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View some of our event highlights coming up at the RSM. Whatever stage of your studies or career you're at, our multi-disciplinary events programme covers everything you could need 👇 💊 Evidence and impact: Exploring cutting edge research in palliative care: https://lnkd.in/e4veqKsv 💊 Chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD): Early diagnosis and management: https://lnkd.in/egkGWBsj 💊 Musculoskeletal examination masterclass: https://lnkd.in/ebNUNx3P 💊 General day 4: Heart Failure 1: https://lnkd.in/euKvjkwG 💊 Darwinian Aesthetics with Karl Grammer and advance aesthetic medicine short papers: https://lnkd.in/eZE8Q69Y 💊 Medicine and Me: Living our best life - examining innovations to deliver optimal care for people with genetic bleeding disorders: https://lnkd.in/eyvGC3B8 💊 Innovations in women's health and FemTech: https://lnkd.in/ewXr_tDj 👉 Not a member yet? You could get discounted prices on RSM events, as well as a host of other benefits. Find out about our membership options here: https://lnkd.in/ezYHy42q

On Monday we held our second Great Debate, the topic of discussion this time round; should we monetise NHS data? If you missed it, you can now read the write-up 👇 https://lnkd.in/d2pqdw-C

Today marks International Darwin Day The day was created to reflect intellectual bravery and curiosity reflect by Charles Darwin. We at the Royal Society of Medicine have always celebrated innovative thinking. In 1868 we received a letter of thanks from Charles Darwin himself after he was granted membership at the RSM. The letter is still well preserved to this day in our library archives #DarwinDay

Should the NHS monetise its data? This was the topic of our Great Debate last night. Debating against monetisation we had: ❌ Sam Smith, Policy and Lead Coordinator at MedConfidential ❌ Caroline Rivett, Former Partner, Global Cyber Security Life Sciences Leader Debating for monetisation we had: ✔️ Axel Heitmueller, Chief Executive Officer, Imperial College Health Partners ✔️ Jonathan McKee, Head of Information Governance, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Ahead of hearing the speakers' arguments the audience was 61% for monetising data and 39% against. The topic captured the attention of the audience with questions around patient trust, who would want NHS data, and what data the NHS could leverage? By the end of the debate, the audience still were on the side of monetisation, now with 67% saying we should monetise NHS data and 33% saying we should not. We want to hear about what you think, let us know in the comments. Watch this space for a write-up on some of the speakers' key arguments

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell will discuss the vital role of universities in shaping healthcare, education and society at this year's Jephcott lecture. 📅 Tuesday 18 March 2025 ⏰ 6:00pm to 8:15pm 📍 1 Wimpole Street 🎟️ Free to all, book your place here: https://lnkd.in/eB9qJkSm #Universityresearch

You have the chance of shaping the future direction of the Royal Society of Medicine membership. We are asking students and resident doctors to take part in our non-member focus groups. The sessions will take place online on the follows dates: 👉 Thursday 13 February (morning) 👉 Friday 14 February (morning) 👉 Monday 17 February (afternoon) 👉 Thursday 20 February (morning) Fill out this quick form, if you'd like to take part: https://lnkd.in/eBUw_ehe

Ever considered becoming a Royal Society of Medicine psychiatry scholar? Becoming an RSM scholar opens you up to the world of exciting developmental, networking and learning opportunities offered by the RSM to complement your time as a resident doctor. As well as joining our multi-professional membership community, the successful applicants will also receive mentoring and support from leading experts in the field from our Psychiatry Section. How to apply 👇 👉Download the form:https://lnkd.in/d4EDpPBM 👉All applications must be submitted to: RSMscholarship@rsm.ac.uk 📅Deadline: 11:59pm on Thursday 13 February 2025 #Scholarship #PsychiatryScholar

‼️ Reminder: The Webinar is TODAY at 6pm ‼️ There’s still time to register for “Visionary Insights with Experts from the Five Nations!” Don’t miss the chance to hear from top ophthalmologists and optometrists across the UK and Ireland. 🔗 Please register here: https://lnkd.in/ebwjjej4 See you there! 👁️👁️👀🤩😍👁️🗨️👁️🗨️🧿🧿 #RSMOphthalmology #EyeExperts #VisionaryInsights #WebinarReminder #LastChance Royal Society of Medicine Tunde Peto Mr David Burton MBChB FRCOphth BMedSci PGDip Dr Lynett Masiwa (PhD) Maggie Woodhouse Sonali Tarafdar

“We all have to get our sleeves rolled up and help” Professor Maggie Rae CBE, President of the RSM Epidemiology and Public Health Section and RSM Trustee, speaking at our third annual Tackling Health Inequalities conference in partnership with NHS England last week. In her keynote speech, she talked about the crippling effect poverty has on health in the UK. She went on to discuss how one of the best ways to escape poverty is access to a quality education, however right now school readiness is currently a national crisis and “if we were working in emergency planning, a major incident would be declared”. #tacklinghealthinequalities #healthinequalities

The Great Debate is coming: are you for or against the monetisation of NHS data? ✔️ Monetising NHS data supports medical research, drives policy improvements, and fosters innovation in treatments and healthcare technology ❌ Data breaches, lack of transparency, and ethical concerns pose significant risks This event is free for all, so make sure to book your space soon to see our speakers debate this important topic 👇 https://lnkd.in/ekd7MXMc #greatdebate #nhs