ABCD Consultant Development Programme (CDP) 2024

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The ABCD Consultant Development Programme (CDP) is designed to provide SpRs and newly-appointed consultants with the opportunity to explore the non-clinical aspects and challenges of being both a leader and a clinician. The ABCD CDP is a five-day residential programme and will be held from the 14th to 18th October 2024 at the Novotel Birmingham Centre. 

This is the only D&E specific leadership and management course and has been running successfully since 2015. Now in its ninth year, CDP24 is organised by the ABCD to allow clinicians to develop the competencies identified and defined in the Medical Leadership Competency Framework. Our leadership course has been accredited by the ILM, part of the City & Guilds group. Geared to doctors in their final year of training and newly appointed consultants, this stimulating and experiential programme will prepare you well for the next transition in your career.

Only ABCD members can be allocated places and places are limited to ensure a dynamic and interactive group. Membership fees for ABCD for SpR’s are now just £25 per year and membership also gives you discounted registration for ABCD scientific sessions. If the Course is over-subscribed we will give priority to those in their final year of training and those who are newly appointed consultants. If you are not already a member, Apply for ABCD membership today.

The CDP course is underwritten by ABCD and, typically supported by a grant from industry.  The cost per head for the Programme is in excess of £2000 requiring a personal contribution of £625 including accommodation and meals (you will need to fund your own travel expenses). Payment by credit or debit card via Paypal will be required to confirm your place and a place will only be confirmed once your eligibility and ABCD membership have been verified.  

The course was developed for ABCD by Prof Dev Singh, Consultant Physician Diabetes and Endocrinology & Medical Director of The Academic Institute of Medicine, Wolverhampton University and is now led by Dr Koteshwara Muralidhara and Dr Moulinath Banerjee. The Faculty also includes Keith Whitfield (Academic Lead) and Julie Frizzell of Ultimate Performance. Please feel free to contact keith.whitfield@icloud.com for further information. 

Priority is given to those who are in their final year of training or in a new consultant post.

  • ABCD CDP Course 2024 Programme

    Day 1 - Monday 14th October 2024   
    Understanding ourselves and others
    09.30 - 10.00 Arrivals & registration
    10.00 - 10.15 Welcome to the course      
    Context, content & participation      
    End of course presentation topic
    10.15-11.00 Introductions
    11.00 - 11.15 Refreshment break
    11.15 - 11.45 Emotional intelligence: what is it and why is it important?      
    "Me, you, us"
    11.45 - 12.45 MBTI: personality and behaviour
    12.45 - 13.30 Lunch
    13.30 - 15.15 MBTI: personality and behaviour contd.
    15.15 - 15.30 Refreshment break
    15.30 - 17.00 Teams and team working - The high performance team                                       
    17.00 Close
    19.15 Dinner


     

    Day 2 - Tuesday 15th October 2024      
    Understanding ourselves and others
    09.00 - 09.30 Review of previous day and clinical perspective
    09.30 - 11.15 Leadership – Introduction to Leadership Models
    11.15 - 11.30 Refreshment break
    11.30 - 12.45 Motivation
    12.45 - 13.30 Lunch
    13.30 - 15.15 Communication
    15.15 - 15.30 Refreshment break
    15.30 - 17.00 Clinical Leadership and Governance
    17.00 Close
    18.00


    Clinical Perspective: ‘Leading Self and Others with Empathy and Compassion.’ 

    [Visiting Speaker, Dr Elisabeth Peregrine]
    19.00 Dinner


     

    Day 3 - Wednesday 16th October 2024       
    Managing and Developing Service
    09.00 - 09.30 Review of previous day and clinical perspective
    09.30 - 11.15 Leading change
    11.15 - 11.30 Refreshment break
    11.30 - 12.45 Innovation, creativity and quality improvement                                                      
    12.45 - 13.45 Lunch
    13.45 - 14.45 Service redesign 
    14.45 - 15.00 Refreshment break
    15.00 - 16.00 The consultant as a project manager
    16.00 - 17.00

    Sponsored Symposium, The Transformative Journey of CVRM Management 

    [Visiting Speaker, Vinod Patel, AZ]

    This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by AstraZeneca, 
    intended for GB HCPs only.  

    AstraZeneca has provided a sponsorship towards this independent Programme. 
    AstraZeneca has had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, 
    content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence 
    except for the AstraZeneca sponsored symposia presentations. 
    17.00 Close
    18:15

    Clinical Perspective: ‘Making change happen. Leading and delivering great outcomes in 

    difficult times.’ 

    [Visiting Speaker, Dr Kate Fayers]
    19.15 Dinner


     

    Day 4 - Thursday 17th October 2024 
    Developing service & setting direction
    09.00 - 09.30 Review of previous day and clinical perspective                                                   
    09.30 - 11.15 Strategy & strategic leadership
    11.15 - 11.30 Refreshment break
    11.30 - 12.45 Political intelligence, networking and influence
    12.45 - 13.30 Lunch
    13.30 - 15.30 Project Landmark
    15.30 - 15.45 Refreshment break
    15.45 - 17.00 Reflective Practice, Action Learning, Personal Growth and Mentorship
    17.00 Close
    18.30

    ‘Making your move: finding the right job for you and getting it’. 

    [Visiting Speaker, Dr Punith Kempegowda]
    19.15 Dinner


     

    Day 5 - Friday 18th October 2024     
    Setting direction
    08.30 - 09.00 Review of previous day and clinical perspective
    09.00 - 09.30

    Clinical Perspective: ‘Big Pharma and the role of the Consultant’.  
    Speaker, [Ketan Kavia, National NHS External Engagement Manager (Commercial CVRM)]

    This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by AstraZeneca, 
    intended for GB HCPs only.  

    AstraZeneca has provided a sponsorship towards this independent Programme. 
    AstraZeneca has had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, 
    content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence 
    except for the AstraZeneca sponsored symposia presentations. 
    09.30 - 10.45 Clinical Perspective: ‘Supporting your Board: taking the lead in a multi            
    stakeholder environment’. [Visiting Speaker, Mr Sean Lyons]
    10.45 - 11.00 Refreshment break
    11.00 - 12.00

    Keynote Address: ‘The Big Picture’. [Visiting Speaker, Chair of ABCD, 

    Professor Ketan Dhatariya]
    12.00 - 13.00 Panel session
    13.00 - 13.15 Feedback and evaluation
    13.15 Lunch and close

    Astra Zeneca (AZ) has provided sponsorship for the clinical elements of this Programme, and have had no editorial input in the agenda except on the AZ promotional symposium.

    AstraZeneca has provided a sponsorship towards this independent Programme.  AstraZeneca has had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence except for the AstraZeneca sponsored symposia presentations. 

    Astrazeneca logo

  • ABCD CDP Course 2024 Information

    Please note that you are expected to attend all sessions on each day of the programme and we cannot accept requests to attend part of the course only. 

    Cost

    The cost of attending the course is £625 per person, to include accommodation for 4 nights, lunch and dinner on day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner on days 2, 3 & 4 and breakfast & lunch on day 5. Drinks are not included. You will need to pay for your own travel expenses and room extras at the hotel.

    Dinner and accommodation

    These will be provided on the nights of 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th October 2024. If you live locally and do not need dinner and/or accommodation please notify us as soon as possible.  Please note there will be some guest speaker sessions at dinner that you should attend as part of the programme even if you are not staying at the hotel.

    Venue

    Novotel Birmingham Centre, 70 Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2HT. Please see the hotel website for further details.

    Location

    The Novotel Birmingham Centre is located in Birmingham city centre. By rail the hotel is a 15-minute walk from Birmingham New Street Rail station and there are Metro Tram stops close by. 

    There is car parking available on site (subject to availability) at additional charge (currently £18 per day) with several cheaper public car parks within walking distance (e.g., Fiveways Multi-Storey Car Park on Bishopsgate Street). From Birmingham Airport, take the train to New Street Station. 

    Your room will be ready for check in from 15.00 on 14th October. Check out time is 11.00am on 18th October– an additional charge may be incurred if you do not check out before this time. Please note that the concierge will be able to store your luggage once you have checked out of your room.

    Bedroom amenities and hotel services

    Bedrooms have individual climate control, en suite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, Wi-Fi, iron and ironing board, hair dryer & satellite TV. Hotel services include a restaurant & bar and a small gym. 

    Meals

    Lunch and dinner will be provided on day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner on days 2, 3 & 4 and breakfast and lunch on day 5. If you have specified a dietary requirement then this will be catered for. Please note that drinks with meals (apart from water) are at your own expense.

    Meeting room location

    Plenary Room                                          Burne-Jones Suite, ground floor  
    Lunch                                                       Hotel restaurant, ground floor 
    Dinner                                                      Garden Room, ground floor

    Registration on site

    Please come to the main hotel foyer to register and to collect your conference badge between 09.30 and 10.00 on Monday 14th October.

    Safety & security

    Please do not leave bags or equipment unattended and please wear your badge at all times. ABCD cannot be held responsible for personal belongings or effects.

    Sponsors

    AstraZeneca has provided a sponsorship towards this independent Programme. AstraZeneca has had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence except for the AstraZeneca sponsored symposia presentations. 

    Cancellation

    Should you need to cancel your place at this meeting, please note that fees paid can only be refunded if we are able to fill your place with another delegate, otherwise no refunds can be given. All refunds are subject to a £10 administration fee.

    Contact

    Should you have any problems or queries please contact the operations team on 01675 477602 or by email at info@abcd.care. 

    AstraZeneca Logo

    Astra Zeneca (AZ) has provided sponsorship for the clinical elements of this Programme, and have had no editorial input in the agenda except on the AZ promotional symposium.

ABCD Corporate Pharma Sponsors

Gold

  • AstraZeneca UK
  • Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly Alliance
  • Eli Lilly and Company

Silver

  • A Menarini Farmaceutica Internazionale SRL
  • Sanofi

ABCD Corporate Pump & Device Sponsors

Gold

  • Abbott
  • Dexcom
  • Ypsomed Ltd

Silver

  • A. Menarini Diagnostics
  • Advanced Therapeutics (UK) Ltd
  • Air Liquide Healthcare Ltd
  • Insulet International
  • Medtronic Limited

Bronze

  • Roche Diabetes Care

Contact

Address for correspondence: 
ABCD (Diabetes Care) Ltd, 483 Green Lanes, London, N13 4BS

Telephone: 01675 477602
Email: info@abcd.care

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