St Luke’s Symposium 2011
Saint Luke is perhaps best known as the author of one of the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles, but he is also patron saint of physicians. It seems likely that Luke, a Greek speaker and probably native of Antioch, in Ancient Syria, was himself a physician. Scholars have identified him as 'Luke, the beloved physician' mentioned by St. Paul in Colossians 4:14.
As the patron saint of physicians, the feast day of St Luke has always been an important date in the College Calendar, with the College's annual stated meeting still being held on 18th October. The College also holds an annual St. Luke's symposium at the beginning on November, which blends social, scientific and celebratory events. This year the St. Luke's Symposium has been extended to run over five days, with two new events which are open to the public.
Tuesday, 1 November, 18.30
Public Meeting on Perspectives on Medical Error: Understanding Uncertainty in Medicine - Understanding the context in which clinical judgements are made. Open to the public and all Trainees, Members and Fellows. Approved for 2 CPD credits
Thursday, 3 November, 15.30
RCPI Heritage Centre Lectures will explore the importance of the RCPI archive collections to the study of the history of medicine in Ireland. The
RCPI History of Medicine Research Award will also be awarded for the first time. Four medical history researchers will present their recent research in the field. This event is free and open to the public and all Trainees, Members and Fellows. Approved for 2 CPD credits. Further details of the speakers can be
found here, and the
programme and booking form downloaded here.
Friday, 4 November, 09.30
Advanced Masterclass – Keynote lecture, Advances in Cardiology, delivered by Prof David Holmes, Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic USA. Open to all Trainees, Members and Fellows. Approved for 5 CPD credits
Friday, 4 November, 15.45
Collegiate Members Committee Awards – Presentations from Trainees who have been shortlisted for the Corrigan Medal and the William Stokes Award. Open to all Trainees, Members and Fellows. Approved for 2 CPD credits
Saturday, 5 November, 09.30
Medicine in Changing Times – Keynote lecture: The importance of trust in medical care, delivered by Prof Onora O'Neill, Professor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge. Open to all Trainees, Members and Fellows. Approved for 3 CPD credits
Saturday, 5 November, 16.30
St Luke's Admission Ceremony and Dinner – The College will welcome its newest Honorary Fellows: Mícheál Ó Muricheartaigh, Prof David Holmes and Bob Geldof.