Delegates will be welcomed at David Game's prestigious state of the art lecture theatre facility.

October 06, 2017

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Cardiovascular sciences is a major component of your A-Level syllabus. Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and a source of huge scientific interest and research. In this session, you will be taught:

November 25, 2017

 Anatomy of the heart

 The cardiac cycle

 The electrocardiogram (ECG)

 Arrhythmias

 Ischaemic heart disease

 Atherosclerosis

 Valvular disease

 Key cutting-edge research papers in the field of cardiology

Respiratory physiology is frequently examined in A-level examinations and is an important clinical topic as more and more people are affected by respiratory conditions in the UK. In this session, you will be taught:

December 16, 2017

 Respiratory anatomy and physiology

 Lung function tests including tidal volumes, vital capacity

 Asthma

 COPD

 Cystic fibrosis

 Pulmonary emboli

Neuroscience is a fascinating branch of medicine with complex scientific enigmas yet to be solved. In this session, you will be taught:

January 13, 2018

 Brain anatomy

 Spinal anatomy

 Action potential

 Parkinson’s disease

 Stroke

 Cranial nerves

A wide range of endocrinopathies affect patients in many ways. Hormones regulate a multitude of bodily functions and so have systemic effects on the body. In this session, you will be taught:

January 13, 2018

 Endocrine axes

 Hormones

 Thyroid conditions

 Diabetes

 SIADH

 Sodium regulation

Gastroenterology is a major component of biology examinations. It is important to have a strong grasp of this body system. In this session, you will be taught:

February 10, 2018

 The gastrointestinal tract anatomy

 GI physiology

 Oesophageal disorders

 Stomach disorders

 Intestinal disorders

 Liver pathology & alcohol-related liver disease

Immunology is a remarkably fascinating field of medicine. The innate and acquired immune systems are commonly examined in exams and frequently tested in academic interviews. In this session, you will be taught:

February 10, 2018

 Immune system physiology

 T cells & B cells

 Inflammation

 Antibiotics & antibiotic resistance

 Bacterial structure

 Tuberculosis

 Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis

Our understanding of genetics has rapidly expanded in the last couple of decades. It is a heavily tested component in exams and topical in interview questions. In this session, you will be taught:

March 17, 2018

 The genetic code

 Mitosis

 Meiosis

 Genetic inheritance

 Genetic conditions

 Advances in human genetics

 Mutations

 Cancer

 Stem cells

Clinical decisions are increasingly dependent on radiological guidance and interventions. In this session, you will be taught:

March 17, 2018

 Chest x-rays

 Abdominal x-rays

 CT scans

 MRI

 Medical physics

 Nuclear scans

This session will facilitate those appraise those applying for or considering a medical career

April 06, 2018

The life of a doctor
Medical school application process
What makes a good applicant
What makes a good doctor?
Medical Ethics

Opportunities in medicine
The NHS