Physician Associate Spring Conference 2024 - Cheltenham
A mixture of clinical & career based content for all Physician Associates and Physician Associate students.6 hours of External (Type 1) CPD
Date and time
Location
Cheltenham Racecourse
Evesham Road Cheltenham GL50 4SH United KingdomRefund Policy
Agenda
‘Update from the FPA’
Chandran Louis, Vice President of the FPA
‘Dementia From the Inside’
Dr Jennifer Bute MB BS D Obst RCOG Dip HPE FRCGP
‘Update from NHS England’
Miss Ilana Langdon, MBChB, MSc Orth Eng, FRCS (Tr&Orth)
‘PAs in the Spotlight’ Three experienced PAs will share their career journeys
• Sarbjit Kaur, PA in Paediatric Plastic Surgery,
• Joshua Griffiths, PA in Perioperative Medicine
Renni Johnson, Lead Physician Associate, Wandsworth PCN
‘Update from the GMC’
Kate Pilgrim Regional Liaison Advisor for the GMC
‘Service Development is Giving me a Headache’
Jordan Evans, PA-R in Acute Medicine
‘Avoiding a Car Crash – Dos and Don’ts if you come across an RTC’
Dr Richard Loffhagen, MRCP, FRCEM
Ultrasound Workshop
Dr Hamza Shaikh, FRCEM, FEBEM, CABEM.
Dr Abdul Arain
Escape Room (Human Factors Workshop)
Dr Phillip Davies
Annabel Summers, PA-R
Hannah Inglis, PA-R
About this event
- 8 hours 30 minutes
A range of presentations on clinical areas, relevant to PAs across all specialities.
Two workshops and a poster competition
A positive focus on the PA profession, considering options for career progression and development, with updates from NHS England, the GMC & the FPA, as well as experienced PAs providing an insight into their roles and experiences
6 hours of External CPD credits (Applied for)
All food & drink included in ticket price
Accommodation - Discounted Rates
We recommend The HolidayInn Express in Cheltenham (GL50 4AP), who are providing a discounted rate for attendees of the PA Spring Conference. (Valid for the 22nd and 23rd May).
It is in the centre of Cheltenham, just 1 mile from Cheltenham Racecourse, and has very good transport links.
To book, please use the following link:
Physician Associate Spring Conference Accommodation Booking Link
Terms & conditions:
Card required for guarantee at the time of booking, with free cancellation up until 28 days prior to arrival
Discount only applies until 24th April 2024.
POSTER COMPETITION
New for 2024 – entries now closed
Viewing of posters will be over the morning break, lunch and afternoon break and the overall winner will be announced at the end of the day.
Please contact jessica.wickett@nhs.net for more information
FOOD & DRINK
Ticket prices include the following:
Hot Breakfast rolls on arrival
Mid-Morning tea, coffee & cookies
2-course lunch
Mid-Afternoon tea, coffee and cakes
Please specify any allergies/dietary requirements when booking
CONFERENCE LOCATION & USEFUL INFO
The PA Conference will be held in the Gold Cup Suite at Cheltenham Racecourse, with purpose-built conference facilities and stunning views over the racecourse.
Address
Cheltenham Racecourse,
Evesham Road,
Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire
GL50 4SH
Driving
If you are using satnav, use the postcode GL50 4SH. The racecourse is easily accessible from the M5 (Junction 10 or 11).
Parking
There is ample free parking on site and there will be signs on arrival to guide you to the appropriate carpark.
Trains & buses
The nearest train station to the venue is Cheltenham Spa Station, which is approximately 2 miles from Cheltenham Racecourse. There is a bus service (Stagecoach) which runs approximately twice an hour and takes approximately 30 minutes.
Accessibility
The venue is fully accessible