Masterclasses from the BMJ

Autumn series now open for registration


BMJ Masterclass for GPs: General update
Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September 2008 - London

Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 September 2008 - Leeds

New! Thursday 2 October 2008 - Glasgow (Programme 1)

Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 November 2008 - Manchester

Thursday 4 and Friday 5 December 2008 - Bristol

New! Thursday 11 December 2008 - London (Programme 2)

We know that taking time out of the practice can be difficult, which is why our clinical editors have been working hard to make this programme even more relevant to you. With feedback from our past delegates and a panel of expert speakers, we have updated the content and added two brand new topics: ophthalmology and ENT.

Featuring new case studies and live clinical demonstrations, this BMJ Masterclass will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to put the latest evidence into practice.

Programme 1 topics include:
* Respiratory medicine
* Mental health
* ENT - NEW!
* Musculoskeletal
* Diabetes
* Paediatrics.

Programme 2 topics include:
* Cardiology
* Dermatology
* Palliative care
* Neurology
* Women's health
* Ophthalmology - NEW!

View the programme online at: http://masterclasses.bmj.com/GPs/general-update

BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Cardiology, Diabetes and CKD
Thursday 25 September 2008 - Leeds

Monday 3 November 2008 - Birmingham

Advance your knowledge further in three of the most rapidly changing and challenging areas of clinical practice: cardiology, diabetes and chronic kidney disease, and gain practical information from experts in one day.

You will learn about:
• Heart failure: the essentials of management
• Atrial fibrillation
• Secondary prevention after myocardial infarction
• Diabetes: complications
• Therapeutic challenges in the management of type 2 diabetes
• Chronic kidney disease (CKD): when to refer to the nephrologist.

View the programme online at: http://masterclasses.bmj.com/GPs/cardiology-diabetes-ckd

BMJ Masterclass for Physicians: Neurology (6 CPD hours / RCP)
Wednesday 22 October 2008 - BMA House, London

Wednesday 10 December 2008 - University of Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester

A series of one day masterclasses providing the physician working in acute medicine with the confidence to correctly diagnose, investigate, and manage a wide spectrum of common neurological problems. This year, leading experts covers 3 exciting new topics in key neurological conditions including:

• Medicolegal risks ... avoiding a neurological disaster - NEW!
• Chronic daily headache: important causes and effective treatment
• Weakness and sensory symptoms
• Vertigo and dizziness
• Stroke - NEW!
• Parkinson's disease
• Collapse of unknown cause. - NEW!

Do book early, this programme was sold out within a few months in 2007 !

View the programme online at: http://masterclasses.bmj.com/neurology

Take advantage of your BMA membership benefits
Special rates are available for all BMA members on BMJ Masterclasses. Don't forget to mention your BMA number when registering for a delegate place.

Find out more or register online today at: http://masterclasses.bmj.com/register-now

If you would like to request a delegate brochure for any of the above BMJ Masterclasses, please email response.masterclasses@bmjgroup.com

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