Investing in Prevention: Opportunities and Challenges
PROGRAMME OF MEETING SESSIONS 2016-17
Friday 23rd September 2016
INVESTING IN PREVENTION: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Prof Brian Ferguson,Chief Economist, Public Health England
Friday 30th September 2016
TOUR OF SELBY ABBEY
Friday 14th October 2016
THE ORATION WILL BE HELD AT THE YORK MEDICAL SOCIETY ROOMS, 23 STONEGATE YORK AT 2.00PM
The Orator is Prof Philip Cachia,Director of Training and Assessment, Royal College of Pathologists,Retired Haematologist, Ninewells Hospital, and Post Graduate Dean. Oration title 'Delivering Person-centered Care through Human Factors Science'. Tea and biscuits will be available after the Oration.
YORK MEDICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL DINNER
Merchant Taylors Hall, Aldwark, 7.30pm for 8.00pm
Sunday 16th October 2016
ST LUKE’S DAY SERVICE York Minster 10.00am followed by coffee in The Minster.
Friday 28th October 2016
THE FARMING SURGERY - A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CROP DOCTOR
Gary Johnson and Andrew Pennill, Cropwise and HL Hutchinson
Andrew Pennill’s talk will focus on the importance of agronomy and it’s relation to human health
Friday 18th November 2016
PROFESSIONALISM IN PRACTICE, KEEPING YOUR PATIENTS ALIVE AND YOURSELF OUT OF TROUBLE
Prof David Richens, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Nottingham City Hospital, National Lead in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dept. of Health, Quality and Efficiency Programme
Friday 2nd December 2016
SUPERHEROES... THE MAKING OF AN IRONMAN
Dr Mark Williams and Dr Sam Rosenberg
Both Mark and Sam have undertaken ‘Ironman Challenges’ in the UK and abroad. Their talks will relate to
some of the physiology and anecdotes around their experiences.
Friday 9th December 2016
MEDICAL MASTERMIND - CHRISTMAS TEAM QUIZ
Question Master - Mr M J Stower
2017
Friday 13th January 2017
UNDERWATER CREATURES, BIZARRE AND BEAUTIFUL
Dr Richard Webster, Retired GP,Market Weighton
Richard will be presenting a collection of video clips and photographs from his experiences of over 20 years of diving.
Saturday 28th January2017
BURNS SUPPER & CEILIDH
Merchant Taylor’s Hall, Aldwark. Music provided by Alterego. Prompt. start 7pm
Friday 3rd February 2017This event to be held at the Post Grad Centre – York District Hospital
HYMS STUDENT ELECTIVE BURSARIES PRESENTATIONS
The winners of the York Medical Society Travelling Scholarships, Steve Leveson Undergraduate Scholarships
and York Hospital Head and Neck Surgical Services Directorate (Charles Smith) Scholarships
present short talks on their summer travels and medical experiences.
Friday 24th February 2017
FRANKENSTEIN:REVELATIONS
Exclusive membersperformance of the Theatre Mills production on stage at 23 Stonegate
(tickets to be purchased in advance).
Friday 17 March 2017
YORK MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDERS PRIZE PRESENTATIONS.
Traineespresentations of audit/research projects.
Friday 24th March 2017
NEW PLANT DISCOVERIES IN BOLIVIA
John Carr
John is keen plant collector who has travelled extensively in South America and will be discussing his experiences in Bolivia.
Friday 7th April 2017
KEEPING PATIENTS WARM WASHED AND SAFE
David Middleton, Director, John Wright Electrical & Mechanical Services Ltd
Tales from a mechanical and sanitation engineer. Dave has extensive experience working in NHS hospitals and other premises and will be able to talk about the hidden world that is essential to keep all these sites working.
Friday 21st April 2017
TO SIMULATE OR NOT TO SIMULATE. IS THAT THE QUESTION?
Prof Jean Ker
Jean is currently Professor in Medical Education at the University of Dundee and is the Director of the Clinical Skills Centre.
Friday 19th May 2017
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
President’s Valedictory Addressby Dr. John Reid
All meetings will be held in the Medical Society Rooms at 23 Stonegate at 7.30pm unless stated otherwise.
Parking is available at the Minster School for members and guests attending themost of the evening meetings.
Please apply to the office for the car park code.
Honorary members: Junior Medical Staff, York Hospitals and Defence Medical Officers from the Yorkshire Area