Please join us for what promises to be a very inspiring and informative presentation with Dr Varun Anand, a former president of the society and a keen advocate for lifestyle medicine and physical activity as a means to help prevent and manage chronic health conditions. 

We will open the doors to the Postgraduate Centre at HRI at 6.30pm with a welcome reception including tea and coffee and fruit teas, soft drinks, wine and with any luck some home made baking courtesy of our president.

We do recommend you kindly register for a ticket to help with numbers including if you prefer to join remotely via the Webex link which will be shared nearer the time. If you join remotely please stay on Mute during the presentation but there will be time for questions and you are welcome to submit questions via the chat function.

Please invite your friends too – we are always pleased to see new faces and I am sure this will be a very enjoyable social event too.

Join us for an in-person / hybrid Webex event on Wednesday 7th February, 2023, at 18:30 where Professor Margaret Ikpoh will give a presentation on Championing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Primary Care.

Margaret Ikpoh is a GP Partner at Holderness Health, a practice for 36,000 patients in East Yorkshire and has worked there for 12 years. She is the current Royal College of General Practitioners Vice Chair for Professional Development. She is the practice lead for research and has had previous roles with the NIHR Yorkshire and Humber as a research champion for First5 GPs and AITs. She is a former Associate Director for Primary Care for Hull York Medical School and is a GP Trainer. She was also the former co-Chair for the regional Primary Care Workforce Group with NHS England & Improvement for the North-East and Yorkshire Regional People Board and is still an active member.  At the RCGP, she has been involved in the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Task groups and was awarded Fellow of The Year at the 2021 RCGP Inspire Awards ceremony and received a highly recommended award at the National BAME awards in 2022. In 2022 she was voted one of HSJ’s top 50 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic figures in health.

Her presentation will be held in person at the Postgraduate Medical Education Centre at HRI with a drinks reception, and tea and coffee served from 6.30pm and the talk scheduled for 7pm.  

Tickets are free via the below link or you are welcome to give a small donation suggested £3 towards costs. 

Venue: Postgraduate Medical Education Centre, Hull Royal Infirmary, Fountain Road, Hull, HU3 2JZ

18:30 Drinks reception

19:00 Talk by Paul Whybrow, Senior Lecturer in Social Medicine, Hull York Medical School

Join us for an enlightening event that explores the intersection of climate change and health inequalities. 

We are delighted to announce that our December talk will be delivered by Paul Whybrow, Senior Lecturer in Social Medicine at the Hull York Medical School. Please see the eventbrite page for full details (booking link below).

The meeting broadcast live on Webex if you cannot join us in person and tickets are free or a small donation is welcome. 

Please book online to attend either in person or Webex.

We are very pleased to invite you (and a partner or friend) to the Hull Doctors' Winter Ball at The Deep on Friday 17th November 2023.

The Winter Ball is a first for us - it is a collaboration between Hull Medical Society and the Hull Doctors MESS committee.  As such, we hope to bring junior and senior doctors together for a fabulous social occasion at one of Hull's most famous landmarks. The evening will begin with a tour of the aquarium, followed by a three-course meal, with DJ and dancing until late. We do hope you will join us at this event to support camaraderie along our local medical professionals.

All our wonderful NHS colleagues are very welcome to attend the Winter Ball - not just doctors. We'd be delighted if you'd consider joining us.

6:30pm

Hybrid meeting at the Postgraduate Centre, Hull Royal Infirmary, Fountain Street, Hull, HU3 2JZ.

Obesity is an escalating global health concern that demands our attention and understanding. Join our talk with medical experts as we delve into the multifaceted aspects of obesity: exploring  its roots, complexities, and ground breaking solutions. 

In this discussion, we will cover: 

• The rising challenge: gain insights into the alarming rise of obesity worldwide and its profound impact on health and wellbeing. 

• Understanding the aetiologies: discover the intricate web of factors contributing to obesity, including genetics, environment, and lifestyle choices. 

• Complications and health implications: learn about the significant health risks associated with obesity, such as heart disease, diabetes, and more. 

• Assessing patients with obesity: explore effective strategies for assessing and diagnosing obesity, enabling healthcare professionals to provide tailored care

• Breaking the stigma: examine the pervasive societal stigma surrounding obesity and the importance of promoting empathy and understanding. 

• New and emerging treatment options: stay updated on latest advancements in obesity treatment, from lifestyle interventions to innovative medical therapies. 

Thursday 26th October 2023

"Medical professionals and the deaf community: small changes = big differences"

Location: East Riding Medical Education Centre, Fountain Street (Next to Hull Royal Infirmary)

18:30: drinks reception and snacks

19:00: Talk

Please join us at the Medical Education Centre for our first talk of the academic year, with Sarah Regan, Manager of Hull Deaf Centre. 

Tuesday 5th September, 19:30

Grease the musical

Hessle Theatre Company

Hull Truck Theatre

Our new President for 2023/24 Alex Abel would like to invite you and a partner or friend to join us for a visit to Grease the musical at Hull Truck Theatre. The show is being put on by the brilliant Hessle Theatre Company, a local amateur dramatics group.

This will be an informal social event to start the year, with attendees meeting before the show at the Theatre for a drink and to catch up or meet new people. 

Please note all attendees will need to book their own tickets to the show using the link provided below. If you are new to the Society and are intending to join us you are very welcome - please contact us using the information on the contact page so we know to look out for you on the night. 

"Adventures at the cell surface: from fertilization to malaria and beyond!"

Inaugural lecture: Professor Gavin Wright, Chair in Microbial Biochemistry, Hull York Medical School and the University of York

11 October 2023. Church Lane Lecture Theatre, University of York. 5.30pm-6.30pm (followed by a drinks reception)

Proteins that are displayed on the surface of our cells have a crucial role in biology because they exchange instructive information with their immediate environment, act as entry receptors for pathogens such as viruses, and are excellent drug targets. In this inaugural lecture Professor Gavin Wright will outline some of his research highlights on a journey to discover the role of these special proteins which will include seminal discoveries on how the parasite that causes malaria recognises and invades our red blood cells, and how sperm and egg recognise each other. 

Book online through the HYMS website.

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"Clinical Anatomy: rejecting the "basic" in medical education Inaugural lecture". Professor Peter Bazira, Professor of Clinical Anatomy and Medical Education, Hull York Medical School.

25 October 2023. Middleton Hall, University of Hull

5.30-6.30pm (followed by a drinks reception)

Anatomy is the foundation of medical practice, yet it is commonly misperceived as a field which is saturated and stagnant.

In this inaugural lecture Professor Peter Bazira will challenge this misconception by reflecting on his own non-linear, non-traditional, and mildly chaotic professorial route in clinical anatomy and medical education and sharing how he has provided leadership and advanced his career. He will explore the place of clinical anatomy in modern medical education, shedding light on its significant impact on the development of competent healthcare professionals. He will delve into the evolution of pedagogical approaches for clinical anatomy, emphasising the integration of physical resources, clinical reasoning, technology, and innovative teaching methods to facilitate learning. He will also discuss the importance of whole-body donation - tackling the question "why use the dead to teach care for the living?" in the context of modern medical education. Book online through the HYMS website.