BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Cardiology, Diabetes and CKD
Date: Various, see below	Location: Various see below
Thursday 25 September 2008, Leeds Monday 3 November 2008, Birmingham This one day masterclass will advance your knowledge in three of the most rapidly changing and challenging areas of clinical practice, and provide you with practical information from expert speakers. Topics covered include: • Heart failure: the essentials of management • Atrial fibrillation • Secondary prevention after myocardial infarction (MI) • Complications of diabetes • Therapeutic challenges in the management of type 2 diabetes • Chronic kidney disease: when to refer to the nephrologist. This masterclass is suitable for: • GPs • Practice nurses • Nurse practitioners Early bird rates are available so don't delay. To view the full programme and list of speakers or to register, please visit: http://masterclasses.bmj.com/GPs/cardiology-diabetes-ckd
email: events{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 6241

BMJ Careers Fair
Date: 3-4 October 2008	Location: Business Design Centre, London
Take the opportunity to talk to more than 70 exhibitors and attend over 20 seminars, all aimed at helping guide you on your career path. Here’s a taster of some of the seminars we’ll be offering: * Polishing up your interview skills * Stand out from the crowd – enhance your CV * What to do with your medical qualifications outside the NHS * Stand and deliver - improving your presentation skills * How to sort out your work life balance * Speciality training – picking your way through the maze * Choosing a career in general practice Entry to the exhibition is free if you book in advance. There will be a charge to attend seminars Register online at http://www.bmjcareersfair.com
email: tmonk{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20 8334 4525

BMJ/West Midlands Deanery Medical Careers Fair
Date: 10-11 October 2008	Location: ThinkTank, Birmingham
Visit over 30 exhibitors and attend over 20 seminars, aimed at helping you navigate your way through the maze of career choice. Seminars include: * Polishing up your interview skills * Enhancing your CV * Mix and match - opportunities outside the NHS * Stand out from the crowd – making your job application work for you * How to make an effective presentation * How to sort out your work life balance * Choosing a career in general practice * How to create a portfolio career Entry to the exhibition is free if you book in advance. There will be a charge to attend seminars. Register online at http://www.bmjcareersfair.com
email: tmonk{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20 8334 4525

The International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care
Date: 17 - 20 March 2009	Location: Berlin, Germany
The International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care is on March 17 - 20, 2009, in Berlin, Germany. The deadline to submit an abstract to present is September 26, 2008 by 5pm GMT. The International Forum is open to all, and is relevant to both beginners and those experienced in improvement work. This year, we aim to be more inclusive, and to attract previously unrepresented organisations and countries. We particularly encourage submissions from those who may be first time submitters, have previously submitted unsuccessful abstracts, or who are new to the quality/safety field. Detailed instructions for submission are at: http://internationalforum.bmj.com To submit an abstract, please visit: http://forum.eventsinteractive.com/bmj/cm.esp?id=11062&pageid=_2DY0ZQK86" If you want to find out more about the Forum, view the webcasts from this year’s event in Paris online at: http://internationalforum.bmj.com/2008-forum/2008-multimedia-resources-login Please note you will need to register before viewing the webcasts.
email: events{at}bmjgroup.com	Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 6985