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Edinburgh International Course in Medicine of the Older Adult

This in-person event brings together leading experts from the UK and around the world to share the latest insights and practical approaches in care of the older adult. Whether you're a consultant, resident doctor, GP, specialist nurse, or allied health professional, this course offers valuable learning and networking opportunities.

The programme is organised into themed daily sessions, and you can register for the full course or book individual days most relevant to your clinical interests, making it easier for UK-based clinicians to attend sessions aligned with their practice.

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22 Apr

Webinars

RCPE: Pakistan

Join us online for an update from local professionals in Pakistan to discuss updates in general medicine covering a range of topics.

23 Apr

Conferences & Symposia

Respiratory Medicine at the Front Door

Stay ahead in respiratory care at our upcoming Respiratory Medicine Symposium, where expert-led sessions will equip you with cutting-edge updates and practical skills to tackle the growing demands of acute and chronic respiratory disease management.

Evening Medical Updates

Jaundice

Join us to sharpen your hepatology skills — learn to interpret deranged LFTs, improve your understanding of MASLD, and manage acute liver injury confidently before involving the transplant team. A practical, case-based update for all clinicians.

Spotlight: Wax Moulage

Join us for this free curator-led Gallery talk to explore medical wax models

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Wed 29 Apr

12:30 - 12:50

11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ

30 Apr

Conferences & Symposia

Renal Medicine

Join us for this comprehensive RCPE Renal Medicine Symposium, where leading clinicians and researchers will explore the most relevant and rapidly evolving areas of nephrology practice.

Edinburgh International Course in Medicine of the Older Adult

This 4 day course brings together leading experts from the UK and around the world to share the latest insights and practical approaches in care of the older adult.

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Mon 11 - Thu 14 May | 4 Day Event

Mon 09:00 - Thu 17:00

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 11 Queen Street, Edinburgh

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12 May

External Events

Scottish Thoracic Society Annual Meeting 2026

Join us in person for an educational day focusing on lung infections including; bronchiectasis, non tuberculous mycobacteria, fungal infections, surgical interventions and more!

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Tue 12 May

09:30 - 16:00

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

26 May

Evening Medical Updates

Weakness

Explore the latest in neurology with expert talks on diagnosing and managing myasthenia gravis, supporting recovery after brain injury, and key updates in hyperacute stroke care. A focused session to boost confidence in urgent and long-term neurology...

Conferences & Symposia

Belfast 2026

Join us in person for our return to Belfast for an interactive day of networking and updates on general medicine and impacts in Northern Ireland.

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Wed 27 May

09:00 - 17:00

Europa Hotel, Great Victoria St, Belfast BT2 7AP

27 May

Physicians Gallery

Spotlight: Periods

Join us for this free curator-led Gallery talk to explore the history of menstruation

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Wed 27 May

12:30 - 12:50

11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ

28 May

Courses

Ophthalmology for Medics

Delivered by expert ophthalmologists, this event will explore red-flag symptoms, sharpen examination skills, and gain practical approaches to managing red eye, visual loss, diplopia, and systemic disease with ocular manifestations.

Conferences & Symposia

Oncology & Endocrinology

Join us to develop your confidence in managing acute endocrine disorders presenting in patients with cancer.