How to join the meeting:

This virtual forum will take place via Microsoft Teams. Discussion will begin at 2.15pm and end at approximately 5.15pm

You will require access to Microsoft Teams and a reliable internet connection. We recommend downloading the app for full functionality. 

Once you have registered for this event, you will receive the joining instructions and a link to the Microsoft Teams call where this forum will take place. You will also receive a digital calendar invitation.

Can I watch on demand?

These forums offer an open environment for discussion and are not readily available to watch on demand. However a selection of talks we are given permission to record by speakers may be available to watch via RCP Launchpad - our exclusive member-only resource platform.

Please note, the content is only externally CPD validated when joining live and we encourage you to join us on the day to make the most of the meeting. 

New consultants in their first five years of being in post, SAS doctors and resident doctors in their final year of training. 

You do not have to be an RCP subscribing member to attend this event, but you may wish to consider becoming a member and benefiting from discounted registration fees.

Whilst the content is aimed at physicians, other healthcare professionals may find some of the talks and discussion to be useful and are welcome at these events.

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Dr Ruw Abeyratne

Dr Ruw Abeyratne is University Hospitals of Leicester's (UHL) director of health equality and inclusion. In this role, Ruw is accountable for the trust’s approach to understanding and addressing health inequalities within the local population. This includes improving access to elective and non-elective care, ensuring that restoration of services is inclusive and equitable. Recognising that understanding the role that acute providers have to play in population health management and prevention is key to addressing health inequalities, Ruw works with colleagues across the integrated care system, local government and the voluntary and community sectors to ensure that the services at UHL meet the needs of the local population. Ruw is also a practising consultant in geriatric and general medicine, with an interest in front-door frailty and admission avoidance.  

Dr Sarah Bowater FRCP

Dr Sarah Bowater is a consultant cardiologist in Birmingham and has been the Cardiology TPD in the West Midlands for the past 8 years. She has developed an interest in sexual safety within the healthcare setting and has become a leader in this locally and regionally.
Sarah believes that education around this area is key to reducing the prevalence and has supported a number of departments where concerns have been raised. 

Dr Milind Arolker FRCP

Dr Milind Arolker is a substantive consultant for the supportive and palliative care team at Heartlands Hospital. Since 2017, he has developed and led on fully-immersive simulation-based education at University Hospitals Birmingham, including video-based methods such as those you will see today. During the pandemic, he was appointed as training programme director for palliative medicine training in the West Midlands, overseeing the specialty’s transition into group 1 dual training with general internal medicine. Following positive feedback from GIM trainees, he is delighted today to be able to showcase today at the new consultant forum, how it’s possible to deliver communication skills virtually and at scale.