BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-/-/EN BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:General Internal Medicine – Core Topics UID:1157 DESCRIPTION: \n\n9.30 am\nAnnual General Meeting \n\n9.35 am\nTheme: ‘maternal medicine and preconception for pregnancy with regard to obesity and diabetes’\nDr Sarah Steven, Consultant Diabetologist, Manchester University NHS FT\n\n10.10 am         \nDifferential attainment in Medical Education\nDr Sally Jewsbury, Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine, Manchester University NHS FT\n\nTalk synopsis:\nThis talk will briefly introduce the concept of Differential Attainment  (DA) and review the impact on training and the medical workforce. We will discuss  approaches to tackle the challenges DA bring.\n\n10.45 am\nCoffee break\n\n11.10 am        \nCystic Fibrosis; Carnage to cure? \nProfessor Kevin Webb, Clinical Director, Manchester Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS FT\n\n11.45 am\nInfective Endocarditis\nDr Manuela Barrera, Consultant in Infectious Diseases at Wythenshawe Hospital (MFT)\n\nTalk synopsis: \n\nThe 2023 update to the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Endocarditis Guidelines reflects the latest advancements in both diagnostic methods and treatment strategies, particularly concerning the role of microbiology and imaging diagnostic tests and oral therapy.\n\nLearning objectives:\n\nPatients at risk of Endocarditis and how to suspect it .How to diagnose Endocarditis.Basic aspect on treatment -when to use iv and when oral can be an option.12.20 pm\nMeeting close\n\nAttendees will be awarded CPD certficiates of attendance\n\n DTSTART:20250311T093000Z DTEND:20250311T123000Z LOCATION:MANDEC 3rd Floor, University Dental Hospital, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR