#FPAConf24

Programme

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

Please note that session times and speakers will be subject to change. Each programme is unique to its venue however all conference delegates (whether attending in-person or online) will 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.

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
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
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
Speaker Dr Elena Mucci
Dr Elena Mucci
Consultant geriatrician, East Sussex Healthcare 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
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
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
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
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
Speaker Chanceeth Chandrakanthan
Chanceeth Chandrakanthan
Lecturer in PA studies and senior PA, 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
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
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
Speaker Clair Sadler
Clair Sadler
Head of education, Princess Alice Hospice
Speaker Dr Sabrina Vitello
Dr Sabrina Vitello
Palliative Care Speciality Registrar
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
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
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.
9:15am - Welcome
9:25am
9.25am - 10.05am

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 

1 CPD credit
Speaker Professor Charlotte Lawthom
Professor Charlotte Lawthom
Consultant neurologist and epileptologist, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
10:10am
10.10am - 10.50am

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 

1 CPD credit
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 

1 CPD credit
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 6-9 

1 CPD credit
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 

1 CPD credit
Speaker Rachael Wellby
Rachael Wellby
Lead physician associate, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
12.20pm - 1.00pm

Surgery for PAs

Surgeon, Mr Richard Morgan offers insight into the opportunities to provide outstanding service to surgical patients, and the ways that PAs can work alongside the surgical team.

If you're attending in person
Spaces 6-9 

1 CPD credit
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Speaker Mr Richard Morgan
Mr Richard Morgan
Consultant general surgeon, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board
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 psychoses 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

1 CPD credit 
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 6-9 

1 CPD credit
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

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 1 and 2 

1 CPD credit

 
Speaker Mr Manoj Kulshrestha
Mr Manoj Kulshrestha
Consultant ophthalmologist, Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2.50pm - 3.30pm

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 6-9 

1 CPD credit
Speaker David Taylor
David Taylor
Lead PA, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
3:30pm - Afternoon comfort break
4:00pm
4.00pm - 4.45pm

Immunotherapy toxicity

If you're attending in person
Space 1 and 2 

​​​​​​​1 CPD credit
Speaker Dr Saifee Mullamitha
Dr Saifee Mullamitha
Consultant in medical oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
4:50pm - Closing comments
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.