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Medicine24

Our flagship medical conference, Medicine24 focuses on the most common situations that present in busy receiving wards.

22–23 October 2026

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow/Online

12 CPD

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Overview

Returning for its twelfth year, our flagship medical conference, Medicine24 is an in-person and online event which focusses on the most common situations that present in busy receiving wards, a range of topics and specialties will be covered during the two-day event.

Take a look at our programme to see what's happening on the day. There will be a poster competition, giving you an opportunity to share your work with your peers

Keynote speakers

We are delighted to welcome three engaging keynote speakers at the Medicine24 conference. Join us to hear from:

John Gibson, Chairman and CEO of The Canmore Trust
Dr Charles Moore will discuss AI in Healthcare
Professor Jyotirmoy Pal, Association of Physicians of India, will share insights on Acute Presentations of Tuberculosis

Watch the videos below with Dr Claribel Simmons, Consultant Respiratory Physician, NHS Forth Valley, and Dr David Wilkin, Acute Medicine Consultant at Crosshouse Hospital and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer (Undergraduate Medical School), University of Glasgow to find out more.

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Early bird discount

Early bird discount available until 31 August 2026. Apply code MED24EB at checkout to receive a 20% discount on the registration fee.

Who is this conference for?

The Medicine24 conference is aimed at:

Consultant physicians

Trainee physicians

SAS doctors

AHPs

Medical students

What happens on the day?

The Medicine24 conference will focus on the following sessions in 2026:

Gastroenterology
Specialty updates for Acute Medicine
Rheumatology
Cardiology
Respiratory
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Acute Medicine

Click below to view or download the conference programme.

Day 1

8.30

Registration, tea and coffee

9.00

Welcome and introduction

Session 1: Gastroenterology

Chairs: Dr Helen Cairns and Dr Gillian Leggett

9.05

Assessment and treatment of malnutrition in acute presentations
- Dr Francesca Moroni, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

9.25

Variceal bleeding/portal hypertensive bleeding
- Dr Philip Dunne, Consultant Hepatologist, Glasgow Royal Infirmary

9.45

TBC
- TBC

10.05

Panel question and answer session

10.15

Poster presentation session
- x3 Presenters

10.35

Refreshment break and poster viewing

11.05

Keynote Speaker
- Suicide: How could I possibly save a life?
- Professor John Gibson, Founder Ambassador, The Canmore Trust

12.25

Lunch and poster viewing

Session 2: Rheumatology

Chair: Dr Gurdeep Dulay

13.35

GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis)
- TBC

13.55

Acute Presentations of Rheumatic Disease: Multi-System disease for the Acute Physician
- Dr Richard Hull, Consultant Rheumatologist, Portsmouth, Vice President (Medical) RCPSG

14.15

Acute hot joint management
- James Brock, ST7 Rheumatology, Glasgow Royal Infirmary

14.35

Panel question and answer session

14.45

Refreshment break and poster viewing

Session 3: Cardiology

Chair: Dr Kenneth Mangion

15.15

Cardiology and Innovation
- Dr Faheem Ahmad, Consultant Cardiologist & Cardiology Innovation Lead, QEUH Glasgow

15.35

Sudden Cardiac death in the young: clues at the front door
- Prof Rachel Myles, Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist

15.55

Who needs an echo on the acute take?
- Dr Fraser Graham, Consultant Cardiologist, QEUH & GJUNH

16.15

Panel question and answer session

16.25

Keynote Speaker
- Acute presentations of TB – lessons from an area of high prevalence
- Prof Dr Jyotirmoy Pal, Association of Physicians of India (API)

17.15

Day 1 Closing remarks

17.20

Close
- Drinks reception

Day 2

8.30

Registration, tea and coffee

9.00

Welcome and introduction

9.05

Keynote Speaker
- Artificial Intelligence for Clinicians
- Dr Charles Moore, Consultant Anaesthetist & Undergraduate Clinical Digital Lead, NHS Grampian

Session 4: Respiratory

Chairs: Dr Candy Lee and Dr Jennifer Webber

9.50

Massive Haemoptysis
- Dr Jennifer Webber, Respiratory ST7, Forth Valley Royal Hospital

10.10

Updates in the management of acute Pulmonary Embolism
- Dr Alison MacKenzie, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

10.30

Pulmonary toxicities of oncological treatment
- Dr Cicely Cunningham, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre

10.50

Panel question and answer session

11.00

Refreshment break and poster viewing

Session 5: Diabetes and Endocrinology

Chairs: Dr Joeseph Timmons and Dr Paul Connelly

11.30

Endocrine emergencies
- Dr Rachel Livingstone, Consultant in Endocrinology and Diabetes, Queen Elizabeth University hospital

11.50

Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State
- Dr Steve Cleland, Consultant Diabetologist, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow

12.10

TBC
- TBC

12.30

Panel question and answer session

12.40

Lunch and poster viewing

Session 6: Specialty Updates for Acute Medicine

Chair: Dr Christopher Wright

15.20

Poster presentation session
- x3 Presenters

15.40

Critical Care for the Oncology and Haematology Patient
- Professor Kathryn Puxty, ICU Consultant, Glasgow Royal Infirmary

16.00

Infection associated secondary haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in HDU
- David Barr

16.00

TBC
- TBC

16.40

Panel question and answer session

16.50

Award of poster prizes

17.00

Medicine24 Conference programme

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Attending the conference

This event is an in-person and online conference. That means you get the chance to join us both at the College or from the comfort of your own home or workplace.

Coming to the College: For those joining us in Glasgow, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, as well as lunch prepared by our award-winning chefs.

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is conveniently located in Glasgow City Centre, within easy reach of major train stations, motorways and airports. Hotel and parking discounts can be accessed after booking.

Find out more about the best way to get to us.

Attending online: If you’re joining us remotely, details of how to dial in and any other information you need will be provided to you just before the date of the course.

If you've not received your joining instructions by the date of the conference, please reach out to the event lead. Their details can be found on at the end of this page.

Claiming your CPD

This conference offers 12 CPD for everyone who attends. This can be claimed via your College account. CPD points will be available for up to one month after the conference. Where the conference has been recorded, these sessions will also be available. If you have any questions about claiming your CPD points, our Education team are happy to help.

Poster competition

We are currently accepting entries for the Medicine24 Conference poster competition.

Abstract submission deadline: Thursday 24 September 2026.

Send your submission to rebecca.watson@rcpsg.ac.uk using the subject heading ‘Medicine24 Conference poster submission.’

Please refer to the poster competitions page before starting your submission for some top tips.

Full submission guidelines can be found on the poster competitions page.

View other poster competitions

Key information

Content

22–23 October 2026

Member: £210

Non-member: £399

AHP: £260

Trainee: £240

Early bird discount available until 31 August 2026. Apply code MED24EB at checkout to receive a 20% discount on the registration fee.

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"I thought the conference was excellent, good range of speakers, short talks, excellent catering. Great to be able to access the talks after the event to refresh memory."

"Excellent for an overview of medicine on the front door and for the acute take."

"One of the most comprehensive conferences I have attended so many learning points across the board and very relevant to my practice."

Gallery

A look back at photos from last year's Medicine24 conference.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the coordinator. Their details can be found below.

Medicine24

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Overview

Keynote speakers

Early bird discount

Who is this conference for?

What happens on the day?

Medicine24 Conference programme Day 1

Day 1

8.30

9.00

Session 1: Gastroenterology

9.05

9.25

9.45

10.05

10.15

10.35

11.05

12.25

Session 2: Rheumatology

13.35

13.55

14.15

14.35

14.45

Session 3: Cardiology

15.15

15.35

15.55

16.15

16.25

17.15

17.20

Medicine24 Conference programme Day 2

Day 2

8.30

9.00

9.05

Session 4: Respiratory

9.50

10.10

10.30

10.50

11.00

Session 5: Diabetes and Endocrinology

11.30

11.50

12.10

12.30

12.40

Session 6: Specialty Updates for Acute Medicine

15.20

15.40

16.00

16.00

16.40

16.50

17.00

Medicine24 Conference programme

Attending the conference

Claiming your CPD

Poster competition

Key information

Here's what our previous delegates said

Gallery

Coordinator

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