1. The Med-Chi Lectures Aberdeen Medico-Chirurgical Society
Founded 1789
Fellowship │ Education │ Heritage
Thursday 3rd October 2019 – 7pm
The Med-Chi Hall
“How to Train Doctors to Deliver Healthcare in an Austere Environment”
Aberdeen Medico-Chirurgical Society
The Med-Chi Hall, Foresterhill at 7pm
After graduating from Aberdeen University in 1983, Brigadier Robin Simpson joined the Army where he undertook parachute training and then completed officer training at Sandhurst. He has served in various parts of the world including Northern Ireland, Germany, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Cyprus and Afghanistan.
In 1995 he became Defence Professor of General Practice at the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine and was appointed Postgraduate Dean of the Defence Medical Services in March He has been an MRCGP examiner for nearly 25 years.
He was appointed Queens Honorary Surgeon in January 2018.
His research interests focus on the care of patients on the battlefield and making GPs more aware of veterans' health needs.
Brigadier Robin Simpson QHS
Defence Postgraduate Medical Dean
Finger Buffet Tea/Coffee available from 6.30pm
CPD Self Certification Forms Available
Non Members Welcome
Charity Event Recipients – A representative from Playlist for Life and Aberdeen Mountain Rescue will briefly talk about the work of their charity and how the Society’s donations can help.
Next Lectures….
17th Oct 2019……“President’s Medal Lecture ”
Professor George Youngson, Emeritus Professor Paediatric Surgery, UoA
7th Nov 2019…… “Criminals, Outlaws or Victims – are we treating drug users fairly?”
Professor Roy Robertson, Professor of Addiction Medicine, UoE
Med-Chi Hall
7pm
FOR MED-CHI EVENING LECTURES PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN FRONT OF THE POLWARTH BUILDING.
ENTRY FROM CORNHILL ROAD BETWEEN 6 & 7PM. THE EXIT BARRIER WILL RAISE AUTOMATICALLY ON LEAVING
SHIRLEY LAIRD – HONORARY SECRETARY
Aberdeen Medico-Chirurgical Society, Medical School, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD
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