NEW for 2026!

There will be two half day Satellite Events taking place in London prior to the ASM. Why not make the most of your visit to the city and book these extra events?

On Wednesday 17th June, prior to the ASM, ACTACC will be running two half day satellite events at 41 Portland Place, London:

  • Morning Seminar: WICTA: Supporting Women in CT Anaesthesia and CICU
  • Afternoon Session: ECHO Masterclass: A series of Interesting Cases

These meetings can be booked as part of the ASM registration form but all three meetings can be booked individually.

Registration

Booking for both these events is through the ACTACC ASM Registration Page.

Please note that the events can be booked individually and you do not need to attend the ASM.

Morning Seminar - WICTA: Supporting Women in CT Anaesthesia and CICU

📍 41 Portland Place, London W1B 1QH
🕗 08:30-12:30


Programme

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Join us for inspirational talks by the following speakers:

  • Keynote Lecture: Equal Talent, Unequal Paths? Gender in Academic and Clinical Careers
    Prof Gudrun Kunst, Consultant Anaesthetist & Professor of Cardiovascular Anaesthesia, King's College London & President of ACTACC

  • Imposter Syndrome
    Dr Gemma Phillips, Consultant Anaesthetist, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff

  • The Glass Ceiling
    Mrs Karen Green, Director, Admiral Group PLC

  • Harmful Effects of a Toxic Workplace Culture
    Dr Kate Stannard & Dr Helen Burdett, Consultant Anaesthetists, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust & Co-Founders of WIMIN (Women in Medicine International Network)

Seminar Highlights
  • Lecture based programme.
  • Addressing sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination and inequality.
  • Lived experience.
  • Encouraging bystander intervention.
  • Signposting and access to mentoring scheme within UK CT centres.

Fees
  • Consultant: £60
  • Non-Consultant (Residents, AHPs, Students): £40

 

Afternoon Session - ECHO Masterclass: A Series of Interesting Cases

📍 41 Portland Place, London W1B 1QH
🕐 13:30-17:30


Programme

Click here to view the full programme.

Join us for an afternoon of experts talks and hands on experience.

  • Aortic Valve Surgery
    Hands-on session - Aortic Valve Surgery
    Owen Chambers

  • Repair of the Mitral Valve
    Hands-on session - Repair of the Mitral Valve
    Roberto Mosca

  • The Tricuspid Valve
    Hands-on session - The Tricuspid Valve
    Johan Bence
  • LV Function Assessment
    Hands-on session - LV Function Assessment
    Ben Chisnall

Masterclass Highlights
  • Lecture based case presentations.
  • Small group ECHO cart based live image analysis.
  • Expert guidance.
  • Individual hands on experience.
  • Interactive Q&A.
  • Applied for 3 CPD points and BSE accreditation.

Fees
  • Consultant, ACTACC Member: £60
  • Consultant, Non-Member: £100
  • Non-Consultant (Residents, AHPs, Students): £40