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MY IBMS News
MY IBMS NEWS
VIRTUAL CPD EVENT
REGISTER NOW FOR THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST LIVE The second Biomedical Scientist Live virtual event is set to take place later this month. The two-day event, brought to you by the IBMS, will be held on 24–25 November, with sessions from 16:00 to 18:30. The event, which is now open for registration, is free for all IBMS members. There is a packed line-up of speakers discussing the most vital and timely topics of the day. Among the sessions in the programme will be a discussion on the future of face
masks and interdisciplinary approaches to infection control and a session on how to launch innovative services. Other topics include mentoring, sustainability in the lab and advanced clinical haematology practice, among much more. This virtual CPD event provides the opportunity to knowledge-share with colleagues, hear from key speakers and enjoy
INSURANCE
IBMS FEES FROZEN FOR 2022 demonstrations of best practice through a range of workshops, discussions and demonstrations. The event returns after being launched in November last year to help IBMS members who were struggling to access CPD opportunities, due to events being cancelled in the pandemic. Thousands of people attended the online event last November and gave very positive feedback. For more information, to register and to see the confirmed speakers, visit the Biomedical Scientist Live website. live.thebiomedicalscientist.net
NEW IBMS PODCAST
Hear scientist turned comedian On this month’s IBMSpod our special guest is the comedian, actor and writer Dave Spikey, who spent his early career working as a biomedical scientist in haematology at Bolton General Hospital. It was during this period in the 1980s that he scripted and performed in a number of amateur pantomimes with a group of like-minded health workers called the Bolton Health Performers. After winning a talent show called Stairway to the Stars, Dave went on to co-write and star in the hit comedy series
Phoenix Nights, before working on a host of other TV shows and live tours, alongside writing and directing. On the podcast Dave discusses his early days working in the lab and how, after working across a number of specialisms, he found his home in haematology. To hear more about his career in biomedical science and stand up (and the funniest thing that ever happened to him in the lab) listen to the podcast now. ibms.org/resources/ podcasts/ibmspod
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Due to the loss of the group medical malpractice insurance, IBMS Council has passed an agreement for membership renewal rates for 2022 to be held at the same rate as 2021. The loss was outside the IBMS’ control and the result of the hardening of the market and increased regulation. Because of this, insurers were unwilling or no longer able to provide group cover. Form more information, visit the IBMS website.
PROMOTION
NATIONAL PATHOLOGY WEEK The IBMS is supporting National Pathology Week 2021 from 1 to 7 November. The annual week-long celebration includes activities and events promoting disciplines and professions within pathology. By supporting this event, the IBMS is helping to showcase the roles and specialisms of IBMS members and help them to promote the profession to the public. This year’s theme is “All Together Now” and the Institute is excited to support this important awareness campaign to highlight the vital role of biomedical science. bit.ly/3BHHSSe
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