About this event
- Date and time Wed 28 Nov 2018 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
- Location Royal Society of Medicine
- Organised by Clinical Forensic and Legal Medicine
Calling all students and trainees
Now in its 5th year, this annual meeting will explore postgraduate subjects and common dilemmas in forensic and legal medicine.
This evening meeting will provide an insight into the various career paths that can be taken and what various careers will entail.
This event is a must by any student or trainee wanting to get into forensic medicine.
Topics include:
- Develop skills and knowledge of forensic and legal medicine in areas applicable to daily practice
- Common medico-legal dilemmas, issues around death certification
- Procedures involved in the investigation of rape and sexual assault
- Direction and careers advice to those looking to extend their involvement, or get into this area
Agenda
View the programme
Registration, tea and coffee
Welcome and introduction
Dr Christopher Clark, President, Clinical Forensic & Legal Medicine Section, Royal Society of Medicine
What to do when – practical advice on forensic and legal issues
Dr Meng Aw–Yong, Medical Director, Metropolitan Police Service
Death certification process – tips for students and trainees
Dr Frances Cranfield, Immediate Past President, Clinical Forensic & Legal Medicine Section, Royal Society of Medicine
Panel discussion
Comfort break
Date rape and investigation of allegations of sexual assault
Dr Bernadette Butler, Clinical Education and Training Lead, The Havens, King's College Hospital
Forensic psychiatry: Psychiatry in the dock (and the cells)
Dr Christopher Clark
Panel discussion
Close of meeting and drinks reception
Location
Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom