
Palliative care specialty registrar, Princess Alice Hospice
3:30pm - Afternoon comfort break
4:00pm
4.00pm - 4.45pm

Virtual reality in psychiatry

Virtual Reality (VR) is being increasingly used in medicine generally- in diagnosis, assessment and in management. Here Aileen will talk about its use in psychiatry and describe her work in students and in psychiatric inpatients.

If you're attending in person:
Wolfson lecture theatre

1 CPD credit
Chair Frances Nolan
Frances Nolan
Physician associate, Springfield Hospital, South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust
Speaker Dr Aileen O'Brien
Dr Aileen O'Brien
Consultant psychiatrist and reader in psychiatry, South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust
4:50pm - Closing comments - Andy Jones, FPA president
5:00pm - Drinks reception until 6pm
Please note that any presentations shown at this event have been produced by the individual speakers. As such they are not owned by, and do not necessarily represent the views of, the RCP.
9:20am - Welcome - Sophie MacDonald - FPA board member
9:25am
9.25am - 10.10am

Syphilis: the rise of the 'great mimicker' in Wales and the consequences of late diagnoses

This talk explores the barriers to detection of syphilis and includes a case-based discussion to explore the consequences of late presentation and diagnosis.

If you're attending in person
Spaces 1 and 2 Floor 13 

1 CPD credit
Chair Sian Harkin
Sian Harkin
Physician associate, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Older Adult Psychiatry
Speaker David Taylor
David Taylor
Lead PA, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
10:15am
10.15am - 10.55am

LGBTQ+ healthcare in adults

The evidence that LGBTQ+ people have disproportionately worse health outcomes and experiences of healthcare is compelling. This session discusses ways to be LGBTQ+ inclusive in your practice.

If you're attending in person
Space 1 and 2 Floor 13

1 CPD credit
Chair Sophie MacDonald
Sophie MacDonald
Physician associate, Scotland representative, FPA devolved nations board
Speaker Rachel Nowikow
Rachel Nowikow
PA in general practice
11:00am - Morning comfort break
11:30am
11.30am - 12.10pm

Acute leukaemia

Join haematologist, Dr Iman Qureshi for an overview of the presentation and management of acute leukaemia.

If you're attending in person
Space 1 and 2 Floor 13 

1 CPD credit
Chair Mohammed Hussain
Mohammed Hussain
Associate professor in physician associate studies
Speaker Dr Iman Qureshi
Dr Iman Qureshi
Haematology consultant, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
11.30am - 12.10pm

Management of recurring UTIs in 2024

Managing recurring UTIs doesn't have to be overwhelming. In this session, Chandran will guide you through a step-by-step approach to effectively managing UTIs, while also exploring novel solutions.

If you're attending in person
Spaces 8-9 Floor 12 

1 CPD credit
Chair Sophie MacDonald
Sophie MacDonald
Physician associate, Scotland representative, FPA devolved nations board
Speaker Chandran Louis
Chandran Louis
Senior lecturer, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; PA director for the South East
12:20pm
12.20pm - 1.00pm

Front door gastroenterology – decompensated liver disease

Decompensated cirrhosis is a medical emergency with a high mortality. Effective early interventions can save lives and reduce hospital stay and this session provides a stepwise approach to managing these referrals. 

If you're attending in person
Space 1 and 2 Floor 13 

1 CPD credit
Chair Mohammed Hussain
Mohammed Hussain
Associate professor in physician associate studies
Speaker Rachael Wellby
Rachael Wellby
Lead physician associate, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
1:00pm - Lunch break
2:00pm
2.00pm - 2.40pm

Confusion

In older persons, confusion is most likely to be a symptom of delirium or dementia, although it can also be associated with psychosis and affective disorders, specifically major depression. This talk will discuss the importance of differentiating between these conditions to choose the right treatment.

If you're attending in person
Space 1 and 2 Floor 13 
1 CPD credit 
Chair Sian Harkin
Sian Harkin
Physician associate, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Older Adult Psychiatry
Speaker Dr Elba Peter
Dr Elba Peter
Consultant in general internal medicine and geriatrics, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
2.00pm - 2.40pm

Orthopaedic emergencies: it's more than just a fracture

You will learn about the world of orthopaedics beyond fractures. What to look out for, when to escalate and how to diagnose and manage.

If you're attending in person
Spaces 8-9 Floor 12 

1 CPD credit
Chair Frances Nolan
Frances Nolan
Physician associate, Springfield Hospital, South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust
Speaker Thomas Smyth
Thomas Smyth
Trauma and orthopaedic PA, PA lead for education, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
2:50pm
2.50pm - 3.30pm

Epilepsy: keeping patients alive

No improvement in preventable deaths from epilepsy has been achieved in the last 21 years. Indeed, women with epilepsy are faring worse than ever. This talk summarises possibilities for intervention.

If you're attending in person
Space 1 and 2 Floor 13 

1 CPD credit
Chair Sian Harkin
Sian Harkin
Physician associate, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Older Adult Psychiatry
Speaker Professor Charlotte Lawthom
Professor Charlotte Lawthom
Consultant neurologist and epileptologist, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
2.50pm - 3.30pm

The role of the physician associate in ophthalmology

Hear more about the national pilot scheme for PAs in ophthalmology and understand the role of PAs within an eye clinic. 

If you're attending in person
Space 8-9 Floor 12 

1 CPD credit

 
Chair Mohammed Hussain
Mohammed Hussain
Associate professor in physician associate studies
Speaker Mr Manoj Kulshrestha
Mr Manoj Kulshrestha
Consultant ophthalmologist, Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Molly Bridge
Molly Bridge
Physician associate
3:30pm - Afternoon comfort break
4:00pm
4.00pm - 4.45pm

Immunotherapy toxicities

If you're attending in person
Space 1 and 2 Floor 13 

1 CPD credit
Chair Frances Nolan
Frances Nolan
Physician associate, Springfield Hospital, South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust
Speaker Dr Saifee Mullamitha
Dr Saifee Mullamitha
Consultant in medical oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
4:50pm - Closing comments - Andy Jones, FPA president
5:00pm - Drinks reception until 6pm
Please note that any presentations shown at this event have been produced by the individual speakers. As such they are not owned by, and do not necessarily represent the views of, the RCP.

Can babies remember pain?

In this talk, Lexy Fox discusses what pain is and the surprising differences in how babies and adults experience pain. She covers some of the consequences of early life pain and considers what steps you can take as PAs to reduce painful experiences for neonates and infants.

1/2 CPD credit
Speaker Lexy Fox
Lexy Fox
Paediatric physician associate, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Renal medicine

In this presentation, Dr Mumtaz Patel provides an overview of acute kidney injury (AKI) and nephrotic syndrome, focusing on definitions, stages, and core management principles. She discusses case studies to illustrate the complexities of renal disease management, including the use of immunosuppression, timing of renal biopsies, and the importance of early specialist involvement to optimise patient outcomes.

1/2 CPD credit
Speaker Dr Mumtaz Patel
Dr Mumtaz Patel
Senior censor and vice president for education and training; acting as president, Royal College of Physicians; consultant nephrologist, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Roles and adoption of medical associate professionals (ROADMAP)

Do you want to know more about role development and integration of PA in the UK and internationally? This early-release presentation introduces an on-going NIHR funded project exploring recruitment, integration, career development, and retention of PAs in NHS secondary care.
  
Whist this video is not verifiable CPD, you can self-certify this content and record it on your ePortfolio.
 
Speaker Dr Attakrit Leckcivilize
Dr Attakrit Leckcivilize
Research Fellow, University of Oxford
Speaker Dr Yingxi Zhao
Dr Yingxi Zhao
Postdoctoral research scientist, University of Oxford
Speaker Dr Shobhana Nagraj
Dr Shobhana Nagraj
Assistant professor in primary & community care, University of Cambridge
Please note that any presentations shown at this event have been produced by the individual speakers. As such they are not owned by, and do not necessarily represent the views of, the RCP.