British Indian Psychiatric Association Annual Conference
Day one
Day two
Location | 21 Prescot Street, London, E1 8BB |
Speakers | Lead by Dr Santosh Mudholkar |
CPD | up to six per day subject to peer group approval |
Standard Rate | £175 Early Bird/£195 Late Fee/£125 per day |
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Trainee | £125 whole conference or £75 per day |
Conference Dinner | £45 - Thursday 30 May |
Conference Dinner | £35 for BIPA Life Members only |

Event Information
Programme
Read the latest Conference Programme (pdf)
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is delighted to host the 23rd Annual Conference of the British Indian Psychiatric Association (BIPA), and welcomes all BIPA and RCPsych members to the event.
Keynote speakers:
- Prof Kam Bhui
- Prof Wendy Burn
- Prof Nisha Dogra
- Dr Adrian James
- Dr Sridevi Kalidindi
- Prof Tim Kendall
- Mr Paul Rees
- Dr Kate Lovett
- Dr Sarah Wollaston
- Prof Allan Young
Programme highlights:
- Workshops and lectures showcasing quality improvement, service development, education and research and medical leadership from across the UK
- How to prepare for the CASC - A Masterclass for International Medical Graduates
Venue and travel
The event will take place at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, 21 Prescot Street, London E1 8BB. Take a look at detailed directions and a map to help plan your journey.
The Citymapper website/app can help you plan your route within London, giving the best walking, cycling, bus and tube routes available. Use postcode E1 8BB as your destination.
Registration Fees & How to Book Your Place
Need advice on booking a place? You can either book online or give our team a call on 020 3701 2604/2605.
Fees include catering during scheduled programme breaks but do not include accommodation.
Whole Conference Early Bird Rate (ends on 13 May) | Whole Conference Late Rate | Thurs | Fri | |
Standard Rate* | £175 | £195 | £125 | £125 |
Trainee Rate† | £125 | £125 | £75 | £75 |
*Standard rate is available to RCPsych members, associates and affiliates at the following grades; Consultants, SAS, SpRs, Associate Specialists, Subsidised, Retired and
All other fees listed relates to RCPsych members, associates and affiliates only.
† Trainee Rate is available to Advanced Trainees (ST4-6)/Core Trainees (CT1-3)/Higher Specialist Trainee, Pre-Membership Psychiatric Trainees/Trainee Registration/LAT or FTSTA Psychiatry rotation, SHOs and Student Associates - Foundation Years or UK Medical Students of Psychiatry.
N.B.: If you are a medical student or Foundation Year doctor and not registered as a student associate with the college, you can apply to be one for free at the following link http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/discoverpsychiatry/studentassociates.aspx
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COLLEGE IS UNABLE TO INVOICE FOR REGISTRATION FEES
Conference Dinner
Join colleagues at the conference dinner, to be held at the Leonardo Tower Bridge Hotel, where chefs have created an extensive speciality menu that brings together contemporary Indian dishes with traditional favourites, using authentic ingredients and spices.
- Dinner takes place on Thursday 30 May
- Tickets are £45 per person
- BIPA Life Members are entitled to a reduced rate of £35
CASC Masterclass for International Medical Graduates
Why do International Medical
Graduates perform poorly in the CASC examination? What are the barriers to success? What is the best approach to maximize your
success rate?
Join the CASC Masterclass organised
by the British Indian Psychiatric Association where experienced senior
consultants and role players will teach key CASC skills. The event will include didactic teaching
and skills workshops focussing on the competencies required for the
CASC examination.
- The masterclass will be on Friday 31 May, from 2-5 pm.
- Places
are limited to 30 and will be offered on first come first serve basis.
Accommodation
Our partner agency MICE Concierge will help you book hotel accommodation near to the conference venue.
Contact the team for advice and assistance on telephone +44 (0) 1438 908770 or email them at hello@miceconcierge.com
Exhibition opportunities
About BIPA
BIPA is a leading diaspora organisation for psychiatrists in UK, established in 1995. It is the largest organisation for psychiatrists in U.K. after the Royal College of Psychiatrists. BIPA's objectives are to protect and promote good health for the public benefit among people with mental illness or intellectual disability, in particular but not exclusively people from BME communities.
Visit the BIPA website for more information
Terms and conditions
For further information, please contact:
Email: Caroline.Simms@rcpsych.ac.uk
Contact Name: Caroline Simms
Contact number: 020 3701 2604