Medicine overseas: How and why we do it
Saturday 24 November 2012
Venue: University of Manchester, Renold Building, Sackville Street Campus, MANCHESTER, M1 7JR
Humanitarian medical work overseas holds a strong allure but getting involved can be a task in itself. However, the interesting environment, the great unmet need, the medical challenges and the emotionally rewarding nature of the job bring those who undertake this work back again and again.
For doctors and medical students who are keen to learn more about international medical work, "Medicine Overseas. How and why we do it" will inspire, provide the vital information on training and education to prepare for the challenge and put you in contact with the organisations and individuals that make it happen.
***Online registration is now closed , but places on the day are still available.***
9.00 am |
Registration opens |
9.20 am |
Welcome International humanitarian medicine and the RSM |
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Dr James Matheson Catastrophes and Conflict Forum |
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9.30 am |
UK International emergency trauma register |
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Professor Tony Redmond Professor of International Emergency Medicine The University of Manchester |
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10.10 am |
Experience working on TB with Volunteer Services Abroad |
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Dr Simon Blankley VSO |
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10.40 am |
PHASE: Practical Help Achieving Self-Empowerment in Nepal |
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Dr Dilys Noble PHASE |
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11.10 am |
The work of International Medical Corps |
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TBC International Medical Corps UK |
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11.40 am |
Tea break |
12.00 pm |
Getting the right qualifications and education |
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Dr Tim O'Dempsey Senior Lecturer Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine |
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12.30 pm |
Balancing NHS and overseas work |
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Professor Steve Allen Professor of Paediatrics and International Health; RCPCH International Officer The College of Medicine, Swansea University |
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1.00 pm |
Lunch |
| Time to talk with organisations and individuals represented at the event | |
2.00 pm |
Working with government based organisations |
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Dr Neil Squires Head of Profession, Health Department for International Development |
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2.30 pm |
Education and training for conflict and catastrophe medicine |
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Dr Tim Healing Faculty of conflict and catastrophe medicine Society of Apothecaries |
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3.00 pm |
Health professional volunteering and global health |
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Mr Graeme Chisholm Volunteer Engagement Manager THET |
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3.30 pm |
Coffee break |
3.50 pm |
What can students do for global health? |
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Mr Jonny Meldrum Medsin |
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4.20 pm |
Starting out a career in international medicine |
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Dr Stacey Mearns Project Manager for The Kambia Appeal and Trustee for Students for Kids International Projects (SKIP) |
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4.50 pm |
Making plans in your modern medical career |
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Dr Andy Young Conference convenor SKIP |
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5.00 pm |
Networking drinks |
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Meeting ref: RED06 CPD (Applied for) |
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