College News - May 2008Latest issue of The Journal now available on lineVolume 38 Issue 2 of the Journal can now be accessed here Added 26 May 2008 Latest BTMH article: risks and benefits of the oral contraceptive pillThe combined oral contraceptive pill has been used by an estimated 300 million women worldwide since it was first developed. In recent years it has been linked with both an increased risk of some forms of cancer and as having a protective effect against other cancers – leading to considerable confusion for women. In order to provide much-needed clarity, Dr Richard Russell and Mr Charles Kingsland provide an overview of the risks and benefits of the combined oral contraceptive pill. European School of Internal Medicine, Portugal - 31 August to 7 September 2008Collegiate Members and Associates may be interested in attending the European School of Internal Medicine in Portugal, 31 August - 7 September 2008. Further details can be accessed by logging in to the Fellows and Members' area of the website. Added 16 May 2008 Vacancy: RCPE Director of CPDFellows of the RCPE are invited to apply for the position of Director of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The Director of CPD reports to Council through the College Dean and is responsible for College activities relating to CPD for physicians, and for co-ordinating RCPE input to the CPD Scheme of the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK. The term of office for this position is up to 5 years. For a full job description and person specification, and details of how to apply, Fellows should log on to the Fellows and Members' section of the website. The closing date for applications is MONDAY 16 JUNE 2008 Added 14 May 2008 RCPE subscription fees 2008/09Details of the subscription fees for the current financial year (2008/09) are now available. Please click here for further details Added 07 May 2008 Changes to the MRCP(UK) ExaminationThe MRCP(UK) Examination provides information on candidates’ core medical knowledge, basic clinical problem solving skills and the management of common and important medical emergencies. The core medical knowledge and skills tested in the MRCP(UK) Examination provide the very basis that equips doctors to proceed to focus on individual specialties, secure in their grounding in other systems. In recognition that the rate of acquisition of core medical knowledge and practical clinical skills may differ, the MRCP(UK) Management Board has decided that the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written and Part 2 Clinical (PACES) Examinations can, with effect from the 2009/1 examination diets, be taken in any order. In addition, to ease the time pressures on trainees, the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination will be made available sooner and the “18 month rule” revised to allow examination entry once 12 months have elapsed after graduation. This change will take effect from the Part 1 2008/3 examination diet. The changes in respect to eligibility for and entry to the MRCP(UK) Examination will be applicable to UK and International candidates. For more detailed information please visit the mrcp(uk) website via the following link: Added 06 May 2008
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