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Society of Academic Primary Care (SAPC) North annual conference

Primary Care Mental Health and Patient Participation in Research and Medical Education.

The Society for Academic Primary Care

The Society of Academic Primary Care (SAPC) North annual conference brings together academic and medical educators from across the North of England to share research and innovative educational practice in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Date: Wednesday 20th November - 9:15am - 4.30pm

Venue: Liverpool Guild of Students Conference Centre, 160 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5TR

Price: £70 for academics/researchers and £30 for students per delegate.

Click here to register. 

Please note - conference fees will not be refunded within 6 weeks of the event, i.e. after 9th October.

Theme

Themes of primary care mental health and patient participation will be explored through guest speakers, workshops, presentations and lightening talks to stimulate discussion and sharing of good practice.

Conference Schedule

  • Registration and refreshments are from 9:15, with the conference starting at 9:45.
  • The morning will begin with a plenary, followed by oral presentations, workshops and poster presentations.
  • After lunch, at 13:40, the afternoon will contain further presentations and workshops followed by a second plenary.
  • Following the second plenary, at 16:30, there will be the opportunity to participate in a Schwartz Round (PDF).

Guest Speakers

  • Prof Sophie Park, Professor of Primary Care and Clinical Education in the Nuffield Dept. of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford.
  • Prof Anthony Kendrick, BSc MB BS MD FRCGP FRCPsych (hon) FHEA Professor of Primary Care, Dept. of Primary Care, Population Sciences & Medical Education at the University of Southampton.

Abstracts & Workshop Proposals

The deadline has now passed for abstract and workshop submissions. Thank you to those who contributed ideas.

Getting Here

The conference is taking place at the Liverpool Guild of Students Conference Centre, 160 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5TR

The Conference centre is located on the corner of Mount Pleasant and Brownlow Hill, opposite the Victoria Museum and Gallery, and is a 15 minute walk from Lime Street Station. 

Hotel Recommendations

We have negotiated some discounts on hotels:

Hope Street Hotel (8 minutes walk) - 10 rooms at £90 conference rate (quote GA005055)

Hilton Liverpool (27 minute walk) £100 conference rate

Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village (6 minute walk) £95 conference rate

Organising Committee

  • Matthew James - Supratheme Lead for Patient in the Community Setting School of Medicine
  • Mark Gabbay - Professor of Primary Care & Mental Health
  • Nefyn Williams - Professor of Primary Care - Department of Primary Care and Mental Health
  • Eduard Shantsila - Head of Department of Primary Care and Mental Health

Get In Touch

Please contact us if you have any questions about the conference. 

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