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*Important Notice*

 

The student conference has been postponed to take place at Birmingham City University on Saturday 13 November 2010.  Despite the tremendous enthusiasm and interest shown, feedback has also been that March is not the best time of year for a student conference.  We have listened and so moved it back. 

 

The move will also enable us to welcome new students, present some of the new CODP services being developed over the coming months, and ensure a really useful conference for students.  We look forward to welcoming you there.

 

For those who have already purchased tickets you will remain eligible to attend even if in November you are no longer a student.

 

Entries for the poster presentation will still be valid.

The College of Operating Department Practitioners is proud to announce their first national Student Conference & Exhibition, “PCT – Patient Care & Technology” on the 26th March 2010, at Birmingham City University, Edgbaston Campus.

Join us for this stimulating day long event;
 
Network, share experiences and engage with other students from across the UK

  • An exciting line up of speakers confirmed with keynote speaker Paul Wicker, Head of Perioperative Studies, Author and Visiting Professor, Najing Medical University and Hospital, China; talks by Dr Paul Diprose, an expert Anaesthetics consultant at Spire Southampton Hospital and advanced practitioners, providing valuable insight into their careers
  • Poster presentation competition – finalists’ work presented and judging panel announce winner of the Intersurgical University Shield
  • Exhibition to explore through out the day
  • University Challenge Quiz… which team will triumph with their perioperative knowledge?

Registration starts at 09.20am and the conference programme begins at 10.00am.

Ticket prices are £15 for CODP members and £50 non-members (which includes membership) and we are offering refreshments and lunch on the day.

We have extended the deadline for abstracts for poster presentations to the 26th of February 2010. For more information on how to submit an poster presentation abstract or a team for the University Challenge Quiz, please email office@codp.org.uk or call us on 0870 746 0984.

For a map and directions to the venue, please click here

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