GP Events & Seminars

We host a series of CPD certified educational events throughout the year. Our events are created specifically for healthcare professionals. All seminars are led by our expert consultant physicians and surgeons, all of whom have a vast amount of experience in their fields.

Ophthalmology update for Primary care by Mr Daren Hanumunthadu

Date: Thursday, 14 September 2023
18:30 - 19:30 BST
Online

About this event

Mr Daren Hanumunthadu is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon. He is a currently a Consultant ophthalmologist at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, where he is also responsible for the postgraduate education for ophthalmologists in-training. He has written numerous publications in retinal diseases including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and central serous retinopathy.

He specialises in a medical retina, inflammatory eye disease, cataract surgery and general ophthalmology.

Certificate of attendance are provided, which count towards your CME (continued medical education) points.

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Nephrology update for Primary care by Dr Rhys Evans

Date: Thursday, 21 September 2023
18:30 - 19:30 BST
Online

About this event

Dr. Evans studied medicine at Cambridge University and University College London Medical School, qualifying in 2007. He undertook general medical training in London and Melbourne, Australia prior to undergoing specialty training in Nephrology within the North Thames training scheme. He was awarded a fellowship to undertake sub-speciality training in transplantation at the University of British Columbia, Canada, which he completed in 2021.

He currently works as a consultant transplant nephrologist and honorary associate professor at the Royal Free Hospital. His practice encompasses all aspects of general nephrology including the investigation of acute and chronic kidney disease in addition to the management of patients on dialysis. He has sub-speciality expertise in transplantation; this includes donor and recipient assessment as well as all aspects of post transplant care. He is deputy lead of the UCL Centre for Transplantation and is principal investigator on a number of clinical trials. Projects include cardiac screening in transplant recipients, the use of novel biomarkers to assess transplant function, advanced molecular techniques for the analysis of transplant biopsies, and the use of cell therapy as an immunosuppression avoidance strategy. He has a friendly approach to medicine and strongly believes in shared decision making with patients and their families.

Read more about Dr Rhys Evans

Certificate of attendance are provided, which count towards your CME (continued medical education) points.

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Updates on HPB, Oncology and Vascular by various consultants

Date: Friday, 22 September 2023
17:30 - 20:00 BST
Royal Free Hospital

About this event

17:30-18:00 - Registration, refreshment and light supper

18:00 - 18:30- Oncologist - Dr Diamantis

18:30-19:00- Vascular Surgeon- Mr Hamish

19:30 - 20:00- Update on HPB by - Mr Iype

Certificates of attendance are provided, which count towards your CME (continued medical education) points, this event is for GP's and clinicians only.

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Updates on HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infection by Dr Tristan Barber

Date: Thursday, 28 September 2023
18:30 - 19:30 BST
Online

About this event

Dr Barber is a consultant physician and healthcare services professional with expertise spanning HIV and sexual/reproductive health (genitourinary medicine). He is a national and international leader in the HIV field who drives clinical improvements whilst always championing patient centred and holistic care, collaborative and shared decision making and instilling a culture of exceptional treatment.

He is clinical lead for a bespoke service focused on HIV, frailty and ageing. Dr Barber is accustomed to gathering, disseminating and leveraging data to streamline and deliver improvements across HIV and sexual and reproductive health. He was awarded his MD by the University of Cambridge in 2019 for research in HIV-related neurocognitive impairment.

Dr Barber is currently chair of the Education and Scientific Subcommittee for the British HIV Association (BHIVA), as well as being associate editor for the journal ‘Sexually Transmitted Infections’ and editor for ‘HIV Research and Clinical Practice’.

Read more about Dr Tristan Barber

Certificate of attendance are provided, which count towards your CME (continued medical education) points.

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Updates on Pain Management, Trauma & Orthopaedic and Radiology

Date: Saturday, 30 September 2023
09:00 - 13:00 BST
Hadley Wood Hospital 52 Moxon Street Barnet EN5 5TS

Agenda:

09:20 - 09:30 Introduction

09:30 – 10:15 Pain Management - Dr Anthony Ordman

10.15 - 11.00 Trauma & Orthopaedic specialist - Mr Paddy Subramanian

11.00 - 11.30 Anaesthetist - Dr Sagar Tiwatane

11:30 - 12:15 Radiologist (TBC)

12:30 Lunch and Networking

Certificates of attendance are provided, which count towards your CME (continued medical education) points, this event is for GP's and clinicians.

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Future seminars

October

Cryoablation of breast cancer by Mr Muneer Ahmed

Date: Thursday, 05 October 2023
18:30 - 19:30 BST
Online

About this event

The management of breast cancer is continuing to evolve and become less invasive. Cryoablation has been applied in different cancer groups - particularly urological malignancies. The talk will be an introduction to minimally invasive breast cancer management available within the Trust using the application of cryoablation in patients at high-risk from a general anaesthetic.

Mr Muneer Ahmed is a leading, innovative and enthusiastic breast cancer surgeon. He believes in enhancing patient experiences through the application of minimally invasive techniques for bespoke breast cancer management. He trained at the most advanced and comprehensive breast surgical oncology and reconstructive centres in the UK, Europe and Japan. He was awarded the prestigious Ronald Raven Travelling Fellowship by the British Association of Surgical Oncology (BASO) to train in intraoperative ultrasound-guided breast surgery at Universitario Val d’Hebron, Barcelona, Spain and trained in video-assisted breast surgery (VABS) at Sanno Medical Centre, Tokyo, Japan. He completed his training with a Training Interface Group (TIG) National Oncoplastic Breast Fellowship at Charing Cross Hospital, London – one of the busiest breast reconstructive units in the country.

He was awarded a PhD in surgical oncology from King’s College London (Guy’s Hospital) for his work on the application of magnetic nanotechnology to lesion localisation in breast cancer under the supervision and mentorship of Professor Michael Douek. This work resulted in him being awarded a prestigious Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) of England Research Fellowship and appointed Clinical Lecturer at King’s College London, whereby he extended his experiences of minimally invasive techniques including the magnetic technique and high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for the treatment of breast lesions. During this period, he won numerous prizes including the European Society of Surgical Oncology EYSAC Research Fellowship and RCS Ethicon Travelling Fellowship to extend his work at the University of Tokyo, Japan.He strongly believes in advancing the field of breast surgery through his continued academic work and international collaborations for the benefits of his patients.

Read more about Mr Muneer Ahmed

Certificate of attendance are provided, which count towards your CME (continued medical education) points.

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Chronic venous insufficiency update for Primary care by Prof Jocelyn Brookes

Date: Thursday, 12 October 2023
18:30 - 19:30 BST
Online

About this event

Professor Jocelyn Brookes is a consultant radiologist with a special interest in vascular disease at the Royal Free Hospital. He qualified in Medicine and Surgery at The Middlesex Hospital, 1986 and achieved MRCP after post-graduate rotations in Guys Hospital and Oxford Hospitals (1991).

As a consultant, Prof Brookes introduced laser treatment for varicose veins to the UK (2001) after training in Buenos Ares and New York with Rob MIn and recently sat on the GDG of the current NICE guidelines for varicose veins.

Prof Brookes established Uterine Artery Embolisation for fibroids with UCH Gynaecologists (J Iskaros and E Saridogan, also of the Portland).

Prof Brookes represents UCLH (UK) as part of a multicentre european study of the treatment of Intra-uterine growth retardation. He has an established independent radiology and vascular private practice since 2003 and is currently a lead clinician for vascular malformations (AVM), based at Royal Free Hospital London.

Certificate of attendance are provided, which count towards your CME (continued medical education) points.

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November

Management of patients with iron deficiency anaemia by Dr Alberto Murino

Date: Thursday, 02 November 2023
18:30 - 19:30 GMT
Online

About this event

Dr Alberto Murino is a consultant gastroenterologist and gastrointestinal endoscopist at Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

He became a specialist in gastroenterology and gastrointestinal endoscopy (MRCP gastro equivalent) in 2009 in Italy (University of Sassari) with the final score of 60/60 cum laudae.

He then worked as consultant gastroenterologist in Italy until 2016 before joining the Royal Free Hospital.

His interests include endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, double balloon enteroscopy, endoscopy dilatation, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD).

He is also interested in general gastroenterology including irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux and gastrointestinal dysmotility disorders.

Read more about Dr Alberto Murino

Certificate of attendance are provided, which count towards your CME (continued medical education) points.

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Nephrology updates for Primary care GP's by Dr Shabbir Moochhala

Date: Friday, 10 November 2023
18:30 - 19:30 BST
Online

About this event

Dr Shabbir Moochhala is a consultant nephrologist and physician at the Royal Free Hospital. He has twelve years experience of consultant practice at the Royal Free covering all aspects of kidney disease, including acute kidney injury, glomerulonephritis, hypertension, transplantation and all forms of dialysis.

Dr Moochhala is one of very few nephrologists in specialist centres who also maintains a general medical practice. This means that he is consulted by patients with a wide variety of medical and kidney problems. Dr Moochhala also sees patients with multi-system problems or where the specialty is unclear. He always tries to address all of his patients’ medical issues and not just the kidney ones.

He has specialist expertise in rare diseases, and is Principal Investigator at the Royal Free for a number of international medical trials on rare kidney stone disease. He specialises in the diagnosis and management of rare kidney conditions, renal tubular and electrolyte disorders, hypertensive disorders and fabry disease. Of course, to be able to detect and treat rare diseases, an excellent knowledge of common diseases is also required, and Dr Moochhala has wide experience of general medicine and renal medicine over his consultant practice at multiple locations in North London.

Certificate of attendance are provided, which count towards your CME (continued medical education) points.

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Updates on general orthopaedic and foot and ankle by Mr Haroon Adam Mann

Date: Friday, 17 November 2023
18:30 - 19:30 GMT
Online

About this event

Mr Mann is a British & USA trained trauma & orthopaedic surgeon and graduate of UCL Medical School. Mr Mann is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He is Honorary Associate Professor UCL Medical School.

Mr Mann is a leading international expert of the lower limb with special interests in all aspects of adult and paediatric foot and ankle disorders. He has been extensively trained in the reconstruction of arthritic knee and ankle joints and minimally invasive procedures of the knee, ankle and foot. His particular interests include treatment of forefoot disorders such as ankle trauma complex fractures, OA, bunions, hammertoes, ankle instability, sports and dance related injuries, tendon disorders, paediatric and adult flatfoot disorders. He was awarded the most prestigious Foot & Ankle Fellowship in the USA with world renowned Professor Mark Myerson, which he completed with distinction.

Mr Mann has also written a number of publications, articles and books on the treatment and management of blood disorders, specifically those affecting the knee, soft tissue, ankle, and foot. He is actively involved in research with the Centre for Cell, Gene & Tissue Therapeutics at The Royal Free Hospital looking at the use of stem cells in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal disorders. His team is the first in the UK to successfully treat diabetic ulcers with stem cells.

Read more about Mr Haroon Adam Mann

Certificate of attendance are provided, which count towards your CME (continued medical education) points.

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Past seminars

Paediatric Ophthalmology update for Primary care by Mr Rohit Jolly

Thu, 15 Jun 2023
18:30 - 19:30 BST
Online

About this event

Mr Rohit Jolly BSc MBBS FRCOphth is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with subspecialist interests in paediatric ophthalmology, adult strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology, adult cataract surgery and general ophthalmology. He is the clinical lead for Emergency Eye Care at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust where he holds a substantive NHS consultant post.

He has furthered his extensive experience by undertaking a fellowship at the Royal Free in paediatric ophthalmology, adult strabismus and cataract surgery, learning the modern techniques of squint surgery as well as its medical management. In addition to this he has a keen interest in acute ophthalmic care and has held the position of a consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital in the busiest dedicated ophthalmic eye casualty in Europe.

Read more about Mr Rohit Jolly

Certificate of attendance are provided, which count towards your CME (continued medical education) points.

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Breast Cancer: Early Screening and Detection

Thu, 27 April 2023
18:30 – 19:30 BST
Online

About this event

Mr Debashis Ghosh is one of London’s prestigious breast surgeons and is clinical lead for breast services at the Royal Free Hospital. who is actively involved in breast surgery research.

In this webinar, Mr Ghosh will be providing updates on recent developments, when to refer and how to manage post-operatively. Read more about Mr Debashis Ghosh

Certificates of attendance are provided, which count towards your CME (continued medical education) points. Zoom link and password will be shared closer to the event.

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Prime Time for Minimally Invasive Colon Capsule Endoscopy by Professor Owen Epstein

Thu, 9 February 2023
18:30 – 19:30 BST
Online

About this event

Professor Epstein is recognised as an European expert in PillCam endoscopy of the stomach, small intestine and colon and the Royal Free is at the forefront of PillCam teaching, research and development. Prof Epstein will be discussing small bowel capsule endoscopy (PillCam) being the investigation of choice for investigating the small intestine. Read more about Professor Owen Epstein.

Certificates of attendance are provided, which count towards your CME (continued medical education) points. Zoom link and password will be shared closer to the event.

Primary care event: Hand and wrist – lumps and bumps by Mr Berber

Fri, 7 October 2022
18:30 – 19:30 BST
Online

About this event

Mr Onur Berber is a Consultant Surgeon in Trauma and Orthopaedics, specialising in all conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow as well as injuries of the upper limb. His NHS consultant practice is based at The Royal Free Hospital in London. The lecture will be discussion regarding common lumps and bumps of the hand. A review of common presentations, watch and wait or treat guidance and Red flag symptoms for urgent referral. Read more about Mr Onur Berber.

Topics to be covered:

Dupuytren’s Disease
Ganglia
Cysts
Benign soft tissue tumours
Urgent conditions

Certificates of attendance are provided, which count towards your CME (continued medical education) points. Zoom link and password will be shared closer to the event.

Palpitations and syncope in primary care by Dr Tomson

Thu, 13 October 2022
18:30 – 19:30 BST
Online

About this event

The talk will look at case scenarios to illustrate: - the possible differential diagnoses to consider, initial investigations, identifying higher risk features of atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, and syncope.

Dr J Tomson qualified as a physician in 1999 and completed specialist Cardiology training in the WM Deanery, UK (CCT) in 2015. He also undertook Cardiovascular research, trials, and epidemiology training at the University of Oxford where he completed his doctorate (MD). Dr Tomson’s specialist interests include cardiac rhythm management, cardiac device therapy (cardiac resynchronisation therapy, pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators), heart failure, cardiomyopathies, palpitations, and syncope.

He also has expertise in cardiovascular imaging, cardiovascular research including epidemiology and drug trials. He is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians, UK (MRCP), and is a Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) by the IBHRE. He conducts cardiovascular research and teaches medical students at the UCL, London. Read more about Dr Tomson

GP Events & Seminars

We host a series of CPD certified educational events throughout the year. Our events are created specifically for healthcare professionals. All seminars are led by our expert consultant physicians and surgeons, all of whom have a vast amount of experience in their fields.

Ophthalmology update for Primary care by Mr Daren Hanumunthadu

Nephrology update for Primary care by Dr Rhys Evans

Updates on HPB, Oncology and Vascular by various consultants

Updates on HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infection by Dr Tristan Barber

Updates on Pain Management, Trauma & Orthopaedic and Radiology

Future seminars

Past seminars

Paediatric Ophthalmology update for Primary care by Mr Rohit Jolly

Breast Cancer: Early Screening and Detection

Prime Time for Minimally Invasive Colon Capsule Endoscopy by Professor Owen Epstein

Primary care event: Hand and wrist – lumps and bumps by Mr Berber

Palpitations and syncope in primary care by Dr Tomson

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