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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
LocationEdinburgh, United Kingdom
FormatHybrid option
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.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 24 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingHybrid attendance is available, with in-person conference atmosphere, exhibition breaks…View detail

Hybrid attendance is available, with in-person conference atmosphere, exhibition breaks and opportunities to meet colleagues at RCPE in Edinburgh.

Research ValueNo abstract route is visible, so research portfolio value is…View detail

No abstract route is visible, so research portfolio value is mainly educational rather than presentation-based.

Trainee RelevanceThe programme covers front-door acute care and training-relevant topics; Scotland…View detail

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.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Modern patient journeysFront-door acute careMedical technology and AIFunctional disordersAcute medicine educationCommon acute presentations
08:30
Registration
Registration
08:55
Welcome
Welcome
Professor Mark Strachan
09:00
Clinical update
Hospital at home and virtual wards
Professor Graham Ellis
09:30
Clinical update
Same day emergency care
Dr Charlotte Routh
10:00
Technology
First contact: how AI can shape the patient's journey
TBC
10:30
Break
Break
11:00
Keynote
GLP1 receptor agonists: past, present and futurekeynote
Professor Alexander Miras
11:40
Clinical update
Pulmonary embolus
Professor Colin Church
12:10
Clinical update
Cardiorenal syndrome
Professor David Wheeler
12:40
Clinical update
Liver failure
Dr Mhairi Donnelly
13:10
Break
Lunch
14:15
Parallel session
Diabetes technology
Dr Parizad Avari
14:15
Parallel session
Leadership dynamics in high-pressure environments
Dr Monica Doyle
14:40
Parallel session
Apps and software for education, training and clinical practice
Dr Lewis Potter
14:40
Parallel session
Primary care interface: the front door is broken
Dr Scott Jamieson
15:05
Break
Break
15:30
Case reflection
A case that stays with me
Dr Russell Everett
16:00
Case reflection
A case that stays with me
Dr Kirsten Kruszewski and Dr Andrew Storey
16:30
Case reflection
A case that stays with me
Dr Bethan Griffith
17:00
Close
Close of day 1
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
PM
Professor Mark Strachan
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Welcome
PG
Professor Graham Ellis
Scottish Government
Hospital at home and virtual wards
DC
Dr Charlotte Routh
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Same day emergency care
Keynote
PA
Professor Alexander Miras
University of Ulster
GLP1 receptor agonists: past, present and future
PC
Professor Colin Church
Golden Jubilee University Hospital
Pulmonary embolus
PD
Professor David Wheeler
University College London
Cardiorenal syndrome
DM
Dr Mhairi Donnelly
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Liver failure
DP
Dr Parizad Avari
Imperial College London
Diabetes technology
DM
Dr Monica Doyle
NHS Tayside
Leadership dynamics in high-pressure environments
DL
Dr Lewis Potter
Geeky Medics
Apps and software
DS
Dr Scott Jamieson
Angus HSCP
Primary care interface
DR
Dr Russell Everett
NHS Fife
A case that stays with me
DK
Dr Kirsten Kruszewski
NHS Fife
A case that stays with me
DA
Dr Andrew Storey
NHS Fife
A case that stays with me
DB
Dr Bethan Griffith
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
A case that stays with me
DK
Dr Kerri Baker
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Welcome
DC
Dr Caroline Copeland
King's College London
New recreational drugs
DT
Dr Tara Shivaji
Public Health Scotland
New recreational drugs
DL
Dr Louise Davidson
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Central nervous system infection
PA
Professor Alasdair MacLullich
University of Edinburgh
Delirium
DR
Dr Rosanne Murray
NHS Tayside
Functional neurological disease
DM
Dr Maria Eugenicos
NHS Lothian
Functional gastrointestinal disease
PJ
Professor James Hull
Royal Brompton Hospital
Functional respiratory disease
Keynote
PD
Professor Derek O'Keeffe
University of Galway / University Hospital Galway
AI: the next medical revolution?
DC
Dr Carl Heffernan
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust / Southampton Medical School
Undergraduate teaching at the front door
DN
Dr Nick Smallwood
East Surrey Hospital / FAMUS
Ultrasound in acute care
DK
Dr Kelham Slinger
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Postgraduate teaching at the front door
DJ
Dr Jagdeep Singh
NHS Fife
Cardiac monitoring: wearables in practice
DN
Dr Nicholas Gall
King's College Hospital
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
DJ
Dr James McDonald
Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy
Headaches
DS
Dr Sally Mavin
NHS Highland
Lyme disease
Costs & registrationTicket prices and registration
CategoryPrice
Standard (consultant)£460
Medical student£75
Conference timeline1 key date
26 Nov 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelRoyal College of Physicians of Edinburgh · Edinburgh
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.
MedicMess tips3 practical tips

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.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

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. Twelve CPD credits have been applied for, and feedback must be completed by 25 December 2026 for certificates and catch-up CPD.

Frequently asked
When is Acute Medicine: Sharper Skills, Smarter Systems - St Andrew's Day Symposium?
Acute Medicine: Sharper Skills, Smarter Systems - St Andrew's Day Symposium takes place 26–27 Nov 2026 in Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.
Where is Acute Medicine: Sharper Skills, Smarter Systems - St Andrew's Day Symposium held?
Acute Medicine: Sharper Skills, Smarter Systems - St Andrew's Day Symposium is held at Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is available.
How much does Acute Medicine: Sharper Skills, Smarter Systems - St Andrew's Day Symposium cost?
Registration is £460 standard.
Is Acute Medicine: Sharper Skills, Smarter Systems - St Andrew's Day Symposium CPD accredited?
Yes — Acute Medicine: Sharper Skills, Smarter Systems - St Andrew's Day Symposium is CPD accredited (12 CPD points).
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