NATIONAL SPECIALIST TRAINING IN PSYCHIATRY

JULY 2015 INTAKE TO BASIC SPECIALIST TRAINING (BST)

Applications are invited for the Basic Specialist Training Deaneries accredited by the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland.  Details of the individual Deaneries and how to apply are available on the College’s website www.irishpsychiatry.ie

Trainees who successfully complete the BST programme will be automatically eligible for Higher Specialist Training in Psychiatry.

Applicants are also invited to apply for part-time/flexible training.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 16^th January 2015.

Shortlisting will apply and will be based on information supplied by applicants on their application form.  Successful applicants must be entered on the Trainee Specialist Division of the Medical Register maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland by 12^th July, 2015 to take up their appointment.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on Tuesday, 24^th February 2015.

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NATIONAL SPECIALIST TRAINING IN PSYCHIATRY

JULY 2015 INTAKE TO HIGHER SPECIALIST TRAINING (HST)

Applications are invited for the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland accredited National Higher Training Schemes in:

(i)                 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and

(ii)               Adult Psychiatry (and related disciplines – clinical and academic posts)

Due to the introduction of streamlined training, any doctor currently eligible for Higher Specialist Training, but considering a start date later than July 2015 should also submit an application now. 

Applicants are also invited to apply for part-time/flexible training.

Details on how to apply are available on the College’s website www.irishpsychiatry.ie

Closing date for receipt of application is Monday, 16^th February 2015.  Shortlisting will apply and will be based on information supplied by applicants on their application form.  Successful applicants must be entered on the Trainee Specialist Division of the Medical Register maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland by 12^th July 2015 to take up their appointment.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place between Monday, 9^th – Wednesday, 11^th March 2015.

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UCD GENERAL PRACTICE &  

CENTRE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCE

Training GPs in Immediate Care for over 25 years

SPRING 2015 SCHEDULE

• 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

• Courses run from 09:15 to 16:30
• CPD: 7 points per day | 7.5 for Paeds | * CPD Pending
• €250 per person per day | €150 for additional GP/Practice Nurse

On-line bookings and full course content:

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

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Invitation To The Coombe Women & Infants
University Hospital Open Evening
For Medical Students/Doctors interested
in a career in Obstetrics/Gynaecology
The Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital is hosting an open
evening for final year medical students and Senior House Officer Doctors
who are interested in specialising in the area of Obstetrics/Gynaecology on
Wednesday, 21st January 2015 at 6pm.
The Open Evening will provide an opportunity to meet Consultants from the
Department and to learn more in the area of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in
the Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital.
The Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital, Dublin is a voluntary
teaching hospital with national, regional and area responsibilities for
ensuring the optimal health of mothers, women and infants (over 8,000
births in 2013). The Hospital is a national tertiary referral centre for
specialised services including maternal and fetal medicine, neonatology,
gynaecology and anaesthesia.
The Hospital has a substantial academic portfolio in terms of
mutli-disciplinary education, research and training. The Hospital hosts
two university departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the National
Cervical Cytology Training Centre and the Hub Centre for continuing
Midwifery education in the greater Dublin area. In addition, the Research
Laboratory in the Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital is a leading
European Centre for Molecular Biology Research.
To confirm your attendance at the Open Evening, please contact
Ms. Gina Elliott in the Human Resources Department on
01 4085487 or Email: gelliott@coombe.ie
The Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital is an equal opportunities
employer.
As a major provider of healthcare, the hospital is also a Tobacco Free
Campus. Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the grounds.
www.coombe.ie

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Annual Meeting, 5th – 7th March 2015
Radisson Hotel , Galway

Registration is now open.
The 2015 PCDSI Annual Scientific Meeting will feature a mixture
of formal lectures & workshops relating to Dermatology
in Primary Care. We have an excellent line up of high calibre
speakers providing an interesting and varied programme to
suit everyone. Due to the success of last years Dermoscopy
course we will continue to offer a basic and advanced
Masterclass in Dermoscopy on the Thursday afternoon
along with a Cryosurgery Masterclass.
Both Masterclasses will be led by international experts.
The Full Conference Programme is available now on the conference website.

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION
A number of opportunities are available. For further information please email pcdsi2015@abbey.ie or phone 01 648 6274.

For more information or to register please visit
www.pcdsi.com

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The National Health Summit is the annual event for senior leaders in healthcare and has for 10 years now been a critical event in the healthcare management calendar where policy, management and delivery issues are debated and discussed. These high level discussions are attended by the most influential figures from across the health sector.

Tuesday February 24th 2015
Irish Management Institute
Dublin – See more at: http://www.healthsummit.ie/#sthash.a0d5T5cz.dpuf

Topics at Health 2015

• Quality under pressure – Driving improvements in the quality of care and more cost-effective deployment of resources
• New service models that shift care closer to home, patient focused teams keeping care in the community & embedding prevention into services
• Community Healthcare Organisations: How will the new structure for local services operate?
• Joined up care in action: Making integrated care a reality
• The future of hospitals
• The digital revolution in healthcare: Giving patients and carers more control of care
• Redesigning Primary Care: Making healthcare fit for the future
• Universal Health Coverage: How do we make it happen?      

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Blackrock Clinic invites you to attend a supper meeting
Cardiology – What’s New?
On Wednesday 4th February 2015

Buffet Supper – 7. 00 pm to 7.50 p.m.
Meeting commences at 8.00 pm sharp
Venue: Stillorgan Park Hotel
Stillorgan, Co Dublin
Chairperson: Dr Penny Bleakley,
General Practitioner

Remote Devices and Monitoring
Dr Jonathan Lyne, Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist

Next Generation Transcatheter Valves
Dr Andrew Maree, Consultant Cardiologist

ED To The Lab

Dr Charles McCreery
Consultant Cardiologist
Panel Discussion / Questions and Answers
Supported by Bayer Ltd.

For Information and Reservations
call Ruth Ronan on 01 206 4304
or email ronanr@blackrock-clinic.com
Applied For CME Accreditation

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GP Study Evening
Thursday 22nd January 2015
Mater Private Hospital, City Gate, Mahon, Cork
PRESENTATIONS
• Benign Prostatic Enlargement
Mr. Paul Hegarty, Consultant Urologic Surgeon
Mater Private Cork
• Case Based Updates in Clinical Cardiology
Dr. Ronan Margey, Consultant Cardiologist
Mater Private Cork
• Methotrexate: Friend or Foe
Dr. Brian Mulcahy, Consultant Rheumatologist
Mater Private Cork

AGENDA
7:00 pm Registration/Buffet
7:30 pm Presentations
9:30 pm Close
Advance registration recommended.
REGISTRATION
Sarah Fisher
T: (087) 900 2731
E: sarah.fisher@materprivate.ie
CPD APPLIED FOR

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GP Interactive Study Evening focusing on Pain Management
Tuesday, 3rd February 2015

Location Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry Demesne, Dublin 9
Time 7.00pm – 9.30pm (registration and refreshments from 6.30pm) CPD credits applied for.

The evening will consist of presentations followed by a panel discussion.
Dr Josh Keaveny, Pain Management Consultant, Chair of Panel
Dr Kathir Tamilmani, Pain Management Consultant
“The Pain Patient: Useful tools & recent advances in Pain Management.”
Orla Spencer, Clinical Psychologist
“Psychology of Pain Management.”
Colm Fuller, Lead Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
“Why we prescribe exercise for Pain Management?”
Neil Welch, Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach
“SSC Low Back Pain Programme explained.”

To attend please register online or contact Fiona Roche.
Tel 01 526 2168 | Fax 01 526 2046 or Email gpstudy@sportssurgeryclinic.com

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A CLINICAL GUIDE TO DEMENTIA
5 February 2015, 9.00 – 17.00
• A practical approach and guidelines to detecting, diagnosing and managing dementia
• Approved for 6 CPD credits

Join us on one of our accredited programmes and make a difference that lasts
Apply today at www.rcpi.ie, discounts may apply
CERTIFICATE IN MEDICINE FOR THE ELDERLY
26-28 February 2015
• For all healthcare professionals
• Presentations from Ireland’s top experts
• Online pre-course case submission, three-day workshop and online post-course assessment
• Approved for 20 CPD credits
Stroke
Bone health
Metabolic disorders
Management of weight loss
Capacity, consent & ethics
MMSE vs MoCA
Delirium
Behaviour disturbances
Legal perspectives
Medical fitnesss to drive
End of life issues
Tips for assessment
Pharmacology
Keeping skin healthy
Movement disorders
Urinary & bowel continence
Falls & syncope
Eye & ageing
ATYPICAL PRESENTATION OF THE ELDERLY
5 March 2015, 9.00 – 15.30
• Evidence-based understanding of the atypical presentation, assessment and treatment of disease in the elderly
• Identify the ways older people present with acute illness
• Appropriateness and limitations of treatment of older people
• Approved for 5 CPD credits

Apply today at www.rcpi.ie, discounts may apply

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Diary Date
Annual GP Study Morning
Saturday, January 24th, 2015.
Radisson Blu St Helen’s Hotel, Stillorgan, Co Dublin.
Recognised for .5 GMS Study Leave Session and 4.5 External CPD Credits

Registration
To confirm your place please email
niamh.harding@beaconhospital.ie
or alternatively telephone
(01) 650 4603
by January 21st 2015

AGENDA:
08:00 Registration and Refreshments/Trade Exhibition

10:35 Session 2:
• Practical Examination – Spine
Mr Marcus Timlin, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
• Practical Examination – Foot and Ankle
Mr Alan Laing, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
• Tonsils, Grommets and OSAP – What’s New?
Mr John Russell, Consultant ENT Surgeon (Paeds)
• Breast Pain – Update
Dr Reem Salman, Consultant Breast Surgeon
• Q&A
12:30 Lunch
08:30 Session 1: Beacon Cancer
• Colorectal Cancer – The Patient’s Journey
Mr Rob Hannon, Consultant General & Colorectal Surgeon
• Beacon Lung Tumour Workup and MDT
Dr Eddie Moloney, Consultant Respiratory Physician
• Selected Cases in Haematology / Oncology – Looking at the Labs
Dr Jennifer Westrup, Consultant Medical Oncologist
• Urology Update
Mr Michael Murphy, Consultant Urologist
• Q&A
10:15 Refreshments/Trade Exhibition
12:30 Lunch

www.beaconhospital.ie

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Saturday February 7th 2015 THE INN AT DRUMOLAND, NEWMARKET ON FERGUS, CO CLARE

MORNING STUDY SESSION   CHAIR: DR MICHAEL HARTY, GP,  KILMIHIL, CO CLARE
09.00 -9.30 Registration
09.30 – 09.40 Introduction & Welcome
09.40 – 10.15 Presentation: “Considering the  importance of individual and community assets for Irish primary care” Dr Robert Scully, Academic Clinical Fellow, Centre for Population Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh
10.15 – 10.50 Presentation: ‘’Redesigning the day job’’  Dr Brendan O’Shea, GP, Newbridge , Co Kildare. Asst Program Director TCD GP Training scheme.
10.50 – 11.10 Coffee & refreshments
11.10 – 11.45 Presentation: “Addressing the Challenges of Delivering Healthcare in a Remote Island Setting”
Dr Charlie Siderfin, Primary Care Lead GP, Orkney, Scotland.
11.45 – 12.20 Presentation: “Rational Prescribing & The Medicines Management Program” Prof Michael Barry, Medical Director Medicines Management Program.
12.20 – 12.55 Presentation: “Infectious Disease Update”  Dr Busi Mooka,  Infectious Diseases Consultant, UHL
12.55 – 13.45 Lunch
AFTERNOON PRACTICAL SESSION

&   CO-­‐ CHAIRS: PROF ANDREW MURPHY, PROFESSOR OF GENERAL PRACTICE, NUIG & DR LIAM GLYNN, SENIOR LECTURER PRIMARY CARE, NUIG
13.45 – 14.30 Panel discussion: “Defining the crisis”

     &   Dr Tony Cox, President ICGP. GP Ennis, Co Clare.
&   Dr Conor McGee, President NAGP, GP Scariff, Co Clare.

Dr Michael Kelleher, IMO GP Negotiating Team, GP Lahinch, Co Clare.

&   Dr Jason MacMachon, GP, Limerick City

&   Dr Noreen Lineen Curtis, GP, Achill, Co Mayo.
&   Dr Charlie Siderlin, GP Orkney Islands, Scotland.
14.30 – 15.00 Group exercise:  Solutions for Irish General Practice

15.00 –16.00  Plenary: Presentation and discussion of group recommendations

16.00 -16.15 Feedback and planning: Taking recommendations forward  Dr Liam Glynn, GP Ballyvaughan, co Clare & Senior Lecturer in Dept of Primary Care,

NUIG Professor AndrewMurphy, Foundation Professor of General Practice, NUIG
16.15 Meeting close

Tel: 065 683 7604 email: clarefacultyicgp@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ClareIGCP

Phone  065 683 7604

Email clarefacultyicgp@gmail.com

Website www.facebook.com/ClareIGCP

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MEDICINE, LAW AND HEALTH ECONOMICS,: WHERE TO FROM HERE?

Saturday, 28^th February 2015

Dublin Castle Conference Centre

Dr Sara Burke                       Journalist, Broadcaster and Health Policy Analyst

Dr Ronan Fawsitt                 General Practitioner, Kilkenny

Prof Anthony Staines          Chair in Health Systems Research, Dublin City University

Prof Trevor Duffy                 President of the IMO / Consultant Rheumatologist, Connolly Hospital

Dr Brian Turner                   Health Economics, University College Cork

Prof Anthony Cunningham The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Mr Eoin McCullough SC       The Law Library

Ms Susan Moriarty               Head of Clinical Claims, State Claims Agency

Mr Maurice Priestley           Director of Operations, The Injuries Board

Continuing Professional Development: 5 CPD points (ICGP applied for)

Members: €100 up to 13^th Feb 2015 (€125 from 14^th Feb 15)

Non-members: €150 up to 13^th Feb 2015 (€175 from 14^th Feb 15)

Details and Booking: www.medico-legalsociety.ie

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Neurology GP Educational Evening
Thursday 5th February 2015
The evening will include presentations on
• Concussion
(Dr. Brian Murray, Consultant Neurologist)
• Recent Advances in MS treatment
(Dr. Ronan Walsh, Consultant Neurologist)
• The neuropsychological assessment and management
of neurological patient
(Dr. Niall Pender, Neurophyscologist)
Refreshments will be served before the event. CPD Points have been applied for
Please register by telephone 01 6459216 or via email
kwalsh@hermitageclinic.ie

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Irish Medical Writers Spring Meeting, supported by an educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim

Dublin Convention Centre , Thursday February 12, 2015

Registration: 6pm

Meeting: 6.30pm – 11pm

(includes dinner at 9pm)

Guest speakers:

7pm

Manchán Magan, travel journalist and travel documentary-maker,

“The Art of Travel Writing”

8 pm

Dr. Susan O’ Shea, Consultant Haematologist, Cork University Hospital

“A Study of the Pradaxa Reversal Agent (Idarucizumab)”

8.30 pm

Presentation of the Aindreas McEntee Prize 2015 (First Prize €350)

Closing date for entries Thursday Feb 5

To join IMW and enter the Aindreas McEntee Prize send a cheque for €20 payable to Irish Medical Writers to Irish Medical Writers , 27 Belgrove Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3. For further information: colin@irishmedicalwriters.com; 086-0473478

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NATIONAL SPECIALIST TRAINING IN PSYCHIATRY

JULY 2015 INTAKE TO HIGHER SPECIALIST TRAINING (HST)

Applications are invited for the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland accredited National Higher Training Schemes in:

(i)                 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and

(ii)               Adult Psychiatry (and related disciplines – clinical and academic posts)

Due to the introduction of streamlined training, any doctor currently eligible for Higher Specialist Training, but considering a start date later than July 2015 should also submit an application now. 

Applicants are also invited to apply for part-time/flexible training.

Details on how to apply are available on the College’s website www.irishpsychiatry.ie

Closing date for receipt of application is Monday, 16^th February 2015.  Shortlisting will apply and will be based on information supplied by applicants on their application form.  Successful applicants must be entered on the Trainee Specialist Division of the Medical Register maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland by 12^th July 2015 to take up their appointment.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place between Monday, 9^th – Wednesday, 11^th March 2015.

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UCD GENERAL PRACTICE &  

CENTRE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCE

Training GPs in Immediate Care for over 25 years

SPRING 2015 SCHEDULE

• 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

• Courses run from 09:15 to 16:30
• CPD: 7 points per day | 7.5 for Paeds | * CPD Pending
• €250 per person per day | €150 for additional GP/Practice Nurse

On-line bookings and full course content:

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

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Annual Meeting, 5th – 7th March 2015
Radisson Hotel , Galway

Registration is now open.
The 2015 PCDSI Annual Scientific Meeting will feature a mixture
of formal lectures & workshops relating to Dermatology
in Primary Care. We have an excellent line up of high calibre
speakers providing an interesting and varied programme to
suit everyone. Due to the success of last years Dermoscopy
course we will continue to offer a basic and advanced
Masterclass in Dermoscopy on the Thursday afternoon
along with a Cryosurgery Masterclass.
Both Masterclasses will be led by international experts.
The Full Conference Programme is available now on the conference website.

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION
A number of opportunities are available. For further information please email pcdsi2015@abbey.ie or phone 01 648 6274.

For more information or to register please visit
www.pcdsi.com

wayne.leitch

The National Health Summit is the annual event for senior leaders in healthcare and has for 10 years now been a critical event in the healthcare management calendar where policy, management and delivery issues are debated and discussed. These high level discussions are attended by the most influential figures from across the health sector.

Tuesday February 24th 2015
Irish Management Institute
Dublin – See more at: http://www.healthsummit.ie/#sthash.a0d5T5cz.dpuf

Topics at Health 2015

• Quality under pressure – Driving improvements in the quality of care and more cost-effective deployment of resources
• New service models that shift care closer to home, patient focused teams keeping care in the community & embedding prevention into services
• Community Healthcare Organisations: How will the new structure for local services operate?
• Joined up care in action: Making integrated care a reality
• The future of hospitals
• The digital revolution in healthcare: Giving patients and carers more control of care
• Redesigning Primary Care: Making healthcare fit for the future
• Universal Health Coverage: How do we make it happen?      

wayne.leitch