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RCPE Cardiology Symposium 2026

Organised by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Dates5–5 Nov 2026
LocationUnited Kingdom
FormatHybrid option
Online RCPE cardiology symposium covering ESC guideline updates, valve disease, dyslipidaemia, heart failure, myocarditis, pericarditis and AI in cardiovascular care.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 24 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingOnline and catch-up format, so networking is limited compared with…View detail

Online and catch-up format, so networking is limited compared with in-person society meetings.

Research ValueNo open abstract route is visible; portfolio value is mainly…View detail

No open abstract route is visible; portfolio value is mainly educational unless involved in listed case presentations.

Trainee RelevanceGood fit for IMT and cardiology trainees needing a broad…View detail

Good fit for IMT and cardiology trainees needing a broad update; registrar case presentations are included in the programme.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
ESC guideline updatesValvular heart diseaseHeart failure and coronary diseaseMyocarditis and pericarditisAI in cardiologyNovel therapies
08:30
Access
Livestream opens
08:55
Welcome
Welcome
Dr Sunil Bhandari
09:00
Guideline update
Pregnancy and Scottish Obstetric Cardiology Network guidance
TBC
09:40
Guideline update
Valvular heart disease - surveillance of valve disease
Dr Liam Ring
10:15
Guideline update
Valvular heart disease - transcatheter intervention
Dr David Northridge
10:50
Guideline update
Dyslipidaemia
Dr Rosemary Clarke
11:10
Break
Break
11:30
Debate
Managing coronary artery disease in severe left ventricular dysfunction
Dr Rong Bing and Dr Mitchell Lindsay
12:10
Clinical update
Heart failure - cardiorenal medication indications and uses
TBC
12:30
Case presentations
Myocarditis and pericarditis - three registrar cases
Registrar presenters; panel led by Dr Stuart Hutcheon
13:15
Break
Lunch
14:00
Clinical update
AI benefits in current clinical use - thrombectomy for stroke
Dr Luciana D'Adderio
14:30
Named lecture
George Alexander Gibson Lecture: AI in cardiovascular imagingkeynote
Professor Carolyn Lam
15:10
Break
Break
15:30
Clinical update
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Dr Caroline Coats
16:00
Clinical update
Immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated myocarditis
Professor Ninian Lang
16:30
Clinical update
Realistic medicine - translating new therapies into outcomes that matter
Dr Catherine Labinjoh
17:00
Close
Close
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
DS
Dr Sunil Bhandari
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Welcome
DL
Dr Liam Ring
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Valvular heart disease - surveillance
DD
Dr David Northridge
NHS Lothian
Transcatheter intervention for valve disease
DR
Dr Rosemary Clarke
NHS Highland
Dyslipidaemia
DR
Dr Rong Bing
NHS Lothian
Debate: intervention in coronary artery disease with severe LV dysfunction
DM
Dr Mitchell Lindsay
Golden Jubilee University National Hospital
Debate: coronary artery disease with severe LV dysfunction
DS
Dr Stuart Hutcheon
Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Myocarditis and pericarditis case panel
DL
Dr Luciana D'Adderio
University of Edinburgh
AI benefits in current clinical use - thrombectomy for stroke
Keynote
PC
Professor Carolyn Lam
National Heart Centre Singapore / Duke-NUS
AI in cardiovascular imaging
DC
Dr Caroline Coats
University of Glasgow
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
PN
Professor Ninian Lang
University of Glasgow
Immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated myocarditis
DC
Dr Catherine Labinjoh
NHS Forth Valley
Realistic medicine - translating new therapies into outcomes that matter
Costs & registrationTicket prices and registration
CategoryPrice
Standard (consultant)£275
Medical studentFree
Conference timeline1 key date
5 Nov 2026
Conference begins
MedicMess tips3 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Booking is marked opening soon, but the fee table is visible.
  • Complete feedback by 3 December 2026 for CPD certification.
  • Scotland Deanery trainees should check the block grant scheme route.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

The RCPE Cardiology symposium is a one-day online conference for acute and general physicians, cardiologists, specialist trainees and internal medicine trainees. It has a full specialty programme rather than a short evening-update format, with sessions on European Society of Cardiology guideline updates, pregnancy and heart disease, valvular surveillance and intervention, dyslipidaemia, coronary artery disease in severe LV dysfunction, heart failure medication, myocarditis and pericarditis case presentations, AI in cardiology, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated myocarditis and realistic medicine. The page lists a George Alexander Gibson Lecture on AI in cardiovascular imaging by Professor Carolyn Lam. No abstract submission route is visible, although the programme includes registrar case presentations. Fees are visible: standard £275, RCPE member £175, AHP £175, retired/foundation member £80 and RCPE student member £0. Scotland Deanery medical specialty trainees are routed through the block grant scheme. Seven CPD credits are listed, with catch-up access and feedback required by 3 December 2026 for CPD certification.

Frequently asked
When is RCPE Cardiology Symposium 2026?
RCPE Cardiology Symposium 2026 takes place 5–5 Nov 2026.
Where is RCPE Cardiology Symposium 2026 held?
RCPE Cardiology Symposium 2026 can be attended online.
How much does RCPE Cardiology Symposium 2026 cost?
Registration is £275 standard.
Is RCPE Cardiology Symposium 2026 CPD accredited?
Yes — RCPE Cardiology Symposium 2026 is CPD accredited (7 CPD points).
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