Programme

Browse the programme to see what’s on offer.
Early release content will be available to watch from 8 November 2024. All sessions will be individually CPD accredited.

Rehabilitation medicine

Speakers will discuss rehabilitation following stroke, the latest updates in cerebal palsy and the role of physicians in relation to multisystem long term conditions.
2 CPD
Speaker Professor K P Sivaraman Nair
Professor K P Sivaraman Nair
Consultant neurologist, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Adults with cerebral palsy: what general physicians need to know

Speaker Emma Livingstone
Emma Livingstone
CEO, UP-The Adult Cerebral Palsy Movement
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Adult with cerebral palsy - what the general physicians needs to know

Speaker Dr Javvad Haider
Dr Javvad Haider
Consultant in rehabilitation medicine, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Updates in spasticity management

Speaker Dr Meenakshi Nayar
Dr Meenakshi Nayar
Consultant in rehabilitation medicine, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
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Stroke rehabilitation

Nuclear medicine

Speakers will discuss advances in diagnostic nuclear medicine, PET-CT and therapeutic nuclear medicine. They will also explore functional brain imaging with radionuclides.
1 CPD
Speaker Professor Sobhan Vinjamuri
Professor Sobhan Vinjamuri
Lead consultant in nuclear medicine, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Functional brain imaging with radionuclides

Speaker Professor Sabina Dizdarevic
Professor Sabina Dizdarevic
Consultant physician in nuclear medicine, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
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Advances in diagnostic nuclear medicine and PET CT

Speaker Dr Vineet Pant
Dr Vineet Pant
Specialist in nuclear medicine, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Advances in therapeutic nuclear medicine Lu DOTA & PSMA therapies

Allergy and immunology

Speakers will discuss immune deficiency and drug allergy for the general physician. They will also cover anaphylaxis, urticaria, angioedema and acute ‘allergic’ symptoms in emergency and acute medicine.
2 CPD
Speaker Dr Patrick Yong
Dr Patrick Yong
Consultant immunologist, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Dr Sorena Kiani
Dr Sorena Kiani
Consultant immunologist, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
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Immunodeficiency

Speaker Dr Louise Savic
Dr Louise Savic
Consultant anaesthetist, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Penicillin allergy – barriers and enablers to delabelling by the general physician

Speaker Dr Andrew Whyte
Dr Andrew Whyte
Consultant allergist and immunologist, Derriford Hospital, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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Anaphylaxis, urticaria, angioedema: acute ‘allergic’ symptoms in the ED and acute medicine

Clinical neurophysiology

Speakers will discuss carpal tunnel syndrome and explore how you can get the best out of your clinical neurophysiology department.
1 CPD
Speaker Dr Gareth Payne
Dr Gareth Payne
Consultant clinical neurophysiologist, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Speaker Dr Gareth Payne
Dr Gareth Payne
Consultant clinical neurophysiologist, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
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How to get the best out of your neurophysiology department

Speaker Dr Jeremy D P Bland
Dr Jeremy D P Bland
Consultant in clinical neurophysiology, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
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Carpal tunnel syndrome

Sleep medicine

Speakers will explore changes to obstructive sleep apnoea treatment, external time and internal clocks, and the impact of sleep on women and ageing. 
2 CPD
Speaker Dr Shruthi Konda
Dr Shruthi Konda
Consultant respiratory physician, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Professor Joerg Steier
Professor Joerg Steier
Professor of respiratory and sleep medicine, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
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How the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea is changing

Speaker Professor Malcolm von Schantz
Professor Malcolm von Schantz
Professor of chronobiology, Northumbria University
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External time and internal clocks, and what happens when they disagree

Speaker Dr Zoe Schaedel
Dr Zoe Schaedel
General practitioner, Brighton and Hove Federation
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Women, sleep and ageing

Menopause medicine

Speakers will explore menopause and diabetes, and the management of complex situations associated with HRT use.
1 CPD
Speaker Dr Paula Briggs
Dr Paula Briggs
Consultant in sexual and reproductive health, Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Haitham Hamoda
Haitham Hamoda
Consultant gynaecologist, subspecialist in reproductive medicine and surgery lead menopause service, King’s College hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Management of complex cases

Speaker Professor Annice Mukherjee
Professor Annice Mukherjee
Consultant endocrinologist and professor, Coventry University
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Menopause and diabetes

Med+ International: acute coronary syndrome with multimorbidity

Speakers will explore management of acute coronary syndrome with multimorbidity.

Developed by RCP Iraq network.
Speaker Dr Amal Marayati
Dr Amal Marayati
Consultant cardiologist, echocardiography expert and head of scientific activities subgroup, RCP Iraq network
Speaker Dr Hilal Al Saffar
Dr Hilal Al Saffar
Consultant cardiologist, RCP Global international adviser and chair of the RCP Iraq Network
Speaker Dr Aram J Mirza
Dr Aram J Mirza
RCP international adviser for Iraq
Speaker Dr Safa Almukhtar
Dr Safa Almukhtar
Professor of medicine and nephrology, Hawler Medical University, Iraq
Watch all sessions on demand until 21 February 2025. 
8:30am GMT - Registration
9:30am GMT - Welcome and opening remarks
9:35am GMT
9:35am – 10:35am

Free for all: why the NHS is worth saving

In this opening session, GP and author Dr Gavin Francis will explore the reasons why the NHS is worth saving. 

If you’re attending in person: Wolfson theatre

Speaker Professor Tom Solomon
Professor Tom Solomon
Academic vice president, Royal College of Physicians
Speaker Dr Gavin Francis
Dr Gavin Francis
GP and writer, University of Edinburgh
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Free for all: why the NHS is worth saving

10:35am GMT - Comfort break
11:00am GMT
11am – 12:30pm

Acute medicine

This session will explore the latest updates in acute medicine including point of care ultrasound and same day emergency care.

If you’re attending in person: Wolfson theatre

Speaker Professor Tom Solomon
Professor Tom Solomon
Academic vice president, Royal College of Physicians
Speaker Dr Nick Murch
Dr Nick Murch
Consultant physician, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and president, Society for Acute Medicine
Speaker Dr Barbara Lachana Onen
Dr Barbara Lachana Onen
Acute and general internal medicine consultant, Royal London Hospital and medical SDEC lead, Barts Health NHS Trust
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Nitrous oxide-related neurological harm managed through a Same Day Emergency Care pathway

Speaker Dr Ragit Varia
Dr Ragit Varia
Consultant acute medicine, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Same Day Emergency Care: thinking differently

Speaker Dr Latif Rahman
Dr Latif Rahman
Consultant, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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POCUS: pushing the boundaries

11am – 12:30pm

Cases from the imported fever service – coming to an emergency department near you

Using interactive case studies, this session will provide general medics with updates on imported and emerging infections in the UK.

If you’re attending in person: Seligman theatre

Speaker Dr Sarah Logan
Dr Sarah Logan
Consultant in infectious diseases and general medicine, Hospital for Tropical Diseases, University College London Hospitals Trust
Speaker Dr Tom Samuels
Dr Tom Samuels
Imported fever service registrar, rare imported pathogens laboratory, UKHSA
Speaker Dr Ankur Gupta-Wright
Dr Ankur Gupta-Wright
Consultant in infectious diseases, North Bristol NHS Trust
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Expert panellist

Speaker Dr Geraldine O’Hara
Dr Geraldine O’Hara
Consultant in infectious diseases and general, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
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Expert panellist

Speaker Dr Min Ke
Dr Min Ke
ST3 infectious diseases and medical microbiology, NHS Lothian
Speaker Dr Tarek Matar
Dr Tarek Matar
Specialist registrar in neurology and general internal medicine, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Dr Uchechika Iroegbu
Dr Uchechika Iroegbu
Infectious diseases and medical microbiology registrar, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Speaker Dr Olivia Lucey
Dr Olivia Lucey
Infectious diseases and microbiology SpR, Royal Free Hospital
11am – 12:30pm

Gastroenterology

In this session, you will learn how to manage acute colitis and cloistridioides difficile diarrhoea. You will also explore how to approach deranged liver biochemistry tests.

Developed with the British Society of Gastroenterology.

If you’re attending in person: Dorchester library

Speaker Dr Roisin Bevan
Dr Roisin Bevan
Consultant gastroenterologist, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Dr Ricia Gwenter
Dr Ricia Gwenter
ST5 gastroenterology registrar, University Hospital Southampton
Speaker Dr Kamal Patel
Dr Kamal Patel
Consultant gastroenterologist, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Acute severe ulcerative colitis

Speaker Dr Andrew Rochford
Dr Andrew Rochford
Chair of patient safety committee, Royal College of Physicians
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Refeeding syndrome

Speaker Professor Debbie Shawcross
Professor Debbie Shawcross
Professor of hepatology and chronic liver failure, King's College London
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Approach to deranged liver biochemistry tests

12:30pm GMT - Lunch
1:00pm GMT
1pm – 1:30pm

AstraZeneca sponsored session: CardioPulmonary risk management

This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by AstraZeneca, intended for UK healthcare professionals only.

Note: this session will not be CPD accredited.

AstraZeneca has provided sponsorship towards this independent Programme. AstraZeneca has had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence except for the AstraZeneca sponsored symposia presentations. 
 

If you’re attending in person: Seligman theatre

1pm – 1:30pm

Daiichi Sankyo sponsored symposium: Cholesterol lowering in high CVD risk patients – bridging the gaps and future opportunities

This promotional symposium has been organised and funded by Daiichi Sankyo UK Ltd where products will be discussed. Daiichi Sankyo UK Ltd has had no further involvement in the organisation and content of this conference.
 
Note: this session will not be CPD accredited.

If you’re attending in person: Dorchester library

Speaker  Dr Adie Viljoen
Dr Adie Viljoen
Consultant metabolic physician, East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust and honorary consultant, Cambridge Universities NHS Trust
Speaker Professor Kausik Ray
Professor Kausik Ray
Professor of public heath, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Imperial College London and honorary consultant cardiologist, Imperial College NHS Trust
Speaker Alistair Gordon
Alistair Gordon
Market Access Director, Daiichi Sankyo UK
1:30pm GMT - Lunch continued
2:15pm GMT
2:15pm – 3:45pm

Neurology

This session will look at the management of intracranial haemorrhage and headache on the acute take, explore new treatments for dementia and discuss the assessment of gait disorders. 

Developed with the Association of British Neurologists.

If you’re attending in person: Wolfson theatre

Speaker Dr Duncan Street
Dr Duncan Street
Specialty registrar, University Hospitals Birmingham
Speaker Dr Ruford Sequeira
Dr Ruford Sequeira
Specialist doctor, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
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Assessment of ​ gait disorders

Speaker Professor Adrian Parry Jones
Professor Adrian Parry Jones
Professor of vascular neurology, The University of Manchester
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Management of intracranial haemorrhage

Speaker Dr Matthew Jones
Dr Matthew Jones
Consultant neurologist, Northern Care Alliance
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New treatments for dementia

Speaker Dr Anna Cohen
Dr Anna Cohen
Consultant neurologist, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital"
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Headaches for the internist

2:15pm – 3:45pm

Respiratory medicine

This session will provide insight into the management of respiratory conditions commonly seen on the acute take.

If you’re attending in person: Seligman theatre

Speaker Professor Jonathan Bennett
Professor Jonathan Bennett
Consultant respiratory physician, Glenfield Hospital UHL NHS Trust
Speaker Dr Catherine Rowan
Dr Catherine Rowan
Respiratory registrar, Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Speaker Dr Michael Davies
Dr Michael Davies
Consultant physician, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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The case for respiratory support units

Speaker Dr Michelle Ramsay
Dr Michelle Ramsay
Consultant respiratory physician, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
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An update on acute NIV: It's more than just twiddling some knobs

Speaker Dr Mark Juniper
Dr Mark Juniper
Consultant physician, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Patient safety trends in respiratory medicine

2:15pm – 3:45pm

Dermatology

This session will highlight emergency presentations in skin of colour, demonstrate key things you need to know about skin cancer and discuss AI from a dermatology perspective.

Developed with the British Association of Dermatologists.

If you’re attending in person: Dorchester library

Speaker Dr Mitesh Patel
Dr Mitesh Patel
Dermatology registrar, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Dr Mary Sommerlad
Dr Mary Sommerlad
Consultant dermatologist, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Dermatology: emergency presentations in skin of colour

Speaker Dr Christopher Bower
Dr Christopher Bower
Consultant dermatologist, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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What physicians need to know about skin cancer

Speaker Dr Beibei Du-Harpur
Dr Beibei Du-Harpur
NIHR academic clinical lecturer in dermatology, King's College London
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Artificial intelligence: dermatology perspectives

3:45pm GMT - Comfort break
4:15pm GMT
4:15pm – 5:45pm

Stroke medicine

This session will discuss stroke mimics and chameleons and highlight important post-stroke complications for a general physician.

If you’re attending in person: Wolfson theatre

Speaker Dr Ganesh Subramanian
Dr Ganesh Subramanian
Consultant stroke physician, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Post-stroke complications for the general physician

Speaker Rebecca Kuruvilla
Rebecca Kuruvilla
Clinical education fellow, Royal College of Physicians
Speaker Dr Kailash Krishnan
Dr Kailash Krishnan
Consultant in stroke medicine, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Stroke mimics and chameleons

Speaker Dr Soma Banerjee
Dr Soma Banerjee
Professor of practice (stroke medicine), Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
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Hyperacute stroke management

4:15pm – 5:45pm

Palliative medicine

In this session, speakers will explore opioid toxicity, explain how to set and communicate ceilings of treatment and discuss the challenges and opportunities of a palliative medicine registrar.

Developed by the RCPs JSC for Palliative Medicine.

If you’re attending in person: Seligman theatre

Speaker Dr David Brooks
Dr David Brooks
Macmillan consultant in palliative medicine, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Dr Rachel Clingan
Dr Rachel Clingan
ST6 palliative medicine, Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Dr Emily Holdsworth
Dr Emily Holdsworth
Palliative and internal medicine SpR, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Setting and communicating ceilings of treatment

Speaker Dr Sarah Foot
Dr Sarah Foot
Palliative medicine trainee, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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The palliative medicine registrar on the acute take – challenges and opportunities

Speaker Professor Jason Boland
Professor Jason Boland
Professor and honorary consultant in palliative medicine, Hull York Medical School
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Opioid toxicity – how to distinguish from natural dying and how to manage it

4.15pm – 5.45pm

RCP named lectures

In this session, our speakers will give the annual Milroy and Croonian lectures. 

If you’re attending in person: Dorchester library

Speaker Dr Mumtaz Patel
Dr Mumtaz Patel
President, Royal College of Physicians
Speaker Professor Amitava Banerjee
Professor Amitava Banerjee
Professor of clinical data science and honorary consultant cardiologist, University College London and Barts Health NHS Trust
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Milroy lecture: Non-communicable versus communicable diseases - a paradigm unfit for the 21st century?

Speaker Dr Niall Elliott
Dr Niall Elliott
Head of sports medicine, sportscotland Institute of Sport
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Croonian lecture: Concussion in sport – no longer a simple trip down memory lane

5:45pm GMT
5:45pm – 7pm

Networking reception

In person delegates can look forward to an evening reception on the first day. Enjoy food and drinks while catching up and networking with colleagues.
7:00pm GMT - End of day 1
Watch all sessions on demand until 21 February 2025. 
8:30am GMT - Registration
9:30am GMT
9:30am – 11am

Treating tobacco dependency

This session will include a statement from the British Thoracic Society on tobacco dependency, highlight treatment bundles that are available through NCSCT, share the latest updates on the use of e-cigarettes and discuss pharmacotherapies.

Developed with the British Thoracic Society and RCP special adviser on tobacco, Professor Sanjay Agrawal.

If you’re attending in person: Wolfson theatre

Speaker Professor Sanjay Agrawal
Professor Sanjay Agrawal
Consultant in respiratory and intensive care medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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E-cigarettes and the treatment of tobacco dependency

Speaker Jacqui Pollington
Jacqui Pollington
Respiratory nurse consultant, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
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A Guide to the new BTS Clinical Statement on the medical management of inpatients with tobacco dependency

Speaker Dr Louise Restrick
Dr Louise Restrick
Integrated consultant respiratory physician, Whittington Health NHS Trust
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The medical management of inpatients with tobacco dependency

Speaker Arran Woodhouse
Arran Woodhouse
Lead tobacco dependence specialist, Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training: tobacco dependence treatment care bundles

Speaker Professor Matthew Evison
Professor Matthew Evison
Consultant in respiratory medicine, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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Pharmacotherapy for tobacco dependency ​

9:30am – 11am

Diabetes and endocrinology

This session will share global guidelines updates to the management of hyperglycaemic emergencies, diabetes and hyperglycaemia. It will also provide insight into adrenal insufficiency and hyponatraemia for the generalist.

Developed with the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists and the Society for Endocrinology.

If you’re attending in person: Seligman theatre

Speaker Professor Ketan Dhatariya
Professor Ketan Dhatariya
Consultant in diabetes and endocrinology and honorary professor of medicine, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Diabetes at the front door

Speaker Dr Rebecca Sagar
Dr Rebecca Sagar
NIHR clinical lecturer, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Speaker Dr Shivani Misra
Dr Shivani Misra
Consultant physician, Imperial College London
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A walkthrough the updated DKA / HSS guidelines

Speaker Dr Helen Simpson
Dr Helen Simpson
Consultant endocrinologist, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Adrenal insufficiency – what is NICE for the non-endocrinologist

Speaker Dr Narendra Reddy
Dr Narendra Reddy
Consultant endocrinologist, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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Do's and don'ts in hyponatraemia management

9:30am – 11am

Renal medicine

This session will provide an update in renal medicine for the general physician.

If you’re attending in person: Dorchester library

Speaker Dr Rupert Major
Dr Rupert Major
Clinical associate professor and honorary consultant nephrologist, University of Leicester and University Hospital of Leicester NHS Trust
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What’s new in the ‘most boring topic in medicine'?

Speaker Dr Amy Needleman
Dr Amy Needleman
Renal registrar, Royal Free Hospital
Speaker Fiona Loud
Fiona Loud
Policy director, Kidney Care UK
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Let's talk kidneys

Speaker Dr Kristin Veighey
Dr Kristin Veighey
NIHR academic clinical fellow in general practice, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
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AKI and CKD for the non-nephrologist

Speaker Dr Yusuf Jinadu
Dr Yusuf Jinadu
Specialist registrar and chief renal registrar, University Hospital of Leicester NHS Trust
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Dialysis and kidney transplant for the generalist

11:00am GMT - Comfort break
11:30am GMT
11:30am – 1pm

Geriatric medicine

In this session, the panel will explore falls for the internist, deprescribing in patients with falls, and medicines for geriatric patients.

If you’re attending in person: Wolfson theatre

Speaker Professor Tom Solomon
Professor Tom Solomon
Academic vice president, Royal College of Physicians
Speaker Dr Alexandra Burgess
Dr Alexandra Burgess
ST7, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Speaker Dr Dan Furmedge
Dr Dan Furmedge
Consultant physician in geriatric and internal medicine, IMT Stage 1 TPD, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and censor, Royal College of Physicians
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Just tripped Doc | Getting it right for frail inpatients

Speaker Dr Elena Mucci
Dr Elena Mucci
Consultant geriatrician, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
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SDeprescribing in patients with falls: Practical tools for everyday use | Thieves’ market: not enough medicine

11:30am – 1pm

Haematology

In this session, the panel will discuss the management of sickle cell disease, thrombocytopenia and suspected haematological malignancy.

Developed with the British Society for Haematology.

If you’re attending in person: Seligman theatre

Speaker Dr Henry Wood
Dr Henry Wood
Consultant haematologist, King's College Hospital
Speaker Dr Francesca Leonforte
Dr Francesca Leonforte
Haematology registrar, The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Dr Norris Igbineweka
Dr Norris Igbineweka
Specialist registrar haematology and clinical research PhD fellow in haematology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Management of sickle cell disease: progress or crises

Speaker Dr Anita Arasaretnam
Dr Anita Arasaretnam
Consultant haematologist, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
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Diagnostic work up for suspected haematological malignancy

Speaker Dr Michael Desborough
Dr Michael Desborough
Consultant haematologist, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Investigation of thrombocytopenia

Speaker Dr Sarah Wheeldon
Dr Sarah Wheeldon
ST7 haematology registrar, Royal Devon and Exeter University Healthcare Foundation Trust
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The appropriate use of blood components and patient blood management

11:30am – 1pm

GUM

In this session, the panel will give the latest updates in syphilis and Mpox. They will also discuss prevention methods in GUM clinics.

If you’re attending in person: Dorchester library

Speaker Professor Matt Phillips
Professor Matt Phillips
Consultant in GUM medicine, North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Dr Liberty-Isabelle Todd
Dr Liberty-Isabelle Todd
IMT 1 doctor, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Speaker Dr Joseph Heskin
Dr Joseph Heskin
Consultant in genitourinary and HIV medicine, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust
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Mpox – an unexpected outbreak

Speaker Professor Margaret Kingston
Professor Margaret Kingston
Consultant physician, Manchester Royal Infirmary
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Syphilis in the UK 2024

Speaker Dr Elizabeth Okecha
Dr Elizabeth Okecha
Consultant in GUM and HIV, St Helens Sexual Health and clinical lead, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Prevention methods in GUM clinics

1:00pm GMT - Lunch
1:30pm GMT
1:30pm – 2pm

AstraZeneca sponsored symposium: Optimising COPD maintenance therapy in secondary care  interventions in secondary care to improve patient outcomes

This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by AstraZeneca, intended for UK healthcare professionals only.

Note: this session will not be CPD accredited.

AstraZeneca has provided sponsorship towards this independent Programme. AstraZeneca has had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence except for the AstraZeneca sponsored symposia presentations. 

If you’re attending in person: Seligman theatre

Speaker Dr Mohan Thapa
Dr Mohan Thapa
Clinical director, consultant acute physician, West Hertfordshire NHS Trust
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AstraZeneca sponsored symposium: Optimising COPD maintenance therapy in secondary care – interventions in secondary care to improve patient outcomes

2:00pm GMT - Lunch continued
2:45pm GMT
2:45pm – 4:15pm

Cardiology

This session will explore the management of cardiac conditions commonly seen by the general physician.

If you’re attending in person: Wolfson theatre

Speaker Dr Shouvik Haldar
Dr Shouvik Haldar
Consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist, Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, Guy's and St Thomas's Trust
Speaker Dr Holly Morgan
Dr Holly Morgan
Cardiology registrar, University Hospital of Wales
Speaker Dr Sohaib Nazir
Dr Sohaib Nazir
Consultant cardiologist and clinical senior lecturer, Royal Brompton Hospital and King's College London
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Cardio-oncology for the general physician

Speaker Dr Anna Herrey
Dr Anna Herrey
Consultant cardiologist, Bartshealth NHS Trust
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Maternal cardiology – what you need to know

Speaker Dr Rani Khatib
Dr Rani Khatib
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Latest updates in dyslipidaemia

Speaker Dr Sam Dawkins
Dr Sam Dawkins
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Structural heart disease for the general physician

2:45pm – 4:15pm

Rheumatology

This session will provide updates on haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) fever, high ferritin, gout and crystal arthritis, and raised creatine kinase on the acute medical take.

Developed with the British Society for Rheumatology.

If you’re attending in person: Seligman theatre

Speaker Dr Rizwan Rajak
Dr Rizwan Rajak
Consultant rheumatologist, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Speaker Dr Megan Rutter
Dr Megan Rutter
Consultant rheumatology, Birmingham City Hospital, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
Speaker Dr Jessica Manson
Dr Jessica Manson
Consultant rheumatologist, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: fever, high ferritin, falling counts in an unwell acute take patient

Speaker Professor Abhishek
Professor Abhishek
Professor of rheumatology, University of Nottingham
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Gout and crystal arthritis

Speaker Professor Hector Chinoy
Professor Hector Chinoy
Professor of rheumatology and neuromuscular disease and consultant rheumatologist, University of Manchester
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Approaching raised creatine kinase in acute medical take

4:15pm GMT - Closing remarks and abstract results
4:20pm GMT - End of conference
Our workshops and hands on sessions are excellent opportunities for interactive learning. 

Workshops are non-clinical educational sessions. Facilitators can hold these as either small lectures or group discussions.

Hands on sessions focus on developing attendees’ key clinical skills. Facilitators often bring equipment that can be used to emulate real-life clinical situations.

Don’t forget, some of our workshops are CPD accredited. Certificates will be available to download from the 'CPD' tab.

Thursday 21 November

9:35am GMT
9:35am – 10:35am

How to progress your career as an IMG (workshop)

At this workshop, you'll network with colleagues, hear success stories from fellow IMGs and learn valuable strategies to progress your medical career in the UK. By the end of the session, you will leave with a personalised action plan supported by the RCP Education and Global teams

If you’re attending in person: Sloane room, ground floor

Speaker Lucy Harding
Lucy Harding
Senior educationalist, Royal College of Physicians
11:00am GMT
11:00am – 12:00pm

How to communicate difficult to teach topics in innovative ways (workshop)

This workshop will explore different approaches to teaching difficult topics, using innovative techniques.

If you’re attending in person: Sloane room, ground floor

Speaker Philip Welsby
Philip Welsby
Joint head of education, Royal College of Physicians
Speaker Claudia Cowap-Whiskin
Claudia Cowap-Whiskin
Senior educationalist, Royal College of Physicians
Speaker Dr Rebecca Kuruvilla
Dr Rebecca Kuruvilla
Clinical education fellow, Royal College of Physicians
11:00am – 11:45am

Phillips: practical CPAP and NIV training (hands on)

This session will focus on the practical application and delivery of CPAP and NIV therapy in the clinical environment. There will be opportunities for active participation, using specialist equipment. Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.

If you’re attending in person: Wellcome library, second floor

Speaker Alun Jenkins
Alun Jenkins
Lead facilitator, clinical educator, hospital ventilation, Philips Health Systems Ltd
Speaker Glyn Stephens
Glyn Stephens
Philips account manager, hospital respiratory care, Philips Healthcare
11:00am – 11:45am

GE healthcare: using Caption Guidance AI tools to acquire diagnostic quality echos (hands on)

In this hands-on session, participants will gain confidence in acquiring cardiac views for rapid assessment at the point of care. The Caption Guidance AI-driven software offers real-time, step-by-step instructions on probe manoeuvring, enabling you to capture diagnostic-quality echocardiographic views. Additionally, for specific cardiac views, the software automatically calculates the left ventricular ejection fraction upon image acquisition. Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.

If you’re attending in person: Wellcome library, second floor

Speaker Alistair Wood
Alistair Wood
Facilitator, GE Healthcare
Speaker Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed
Strategic sales and business development specialist, GE Healthcare
11:45am GMT
11:45am – 12:30pm

Phillips: practical CPAP and NIV training (hands on)

This session will focus on the practical application and delivery of CPAP and NIV therapy in the clinical environment. There will be opportunities for active participation, using specialist equipment. Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.

If you’re attending in person: Wellcome library, second floor

Speaker Alun Jenkins
Alun Jenkins
Lead facilitator, clinical educator, hospital ventilation, Philips Health Systems Ltd
11:45am – 12:30pm

GE healthcare: using Caption Guidance AI tools to acquire diagnostic quality echos (hands on)

In this hands-on session, participants will gain confidence in acquiring cardiac views for rapid assessment at the point of care. The Caption Guidance AI-driven software offers real-time, step-by-step instructions on probe manoeuvring, enabling you to capture diagnostic-quality echocardiographic views. Additionally, for specific cardiac views, the software automatically calculates the left ventricular ejection fraction upon image acquisition. Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.

If you’re attending in person: Wellcome library, second floor

Speaker Alistair Wood
Alistair Wood
Facilitator, GE Healthcare
Speaker Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed
Strategic sales and business development specialist, GE Healthcare
2:15pm GMT
2:15pm – 3:45pm

How to respond when things go wrong (workshop)

This workshop will explore recent developments in patient safety reporting and learning and demonstrate how to respond to patient safety events using a clinical scenario. The session will also highlight the importance and benefits of patient involvement in patient safety learning

If you’re attending in person: Sloane room, ground floor

Speaker Richard Triffit
Richard Triffit
Lay representative, Patient Safety Committee, Royal College of Physicians
Speaker Dr Andrew Gibson
Dr Andrew Gibson
NCEPOD representative, Royal College of Physicians
Speaker Lauren Mosley
Lauren Mosley
Head of Patient Safety Implementation, NHS
Speaker Dr Arabella Chapman
Dr Arabella Chapman
Postgraduate medical education fellow, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Dr Dana Walshaw
Dr Dana Walshaw
Postgraduate medical education fellow, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
2:15pm – 3:00pm

Phillips: practical CPAP and NIV training (hands on)

This session will focus on the practical application and delivery of CPAP and NIV therapy in the clinical environment. There will be opportunities for active participation, using specialist equipment. Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.

If you’re attending in person: Wellcome library, second floor

Speaker Alun Jenkins
Alun Jenkins
Lead facilitator, clinical educator, hospital ventilation, Philips Health Systems Ltd
2:15pm – 3:00pm

GE healthcare: US guided vascular access (hands on)

In this session, you will learn how to use a hand-held ultrasound device to guide a needle into a vessel.

The “vscan air app” will be used throughout the session. Attendees will need to pre-download the app from the Apple Store or Google Play onto their compatible mobile phone or tablet. 

Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.

If you’re attending in person: Wellcome library, second floor

Speaker Alistair Wood
Alistair Wood
Facilitator, GE Healthcare
Speaker Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed
Strategic sales and business development specialist, GE Healthcare
3:00pm GMT
3:00pm – 3:45pm

Phillips: practical CPAP and NIV training (hands on)

This session will focus on the practical application and delivery of CPAP and NIV therapy in the clinical environment. There will be opportunities for active participation, using specialist equipment. Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.

If you’re attending in person: Wellcome library, second floor

Speaker Alun Jenkins
Alun Jenkins
Lead facilitator, clinical educator, hospital ventilation, Philips Health Systems Ltd
3:00pm – 3:45pm

GE healthcare: US guided vascular access (hands on)

In this session, you will learn how to use a hand-held ultrasound device to guide a needle into a vessel.

The “vscan air app” will be used throughout the session. Attendees will need to pre-download the app from the Apple Store or Google Play onto their compatible mobile phone or tablet. 


Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
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If you’re attending in person: Wellcome library, second floor

Speaker Alistair Wood
Alistair Wood
Facilitator, GE Healthcare
Speaker Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed
Strategic sales and business development specialist, GE Healthcare
4:15pm GMT
4:15pm – 5:15pm

How to lead brilliant research as an NHS clinician (workshop)

This workshop is designed to inspire NHS clinicians to start or expand their research journey, offering practical advice from experienced clinician-researchers. Based on their personal experiences, the speakers will share valuable insights into how they established and advanced their research careers and overcame challenges they faced along the way. Whether you're new to research or looking to deepen your involvement, this session will provide practical advice to lead successful research while balancing your clinical duties.

If you’re attending in person: Sloane room, ground floor

Speaker Dr Saif Huda
Dr Saif Huda
Consultant neurologist, NIHR SCPRA clinician scientist, Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Dr Melanie Nana
Dr Melanie Nana
Obstetric medicine fellow, ST7 diabetes and endocrinology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Dr Aicha Bouraoui
Dr Aicha Bouraoui
Consultant rheumatologist, University College London Hospitals
4:15pm – 5:00pm

Phillips: practical CPAP and NIV training (hands on)

This session will focus on the practical application and delivery of CPAP and NIV therapy in the clinical environment. There will be opportunities for active participation, using specialist equipment. Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.

If you’re attending in person: Wellcome library, second floor

Speaker Alun Jenkins
Alun Jenkins
Lead facilitator, clinical educator, hospital ventilation, Philips Health Systems Ltd
4:15pm – 5:00pm

GE healthcare: using Caption Guidance AI tools to acquire diagnostic quality echos (hands on)

In this hands-on session, participants will gain confidence in acquiring cardiac views for rapid assessment at the point of care. The Caption Guidance AI-driven software offers real-time, step-by-step instructions on probe manoeuvring, enabling you to capture diagnostic-quality echocardiographic views. Additionally, for specific cardiac views, the software automatically calculates the left ventricular ejection fraction upon image acquisition. Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.

If you’re attending in person: Wellcome library, second floor

Speaker Alistair Wood
Alistair Wood
Facilitator, GE Healthcare
Speaker Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed
Strategic sales and business development specialist, GE Healthcare

Friday 22 November

9:30am GMT
9:30am – 10:15am

Philips: practical CPAP and NIV training (hands on)

This session will focus on the practical application and delivery of CPAP and NIV therapy in the clinical environment. There will be opportunities for active participation, using specialist equipment. Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
Speaker Alun Jenkins
Alun Jenkins
Lead facilitator, clinical educator, hospital ventilation, Philips Health Systems Ltd
9:30am – 10:15am

GE healthcare: US guided vascular access (hands on)

In this session, you will learn how to use a hand-held ultrasound device to guide a needle into a vessel.

The “vscan air app” will be used throughout the session. Attendees will need to pre-download the app from the Apple Store or Google Play onto their compatible mobile phone or tablet. 


Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
​​​​​​​
Speaker Alistair Wood
Alistair Wood
Facilitator, GE Healthcare
Speaker Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed
Strategic sales and business development specialist, GE Healthcare
9:30am – 10:30am

How to engage with the RCP's global activities (workshop)

This session will provide an introduction to RCP's key global partnerships and projects, and showcase how you can help us shape future global strategy.

If you’re attending in person: Sloane room, ground floor

Speaker Dr Omar Mustafa
Dr Omar Mustafa
Global vice president and interim registrar, Royal College of Physicians
Speaker Aimee Protheroe
Aimee Protheroe
Head of RCP Global, Royal College of Physicians
10:15am GMT
10:15am – 11:00am

Phillips: practical CPAP and NIV training (hands on)

This session will focus on the practical application and delivery of CPAP and NIV therapy in the clinical environment. There will be opportunities for active participation, using specialist equipment. Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
Speaker Alun Jenkins
Alun Jenkins
Lead facilitator, clinical educator, hospital ventilation, Philips Health Systems Ltd
10:15am – 11:00am

GE healthcare: US guided vascular access (hands on)

In this session, you will learn how to use a hand-held ultrasound device to guide a needle into a vessel.

The “vscan air app” will be used throughout the session. Attendees will need to pre-download the app from the Apple Store or Google Play onto their compatible mobile phone or tablet. 


Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
​​​​​​​
Speaker Alistair Wood
Alistair Wood
Facilitator, GE Healthcare
Speaker Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed
Strategic sales and business development specialist, GE Healthcare
10:45am GMT
10:45am – 11:45am

How to prepare to be a new consultant (workshop)

This workshop will focus on the essentials you need to know about contracts, job planning and preparing for your new role. You will receive expert advice from the RCP Education team and the New Consultants’ Committee to support your transition to becoming a new consultant.

If you’re attending in person: Sloane room, ground floor

Speaker Lucy Harding
Lucy Harding
Senior educationalist, Royal College of Physicians
Speaker Dr Amie Burbridge
Dr Amie Burbridge
11:30am GMT
11:30am – 12:15am

Phillips: practical CPAP and NIV training (hands on)

This session will focus on the practical application and delivery of CPAP and NIV therapy in the clinical environment. There will be opportunities for active participation, using specialist equipment. Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
Speaker Alun Jenkins
Alun Jenkins
Lead facilitator, clinical educator, hospital ventilation, Philips Health Systems Ltd
11:30am – 12:15pm

GE healthcare: using Caption Guidance AI tools to acquire diagnostic quality echos (hands on)

In this hands-on session, participants will gain confidence in acquiring cardiac views for rapid assessment at the point of care. The Caption Guidance AI-driven software offers real-time, step-by-step instructions on probe manoeuvring, enabling you to capture diagnostic-quality echocardiographic views. Additionally, for specific cardiac views, the software automatically calculates the left ventricular ejection fraction upon image acquisition. Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
Speaker Alistair Wood
Alistair Wood
Facilitator, GE Healthcare
Speaker Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed
Strategic sales and business development specialist, GE Healthcare
12:00pm GMT
12:00pm – 13:00pm

How to manage multiple medications with the RCP acute care toolkit (workshop)

This session will promote the launch and implementation of the new RCP acute care toolkit on polypharmacy, ‘managing multiple medications: acute care toolkit’. Speakers will discuss the clinical importance of managing polypharmacy, provide insight into effective education and training strategies, and explore sustainable approaches and communication techniques for successful toolkit implementation. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to apply this toolkit to enhance patient care in acute settings.

If you’re attending in person: Sloane room, ground floor

Speaker Dr Dan Smith
Dr Dan Smith
Editor in chief, Medical Care - driving change
Speaker Dr Tessa Lewis
Dr Tessa Lewis
GP, medical adviser, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Oxford Health NHS Trust
Speaker Dr Lucy Pollock
Dr Lucy Pollock
Consultant geriatrician, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker Dr Laurence Gray
Dr Laurence Gray
Consultant clinical pharmacologist and toxicologist, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Speaker Dr Ragit Varia
Dr Ragit Varia
Consultant in acute medicine, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
12:15pm GMT
12:15pm – 1:00pm

Phillips: practical CPAP and NIV training (hands on)

This session will focus on the practical application and delivery of CPAP and NIV therapy in the clinical environment. There will be opportunities for active participation, using specialist equipment. Please note this session will not be CPD accredited.
Speaker Alun Jenkins
Alun Jenkins
Lead facilitator, clinical educator, hospital ventilation, Philips Health Systems Ltd