Exam Revision Day for Specialist Haematology Trainees to reGiSter

www.ststsn.co.uk
The South Thames Sickle
Cell and Thalassaemia
Network (STSTN) is a
South Thames Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Network
Exam Revision Day for Specialist Haematology Trainees
haemoglobinopathy
collaboration led by
Consultant Haematologists
and Paediatricians at
Date: Saturday 7th March 2015
Time: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Venue: James Black Centre, King’s College London Denmark Hill campus, London SE5 9RJ
Cost: £150
King’s College Hospital,
Evelina Children’s Hospital
and Guy’s and St. Thomas’
Hospital NHS Foundation
Trusts.
Who is this course for?
For Specialist Registrars training for Part 1 and Part 2 of FRCPath exams
What does this course cover?
This is a haematology revision course with a specific emphasis on red cell disorders. We look at recent
exam papers and ensure we include the most likely topics that will be included in your exam. This
is a very interactive course that includes case studies, past exam questions and a very encouraging
atmosphere for you to ask questions to our expert speakers.
Our goal is to improve
the patient experience by
offering better treatment
outcomes for people with
sickle cell disease and
thalassaemia.
The network also provides
educational events
and peer- support for
consultants, medical
trainees and other
healthcare professionals
involved in the care of
patients with red cell
disorders.
To subscribe to STSTN
please send an email to:
info@ststn.co.uk
PROGRAMME
Session 1
• Introduction to haemoglobinopathies: sickle cell disease the thalassaemias
• Lab haemoglobinopathy diagnosis and the antenatal screening program
• Specialist sickle management (part 1)
• Morphology review
Session 2
• Transfusion and its complications in sickle cell patients
• Paediatric management issues
Session 3
• Specialist sickle management (part 2)
• Iron loading and its management
• Thalassaemia
• Haemoglobinopathy morphology quiz
Session 4
• Rare red cell disorders
• Case studies / essay questions
*PLEASE NOTE: DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE
TO REGISTER
Register online via the Kings College London eStore:
http://tinyurl.com/ststnrevisionday