A training course organised by the Bone Research Society

20-22 March 2013
St Catherine’s College, Oxford, UK

Programme Chairs:
Tash Masud (Nottingham, UK)
Jon Tobias (Bristol, UK)

Having fun at the Course Dinner!

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

This three-day residential training course aims to provide trainees in medical specialties such as rheumatology, endocrinology, care of the elderly, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, respiratory medicine and clinical chemistry with the knowledge and understanding to manage patients with osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases. The course is intended to focus on practical issues relating to patient management and is strongly recommended for any trainee who foresees that patients with these disorders will form a significant part of their workload in future. A stimulating interactive format will be employed combining lectures, panel discussions, debates and workshops. Specialist nurses in osteoporosis and falls will also find this course valuable, as well as newly qualified consultants or others wishing to update their knowledge in this field.

Some comments from those who attended the previous course:

• “Fantastic course, probably the best I have ever been on”
• “Brilliant course set at the right level, knowledgable speakers, will definitely recommend it”
• “Excellent, relevant course - I have already started recommending it to my peers”
• “I am really impressed by the speakers, very good learning environment, excellent organisation of the course events”
• “Very useful, inspiring course … represented great value for money in terms of both quality and quantity of teaching … I will certainly be recommending this course”

Endorsed by:
British Geriatrics Society
Orthopaedic Research UK
Paget’s Association
Society for Endocrinology

Supported by:
British Society for Rheumatology
National Osteoporosis Society

We are grateful to the following organisations for their support:

FACULTY and PROGRAMME

Please click here to view the programme.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The course will be of particular interest to those involved with the management of patients with osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases, including:

       Trainees in specialties such as:

• Rheumatology
• Endocrinology
• Care of the elderly
• Gastroenterology
• Orthopaedics
• Respiratory medicine
• Clinical chemistry

       Nurses and other allied health professionals working in specialist clinics including:

• Osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases
• Falls
• Fractures
• Care of the elderly

The course will also be of interest to newly appointed consultants working in any of the above fields, as well as anyone who would simply like to update their knowledge.

Consultants wishing to attend should note that the course is approved for 15 CPD credits by the Royal College of Physicians.

REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION

Registration fees:

Residential - £450
Includes:

• 2 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in single student rooms with private bathrooms at St Catherine’s College
• Dinner at St Catherine’s College on 1st night
• Reception and Course Dinner at Wadham College on 2nd night
• Lunch and tea/coffee breaks on all 3 days of course
• Attendance at all sessions and workshops
• All course materials, including downloadable speaker slide sets

Non-residential - £350
Includes:

• Lunch and tea/coffee breaks on all 3 days of course
• Attendance at all sessions and workshops
• All course materials

College Dinner on 1st night for non-residential participants - £18
Reception and Course Dinner on 2nd night at Wadham College for non-residential participants - £35

For those travelling from further afield there is also an option to book bed and breakfast accommodation at the College on the Tuesday night (19 March) at £75. Just select this option on the registration form and it will be automatically added to your booking.

Please select from the links below to go to your preferred registration option:

Online registration form

Printable registration form

Cancellation
Substitutions may be made until Friday 15 March 2013 by informing Janet Crompton.

Cancellations may be made until Friday 25 January less a 10% administration charge.   We regret that there will not be any refunds for cancellations made after this date.

FINAL BRIEFING FOR DELEGATES

Download final briefing for delegates

SOCIAL EVENTS

It is recommended that all participants attend the social events whether or not they are staying on campus at St Catherine’s College.  There will be opportunities to mix with other participants and speakers and this sharing of information and ideas can really enhance your learning and give you the opportunity to set up new collaborations. These events are included in the residential registration fee.

Wednesday 20 March, 19:00-20:00
College Dinner at St Catherine’s College
Followed by free time/drinks in the bar

Thursday 21 March, 19:15-21:30
Reception and Course Dinner at Wadham College
Followed by visit to some of Oxford’s most interesting pubs

VENUE

The course will be based at St Catherine’s College, Oxford.  Lectures and workshops will take place in the adjacent Manor Road Building, a new facility designed by Sir Norman Foster, which includes a comfortable tiered lecture theatre with individual writing tables, and light and roomy breakout rooms for workshop sessions.  The venue has been deliberately chosen to enable participants to get the most out of their attendance, including networking with speakers and other participants.

The College is within easy reach of rail, coach and bus stations. Further information can be found at www.catzconferences.co.uk and www.oxfordcity.co.uk.

LOCATION MAP

Please click on this map to see the locations of the venue, social events, and rail and bus stations.

TRAVEL TO OXFORD

Getting there

We recommend that you travel to Oxford by public transport.  Full details can be found on the St Catherine’s College website.

If you are not staying at St Catherine’s College and are going directly to the course sessions, please follow the directions for travel to St Catherine’s College.  The course sessions will take place at the Manor Road Building, on the left, just before you go over the bridge to enter the St Catherine’s College grounds.

By air
London’s Heathrow airport is the nearest to Oxford. There is a regular bus service (journey time approximately 90 minutes) to Oxford bus station from where you can get a taxi to the venue (or walk – approximately 30 minutes). See The Airline bus company for more details.

By train
Trains run at least once an hour between Oxford and London, and twice an hour during peak times. Oxford is also on the main cross-country routes. For details of times and fares visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.

The College is around 30 minutes’ walk from the train station.  If you prefer to take a taxi just ask for “St Catherine’s College”.

By coach
Two companies run frequent buses, 24 hours a day, between London (Victoria Bus Station) and Oxford. These are the Oxford Bus Company (telephone +44 (01865 785 400), and Oxford Tube (telephone +44 (0)1865 772 250). There are also direct and regular services to Oxford from Heathrow and Gatwick airports operated by the Oxford Bus Company (telephone +44 (0)1865 785 400). Coach services from other parts of the country are available with National Express.

The College is around 20 minutes’ walk from the bus station.  Taxis are also available.

By car
There is some parking available at St Catherine’s College for residents. If you need to bring your car, please leave a note on your dashboard with your name, and “Resident: BRS Training Course 20-22 March”.

Driving instructions are given on the St Catherine’s College website.

CONTACT

Further information is available from:
Janet Crompton
Course Organiser
Tel: +44 (0)1453 549929
Fax: +44 (0)1453 548919