Midlands Endocrine and Diabetes Club (MEDC)

Organised by the Institute of Metabolism Systems Research (IMSR), MEDC brings together all healthcare and allied professionals twice a year for a vibrant meeting. Our varied programme comprises debates, update lectures, research and interesting case presentations, particularly from those in training and clinical fellows. Prizes are awarded for the best presentations on the day. The next event will take place on Friday 23 February 2024, 12:30-17:00 at the Edgbaston Park Hotel.

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Final programme for the Midlands Endocrine and Diabetes Club (MEDC) event on the 23 February 2024
 Time and item Chair and further information
12:30-13:25 - Registration and lunch (The Composers' Suite) Delegates are encouraged to view posters and sponsor stands
13:25-13:30 - Welcome and introductions

Dr Helena Gleeson

13:30-13:55 - Endocrine Update Lecture

 

Professor Jeremy Tomlinson, Professor of Metabolic Endocrinology, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, Medical Sciences Division, University of Oxford

 

Dr John Ayuk, University Hospital Birmingham

 

13:55-14:05 - Oral Communication 1: Growth hormone treatment in adults: A lifelong or time-limited therapy? Sherwin Criseno, Nurse Consultant Endocrinology 

14:05-14:15 - Oral Communication 2: Evaluating the frequency of inpatient vitamin D measurements and appropriate correction, Gurdip Uppal and Ambar Hussain, Medical Students

14:15-14:25 - Oral Communication 3: Disparities in Management of Type 1 Diabetes, Dr Mrinalini Shikha, Junior Specialist Doctor

14:25-14:35 - Oral Communication 4: Cinacalcet in Primary Hyperparathyroidism: The Birmingham Experience, Ahmed Malik and Nauman Shafiq, Medical Students

 

 

Dr Ansu Basu, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

14:35-14:50 - Poster presentation roadshow

Dr Ansu Basu, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

14:50-15:30 - Refreshment break

Delegates are encouraged to view sponsor stands

15:30-15:55 - Young Diabetologists and Endocrinologists Forum (YDEF). Dr Annie DeBray, Speciality Registrar, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Clinical Research Fellow, University of Oxford, Chair YDEF

Chair: Dr Adeeba Ahmed

15:55-16:25 - Diabetes Update Lecture

Professor Colin Dayan, Professor of Clinical Diabetes & Metabolism, Cardiff University School of Medicine

Chair: Professor Parth Narendran

16:25-16:30 - Prizes and closing remarks

Dr Helena Gleeson

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