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 2 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

15th Paediatric Rheumatology European Society Congress
Date: 14-17 September 2008	Location: London, UK
Please visit the website for more information.
email: pres2008{at}hamptonmedical.com	Tel: +44 (0) 20 8979 8300

3rd Eular Congress Capillaroscopy and Rheumatic Diseases
Date: 15-17 September 2008	Location: Genova, Italy
Please contact below for more information.
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Global Arthritis Research Network (GARN) Meeting: Call for Abstracts
Date:23-27 September 2008	Location: Yokohama, JAPAN
Aim & Scope: The GARN was initiated by Drs. for Lipsky, Gay & Nishioka for establishing good, direct communication between scientists, whether working in the same subject area or in interdisciplinary research. The GARN promotes discussions and the free exchange of ideas at the research frontiers of Rheumatology. Scientists with common professional interests come together for a few days of intense discussion and examination of the most advanced aspects of the field. This meeting provides a valuable means of disseminating information and ideas in a way that cannot be achieved through the usual channels of communication - publications and presentations at large scientific meetings. The purpose of GARN is to promote and encourage communication and scientific interactions and collaborations that facilitate the progress of basic and clinical research in arthritis and related condition. Over fifty younger, future leaders in the field of autoimmune diseases and arthritis-related conditions will be selected by the staring committee and invited to meet with senior leaders in molecular biology, immunology and rheumatology at Yokohama. Two thousands and five hundreds US dollars (2500$) will be donated to whom selected as speaker for travel fee. We (or GARN meeting committee) are pleased to announce the nominations no later than 2008 April 14th and sent to the Secretary General of the GARN Meeting.
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BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Cardiology, Diabetes and CKD
Date: Various, see below	Location: Various see below
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

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

The International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care
Date: 17 - 20 March 2009	Location: Berlin, Germany
The International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care is on March 17 - 20, 2009, in Berlin, Germany. The deadline to submit an abstract to present is September 26, 2008 by 5pm GMT. The International Forum is open to all, and is relevant to both beginners and those experienced in improvement work. This year, we aim to be more inclusive, and to attract previously unrepresented organisations and countries. We particularly encourage submissions from those who may be first time submitters, have previously submitted unsuccessful abstracts, or who are new to the quality/safety field. Detailed instructions for submission are at: http://internationalforum.bmj.com To submit an abstract, please visit: http://forum.eventsinteractive.com/bmj/cm.esp?id=11062&pageid=_2DY0ZQK86" If you want to find out more about the Forum, view the webcasts from this year’s event in Paris online at: http://internationalforum.bmj.com/2008-forum/2008-multimedia-resources-login Please note you will need to register before viewing the webcasts.
email: events{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 6985