Events for GPs and Healthcare Professionals from the Experts at UPMC
Join us for webinars and other events for GPs and healthcare professionals presented by UPMC experts from Ireland, Italy, and the U.S. We offer topics on a range of specialties. Ask questions, get answers, and earn CPD points in a convenient format. Check back for regular updates.
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Archive of Past Webinars
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2024
An Evening Discussing “Urology Issues in the Elderly Population” and “Prostate Cancer Updates”
- Mr. Ijaz Cheema, Consultant in Urology.
- Mr. William Shields, Consultant in Urology.
Recorded 28/11/2024
An Evening on Gastroentrology and Colorectal Surgery
- Mr. Jawad Rasool, Consultant in Gastroenterology.
- Mr. Faisal Zeb, Consultant in Gastroentrology.
- Mr. Liam Devane, Consultant in General and Colorectal Surgery.
Recorded 27/09/2024
An Evening on Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
- Mr. Robert Piggott, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in Shoulder.
- Mr. Andrew Moriarity, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in foot and ankle.
- Mr. Sam Lynch, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in the Spine.
Recorded 03/09/2024
An Evening on Cardiology
- Prof. Usama Boles, Consultant Electrophysiologist and Cardiologist, UPMC Whitfield Hospital, presents "Innovations in Arrhythmia Management: New Era and Change of Concept."
- Dr. Jathinder Kumar, Consultant Cardiologist, UPMC Whitfield Hospital, presents "Chronic Coronary Syndrome."
Recorded 27/06/2024
An Evening on Gastroenterology and General Surgery
- Mr. Osama Al Sahaf, Consultant General Surgeon, UPMC Kildare Hospital, presents Best Practice Approach to Common Surgical Problems in Primary Care."
- Ms. Niamh Foley, Consultant General Surgeon, UPMC Whitfield Hospital, presents “Haemorrhoids and Diverticular Disease."
- Mr. Hamid Mustafa, Consultant General Surgeon, UPMC Aut Even Hospital, presents “Early Intervention for Gallstone Disease: Preventing Complications with Prompt Treatment."
Recorded 30/05/2024
An Evening on Cardiology
This webinar was delivered by our expert consultant cardiologists Prof. Usama Boles and Dr. Sajjad Matiullah and Elaine Casey, Clinical Nurse Manager of the Catheterisation lab at UPMC Whitfield Hospital.
Recorded 28/03/2024
UPMC Updates on Orthopaedics – Lower Limb
- Mr. Pat Carton – Consultant Orthopaedics, UPMC Aut Even Hospital, UPMC Whitfield Hospital, presents “Hip replacement”.
- Mr. Paul McKenna – Consultant Orthopaedics, UPMC Whitfield Hospital, presents” Management of hip arthritis”.
- Mr. Ian Kelly – Consultant Orthopaedics, UPMC Whitfield Hospital, presents “Knee replacement surgery”.
Recorded 27/02/2024
UPMC Updates on General Surgery Including Endoscopy
- Mr. Liam Devane, Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, UPMC Whitfield Hospital, presents “Rectal Bleeding to Robotics: merging traditional and advanced techniques in general surgery.”
- Ms. Cathy Cronin, Consultant General Surgeon with special interest in Gastroenterology, UPMC Aut Even Hospital discusses colorectal cancer in the younger population.
Recorded 25/01/2024
2023
UPMC Update on Medical Oncology
Update on medical oncology with Dr. Brian Hennessy, Consultant Haematologist, UPMC Whitfield Hospital. He discusses “Abnormal Bloods – When to Refer.”
Other presenters include Dr. Ciara Lyons, clinical director of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre at UPMC Whitfield Hospital and Dr. Dayle Hacking, consultant radiation oncologist (brachytherapy) at UPMC Whitfield Hospital and UPMC Kildare Hospital.
Recorded 30/11/2023
Advancing Clinical Care: The Power of Science in Sport
An informational meeting focused on pioneering advances in sports medicine research and an overview of the influence that science is having on clinical excellence. This event was hosted in association with the Health Research Board (HRB) with experts from across UPMC’s network of hospitals and sports medicine clinics. For health professionals, clinicians, coaches and athletes to highlight the most recent advances in orthopaedic sports medicine science and how these advances influence best clinical practice.
Recorded 4/11/2023
UPMC Evening on Urology
Mr. Lee Yap discusses "Prostate Cancer and the Diagnostic Journey" and Mr. Claudiu Cozman presents "Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer."
Recorded 26/10/2023
UPMC Evening on Sports Medicine
Updates in Sports Medicine with UPMC expert Dr. Jamie Kearns.
Recorded 31/08/2023
UPMC Evening on Pain Management
Updates in pain management with UPMC experts Dr. Wei Lan and Mr. Zulfiqar Ali.
Recorded 24/05/2023
UPMC Educational Evening on Gastroenterology
Updates in gastroentrology with Consultant Gastroenterologist Prof. Asghar Qasim, and moderated by Ms. Gwen Daniels, General Manager, UPMC Whitfield Hospital.
Recorded 20/04/2023
An Evening on Urology Disorders
Urology disorders and treatment with Mr. Barry Jones and Mr. Kashif Siddiqui.
Recorded 23/03/2023
UPMC Evening on Orthopaedics - Lower Limb
Lower limb disorders, rehabilitation, and treatment presented by a panel of UPMC orthopaedic consultants, including "What to Expect for a Knee Replacement" with Fiachra Rowan. Other presenters include Mr. Paul McKenna.
Recorded 23/02/2023
UPMC Evening on Orthopaedics - Upper Limb
Upper limb disorders, rehabilitation, and treatment presented by a panel of UPMC orthopaedic consultants, including Greg Heffernan.
Recorded 23/01/2023
2022
UPMC Sports Medicine and the Female Athlete
Panel discussion hosted by UPMC Sports Medicine General Manager, John Windle with the following speakers and topics:
- Dr. Kelly McNulty, UPMC Lead Researcher on Female Sport discusses "The Female Athlete and the Menstrual Cycle"
- Hannah Bitzer, UPMC Researcher in Concussion addresses "Concussion and the Female Athlete"
- Fiona McGoldrick, UPMC Physiotherapist speaks about "Post Natal Return to Play for the Female Athlete"
Recorded 17/11/2022
An Evening on Investigation and Diagnosis in Respiratory Illness Including Long COVID
Presented by Dr. Shahid Zia, Consultant in Respiratory and Internal Medicine
Recorded 20/10/2022
Concussion in Sport – A National Conversation
Half-day conference featuring world-renowned concussion expert Michael “Micky” Collins, PhD of UPMC’s Sports Medicine Concussion Programme. Learn more.Recorded 24/9/2022
