Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

To enhance your skills in treating adult victims of cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies
May 31st • July 5th • October 4th • November 22nd 2014

Paediatric Advanced Life Support
This course is designed for healthcare providers who respond
to emergencies in infants and children
June 14th • July 19th • October 11th • November 29th 2014

Pediatric Emergency Assessment,
Recognition and Stabilisation
For healthcare providers who infrequently cares for critically ill
infants and children
Tel: 01 496 6933 • Email: training@medicall.ie
Dates: Galway: 24th May • Dublin: 17th May • 12th July • 27th September • 13th December 2014

PHTLS
Dublin: 7th & 8th June
23rd & 24th August
6th & 7th December

AMLS
Dublin: 5th & 6th April
21st & 22nd June
6th & 7th September
15th & 16th November

The official ‘Blended Learning’ Education Programmes from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Irish Heart Foundation (IHF).

Just complete the online programme, and attend a half-day skills practice & assessment session.
Tel: 01 496 6933 • Email: training@medicall.ie

Medicall Ambulance Service is an accredited Training Site of the Irish Heart Foundation

For comprehensive details visitour website www.medicall.ie

POST GRADUATE EDUCATION

Blackrock Clinic invites you to attend a GP Educational Evening
Cardiology and the Older Patient
On: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Buffet Supper available from 7.00pm
Meeting commences at 8pm sharp
Venue: The Radisson Hotel, Athlone

Topics /Speakers

AF and The Older Patient; Rate, Rhythmn and Clotting
Dr Jonathan Lyne
Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist

Imaging The Heart – CT or Echo
Dr Ross Murphy
Consultant Cardiologist

Cardiac Clinical Case Presentations
Dr Charles McCreery
Consultant Cardiologist

Trans Catheter Aortic Valve Implant
- Who Needs It?
Dr Peter Crean
Consultant Cardiologist

A New Less Invasive Treatment for Aortic Stenosis
Dr Martin Quinn
Consultant Cardiologist
Panel Discussion / Questions and Answers

Supported by Edwards
CPD ACCREDITATION APPLIED FOR

If you would like to attend please
register with Ruth Ronan
Telephone 01 2064304
or email: ronanr@blackrock-clinic.com

The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Health Information Management and Clinical Audit seminar on 11th of June in the Glasson House Hotel, Athlone. Guest speakers  from organisations such as The National Office of Clinical Audit, HIQA and The Data Protection Commissioner’s Office will deliver a range of presentations on various aspects of Health Information Management & Clinical Audit. This will be of particular benefit to those working in the area of Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Medicine.

The seminar will commence with lunch at 12:00. This is a free event and spaces are anticipated to fill quickly.

For further details or to register see www.phecc.ie or phone (045)882042

Modern Medicine Compassionate Care                                                      

Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin

is pleased to invite you to a

General Practitioner Study Evening

Wednesday 18^th June 2014                  7.30pm – 9.30pm

Venue:             Restaurant

Bon Secours Hospital

Glasnevin, Dublin 9

The format of the evening will be a short presentation by the following speakers:

The presentations will be followed by a round table discussion to include Philip and Austin and the following:

Light refreshments will be available from 7pm                             Free car parking available on the evening

CPD Points have been awarded for the evening

RSVP to:  Anna-Lise Mion, GP Liaison Coordinator

Telephone:  01 808 2340            Mobile: 087 1444204                  Fax:  01 836 7256       e-mail: amion@bonsecours.ie

Training GPs in Immediate Care for 25 years 1989-2014

• Providing the knowledge and skills required to deal with acute emergencies
• Refreshing existing competences / Introducing new skills
• Applying best practice principles and current International Guidelines

• ICGP / An Bord Altranais approved: 7 points per day (7.5 for Paeds)
• Courses run 9:15am – 4:30pm
• €250 per person per day  / €150 for additional GP/Practice Nurse

Full content/bookings www.ucd.ie/centreems|cemshelp@ucd.ie | 01 716 6668

Book your place St Luke’s Symposium 13 – 18 October 2014
Celebrating Achievements in Medicine, Promoting Health and Sharing Knowledge.
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland’s annual St Luke’s Day Symposium features a blend of scientific, social and celebratory events with international speakers. The following events are open to doctors and all health professionals. Online booking for this event will be available in July 2014.
For further information please visit www.rcpi.ie/stlukes
www.rcpi.ie | stlukes@rcpi.ie
Follow us #stlukes14 | @RCPI_news St Luke’s Symposium
Monday 13th October
11:00 150 Years on Kildare Street
Guided tours of No 6 Kildare Street, the home of the Royal
College of Physicians of Ireland to mark its 150th anniversary.
Monday 13th October
16:45 Cookery Demonstrations: Healthy Meals in 15 Minutes
Demonstrations by Domini Kemp, Chef and Food Writer.
This event is accredited by RCPI for 1 CPD credit.
Monday 13th October
18:00 Public Meeting: Looking After Your Health & Well-being
Dr Ciara Kelly will chair a lively discussion with Prof Mick
Molloy, Dr Anne Jeffers, Dr Ross Morgan and Domini Kemp.
This event is accredited by RCPI for 2 CPD credits.
Tuesday 14th October
10:00 Heritage Centre Lectures: Architecture, Design & Medicine
Exploring the interplay of medicine and architecture today and in
Victorian Dublin. This event is accredited by RCPI for 4 CPD credits.
Tuesday 14th October
15:00 History of Medicine Research Awards
Promoting new and exciting research into the history of medicine
in Ireland. This event is accredited by RCPI for 2 CPD credits.
Tuesday 14th October
18:30 Musical Event – Performance of Ian Wilson’s Compositions ‘Synaptic
Serenades: musical narratives of stroke, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
disease’ in partnership with The National Centre for Arts & Health,
Tallaght Hospital, and with performers from the Royal Irish
Academy of Music. This event is accredited by RCPI for 1 CPD credit.
Wednesday 15th October
09:00 New Horizons in Quality Improvement: Learning from Success
– Keynote lecture by Prof Hin-biu (Bill) Chan, The Chinese University
of Hong Kong. This event is accredited by RCPI for 4 CPD credits.
Wednesday 15th October
17:45 Diploma Conferring Ceremony
Awarding of the Diploma in Leadership & Quality in Healthcare and
awarding of the Diploma in Stroke & Cerebrovascular Medicine.
Thursday 16th October
10:00 National Education Day for Doctors in Training
Topics: Interview skills, taxation, EWTD, health and well-being, and other
areas of interest. Aimed at SpRs and SHOs in RCPI Training Programmes.
Thursday 16th October
16:30 Collegiate Members Committee Awards
Presentations for the Corrigan Medal, David Mitchell Award and
William Stokes Award. This event is accredited by RCPI for 2 CPD credits.
Friday 17th October
09:30 Advanced Masterclass
Lectures on Clinical Pearls & Advances in Medical Management
This event is accredited by RCPI for 6 CPD credits.
Saturday 18th October
09:30 Medicine in Changing Times: Getting Ready for the Next
Decade – Keynote lecture by Dr Alireza Jalali, University of
Ottawa, Canada. This event is accredited by RCPI for 4 CPD credits.
Saturday 18th October
14:00 Annual Stated Meeting of the Royal College of Physicians
of Ireland – This event is open to Fellows of the College only.
Saturday 18th October
17:45 St Luke’s Day Fellowship Admission Ceremony & Dinner
New Fellows and Honorary Fellows will be admitted at this ceremony.

All events take place at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland: 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2.

UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science

Excellence in Teaching & Research

Continuing Medical Education

Courses in Healthcare Informatics

Blended Learning – Classroom & Online

Information management and the utilisation of associated technology is becoming a major activity of the healthcare professional. This course is directed at medical practitioners, those in allied professions and also at those working in ICT areas in the health sector.

Graduate Diploma (X264)

Incorporates HITS (www.ics-skills.ie)

Semester 1 commences with teaching on 1st – 3rd September, a number of dates in November and December, and 5 Saturdays (details on website)

Semester 2 commences with one week in January, and 5 Saturdays

Leading to MSc Healthcare Informatics (X078)

Full-time over Summer 2015 or Part-time over Academic Year 2015-2016

The Graduate Diploma (X264) & MSc in Healthcare Informatics (X078) at UCD is an innovative programme which represents a good career investment.

APPLICATIONS

More information on this course

www.ucd.ie/medicine

Denise McDonnell

Course Administrator

Apply for this course

email: med.informatics@ucd.ie

www.ucd.ie/apply

t: +353 1 716 6633

Gathering Around Cancer 2014
16 – 17 October Croke Park, Dublin

Topics covered include:

Surgery for Metastatic Disease • Lung Cancer

• Cancer & Wellness • Radiation & Surgical Oncology

• Breast Cancer • Gastro – Intestinal Cancer

• Genitourinary Cancer • Gynaecology

For more information please visit

www.globalteamwork.ie/gatheringaroundcancer2014.html

@CancerGathering

Queries to conference secretariat Global Teamwork

Tel: 01 668 8223

Email: emer@globalteamwork.ie

Early bird registration until 01 Sep

National experts and international speakers from:

The National Cancer Institute Washington DC Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Toronto

Memorial Sloan Kettering New York Peter MacCallam Centre Melbourne

Johns Hopkins Maryland Queens University Belfast

GP ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2014

The Irish College of General Practitioners, the HSE, and the Association of University Departments of General Practice in Ireland (AUDGPI) invite proposals from prospective candidates for the GP Academic Fellowship Programme 2014.

The aim of the Fellowship Programme is to support the professional development of future leaders of academic general practice in the Irish health service.  It offers a structured three year programme of

1)  research,

2)  education and training and

3)  clinical practice,

all overseen by an academic department of general practice.

Eligibility Criteria to Apply

To apply for the Fellowship, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Must be registered as a specialist in the      Specialist Division of the Register of

Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the

speciality of general practice or hold such equivalent registration with an

overseas regulatory body;

• Must be within three years of entry to the      Specialist Division;

• Must be fully competent and capable of      undertaking the duties attached to the

post and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability

to render regular and efficient service

• Must be of good      character.

• Must have their      application supported by one of the named       host university departments who will submit the joint application      on their behalf

• Must be willing      to complete a MD or PhD during the programme

There is a two stage application process.  Further details on the fellowship programme are available  at www.icgp.ie or contact Martina.mcdonnell@icgp.ie

The closing date for the receipt of initial proposals from individuals to host institution is 1^st September 2014.

The General Practice Academic Fellowship Programme 2014 is funded and sponsored by the HSE and is being implemented in collaboration with the ICGP and AUDGPI.

THURSDAY 23rd and Friday 24th October 2014

The Irish Society of Community and Public Health Medicine Educational Meeting and AGM

Venue: Westbury Hotel, Dublin

Registration: Day 1- 9:00am

Day 2 — 8.30 am €100 for Day 1 or €60 for Day 2 or €150 for both days

(€30 membership included in price)

Early booking discount.

Lunch and CME points available on each day.

For further details: www.iscphm.com

‘Excellence in Patient Care’ 10th Anniversary Conference’

Saturday 27th September 9-4pm

Speakers Include:

Prof Aidan Halligan, UCLH

“Rediscovering Lost Values”

Prof Steve Thomas, TCD

“Funding Private Healthcare”

Pre-register to secure your place

claire.henry@galwayclinic.com

Gathering Around Cancer 2014

16 – 17 October,  Croke Park, Dublin

The Gathering Around Cancer is a multi-disciplinary meeting which aims to bring together Irish oncology professionals from home and abroad to share their expertise in the latest trends and treatments in cancer care.

The conference will deliver a host of national experts and international speakers from leading global institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, Johns Hopkins Maryland, The National Cancer Institute Washington DC, Peter MacCallum Centre Melbourne, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Toronto and the Queens University Belfast.

Topics covered include:

Surgery for Metastatic Disease • Lung Cancer

• Prevention & Risk • Radiation & Surgical Oncology

• Breast Cancer • Gastro – Intestinal Cancer

• Genitourinary Cancer • Gynaecology

For more information & to register please visit http://www.globalteamwork.ie/gatheringaroundcancer2014.html

Queries to conference secretariat Global Teamwork:

Tel: 01 668 8223

Email: emer@globalteamwork.ie

Mid-Western Radiation Oncology Centre

in partnership with

GP Study Morning ¦ Adare
Saturday September 13th, 2014
8.30am – 1.30pm ¦ Dunraven Arms Hotel, Adare, Co. Limerick
OPENING ADDRESS
Dr. Con Cronin
Director of the Medical Directorate
Consultant Physician – University Hospital Limerick
Round Table Discussions (6 x 40 minute)
CASE STUDY REVIEWS & PATIENT QUESTIONS WELCOMED
Breast Disease:
Ms. Shona Tormey, Consultant Breast Surgeon
Dr. Lorraine Walsh, Consultant Radiation Oncologist
Prostate Disease:
Mr. Garrett Durkan, Consultant Urological Surgeon
Dr. Mazen El Bassiouni, Consultant Radiation Oncologist
Lung Disease:
Dr. Aidan O Brien, Consultant Respiratory Physician
Dr. Linda Coate, Consultant Medical Oncologist
Colorectal Disease:
Mr. Eoghan Condon, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
Dr. Rajnish Gupta, Consultant Medical Oncologist
Haematological Cancers:
Dr. Denis O Keeffe, Consultant Haematologist
Dermatology:
Dr. Kashif Ahmad, Consultant Dermatologist
AGENDA
8.30 am Registration
8.45 am Presentation
9.00 am Round Tables
1.15 pm Close
REGISTRATION
Sarah Fisher
T: 087 900 2731
E: sarah.fisher@materprivate.ie
4 CPD Points

7th Annual Galway IBD Study Day

Clinical Science Institute, University Hospital Galway
Co-organized by Prof. Laurence Egan and Mr. Myles Joyce
3rd October 2014
Clinical Science Institute, University Hospital Galway

9.00 Registration and Welcome
9.30 Interactive case discussions
10.15 Update Lecture: what’s new in IBD
research (Dr. Glen Doherty, St. Vincents
University Hospital)
10.45 Break
11.15 Surgical Keynote lecture (Dr. Ian Lavery,
Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
12.00 Interactive case discussions
12.30 Lunch
13.00 Medical Keynote lecture (Prof. Andreas
Sturm, Krankenhaus Waldfriede, Berlin)
14.00 Interactive case discussions
14.45 Special Lecture: Biosimilar monoclonal
antibodies – all you need to know
15.15 Break
15.45 IBD endoscopy: video review and scoring
16.30 Hot cases from the audience
17.00 Close
Register at www.conference.ie
All healthcare professionals welcome.
Continuing Professional Development credits will be available from RCPI and An
Bord Altranais. Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Shire.

9th NEW HORIZONS IN HAEMATOLOGY, ONLINE CONFERENCE

26th  SEPTEMBER 2014
10:00 – 12:00 GMT+1
11:00 – 13:00 CEST
18:00 – 20:00 JST

REGISTER NOW  BY VISITING WWW.SHIREHAEMATOLOGY.COM OR BY CONTACTING A SHIRE REPRESENTATIVE

PART OF A PROGRAMME FUNDED BY

©2014 SHIRE – IRE/CPROM/XAG/14/0018 – AUGUST 2014 FUNDED BY

Beacon Hospital GP Educational Evening – Carlow

Beacon Hospital will host a GP Educational Evening on Wednesday September 25^th 2014 commencing at 7.30pm (refreshments served upon arrival). Keynote presentations include “Common shoulder and knee complaints at a GP’s doorstep” Mr. Maurice Neligan, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and “Common neurology complaints at a GP’s doorstep” Dr Peter Widdess-Walsh, Consultant Neurologist. CME accreditation applied for. Venue: Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow. To register and for further information contact tony.spain@beaconhospital.ie

Beacon Hospital GP Educational Morning – Cavan

Beacon Hospital will host a GP Educational Morning on Saturday 27^th 2014 commencing at 9.00am (registration and refreshments from 8.45am). Keynote presentations include “GI Endoscopy When, What, Why?- A GP’s perspective”, Mr Rob Hannon, Consultant General, Colorectal & Laparoscopic Surgeon; “Management of Common Urological Infections seen in General Practice”, Mr Hugh Gallagher, Consultant Urologist; “Practical Advice on how to make your practice energy efficient”, Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland; “Untreated Varicose Veins & their complications, a guide for the GP”, Mr Michael A. Murphy, Consultant Vascular Surgeon and “Heavy Menstrual Bleeding – Diagnosis & Treatment options”, Mr Kelvin Boos, Consultant Gynaecologist. CME accreditation applied for. Venue: The Virginia Park Lodge, Virgina, Co. Cavan. Lunch will be served post the presentations. To register and for further information contact denise.butler@beaconhospital.ie

St. Vincent’s University Hospital

National Respiratory Postgraduate Conference

Education and Research Centre

ElmPark, Dublin 4

Friday 3^rd October 2014

Registration and Refreshments 10:30am – 11:00am

 Session 1

11:00am – 12:30pm

“Bronchiectasis / Cystic Fibrosis”

Chair: Prof. Charles Gallagher & Dr. Ed McKone (SVUH)

Assessment and Diagnosis of the Patient with Bronchiectasis Dr. Marcus Kennedy, Cork University Hospital

Exacerbations of Cystic Fibrosis : What do we know ? Prof. Charles Gallagher, St. Vincent’s UniversityHospital

Cystic Fibrosis: Past, Present & Future Prof. Kevin Webb, University of Manchester

 Lunch 12:30pm – 1:30pm

 Session 2: 1:30pm – 3:00pm 

“Asthma”

Chair: Dr. Marcus Butler & Dr. Emer Kelly (SVUH)

Update on the Pathogenesis and Clinical Assessment of Asthma Dr. Marcus Butler, St. Vincent’s UniversityHospital

Severe and Resistant Asthma – What options to consider ? Prof. Stephen Lane, Adelaide & Meath National Childrens Hospital

The Importance of Humanomics in the Era of Genomics : The Challenge of Chronic Asthma Management Prof. Mark Fitzgerald, University of British Columbia, Canada

Tea/ Coffee 3:00pm – 3:30pm

 Session 3

3:30pm – 5:00pm

“Pulmonary Vascular Disease”

Chair: Prof. Walter McNicholas (SVUH) & Dr. Paul McLoughlin (UCD)

Mechanisms of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Prof. Nicholas Morrell, University of Cambridge

Management Options for Pulmonary Hypertension Prof. Sean Gaine, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital

Newer Oral Anto-Coagulants – Pros and Cons Dr. Gerard Connaghan, St. Vincent’s UniversityHospital

Those interested in attending the Conference should contact  Elaine Gough in the Postgraduate Department in the Education & Research Centre, Tel: (01) 2214913, Email: e.gough@svuh.ie

Registration is Free on the Day

CPD Accreditation will be provided

We acknowledge with thanks the unrestricted financial support from the Pharmaceutical Companies who have sponsored this event :

Orthopaedic & Spine EDUCATIONAL MEETING
Saturday September 13th 2014
9:00 am – 2:00 pm ¦ Croke Park Stadium, Jones’ Road, Dublin 3

OPENING ADDRESS
Mr. Keith Synnott – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Clinical Lead Mater Private Orthopaedic & Spine Service
3 LECTURES
Mr. Kevin Mulhall – Young Adult Hip:
Assessment, Evaluation & Surgical Management
Prof. Damian McCormack – Hip Dysplasia and
Paediatric Pelvic Osteotomy
Mr. Ashley Poynton – Management of Spinal
Conditions in Sports People
5 ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS
Latest updates with surgical team including:
Mr. Keith Synnott, Mr. Paul Connolly, Prof. Steve Eustace,
Mr. Darragh Hynes, Mr. Marcus Timlin, Mr. Ashley Poynton,
Prof. Kevin Mulhall, Prof. Damian McCormack

Case Discussion, Examination and Technique in:
• Physiotherapy
• Spine
• Joint Examination
• Joint Injections
• Upper Limb
• Imaging & Image Guided Intervention in the Spine

AGENDA
08:30am Registration & Breakfast
09:00am Opening Address
09:15am -11am 3 Lectures
11:30am-2pm Round Tables
2:00pm Close followed by Lunch

REGISTRATION
Sarah Fisher
T: 087 900 2731
T: sarah.fi sher@materprivate.ie
CPD APPLIED

Accredited by Joint Commission International

General Practitioner Annual Study Day

Judgement Calls; An Emergency Medicine Perspective
Saturday, 13th September 2014 at The Stillorgan Park Hotel

8.30 am Registration and Coffee
SESSION 1 : WORKSHOPS ON MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
FACILITATORS:
Dr Ray Hawkins, General Practitioner
Dr Barry Danaher, General Practitioner
Dr Conor O’Toole, General Practitioner
Dr Noreen O’Hanrahan, General Practitioner
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Dr Peter Quigley, Consultant Cardiologist
Clinical Challenges in The Emergency Department
Mr Aidan Gleeson, Consultant In Emergency Medicine
The Causes Of Neurological Collapse
Dr Peter Widdess-Walsh, Consultant Neurologist
Respiratory Failure (Inhalers and Devices)
Dr Seamus Linnane, Consultant Respiratory Physician
DISCUSSION
Coffee
SESSION 2 : CLINICAL GEMS
Chair: Dr Joseph Curry, General Practitioner
Welcome by Bryan Harty, CEO, Blackrock Clinic
Management Of Heart Failure
Dr Rory O’Hanlon, Consultant Cardiologist
Acute Delirium And Confusion In The Elderly
Dr John J Barry, Consultant Geriatrician
Intervention For Acute Cerebral Emergencies
Dr John Thornton, Consultant Radiologist
Intervention For Peripheral Vascular Lesions
Mr Sean O’Neill, Consultant Vascular Surgeon

2.30 PM Buffet Lunch

For Information and Reservations call Ruth Ronan
on 01 206 4304 or email ronanr@blackrock-clinic.com
CPD accreditation applied for