Medicine 2024
Join us on 25–26 April 2024 for Medicine 2024 conference at the RCP at Regent’s Park in London and online.
On Thursday 25 – Friday 26 April, we’ll be joined by leading physicians and industry experts for our annual conference. Discover the latest advances in medical specialties and delve into new technologies that will help to improve global healthcare provision.
Across the 2 days, you can get involved with interactive workshops, roundtable discussions and hands-on experiences that will enhance your practical skills.
We'll also be hosting an abstract competition, where you can present your research to colleagues and an esteemed judging panel. Submit your entry by Tuesday 20 February to be in with a chance of winning cash prizes of up to £1,000.
The event will take place at the RCP at Regent’s Park in London and online. All ticket holders will enjoy exclusive access to our online platform, where you can watch all content until Friday 26 July.
We look forward to seeing you there!
CPD points
If you attend the conference live (either in person or online), you will be able to claim up to 14 CPD credits for learning across the 2 days. The live certificate will become available to download at the end of day 2.
The on demand certificate will become available to download after you have completed your on demand learning.
Early release videos and workshops are accredited individually.
| Session type | CPD points |
| Main programme (watched live) | Up to 14 |
|
Main programme (watched on demand) |
Up to 16 |
| Workshops | 1-2 per workshop |
| Early release videos | 1-2 per video |
For advice regarding CPD accreditation for live and on demand learning, please refer to pages 7–8 of the CPD diary guideline or contact: cpd@rcp.ac.uk.
8:30am - Registration
9:30am - Opening welcome
9:35am
Opening keynote
If you’re attending in person: Wolfson theatre.
10:30am - Comfort break
11:00am - 12:30pm
Learning sessions
Train, retain, reform
Published last year, the NHS long term workforce plan focusses on three main principles: train, retain, reform. In this session, key experts will explore these principles and discuss their impact on the future of the workforce.
If you’re attending in person: Wolfson theatre
Acute medicine for all
This session will focus on the acute management of multi-specialty conditions.
If you’re attending in person: Seligman theatre
Rural healthcare
This session will provide insight into delivering healthcare in a rural setting. It will feature all four of the devolved nations and focus on obstetric, geriatric and emergency medicine.
If you’re attending in person: Dorchester library
12:30pm - Lunch
1:15pm - 1:45pm
Sponsored symposium
Join us for an industry-led interactive session.
If you’re attending in person: Seligman theatre
1:45pm - Comfort break
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Learning sessions
Health inequalities
In this session, speakers will examine the scale and costs of health inequalities, and pinpoint how we can tackle this pressing issue.
If you’re attending in person: Wolfson theatre
Genetics for the generalist
This session will cover what the generalist needs to know about genetics and updates in gene therapies. It will also feature the 2024 Goulstonian lecture, entitled, "ending uncertainty: predicting response to breast cancer treatment using tumour profiling and AI”.
If you’re attending in person: Seligman theatre
Intensive care medicine interface
Speakers will explore escalation planning in evolving medical developments, with a focus on cardiology, respiratory and geriatric medicine.
If you’re attending in person: Dorchester library
3:30pm - Comfort break
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Closing debate – the future of NHS
If you’re attending in person: Wolfson theatre
5:10pm
Networking reception
If you’re attending in person: Wolfson theatre
5:25pm
Abstract competition results
If you’re attending in person: Wolfson theatre
The abstract competition is an opportunity for your research to be seen by healthcare professionals from across the globe.
- Health services, policy and workforce development
- Clinical / case reports / digital health
- Research – including clinical, translational and innovation
- Education, training and medical professionalism
- Quality improvement and patient safety / audit
- Sustainability in health / health inequalities
- Impact
- Quality of evidence
- Originality of research
- Relevance to clinical practice
- Quality of presentation
Why should you enter?
By participating in the Medicine 2024 abstract competition, you'll get the chance to:
- have your work evaluated by a respected panel of leading clinicians
- have your abstract showcased on the Medicine 2024 platform
- be published in one of the RCP publishing streams.
Who can participate?
Delegates from all career grades and specialties.
Prizes
There will be prizes awarded for the best poster and best presentation given at the conference. The winners will receive £1,000 and the runners up will receive £500.
25 April 2024
Member : £350
Member – subsidised (SAS, PA, retired) : £150
Member student : £90
Member trainee : £150
Non-member : £550
Non-member – subsidised (SAS, PA, retired) : £230
Non-member student : £150
Non-member trainee : £230