Attend the WACP 2 Day Mandatory Course in Medical Ethics

I have just realised that the West African College of Physicians (WACP) now have the Medical Ethics course as mandatory requirement, and non-attendance may mean you are ineligible to sit the next Part 1 Membership exam of the College. To make matters worse, the first course concluded 2 weeks ago, although another is in 2 weeks from now. I share this online in my diary so all affected residents are aware and apply as soon as they can.

The WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS (WACP) announces a 2 day mandatory course in medical ethics for all residents who are intending members through the forthcoming membership exams. It is imperative to understand you must attend this course before you are allowed to sit for the coming membership exams. See details below.

A two day mandatory course in medical ethics

A]. Course Highlights
Overview of medical ethics

• Historical issues in bioethics
• Relevance to clinical care

Moral theories and Ethical principles

• Moral theories
  • Utilitarianism-Concept of utility
  • Kantanianism-Obligation based
• Ethical principles
  • Respect for autonomy
  • Non-maleficence

Ethics of Clinical Care

• Doctor-Patient relationship
• Professionalism

Research ethics

• Regulatory bodies in ethics and the National Code
• The meaning and justification of Informed Consent

Legal issues in medical practice

• Ethical codes-Nuremburg
  • N.M.A Code of Ethics
• Institutional Review Boards

Ethical Dilemmas

• Stem Cell Research
• End of Life Issues
• Online Course in Bioethics

B]. Course fees
Ten thousand naira (N10,000.00) only (inclusive of Lunch and tea break)

MANDATORY for all Resident Doctors taking the Part 1 Examination of The College starting October, 2011.

C]. Dates

1. 2nd - 3rd of June, 2011
2. 30th of June - 1st July, 2011
3. 28th - 29th July, 2011

D]. Venue
COLLEGE AUDITORIUM,
College of Medicine
University College Hospital, Ibadan.
Nigeria, W/Africa

E]. Registration
Candidates should register by sending an email to wacpethics@yahoo.com indicating the following:

1. Name
2. Department
3. Training center
4. Date of the course preferred

PLEASE NOTE:

• Places on the course are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
• Participants are required to bring their laptops along to the venue.

SIGNED:

Dr Modupe Ladipo - FWACP Family Medicine Department University College Hospital.	Dr Kikelomo Osinusi - FWACP Department of Pediatrics University College Hospital
CLICK TO SEE Course Announcement here - pdf

Announcer: WACP.