Sheffield 6-7/10/2018

Mercure Sheffield St Paul’s Hotel, Sheffield, UK.

Event Summary

SJDA-UK organised this event to update the members of the recent SJDA achievements and activities, discuss future plans and projects, getting people involved in SJDA matters and socialising.

The first day included discussions, inspiring lectures, debates about SJDA achievements and future projects, and the election of SJDA admins.

The second day was for socialising and the weather could not have been better for a fabulous BBQ trip to Rother Valley count Park.

Delegates

Topics

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Sessions

Inspiring Talks & lectures

  • The future of speciality training in the UK – Shape of training- Dr Peter Hammond, head of the school of medicine, Yorkshire & Humber
  • Tips and lessons to learn from patient complaints- The MDU
  • The new junior doctor’s contract and pay system- The BMA
  • The role of human factors in errors- Mr Haitham Dagash, Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

SJDA matters session

SJDA UK members also debated future projects during the day and discussed the achievements of the last year.
6 new admins were elected to join the admin team and help coping with the rapid expansion of the organisation. A total of 12 admins are now in office.

Social Activities

  • Evening dinner party, with Sudanese tunes and quiz time.
  • Fabulous BBQ trip to Rother Valley count Park.
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