Workshops are back for Annual Congress 2022
Annual Congress 2022 in Belfast is just over
a month away. Have you booked your ticket?
Don’t miss our first fully in-person scientific
conference in over two years. Book today and
join us at the ICC Belfast on 14-16 September
2022. Special discounts are available for
Association members.
More CPD and exciting new ways to learn
We have a packed programme to mark our return to in-person
education and the 90th Anniversary of the Association.
Offering you more CPD than ever before and exciting ways to
come together with friends and colleagues to learn and share
experiences. Annual Congress 2022 promises a wide and
diverse range of expert speakers, representing Ireland, UK and
internationally, and lecture formats, including TED style talks,
Q&As, debates, workshops, live demos and simulations.
Interactive learning
Techniques and technology within the specialty are evolving
rapidly, more so since the COVID-19 pandemic. To help keep up
with developments, we’ve lined up many practical workshops,
demos and live simulations: you can get hands-on experience
of focused echo, ECMO, regional anaesthesia, ultrasound, airways, regional blocks, and more. You can even put yourself at
the centre of a critical incident with real-life live simulation.
“We’re excited to be bringing ECMO workshops to Annual
Congress 2022. The use of ECMO has played a key role in H1N1
and the COVID-19 pandemic. As a specialist area with a limited
number of commissioned centres and consultants, getting access to EMCO can be a challenge for anaesthetists. Delegates attending
Annual Congress 2022 will be able to get hands on experience
at the ECMO workshops that draw on the experiences of real
patients and include clinical images, scenarios and simulation.”
- Dr Mike Charlesworth, Consultant Anaesthetist and ECMO
workshop faculty at Annual Congress 2022
More reasons to attend Annual
Congress 2022
Destination Belfast
With its rich mix of history, culture, shopping, dining and music,
plus great transport links and accommodation options, Belfast
is an ideal destination for a city break. So why not stay on after
Annual Congress? You can choose to stay within the city limits,
or travel further afield to explore the beautiful countryside of
Northern Ireland.
Discounts for members
Association members benefit from exclusive booking discounts
rates: trainee members save up to £360 and full members save
up to £235 on the non-member rate. For more information and
to book, please
visit the Annual Congress webpage.
My top five reasons for attending Annual Congress 2022
Dr Rosie Hogg
Consultant Anaesthetist, Belfast
and speaker at Annual Congress 2022
1. Connection
We have all certainly had a challenging two and a half years
since the Association’s last fully in person meeting in London
in January 2020. While virtual education has transformed
the way we learn, the need for connection, reflection and
collaboration is stronger than ever. This is reflected in the
diverse and inclusive programme that Annual Congress 2022
has to offer. Reflecting on the challenges of not just of the
pandemic, but in our specialty and our society as a whole.
2. Keynote speakers
The variety of speakers at this year’s Congress is truly
impressive and none so more than the five keynote lectures.
From author and former children’s laureate Michael Rosen
discussing his experience in intensive care in the first wave of
the pandemic to Dr Noelle Healy, anaesthetist and five-time
winner of the All-Ireland Ladies' Gaelic Football Championship
with the Dublin Senior team describing how to develop
teamwork and a high performance environment these are sure
to be fascinating and informative. Ms Deborah Eastwood,
BOA Vice-President, will be discussing the topical subject
of waiting lists and how we might address this seemingly
insurmountable problem. While Professor Luke O’Neill
will be sharing his expertise in the immunological effects
of COVID-19. And of course, no visit to Belfast would be
complete without a Titanic story, this one from Dr John Martin,
great nephew of the assistant surgeon on that ill fated voyage.
3. Breadth of education
There really is something for everyone, no matter
what your clinical practice may be. This year is
going to be different in several ways – get ready for
a more collaborative experience with live, on-stage
demonstrations and plenty of opportunities for audience
interaction.
Parallel streams showcase a diverse range of topics and
discussions: maybe consider a session that you might not
have attended in previous conferences. I’m particularly
looking forward to the challenges in the workplace,
international relief in a crisis and advancing women’s
health sessions, and of course the future of surgery after
the pandemic, a particular interest of mine.
4. Workshops
Ever thought “I would really like to know how to do
that” – well here is your chance. There is a huge range
of practical, hands-on workshops running in parallel to
the scientific programme, with national and international
experts on hand to develop your skills. Choose from peri-operative
point-of-care ultrasound, ultrasound-guided
regional anaesthesia, focused TOE, ECMO, critical incident
simulation or airway videolaryngoscopy. There are also
sessions on the use of social media and how to publish a
paper – there really is something for everyone!
5. It’s Belfast so the craic is going to be 90
If you’ve never been to Belfast you are in for a real treat,
and if you’ve been here before you’ll no doubt be itching
to get back! We’ve got a unique blend of traditional
and modern culture with a rich historical background
and some of the most welcoming people you’ll ever
meet. Take a black taxi tour to learn about the history
of the Troubles, visit the Titanic Museum, Crumlin Road
Gaol or St George's Market to get a real feel of the city.
Alternatively just enjoy a walk around the beautiful Botanic
Gardens or Stormont Estate. Make a weekend of it and
visit the Giant’s Causeway, do a Game of Thrones tour or
hike in the beautiful Mourne Mountains.