The 2nd Annual Convention of the Abia State University Medical Alumni Association, UK London 2017

The 2nd Annual Convention of the Abia State University Medical Alumni Association, UK London 2017 Theme: Efficient and Cost Effective Healthcare. Date: Sunday 30th April 2017 Venue: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Dartford Bridge, Crossways Business Park, Masthead Close, Dartford, London, DA2 6QF.

Equivalent to 5 CPD points subject to peer group approval.

9.00am Registration and networking

Session One- (Queen Elizabeth Suite)

Moderators – Dr Chile Ogugua and Dr Collins Iwuji

09.30am	National Anthem (Nigeria and UK)
09.35am	Welcome Address – Dr Zuby Chile General Practitioner London (LOC Chairman and Secretary ABSU Medical Alumni, UK)
09.40am	Opening Speech – Dr Chinedu Umeadi President ABSU Medical Alumni, UK
09.50am	Prof Bond Anyaehie Global Coordinator, ABSU Medical Alumni Association Topic: ABSU Medical Alumni Association; A global perspective
10.00am	Special guest of honour and guest speaker His Excellency, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar GCON Former Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria. Topic: Democracy and Governance and possible role of medical doctors in diaspora in Nigeria governance
10.20am	Dr John Ahukannah Honourable Commissioner for Health, Abia State, Nigeria. Topic: Update on Abia State Healthcare Delivery System: The Journey So far
10.35am	Professor Uche Ikonne Vice Chancellor, Abia State University. Uturu. Topic: The state of education in Nigeria and how medical professionals in diaspora can get involved
10.55am	Prof Chuks Kamanu. Immediate Past Chief Medial Director  Abia State Umiversity Teaching Hospital, Aba   Topic: Abia State University Teaching Hospital today; possible roles of the ABSU medical Alumni Association, UK in its further development
11.10am	Prof Francis Akpuaka Pioneer Provost, Abia State University College of Medicine   Topic: Sustaining Motivation and Enthusiasm in Medical Practice: A Pace Setter’s perspective
11.35am	Questions & Answers
11.40am	End of Session One

11.40am           Coffee Break / Networking (Duration – 20 minutes)

Session Two (Queen Elizabeth Suite)

Moderators – Dr Lisa Ekeledo and Dr Chinyere Osy-Eneze

12.00am	Dr Chinedu Umeadi Consultant psychiatrist and Forensic Medical Examiner Lead Consultant, Salford directorate, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; and National Clinical Lead for CRG Medical Services UK Border Force Contracts. Topic: Efficient and Cost Effective Healthcare
12:20pm	Dr Sandra Ukpaka General Practitioner with special interest in Dermatology Southview Park Surgery, Basildon, Essex Topic: Dermatology: More Than Skin Deep
12.45pm	Dr Thaddeus Iheanacho President ABSU Medical Alumni USA/Canada, Consultant Psychiatrist, and Lecturer Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University, USA Topic: Improving Access to Mental Health In Nigeria: The role of Nigerian Psychiatrists in Diaspora
1.10pm	Dr Obiyo Nwigwe Consultant in Emergency Medicine Lead for Medical Education, Accident and Emergency Department Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust Topic: Efficient Emergency Medical Care in Developing Countries: Is it Worthwhile?
1:35pm	Questions and Answers
1.40pm	End of Session Two

1.40pm       LUNCH Break / Networking (Duration – 50 minutes)

Session Three(Queen Elizabeth)

Moderators – Dr Nkechi Nwosu and Dr Iheanyichukwu Oteh

2.30pm	Dr Ibrahim Imam Consultant Neurologist, Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Trust Topic: The Importance of checklists in medical practice: A case example with Neurology
2.55pm	Miss Hannah Uwakwe-Mangse Registrar, Breast and General Surgery Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust Topic: Efficient and Cost Effective Healthcare; Surgical Perspective
3.20pm	Dr Uche Oguekwe Family Physician with special interest in elderly medicine and therapeutics Diagnosis Medical Centres, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Topic: Putting your health first; A perspective on physicians burn out
3.45pm	Mr Ily Maisanda ACMA, CDM, ASA MSc Chartered Management Accountant Maisanda & Co Topic: Financial Planning and Tax Implications for the HealthCare Professional
4.00pm	Question & Answers
4.05pm	Closing Remarks and vote of thanks – Dr Amigo Odina (LOC Member and Vice President ABSU Medical Alumni, UK)
4.15pm	End of Session Three

Annual General Meeting of the ABSU Medical Alumni, UK   Venue: Queen Elizabeth Suite Chair: Dr Amigo Odina (Chair Board of Trustees) 16:30 - 17:30

12.00pm to 15.00pm   Children’s Party (Venue – Hextable suite)

12.00pm	Entertainment –
13:30pm	Lunch
15:00pm	End of party.

Red Carpet Photoshoots – Starts 7.00pm

7.30pm GALA DINNER(Queen Elizabeth Suite)

·        Nigerian National Anthem

·        Speech by the president Dr Umeadi

·        Three course meal (Nigerian)

·        Light hearted speeches by Prof Ikonne, Prof Akpuaka, Prof Kamanu, Prof Anyaehie,  Chair of the board of trustees Dr Odina, and other Alumni who may wish to speak

·        Another course of Nigerian meals later in the night

·        Nigerian DJ all night (1am)

·        Professional dancers

·        MC Mark (Comedian of the United Nations) will officiate the evening

End of convention

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