The Faculty of Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine operates under the Society of Apothecaries though it is considered a separate organisation with its own registered charity status.[1] It was established in 2005, shortly after the London bombings where on review it was felt that medical organisations would benefit from training in dealing with extreme situations i.e. Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine.[2]
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| Location | Apothecaries' Hall Black Friars Lane, London |
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| Date of formation | 2005 |
| Company association | Medicine |
| Website | Faculty of Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine |
Education
editThe main focus of the Faculty is the provision of education through its year-long postgraduate diploma Conflict and Catastrophe course.[3]
Student Elective
editThe faculty awards a student elective prize every year.[4]
Events and Lectures
editThe Faculty of Conflict and Catastrophe hold two lectures each year which are open to the public; the Audrey Few Lecture and their Spring Lecture.[5]
Previous Speakers at Lectures
editThe Faculty has previously hosted
- Ari Leppaniemi on the topic of advancements in surgery[6]
- Kate Adie[7]
- Stephanie Simmonds – on the topic of humanitarian Aid as a donor, UN and NGO stakeholder' [8]
- Dr Roel Coutinho on the topic of Infectious Diseases in a Global Setting [9]
- Dr Emer McGilloway on the topic of History and Recent Advances in the Rehabilitation of Brain Injured Personnel [10]
References
edit- ^ "Faculty's Charity Status". Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ^ "History of the Faculty". Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ^ "Conflict and Catastrophe Course". Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ^ "Faculties Student Elective Prize". Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ^ "Faculties Events and Lectures". Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ^ "Society Lectures". Society of Apothecaries. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "Society Lectures". Society of Apothecaries. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "Society Lectures". Society of Apothecaries. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "Society Lectures". Society of Apothecaries. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "Society Lectures". Society of Apothecaries. Retrieved 7 November 2014.