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Acute Medicine: Sharper Skills, Smarter Systems - St Andrew's Day Symposium

Organised by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Dates26–27 Nov 2026
VenueRoyal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
CityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
FormatIn-person + Hybrid
CPD Points14 CPD
Two-day hybrid RCPE St Andrew's Day acute medicine symposium with parallel sessions, keynote lectures, catch-up access, CPD applied for, and in-person networking in Edinburgh.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 12 Jul 2026
MedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
Acute medicine and general medicine clinicians, including consultants, early-career doctors, trainees and allied health professionals.
Why This Conference Matters
Networking
Hybrid attendance is available, with in-person conference atmosphere, exhibition breaks and opportunities to meet colleagues at RCPE in Edinburgh.
Research Value
No abstract route is visible, so research portfolio value is mainly educational rather than presentation-based.
Trainee Relevance
The programme covers front-door acute care and training-relevant topics; Scotland Deanery medical specialty trainees can use the block grant scheme for eligible symposia.
Programme Highlights
09:00
Session
Hospital at home and virtual wards
Professor Graham Ellis
11:00
Clinical update
Pulmonary embolus
Professor Colin Church
13:30
Keynote
GLP1 receptor agonists: past, present and futurekeynote
Professor Alexander Miras
14:15
Parallel session
Medical technology and teamworking
Multiple speakers
Keynote Speakers
PM
Professor Mark Strachan
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Welcome
PG
Professor Graham Ellis
Scottish Government
Hospital at home and virtual wards
Keynote
PA
Professor Alexander Miras
University of Ulster
GLP1 receptor agonists: past, present and future
Keynote
PD
Professor Derek O'Keeffe
University of Galway / University Hospital Galway
AI: the next medical revolution?
DL
Dr Lewis Potter
Geeky Medics
Apps and software

MedicMess Tips

  • Register before the live event if relying on catch-up access and CPD.
  • Complete feedback by 25 December 2026 to receive CPD certification.
  • Scotland Deanery specialty trainees should check the block grant scheme route before paying individually.
Cost & Registration
CategoryPrice
Standard registration£460
Medical student£75
Key Deadlines
26 Nov 2026 · 137 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
AccessWheelchair lift and internal lift are available, though some rooms in the listed building have restricted access.
FacilitiesPrayer and parent rooms can be provided; contact the event coordinator.
Venue DetailsRoyal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 11 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JQ.
Conference Snapshot
SpecialtyAcute Medicine
Organising societyRoyal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
CPD accreditation14 CPD points
Conference formatIn-person + Hybrid
LocationRoyal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
The Complete Guide to the Acute Medicine: Sharper Skills, Smarter Systems - St Andrew's Day Symposium

RCPE's 66th St Andrew's Day Acute Medicine symposium is a two-day hybrid conference for acute physicians, general physicians, trainees and allied health professionals. The programme is broad and practical, covering hospital at home, same-day emergency care, artificial intelligence, pulmonary embolus, cardiorenal syndrome, liver failure, diabetes technology, leadership, primary-care interface, recreational drugs, CNS infection, delirium, functional disorders, point-of-care ultrasound, wearables, POTS, headaches and Lyme disease. Two keynote lectures are listed: GLP1 receptor agonists from Professor Alexander Miras and AI as the next medical revolution from Professor Derek O'Keeffe. The page does not show an abstract call, so presentation routes are not recorded. Registration is visible for one-day and two-day in-person, online or catch-up attendance: standard two-day fee £460, RCPE member £305, AHP £220, retired fellow/foundation member £160, student online £0 and student in-person £75. Scotland Deanery medical specialty trainees can attend eligible symposia through the block grant scheme rather than a visible individual fee. CPD has been applied for with activity code 14, and feedback must be completed by 25 December 2026 for certificates and catch-up CPD.