This virtual course features the entire spectrum of academic research in O&G, invaluable to anyone with an interest in this area.
Led by a range of speakers, from emerging researchers to world-renowned research leaders, the programme includes key updates and provides a forum for all undertaking research in O&G.
To enhance your learning experience and further assist flexible learning, lectures will be made available online to you after the event, so if you have to miss a lecture you can catch up when it suits you.
Organiser quote
“We plan to hold the Annual Academic Meeting in February 2021 to showcase academic excellence in our specialty, at a time when research has never been more important. We look forward to welcoming all who are interested – from medical student to professor – to this friendly and accessible meeting”
Professor Lucy Chappell, President of Blair Bell Research Society
Online Platform
Please note, this course will be delivered through an online collaborative platform which creates a guest profile for all participants. As part of this profile, the name and email address of the participant will be visible to all participants within the secure course classroom. This is a requirement of use of this platform so permission to share this information will be gathered during the registration process.
Learning objectives
- Gain an overview of the latest achievements in O&G research
- Learn about the latest post-doctoral research from around the country
- Hear updates on hot topics in academic research
- Understand the interaction between academia and other partners in research
Peer feedback
“The programme was interesting, novel and exciting. It was highly accessible to students and all around a hugely inspiring meeting.” – Delegate, 2019
Programme format
We are committed to running the Annual Academic Meeting to celebrate the excellence of academic research in O&G, however, in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it is planned to run this meeting as a virtual event. The meeting will run on Thursday afternoon and all day Friday. Abstract viewing and judging will be held in shorter interactive and accessible sessions in the weeks preceding Friday 26 February or on Thursday 25 February. Further details will be available in due course. There will also be the oppoutunity for researchers at all levels to interact throughout breakout sessions held on Thursday afternoon.
Who should attend
- Academic clinicians in training (an ideal venue for ACFs, ACLs, and CRFs)
- Undergraduates interested in research in O&G
- Discovery scientists from PhDs, to professors
- Senior academics in O&G
- Practising clinicians, midwives and allied healthcare professionals with an interest in research and education
- Anyone interested in a career in academic research in O&G
Course Organisers
The Blair Bell Research Society Committee
Professor Andrew Horne, Chair of RCOG Academic Board
Professor Lucy Chappell, President of Blair Bell Research Society
Dr Jenny Myers, Secretary of Blair Bell Research Society
Professor Ed Johnstone, Chair of RCOG Research Committee
Honorary Co-Directors of Conferences
Mr Philip Toozs-Hobson FRCOG, Birmingham
Mr Andrew Sizer FRCOG, Shrewsbury