London Division Forthcoming Events

Retirement Event

Date: 19 April 2010

Venue: 6th Floor, Standon House, 21 Mansell Street, London E1 8AA

 

The London Division is holding a Retirement Event aimed at those of you who are approaching retirement and those who have recently retired.  Although the programme is not yet finalised, the day will offer you information and support on a wide range of topics including:

 

  • Financial Planning for retirement and beyond
  • Developing and working in a private practice
  • Revalidation and CPD after retirement
  • Indemnity issues
  • Tribunal Work

 

Places are limited, so please register early to avoid disappointment.

 

Registration forms can be downloaded here

 

Programme can be downloaded here

 

Spring Academic Event

Who wants to be a Psychiatrist?

Date: Thursday, 20 May 2010

Venue: Central Hall Westminster

 

These are interesting times for psychiatry.  Inside the profession, debate goes on about what psychiatrists should be doing and for whom.  This uncertainty isn't doing us any favours: some 95% of entrants into psychiatric training today are from overseas.  Home-grown young doctors, it seems, are seeking their inspiration elsewhere.  On the other hand, a recent review found psychiatry to be one of the most satisfying careers in medicine.  Psychiatry appears to be the only branch of medicine where you have to read the newspapers.

 

This year the London Division delves into these issues.  What role do portrayals of mental distress play in perceptions of our career?  What skills will psychiatrists need in a world where Mind is as important as Matter?  Who are the new heroes of psychiatry?  How best do we sell psychiatry in the 21st Century?

 

We have lined up a series of top-notch speakers to take a look at the answers to these important questions. 

 

Provisional speakers include: Prof Rob Howard, Dean; Dr Peter Byrne, Chair Public Education; Prof Ania Korszun; Dr Phillip Timms, College Educator of the Year 2009.

 

Places are limited at Central Hall, so to avoid disappointment, book early for what is promising to be a lively and thought provoking day.

 

Programme to be confirmed

 

Registration Forms can be downloaded here.

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