Safety!
It’s the topic of the moment, and you can now learn all about it at a meeting arranged by Stewart Lambie. Details in this handy PDF.
education
SCE Resources
Anyone wanting the postnominal MRCP(Neph) should check out the resources on the MRCPUK website. Sadly swrenal.org.uk is not included in either the essential reading list or useful links. There are also 50 sample questions available here (PDF). The one and only revision course is in sunny Manchester this year: programme here
Supportive Care Course
There is a course available through the Hammersmith Hospital on supportive care. This was a hot topic at Renal PYAs last year and will be worth a look, study leave permitting. Supportive Care Flyer (PDF)
South West Renal Physicians Meeting
The next traditional North Petherton meeting will henceforth be a once-yearly event. The next one is on 1st July – if you’d like to present, email Jo Taylor.
News Roundup
More SCE questions online here (PDF link) BTS registration Renal Pathology course Baxter-sponsored PD education day in Exeter on 2nd June – email Richard D’Souza to confirm attendance
Course / Training / Education Update
NHS Education South West Joint Annual Education Conference Link Medical Leadership Programme Link Finance for Hospital Doctors PDF Link
SW Renal on the road
Greetings from Bristol International Airport, gateway to the WCN 2009.
Attention Transplanters
The European Society for Organ Transplantation has a couple of courses coming up, some of which involve exotic travel, most of which don’t (no offence, Edinburgh). ESOT European Transplant Fellow Workshop Hesperis course
Bristol 19.5.09
The next training day is in Bristol. Helen Stafford is presenting the journal club and links to the articles can be found here – usual password applies.
South West Renal Physicians Meeting Spring 09
The programme for the next meeting follows. As always it is at the Walnut Tree Hotel, North Petherton. Contact Jo Taylor to confirm attendance at the meeting or meal. Now with CME approval. Location