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Annual Meeting of Obstetric and Gynaecology Scottish Trainees The joint West and East of Scotland Trainees’ Committees are pleased to invite you to register for the above event. Date: 4th – 5th December 2009 Venue: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow This is an exciting time of progress and research in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and the aim of the meeting is to update trainees in the latest developments within the specialty, from a wide variety of well respected experts from throughout Scotland. It is also an opportunity to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentation (which will be judged by an independent scientific committee), and to participate in organised workshops to assist in the completion of your log book. In addition, we are delighted to be hosting the meeting’s social event at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow, and to welcome Professor James Drife as our afterdinner speaker.

Programme 15.10

Infertility – is less more? Prof Siladitya Bhattacharya, Aberdeen

Day 1 - Friday 4th December 08.30

REGISTRATION

15.50

Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy Dr Claire Alexander, Edinburgh

09.00

INTRODUCTION Dr Min Yu Lim, West Of Scotland Trainees Representative

16.20

Working overseas Dr Kate Patrick & Dr Graeme Walker, Stirling/ Edinburgh

09.15

Reshaping the Medical Workforce in Scotland – planning transition in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Dr Alastair Cook, Senior Medical Officer Workforce Unit, SGHD

16.50

CLOSE OF DAY 1 Social Event – Friday 4th December

09.45

First trimester screening Prof Alan Cameron, Glasgow

10.15

Recent developments in gynaecological minimal access surgery Dr Patrick Chien, Dundee

10.45

COFFEE & POSTERS

Day 2 – Saturday 5th December

11.15

Delegate presentations - Names TBC

09.15

REGISTRATION

12.15

LUNCH & POSTERS

09.30

13.15

VIN and vulval reconstructive surgery Mr John Telfer, Glasgow

Workshop Session 1 Paediatric Gynaecology Basic colposcopy Preparing for the transition to Consultant

13.45

Therapeutics in Pregnancy Dr Gerry McKay, Glasgow

11.00

COFFEE

14.15

Assessment and Management of the Overactive Bladder Dr Karen Guerrero, Glasgow

11.20

Workshop Session 2 Consent Forensic Gynaecology Third degree tear update

14.45

COFFEE & POSTERS

12.50

PRIZE GIVING CLOSE OF MEETING

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, Glasgow Quay After Dinner Speaker - Prof James Drife, Leeds 7pm for 7.30pm, champagne reception

Registration Form 

Registration Fee (includes social event): £150 before 15th October 2009 £175 after 15th October 2009 Lunch, refreshments, all course material and certificates of attendance are included in the fee. Payment by cheque please, made payable to WAGS. We apologise that we cannot accept payment by credit/debit card.

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Partners are welcome to attend the social event, tickets may be purchased separately for the price of £50. Number of extra tickets required for social event

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Please indicate which workshops you wish to attend by ranking them 1-3 in each session, with 1 indicating your strongest preference. Numbers are restricted for each session, but every effort will be made to allocate you to your preferred workshop. Session 1 – Paediatric Gynaecology Basic Colposcopy Transition to Consultant

Session 2 - Consent Forensic Gynaecology Third Degree Tear update

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Deadline for abstract submission is 15th October 2009. Abstracts should not be more than one side of A4 (size 10 font), and clearly marked if for oral or poster presentation, or both. Please email abstracts to [email protected]. All successful delegates will be informed by 1st November 2009.

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Cancellations before 1st November 2009 will receive a refund of 50% of the registration fee. Cancellations after this time will forfeit the whole registration fee.

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We have negotiated a special discounted room rate for those wishing to stay at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Friday 4th December, and have provisionally reserved 50 rooms. The cost for Bed & Breakfast is £85 for single occupancy, and £95 for double/twin occupancy. If you wish to book one of these rooms, please telephone the Crowne Plaza on 0141 306 9988, and ask for the Groups Department. This rate is available up until 6th November, and anyone booking thereafter will have to pay the full rate.

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Please return completed form and payment to Mrs Patricia Steeples, Secretariat, Scottish Committee RCOG, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, 232-242 St Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5RJ. Please email any enquiries to [email protected].