Clinical Management of obese and overweight patients

About Scope Summer School

Join leading international experts in the field of obesity for the second Scope Summer school to be held on 16-19 September 2010 at Clare College in Cambridge.

This four-day meeting covers all the aspects of obesity management that professionals dealing with obese and overweight patients are likely to encounter, and will provide a greater understanding of effective patient management and the role of professionals in tackling obesity.

This four-day instensive course provides a unique opportunity for professionals to engage with experts in the field and understand the new challenges in obesity management. Taught by leading international experts, the sessions will involve lectures, discussions, debates as well as opportunities to socialise and share experiences with experts and fellow students.

The course will be hosted in Clare College, Cambridge, one of the world’s most prestigious Universities, and home to one of the leading obesity centres of excellence in the world.

This is an essential course for professionals who are looking to equip themselves with the best knowledge, skills and tools to deal with obesity - one of today’s biggest medical problems.

Scientific Programme

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Registration

To attend Scope Summer School 2010, there is a registration fee of £800 + VAT per delegate.

The delegate registration includes:

• 3.5 days conference
• Welcome reception
• Lunches & Coffee breaks
• Gala dinner
• 3 nights accommodation (breakfast included) from 16.09.10 to 19.09.10 at Clare College
• Delegate bag- including conference programme book, pad and pen
• Certificate of attendance

Places are limited! First comes, first served basis rule applies.

To avoid any disappointment, please book your place as soon as possible.

To download Scope Summer School application form, click  here

Sponsorship

If you are interested in sponsoring this event or would like further information please contact the Secretariat at scopesummerschool@iaso.org

Venue

Clare College is one of Cambridge's oldest colleges boasting 17th century architecture, stunning gardens and a convenient location in central Cambridge, either side of the River Cam. It has excellent access to shops and the town centre.

Clare College provides modern style lecture theatres alongside traditional buildings and landscaped gardens, providing the perfect quiet haven from the surrounding town centre.

Clare College Cambridge

Memorial Court, Queens Road

Cambridge, UK. CB3 9AJ

http://www.clare.cam.ac.uk

Map of Clare College

Map of Cambridge

How to get there

By Road

• Cambridge is linked to London and the M25 by the M11 motorway. Exit at junction 12 for Barton Road or Junction 13 for Madingley Road.

• Access from the Midlands and North is via the A14 and A1.  From whichever direction you approach you should make for the A14 to the north of Cambridge.

By Train

Cambridge is less than an hour away from London by train with frequent departures from King's Cross and Liverpool Street stations. Some direct services operate from Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and Nottingham.  Cambridge Station is about a 25 minute walk from Clare, but buses run every 8 minutes into the centre of Cambridge and taxis are available for hire at Cambridge Station.

By Coach

There are frequent services between London's Victoria Coach Station and Drummer Street Bus Station in Cambridge.  Most services will terminate from Cambridge Bus Station, from here it is only a 5-minute walk to Clare Old Court.

By Air

Stansted Airport is located just 30 miles south of Cambridge, and is 35 minutes away via the M11 motorway and is the most convenient international airport. There are regular flights from most European destinations. 

Heathrow and Gatwick are both approximately 2 hours away by road or rail, and there are frequent coach connections to Cambridge (Drummer Street Bus Station) from all three airports.

Scope Summer School 2009

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Contact us

All Enquiries to be addressed to:

Scope Summer School Secretariat
28 Portland Place
London W1B 1LY
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 20 7467 9610
Fax:+44 20 7636 9258

Email: scopesummerschool@iaso.org

Find out more about SCOPE (Specialist Certification of Obesity Professional Education)

The SCOPE Summer School is part of a wider programme SCOPE based on a continuing professional development (CPD) in the field of obesity management.

More information about SCOPE