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The CPD session included a workshop on the Good Clinical Practice and Clinical Trial Regulation Training which was led by Mark Fitch and Tania Worth. The focus of the workshop was on the investigator’s responsibilities so that each individual involved in investigating in conducting a trial shall be qualified by education, training and experience to perform his/her tasks. The format of the workshop included presentations, exercises, discussion and short MCQ. The feedback of the workshop was very positive.
The theme of the CPD session was “Medical Profession and Disaster Management”. The session was chaired by a fellow Kemcolian, Professor Mahmood Shaukat who is a professor in Paediatric Surgery at the Mayo Hospital and also the secretary of the Kemcolian Forum in Pakistan . He kindly accepted our invitation and was kind enough to travel all the way from Pakistan . Dr Muhammad Abid, Consultant in Communicable Diseases, Health Protection Agency UK gave an overview of the natural disasters and its impact in different populations over the last few years.
Professor Mahmood Shaukat presented the “Medical Management of the Earthquake Disaster in Pakistan ”. He illustrated the details regarding the lack of preparation to tackle these disasters, both at national and local levels in Pakistan . He also described the lessons learnt from this experience. He concluded his talk by mentioning the steps which have been put in place to address these issues in future.
Dr Reza Ahmad Dar, Consultant in Emergency Medicine from Queens Hospital , Nottingham , shared his experience of arriving in Balakot soon after the earthquake. He was a part of the trauma team from the UK to arrive in disaster zone at a very early stage. He described in detail about patients who were managed by his team in very difficult circumstances, which reflected the spirit and enthusiasm of the doctors. Over 1000 patients were treated in just less than one week and 134 surgical procedures were carried out. On their return the team established a charity - the Midlands Doctors Association UK - and their aim was to establish a hospital in Balakot. It is pleasing to note that their charity has already bought a piece of land for the development of the hospital in the suburbs of Balakot.
Dr Tariq Mahmood, Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist, Mayday University Hospital London, spoke about the role of politics in managing the natural disasters and use of aid to the affected areas. He also described the role of poor sanitation and damaged infrastructure to increase the gastrointestinal infections.
The CPD session concluded with an enlightening talk from Dr Rizwan Ul Hasan Consultant Anaesthetist Huntington Hospital, Cambridge : his description of his experience working as a part of trauma team visiting Kashmir and Indonesia was remarkable.
The topic of the CPD session was “Continuous Professional Development across cultures: how to influence progress of overseas doctors in the NHS” which was led by Dr Tanzeem Haider Raza and his talk included appraisal, assessment and personal development plans. Dr Majid Jalil, an Academic GP from Wessex led the discussion on “Can culture influence learning style if the adult learners, if so how? Prof Rosslynne Freeman Professor of Medical Education, lectured included the exploring factors that influence performance of overseas doctors in the assessment of performance in the UK .
An Appraisal Skills Course was held in Manchester which was organised by Dr Shahid Bashir. Dr Asad Rahi, a consultant vascular surgeon gave the overview of appraisal, assessment and revalidation. Dr Tajamal Khan described the update on appraisal and revalidation in general practice. Dr Hafeez gave a practical guide on the appraisal process. In the end, Dr Javed Iqbal concluded the appraisal process and how it could be used with the job planning. Feed back of the course was very positive and well received.
Educational session included three topics relevant to general practice, psychiatry and hospital medicine.
Educational programme included an update for orthopaedic surgeons, general surgeons and anaesthetists.
Dr Shahid Jamil, consultant in dermatology gave an update on recent developments in Dermatology.
Educational session included three topics relevant to general practice, psychiatry and hospital medicine.
The educational programme was chaired by Dr Ahmad Mahmood. Dr Farrukh Hashmi, an eminent Kemcolian psychiatrist gave presentation on “Depressive Illness – Asian Perspective”. His talk was very witty and informative. Dr Chaudahry a consultant cardiologist discussed the “Management of Hypertension” in view of current guidelines. In the end, Dr Stephen Cullen, a GP discussed the musculo-skeletal pain and use of Dexketprofen in general practice. Educational session was well attended and positive feedback was received.
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