What is Core Topics?
Core Topics is your gateway to staying ahead in anaesthesia. Run by the Association of Anaesthetists, the UK’s leading provider of postgraduate education for all pathways into Anaesthesia, these one-day conferences are packed with the latest clinical updates, CPD opportunities, and chances to network with your peers.
Central to the Association's educational programme, these are one day meetings held at different locations are the UK and Ireland. Join expert-led sessions, share knowledge and build your professional network in these interactive sessions.
Core Topics Leeds, Tuesday 19 May 2026
Join us at Park Plaza, Leeds for our Core Topics event in spring! Enjoy a stimulating day of learning and discussion on key developments in anaesthesia. Organised by Dr Louise Savic, this event brings together a fantastic line-up of local experts to share insights and experience on a wide range of essential topics.
Whether you're a consultant, SAS anaesthetist, or Resident Doctor (ST3+), this is a perfect opportunity to earn CPD, perspectives, and connect with colleagues in your region.
Programme:
AI in healthcare
Prof Tom Lawton
Improving maternity critical care in the UK
Dr Debbie Horner
How to anaesthetise a hip fracture
Dr Nick Freeman
What’s new in perioperative medicine research: a roundup of key studies
Dr Brendan Sloan
Allergy: mechanisms and mimics
Dr Anoop Mistry
Witchcraft and wizardry: assessment in an anaesthetic allergy clinic
Dr Tomaz Garcez
Diagnostic uncertainty - a case series
Dr Anna Littlejohns
The patient perspective
Dr Louise Savic
The UK Perioperative Allergy Network - improving care for surgical patients
Dr Amy Dodd
The
event will be held in a private room to which the general public will have not
access. The sponsoring company (ALK-Abelló
Ltd)
has had no input or influence into the agenda or any of the content in the
presentations.
