BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Respiratory Medicine SPRING PROGRAMME
Date: Friday 20th June 2008	Location: London
This one day BMJ Masterclass offers busy GPs the chance to get up to date with evidence based practice in respiratory medicine. Gain more knowledge and confidence to manage your patients in a wide range of common respiratory conditions including: • Diagnosis and management of asthma and COPD • Chest infections • Allergies • Approaches to smoking cessation This is your last chance to register for an update in respiratory medicine in 2008. To view the full programme, list of speakers or to register, please visit: For further information visit http://masterclasses.bmj.com/GPs/Respiratory-Medicine
email: vng{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 6012

BMJ Masterclass for GPs: General Update
Date: AUTUMN 2008	Location: Various see below
BMJ Masterclass for GPs: General Update Friday 19 & Saturday 20 September 2008, London Tuesday 23 & Wednesday 24 September 2008, Leeds Thursday 16 October 2008, Glasgow Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 November 2008, Manchester Thursday 4 & Friday 5 December 2008, Bristol Thursday 11 December 2008, London We know that taking time out of the practice can be difficult, which is why our clinical editors have been working hard to make this programme even more relevant to you. With feedback from our past delegates and a panel of expert speakers, we have updated the content and added two brand new topics: ophthalmology and ENT. Also featuring new case studies and live clinical demonstrations, this BMJ Masterclass will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to put the latest evidence into practice. Programme 1 topics include: * Respiratory medicine * Mental health * ENT - NEW! * Musculoskeletal * Diabetes * Paediatrics Programme 2 topics include: * Cardiology * Dermatology * Palliative care * Neurology * Women's health * Ophthalmology - NEW! This is an essential update for GPs and advanced nurse practitioners: 1 Access the latest evidence based medicine across a wide range of common clinical conditions 2 Take home practical tips that will change your everyday practice 3 Get your questions answered by the experts 4 Interact with your peers and the experts, and share experiences and best practice. Secure your place early and take advantage of the early bird rates. To view the full programme, list of speakers or to register, please visit: http://masterclasses.bmj.com/GPs/general-update
email: vng{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 6012

BMJ Masterclass for Physicians: Neurology (6 CPD hours / RCP)
Date: AUTUMN 2008	Location: Various see below
Wednesday 22 October 2008, BMA House, London Wednesday 10 December 2008, University of Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester A series of one day masterclasses providing the physician working in acute medicine with the confidence to correctly diagnose, investigate, and manage a wide spectrum of common neurological problems. This year, leading experts covers 3 essential new topics in key neurological conditions including: • Medicolegal risks...avoiding a neurological disaster - NEW! • Chronic daily headache: important causes and effective treatment • Weakness and sensory symptoms • Vertigo and dizziness • Stroke - NEW! • Parkinson's disease • Collapse of unknown Cause - NEW! Hear from leading experts including: Dr Geraint Fuller Consultant Neurologist Gloucestershire Royal NHS Trust, and Chair, Neurology Specialty Advisory Committee Cheltenham Dr Brendan Davies Consultant Neurologist, and Director of the North Midlands Headache Clinic North Staffordshire University Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent Professor Adolfo Bronstein Head of Department Division of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Imperial College London, London Dr Rustam Al-Shahi Salman MRC clincician scientist and honorary consultant neurologist Western General Hospital, Edinburgh Professor David Burn Professor of Movement Disorder Neurology and Honorary Consultant Newcastle General Hopsital, Newcastle upon Tyne Professor Phil Smith Consultant Neurologist University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff Who should attend? 1 Consultants 2 Specialist registrars 3 Associate specialists 4 Staff grades 5 General practitioners with a special interest 6 Specialist nurses Of the following specialties: 1 Neurology 2 General medicine 3 Geriatric medicine 4 Accident and emergency medicine 5 Intensive care Secure your place early. This programme sold out within months in 2007! To view the full programme, list of speakers or to register, please visit: http://masterclasses.bmj.com/neurology
email: vng{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 6012

BMJ Careers Fair
Date: 3-4 October 2008	Location: Business Design Centre, London
Take the opportunity to talk to more than 70 exhibitors and attend over 20 seminars, all aimed at helping guide you on your career path. Here’s a taster of some of the seminars we’ll be offering: * Polishing up your interview skills * Stand out from the crowd – enhance your CV * What to do with your medical qualifications outside the NHS * Stand and deliver - improving your presentation skills * How to sort out your work life balance * Speciality training – picking your way through the maze * Choosing a career in general practice Entry to the exhibition is free if you book in advance. There will be a charge to attend seminars Register online at http://www.bmjcareersfair.com
email: tmonk{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20 8334 4525

BMJ/West Midlands Deanery Medical Careers Fair
Date: 10-11 October 2008	Location: ThinkTank, Birmingham
Visit over 30 exhibitors and attend over 20 seminars, aimed at helping you navigate your way through the maze of career choice. Seminars include: * Polishing up your interview skills * Enhancing your CV * Mix and match - opportunities outside the NHS * Stand out from the crowd – making your job application work for you * How to make an effective presentation * How to sort out your work life balance * Choosing a career in general practice * How to create a portfolio career Entry to the exhibition is free if you book in advance. There will be a charge to attend seminars. Register online at http://www.bmjcareersfair.com
email: tmonk{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20 8334 4525

BMJ Masterclass for GPs: General Update, Programme 2
Date: Various, see below	Location: Various see below
Friday 27 June 2008, Newcastle * Running back to back with programme 1 Leading experts bring you the latest evidence, guidelines, and best practice in an easy to understand and interactive format. Learn using case studies, with the chance to ask questions. This update will change your everyday practice and give you greater confidence in managing your patients. You will also receive our popular course handbook covering new guidelines, practical management tips, key references, and commonly asked questions, exclusive to our delegates. Topics include: - Cardiology - Dermatology - Palliative Care - Mental Health - Renal: Chronic Kidney Disease - Women’s Health For the full programme please visit: http://masterclasses.bmj.com/GPs/general-update/autumn-2007
email: events{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 6241/6281

BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Cardiology, Diabetes and CKD
Date: Various, see below	Location: Various see below
Thursday 19 June 2008, London Thursday 25 September 2008, Leeds Monday 3 November 2008, Birmingham This one day masterclass will advance your knowledge in three of the most rapidly changing and challenging areas of clinical practice, and provide you with practical information from expert speakers. Topics covered include: • Heart failure: the essentials of management • Atrial fibrillation • Secondary prevention after myocardial infarction (MI) • Complications of diabetes • Therapeutic challenges in the management of type 2 diabetes • Chronic kidney disease: when to refer to the nephrologist. This masterclass is suitable for: • GPs • Practice nurses • Nurse practitioners Early bird rates are available so don't delay. To view the full programme and list of speakers or to register, please visit: http://masterclasses.bmj.com/GPs/cardiology-diabetes-ckd
email: events{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 6241

Association of Clinical Pathologists 22nd ACP Management Course
Date:3-5 September 2008	Location: Durham, UK
This is a wide ranging, residential, 3 day course introducing management issues relevant to the running of a modern pathology service. It is intended for specialist registrars and trainees in pathology in their final year of training, clinical scientists and those who have held their first consultant post for less than 2 years. The Course will address the following subject areas: - The NHS Reforms - Funding of the NHS - Regulatory requirements - Role of PCTs - Financial Management - Business Planning - Demand Management - Managing Staff - Appraisal and job planning - Self Management - Future organisation of pathology services Course fee: £575.00 which includes a pre-course folder, course information handbook, a copy of the second edition of the ACP Guide: Surviving the First 2 years as a Consultant, en suite accommodation, all meals, refreshments and course dinner.
email: jacqui{at}pathologists.org.uk	Tel: +44 (01273) 775700

40th ANNUAL COURSE – "ADVANCES IN HAEMATOLOGY"
Date: 22-26 Sept 2008	Location: London, UK
This five-day course is designed to update both trainees and specialists on the scientific basis and clinical practice of haematology, including case presentations and slide seminars. The course will be held at Imperial College in South Kensington and a day delegate rate is available. Price includes catering and a course book. CPD and EMA accreditation to be confirmed. Cost: Places booked and paid for before 15th June 2008 - £450. 16th June 2008 onwards - £500. UK trainees - £300 (letter of support required) Day delegate rate - £120 per day Course Organisers:Prof L Foroni, Dr D Milojkovic, Professor J Apperley
email: hcc{at}imperial.nhs.uk	Tel: