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THE 2019/20 ST2 EDUCATION PROGRAMME DIARY
3rd September 2019: Introduction to the Programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
17th September 2019: Palliative Care Topic (Dr Laura Edwards, Bolton Hospice)
1st October 2019: Mental Health and 25 AKT questions (Dr Nick Pendleton)
22nd October 2019: Physical Activity in Clinical Practice (Dr Emma Pimlott, PHE)
30 October 2019: AKT Exam Sitting
Information about the AKT Exam
5th November 2019: Respiratory Problems (Dr Andrew Thurston)
19th November 2019: Psychosomatic Illness and Chronic Pain (Dr Damien Herron)
Top Tips for Medically Unexplained Symptoms
3rd December 2019: Managing Uncertainty (Dr Damien Herron)
17th December 2019: Learning from Cancer Case Studies (Dr Nick Pendleton)
21st January 2020: Genetics and Genomics (Dr Glenda Beaman, University of Manchester)
29th January 2020: AKT Exam Sitting
18th February 2020: MSK (Ana Toole)
3rd March 2020: Asylum Seekers Healthcare (Dr Sarah Kiely)
<Teaching programme Suspended due to Covid-19>
17th March 2020: Diabetes (Dr Kamran Khan)
31st March 2020: 21st Century GP (Dr Ishani Patel)
Easter Break
28th April 2020: Breastfeeding Training (Dr Rebecca Cruikshank) and Dr Nick Pendleton (Topic TBC)
29th April 2020: AKT Exam Sitting
12th May 2020: How to deal with Coroner’s Court – From Fear to Fact (Dr Raj Manghnani)
26th May 2020: Research in Practice (Dr Maria Ahmed, NIHR GM Clinical Research Network)
9th June 2020: Writing Witness Statements for the Coroner based on Mock Clinical Case Records (Dr Raj Manghnani)
23rd June 2020: Practical Skills for Attending Inquests at Coroners Court (Dr Raj Manghnani)
7th July 2020: ST2 Education Session (Dr Nick Pendleton)
THE 2018/19 ST2 EDUCATION PROGRAMME DIARY [Completed]
4th September 2018: Introduction to the Programme & AKT Questions 1 – 25 (Dr Nick Pendleton)
18th September 2018: Headache (Dr Nick Pendleton)
2nd October 2018: Patients with Suspected Cancer Symptoms (Dr Nick Pendleton)
16th October 2018: Mental Health (Dr Nick Pendleton)
6th November 2018: AKT Questions, Consultation Video, Small Group Task (Dr Nick Pendleton)
20th November 2018: Respiratory Problems (Dr Andrew Thurston)
4th December 2018: Physical Activity in Clinical Practice (Dr Emma Pimlott, PHE)
15th January 2019: Asylum Seekers Healthcare (Dr Sarah Kiely)
19th February 2019: Back Pain (Dr Nick Pendleton)
5th March 2019: Medical Statistics for the AKT (Antonia Marsden & Matt Gittins – Manchester University)
19th March 2019: CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED – 21stCenturyGP (Dr Ishani Patel)
9th April 2019: Breastfeeding Training for GP Trainees (Chris Jordan)
7th May 2019: Men’s Health topic and The ST3 Year Ahead/CSA Exam (Dr Nick Pendleton)
21st May 2019: Preparing for the CSA (Dr Nabeel Arshad)
4th June 2019: Coroner’s Inquests ‘From Fear to Fact’ (Dr Raj Manghnani)
18th June 2019: Communication Skills (Dr Raj Manghnani)
2nd July 2019: 21stCenturyGP (Dr Ishani Patel)
The ST2 2017/18 EDUCATION PROGRAMME DIARY [Completed]
5th September 2017: Introduction to the Programme & AKT Questions 1 – 25 (Dr Nick Pendleton)
19th September 2017: Headache (Dr Nick Pendleton)
3rd October 2017: Patients with Suspected Cancer Symptoms (Dr Nick Pendleton)
17th October 2017: Mental Health (Dr Nick Pendleton)
31st October 2017: Womens Health (Dr Helen Wall)
14th November 2017: Diabetes (Dr Becky Lund)
28th November 2017: Medical Statistics (Antonia Marsden and Matt Gittins)
12th December 2017: Palliative Care (Dr Helen Fryer, Dr Clare Peddie and Macmillan Team) AT BOLTON HOSPICE
16th January 2018: Men’s Health topic (Dr Nick Pendleton)
20th February 2018: GPs and the Coroner (Dr Laura Barnfield)
6th March 2018: Asthma (Michaela Bowden)
20th March 2018: Back Pain (Dr Nick Pendleton)
17th April 2018: Communication Skills 1 (Dr Rajiv Manghnani, PLL)
1st May 2018: Working Smarter Not Harder – Tech to Support You (Ishani Patel, Lantum)
15th May 2018: COPD (Michaela Bowden)
29th May 2018: Communication Skills 2 (Dr Rajiv Manghnani, PLL), The ST3 Year (Dr Nick Pendleton)
12th June 2018: Physical Activity in Clinical Practice (Dr Emma Pimlott, PHE)
26th June 2018: Ethics (Dr Laura Barnfield)
The 2016/17 ST2 EDUCATION PROGRAMME DIARY [completed]
ST2 sessions collated Feedback 2017
6th September 2016: Introduction to the Programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
20th September 2016: Headache Workshop (Dr Nick Pendleton)
4th October 2016: Patients with Suspected Cancer Symptoms (Dr Nick Pendleton)
18th October 2016: Mental Health Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
1st November 2016: COPD (Michaela Bowden)
15th November 2016: Medical Statistics (Antonia Marsden and Matt Gittins)
29th November 2016: Physical Activity in Clinical Practice (Public Health England)
13th December 2016: Palliative Care (Dr Helen Fryer, Dr Laura Barnfield and Macmillan Team) AT BOLTON HOSPICE
17th January 2017: Eyes and Ears (Dr Helen Wall)
7th February 2017: Professionalism (Dr Greg Dollman, MDDUS)
21st February 2017: Palliative Care Prescribing and Emergencies (Dr Laura Barnfield)
7th March 2017: Asthma (Michaela Bowden)
21st March 2017: Womens Health Topic 1 (Dr Helen Wall)
4th April 2017: MPS: Consent and Chaperone Training (Jasmit Harrar)
2nd May 2017: Allergy (Dr Heidi Northover)
16th May 2017: GPs and the Coroner (Dr Laura Barnfield)
30th May 2017: Patients with Back Pain (Dr Nick Pendleton)
13th June 2017: The Year Ahead and the CSA Exam (Dr Nick Pendleton)
The 2015/16 ST2 Education Programme [completed]
1st September 2015: Introduction to the Programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
15th September 2015: Headache (Dr Nick Pendleton)
6th October 2015: Eyes and Ears (Dr Helen Wall)
20th October 2015: Patients with Suspected Cancer Symptoms (Dr Nick Pendleton)
28th October 2015: AKT Exam
3rd November 2015: Physical Activity in Clinical Practice (Public Health England)
17th November 2015: COPD (Michaela Bowden)
1st December 2015: MPS: Consent and Chaperone Training (Jasmit Harrar) Cancelled due to Industrial Action
5th January 2015: AKT Exam Question Practice / Analysing Consultation Videos (Dr Nick Pendleton)
19th January 2016: MDDUS: Professionalism (Dr Caroline Osborne-White)
27th January 2016: AKT Exam
16th February 2016: MPS: Consent and Chaperone Training (Jasmit Harrar)
1st March 2016: Women’s Health Topic 1 (Dr Helen Wall)
15th March 2016: Women’s Health Topic 2 (Dr Helen Wall)
5th April 2016: Patients with Back Pain (Dr Nick Pendleton)
19th April 2016: Asthma (Michaela Bowden)
27th April 2016: AKT Exam
3rd May 2016: Dermatology (Nicola Broad)
17th May 2016: Men’s Health (Dr David Harniess)
31st May 2016: Complaints (Gregory Dollman, MDDUS)
14th June 2016: Assessment of Lower Limb Orthopaedic Problems (Practical Session) – Mr Sunil D’Souza
28th June 2016: Preparing for the CSA and ‘The Year Ahead’ (Dr Nick Pendleton)
The 2014/15 ST2 Programme [Completed]
2nd September 2014: Introduction to the Programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
16th September 2014: Patients with Suspected Cancer (Dr Nick Pendleton)
30th September 2014: Men’s Health (Dr Nick Pendleton)
14th October 2014: Eyes and Ears (Dr Helen Wall)
28th October 2014: Patients with Back Pain (Dr Nick Pendleton)
11th November 2014: Confidentiality and Consent (Dr Caroline Osborne-White)
25th November 2014: Diabetes – Part 1 (Dr Nick Pendleton)
9th December 2014: COPD (Michaela Bowden)
6th January 2015: Lower Limb Orthopaedic Conditions (Dr Khawer Ayoub)
20th January 2015: Asthma (Michaela Bowden)
28th January 2015: AKT Exam
17th February 2015: Palliative Care (Dr Barbara Downes)
3rd March 2015: Headache Workshop (Dr Nick Pendleton)
17th March 2015: Women’s Health (Dr Helen Wall)
21st April 2015: Genetics (Dr David Harniess)
29th April 2015: AKT Exam
5th May 2015: Medical Management of Diabetes (Dr Ian Hamer)
19th May 2015: No session – Hospital Perfect Week
2nd June 2015: Patients with Mental Health Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
16th June 2015: HRT and the Menopause (Dr Helen Wall)
30th June 2015: ‘The Year Ahead’ and review of teaching programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
28th October 2015: AKT Exam
The 2013/14 ST2 Programme [COMPLETED]
3rd September 2013: Introduction to the Programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
17th September 2013: Patients with Gastrointestinal Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
1st October 2013: Patients with Mental Health Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
15th October 2013: Men’s Health (Dr Nick Pendleton)
29th October 2013: Assessing and Managing the Patient with Back Pain (Dr Nick Pendleton)
12th November 2013: Dermatology (Dr Lyn Wardman)
26th November 2013: Cardiology (Dr Kathryn Rothwell)
10th December 2013: The Consultation (Dr Nick Pendleton)
7th January 2014: Diabetes 1 (Dr Nick Pendleton)
21st January 2014: Women’s Health (Dr Helen Wall)
11th February 2014: Ethical Dilemmas – The Practical Application of Consent and Confidentiality (MDDUS)
25th February 2014: Rheumatology Theme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
11th March 2014: Respiratory Topic (Michaela Bowden)
25th March 2014: Diabetes 2 (Dr Ian Hamer)
1st April 2014: Palliative Care (Bolton Hospice Team)
30th April 2014 AKT Exam
6th May 2014: Patients with Suspected Cancer (Dr Nick Pendleton)
20th May 2014: Eyes and Ears (Dr Helen Wall)
3rd June 2014: Sexual Health (Dr Sahar Dawson)
17th June 2014: Clinical Topic TBC and The Year Ahead (Dr Nick Pendleton)
29th October 2014: AKT Exam
PREVIOUS PROGRAMMES 2010 – 2013
The 2012/13 ST2 Programme [COMPLETED]
4th September 2012: Introduction to the Programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
18th September 2012: Assessing and Managing the Patient with Back Pain (Dr Nick Pendleton)
2nd October 2012: Diabetes 1 – Diagnosis and First Steps in Management (Dr Nick Pendleton)
16th October 2012: Ethical Dilemmas (Dr Malcolm Brown)
30th October 2012: Gastrointestinal Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
13th November 2012: Breast Problems (Barbara Seddon, RBH FT Breast Service)
27th November 2012: Dermatology (Dr Lyn Wardman)
4th December 2012: The Consultation (Dr Nick Pendleton) 4pm start time followed by Meal Out (6.45 at The Retreat)
8th January 2013: Consultations with Children (Dr Nick Pendleton)
15th January 2013: Complaints and Case Studies (MDDUS)
29th January 2013: Knee and Shoulder Problems (Graham Lockett & Kevin Doyle)
30th January 2012: AKT Exam
12th February 2013: Patients with Neurological Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
26th February 2013: Men’s Health (Dr Nick Pendleton)
12th March 2013: Women’s Health (Dr Sheetal Saggar)
9th April 2013: Asthma (Dave Burns – Respiratory Education UK)
23rd April 2013: Medical Management of Diabetes (Dr Ian Hamer)
1st May 2013: AKT Exam
7th May 2013: ENT (Dr Malcolm Brown and Mr Chris Lobo)
21st May 2013: Patients with Mental Health Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
4th June 2013: Palliative Care (Andrew Fletcher/Tim Jackson)
11th June 2013: Ophthalmology (Miss Kath Smyth)
25th June 2013: COPD 2-3pm, 3-4pm Review of Programme and Where next? (NP)
The 2011/12 ST2 Programme [COMPLETED]
30th August 2011: Introduction to the Programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
20th September 2011: Cardiovascular Care (Dr Nick Pendleton)
4th October 2011: Ethical Dilemmas (Dr Malcolm Brown)
11th October 2011: Mental Health & Illness (Dr Nick Pendleton)
25th October 2011: Respiratory Medicine in Primary Care (Dr Tarek Bakht)
1st November 2011: Diabetes 1 – Diagnosis & First Steps in Management (Dr Nick Pendleton)
15th November 2011: Palliative Care (Dr Barbara Downes)
22nd November 2011: Gastrointestinal Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
6th December 2011: Sexual Health and Meal Out (start time of 4pm and meal venue La Scala, 6.30pm)
20th December 2011: The Consultation (Dr Nick Pendleton)
17th January 2012: Neurological Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
31st January 2012: Primary Care Paediatrics (Dr Nick Pendleton)
14th February 2012: CKD (Juliet Bell), Statistics for Non-Mathematicians (Dr Nick Pendleton)
28th February 2012: ENT (Dr Malcolm Brown & Mr Chris Lobo) 1.30 start
13th March 2012: Travel Medicine (Norma Evans)
3rd April 2012: Assessing and Managing the Patient with Back Pain (Dr Nick Pendleton)
10th April 2012: Dermatology (Dr Lyn Wardman)
24th April 2012: No Session
25th April 2012: AKT
8 May 2012: Breast Problems – Phil Walker (Bolton Breast Service)
22nd May 2012: Ophthalmology (Kath Smyth)
29th May 2012: Diabetes 2 (Dr Ian Hamer)
19th June 2012: Women’s Health (Dr Bev Hall)
26th June 2012: Medico-Legal Case Studies (MDDUS)
2011/12 Programme Finishes
The 2010/11 Programme [COMPLETED]
7th September 2010: Introduction to the Programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
21st September 2010: Anxiety & Depression (Dr Nick Pendleton)
28th September 2010: Diabetes 1- Diagnosis & First Steps in Management (Dr Nick Pendleton)
19th October 2010: Ophthalmology for GPs (Dr Stephen Doyle)
2nd November 2010: Respiratory Problems 1 (Dr Tarek Bakht)
9th November 2010: Neurological Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
23rd November 2010: Gastrointestinal Problems in Primary Care (Dr Nick Pendleton)
14th December 2010: Sexual Health (Dr Stuart Shaw)
21st December 2010: The Consultation (Dr Nick Pendleton)
11th January 2011: Ethics in Primary Care (Dr Malcolm Brown)
25th January 2011: Palliative Care (Dr Barbara Downes)
8th February 2011: Primary Care Paediatrics (Dr Nick Pendleton)
22nd February 2011: Respiratory Problems 2. How to Do & Interpret Spirometry (Dr Tarek Bakht)
1st March 2011: Chronic Kidney Disease (Juliet Bell) / Statistics for Non-Mathematicians (Nick Pendleton)
22nd March 2011: Women’s Health (Dr Mary Ward)
29th March 2011: Cardiovascular Care (Dr Nick Pendleton)
19th April 2011: Dermatology (Nicola Broad)
3rd May 2011: No Session
10th May 2011: Diabetes 2 – Therapeutics (Louise Hilton, Bolton Diabetes Centre)
7th June 2011: DOPS Afternoon
14th June 2011: GP Commissioning & Changes in the NHS (Dr George Ogden)
21st June 2011: Travel Medicine (Norma Evans)
2010/11 Programme Finished