3-5 April 2017
Merton College, Oxford, UK
Programme Chairs:
Tash Masud (Nottingham, UK)
Jon Tobias (Bristol, UK)
Approved for 15 CPD credits by the Royal College of Physicians
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 2017 COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.
Numbers are limited in order to maintain maximum effectiveness. Please contact us if you would like to go on a waiting list in case of cancellations or if you would like to go on the mailing list for next year (dates are 28-28 March 2018).
Aims and objectives
Programme
Who should attend?
Registration and accommodation
Networking events
Venue
Travel
Contact
Poster
Information for delegates
This three-day residential training course aims to provide trainees in medical specialties such as rheumatology, endocrinology, care of the elderly, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, respiratory medicine and clinical chemistry with the knowledge and understanding to manage patients with osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases. The course is intended to focus on practical issues relating to patient management and is strongly recommended for any trainee who foresees that patients with these disorders will form a significant part of their workload in future. A stimulating interactive format will be employed combining lectures, panel discussions, debates and workshops. Specialist nurses in osteoporosis and falls will also find this course valuable, as well as newly qualified consultants or others wishing to update their knowledge in this field.
Some comments from those who attended the previous course:
Endorsed by:
British Geriatrics Society
International Osteoporosis Foundation
Orthopaedic Research UK
Paget’s Association
Supported by:
British Society for Rheumatology
National Osteoporosis Society
Please click the following link to view the list of speakers and the training course programme, including start and end times:
The course will be of particular interest to those involved with the management of patients with osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases, including:
Trainees in specialties such as:
Nurses and other allied health professionals working in specialist clinics including:
The course will also be of interest to newly appointed consultants working in any of the above fields, as well as anyone who would simply like to update their knowledge.
The Royal College of Physicians has approved the course for 15 CPD credits for full attendance under course code 110829.
REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 2017 COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.
Numbers are limited in order to maintain maximum effectiveness. Please contact us if you would like to go on a waiting list in case of cancellations or if you would like to go on the mailing list for next year (dates are 28-28 March 2018).
Both residential and non-residential options will be offered. We recommend participants to take the residential option to take advantage of all the networking opportunities the course offers. Previous attendees have found it very useful to share experiences with each other in the evenings and over breakfast (also see below regarding the evening dinners).
Registration fees:
Residential - £495
Includes:
Non-residential - £350
Includes:
College Dinner on 1st night for non-residential participants - £22
Reception and Course Dinner on 2nd night for non-residential participants - £40
For those travelling from further afield there is also an option to book bed and breakfast accommodation at the College on the Sunday night (12 April) at £80. Just select this option on the registration form and it will be automatically added to your booking.
Cancellation
Substitutions may be made until Friday 3 March 2017 by informing Janet Crompton.
Cancellations may be made until Friday 3 February 2017 less a 10% administration charge. We regret that there will not be any refunds for cancellations made after this date.
It is recommended that all participants attend the networking events whether or not they are staying on campus at Merton College. There will be opportunities to mix with other participants and speakers and this sharing of information and ideas can really enhance your learning and give you the opportunity to set up new collaborations. These events are included in the residential registration fee.
Monday 3 April, 19:00-20:00
College Dinner at Merton College
Followed by free time and networking
Tuesday 4 April, 19:00-22:00
Reception and Course Dinner at St Peter's College - photo here!
Followed by visit to some of Oxford’s most interesting pubs
The course will be based at Merton College, Oxford, with its beautiful and tranquil buildings and gardens, just a stone's throw from the busy High Street.
The College is within easy reach of rail, coach and bus stations. Further information can be found here.
Please note that no parking is available at Merton College. We recommend public transport or Park and Ride.
By air
London’s Heathrow airport is the nearest to Oxford. There is a regular bus service (journey time approximately 90 minutes) to Oxford bus station from where you can get a taxi to the venue (or walk – approximately 10 minutes). See The Airline bus company for more details.
By train
Trains run at least once an hour between Oxford and London, and twice an hour during peak times. Oxford is also on the main cross-country routes. For details of times and fares visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
The College is around 20 minutes’ walk from the train station. If you prefer to take a taxi just ask for “Merton College”.
By coach
Two companies run frequent buses, 24 hours a day, between London (Victoria Bus Station) and Oxford. These are the Oxford Bus Company (telephone +44 (01865 785 400), and Oxford Tube (telephone +44 (0)1865 772 250). There are also direct and regular services to Oxford from Heathrow and Gatwick airports operated by the Oxford Bus Company (telephone +44 (0)1865 785 400). Coach services from other parts of the country are available with National Express.
High Street is the nearest stop, or alternatively the College is around 10 minutes’ walk from the bus station. Taxis are also available.
Further information is available from:
Janet Crompton
Course Organiser
Tel: +44 (0)1453 549929
