DOCTORS ACADEMY Disseminating Medical Knowledge and Skills Globally British International Doctors Association 19th October (Saturday) 13 Education Centre, The Christie Hospital, Manchester
British International Doctors Association 19 th October (Saturday) 13 Education Centre, The Christie Hospital, Manchester Summary: This one day conference was attended by 1+ hospital doctors, general practitioners and medical students. The day comprised of a number of stimulating discussions and interactive lectures. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh awarded 5.5 CPD points to the delegates who attended the event. The day was successful and the delegates found it beneficial, as reflected in the feedback in the subsequent pages of this document. Aims and objectives: The main aims and objectives of the conference were as follows: 1. To provide an educational update on current trends on adult solid cancers. To update on the current issues of interest and significance in the NHS, and 3. To address the trainee/training issues of international doctors Summary of programme: o Lung cancer: Can it be cured? o Advances in Upper GI surgery o Advances in Lower GI surgery o Liver and Pancreatic lumps o Prostate Cancer and PSA o Advances in Plastic surgery o Advances in Breast surgery o Advances in Gynaecological Oncology o Advances in Pain Management o Advances in radiotherapy and relevance to GP o Advances in chemotherapy and relevance to GP s o Revalidation where are we today? o Trainees perspectives o Palliation in Heart disease o Commissioning & providers in health care-nhs England
FACULTY Mr Abdus Samee, MBBS, MS, FRCS, MD, FRCSEd (Gen Surg) Senior Registrar in General Surgery University Hospital of Staffordshire Dr Arun Bhaskar, MBBS, FRCA, FFPMRCA, FFICM, FIPP Consultant in Pain Medicine, Anaesthesia and Critical Care The Christie, Manchester Mr Brett Winter-Roach, MBBS, MRCOG, FRCS (Ed), MD Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist The Christie, Manchester; Salford Royal Hospital Mr C R Selvasekar, MBBS, MD, FRCS (Ed), FRCS (Gen) Consultant Colorectal and Laparoscopic Surgeon The Christie, Manchester Dr Deepak Trivedi, MBBS BIDA National President General Practitioner, Wigan Dr Jim Gardner, MBBS, MRCGP General Practitioner MD Lancashire area team; Deputy MD and RO Revalidation at NHS England Mrs Nabila Nasir, MS, FRCS, FRCS (Gen) Consultant Breast Surgeon North Manchester General Hospital Dr Rajesh Shah, MB BS, MS, FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glas), FETCS, FRCS (C/Th) Consultant Cardiothoracic surgeon University Hospital of South Manchester Dr Sabyasachi Sarker, MBBS BIDA National Chairman General Practitioner, Merseyside Dr Saifee Mullamitha, MBBS, MD, MRCP (UK) Consultant Medical Oncologist The Christie, Manchester Dr Sanjay Arya, MBBS (Hons), FRCP (London), FRCP (Glasgow) Consultant Cardiologist Editor BIDA Journal Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Foundation Trust
Mr Siba Senapati, MS, FRCS, FRCS (Gen) Consultant Upper GI/Obesity and Gall Bladder Surgeon Salford Royal Hospital Mr Thomas Satyadas, UMD, Dip.HPB, FRCS (Ed), FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Gen Surg) Consultant Hepatobiliary Surgeon Manchester Royal Infirmary Dr Umesh Prabhu, MBBS, FRCPCH Consultant Pediatrician Medical Director at the Wigan & Leigh NHS Trust Mr Vijay Ramani, MBBS, MS, FRCS (Urol) Consultant Urologist The Christie, Manchester Dr Vivek Misra, MBBS, MRCP, FRCR Consultant Clinical Oncologist The Christie, Manchester
How easy was it to register for the event? How would you rate the information and the emails you received prior to the event? 5 1 1 1 15 1 1 1 5 Very easy Easy Not too bad Difficult How useful was the reporting information? How was the overall content of the event? 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 How was the clarity of presentations? How would you rate the general standard and knowledge of the speakers? 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Do you feel that you benefited from the information/knowledge you gained by attending the day? 1 Lung cancer: Can it be cured? 1 1 1 1 Most certainly Certainly Probably A small amount Not at all Advances in Upper GI surgery 'Blood per rectum, what should I do'? 1 1 1 1 1 1 Liver and Pancreatic lumps Prostate Cancer and PSA 1 1 1 1 1
Advances in Plastic surgery Advances in Breast surgery 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Advances in Gynaecological Oncology Palliative Care in Heart Failure 1 1 1 1 1 1 Advances in radiotherapy and relevance to GP Advances in chemotherapy and relevance to GP 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Advances in Pain Management Revalidation where are we today? 1 1 1 1 1 Trainees perspectives What was your impression of the venue and hospitality? 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 How were the refreshments and lunch? Would you recommend this event to a friend? 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Most certainly Certainly Probably May be No way
Would you attend a similar event again? 1 1 1 1 1 Most certainly Certainly Probably May be No way
COMMENTS Good Very impressive. Very Professional. All latest info covered. Very useful day - worth sacrifycing one's Saturday! Dr. Verena Chu Royal Preston Hospital, Preston Dr. Swapan K Kole Danshell Health Care, Darlington Dr. Vinod Kumar Saksena Overall, really enjoyed the time. It was very helpful. Although I came from a long distance but don't regret that. Thank you to everyone for this useful event. Dr. Ali University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton-on-Tees Very good and well organized Dr. Sarah Al-Ani University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent Well organised, good choice of topics, good general overview on cancer management Dr. Shun hund the The information provided was very valuable. Talks were all very well presented and organised. Excellent overall cover of oncology Dr. Arumugam Umapathy Dr.Anis Loonat Dr. Deep Chand Trafford General Hospital, Manchester Excellent all around. Got all relevant information from GP point of view in one day and in one venue. I wish such meetings are done again,like an update. All presentations were good. Dr. Prabhavathi Rajan Excellent overview Overall informative and well conducted programme. Certainly would recommend. Dr. V Ramani Dr. Abdus Samee I am very pleased with the work and dedications of organisation. The event was very succesful. Dr. M.M. Sharma
COMMENTS Overall the conference was very informative and good. Dr. Shanthi Natarajan Thanks for the efforts taken to arrange this. I thoroughly enjoyed it. One point to note that there were too many presentations. Dr. Vinod Gadiyar Excellent organisation, relevant and good presentations. Well done. Very well organised conference and content was excellent. Excellent organisation and speakers Overall the conference was very useful. Thank you. It was one of the best meetings I have attended. Dr. Akhilesh Sharma Dr.S.Sarker Dr. Siba Senapati Dr. Don Bosco Cyntha Dr. Vidyanand Prasad
DOCTORS ACADEMY Disseminating Medical Knowledge and Skills Globally British International Doctors Association 19th October (Saturday) 13 Education Centre, The Christie Hospital, Manchester