Wednesday Webinar Preview: 02 September 2026
Show notes
Registration is now open for The 2026 IGNITE Network of Trainees Conference taking place on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th November, at Johnstown Estate. Links:
Participants
- Dr Suzanne Kelly, Deputy Medical Director, Irish College of GPs
- Dr John Maher - Host
Summary
This episode previews tonight's Wednesday Webinar (02 September 2026), which will be introduced by Dr Diarmuid Quinlan, Medical Director, Irish College of GPs.
You will find a link to the College webinar recordings page here. This will include a recording of this month's webinar, once it becomes available in the coming days.
As well as our usual webinar preview, Suzanne also provides an overview of upcoming educational opportunities by College, including:
- modular courses;
- on‑demand learning;
- our Autumn Conference (morning of Saturday 10 October online), and
- some of the General Practice Updates (GPUs) scheduled for publication in the coming months.
Wednesday Webinar Topics and Speakers:
- Introduction - Dr Diarmuid Quinlan, Medical Director, Irish College of GPs
- The Tiger Who Came to Tea – Paediatric Sepsis in General Practice - Dr Andrea Fitzgerald, Paediatric Sepsis Clinical Lead
- Seasonal Update on COVID, Influenza and RSV – Dr Patrick Kelly, GP Clinical Lead - Immunisations
- A Simple Solution to the Common Cold (Intranasal Saline) - Dr Scott Walkin, Clinical Lead Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Links
Education Links
- Professional Competence Scheme
- College "Full Courses" Page
- College "Modular Courses" Page
- College "Educational Programmes" Page
- College E-Learning Modules
- Irish College of GPs – General Practice Updates (GPUs)
Other Resources Mentioned During the Show
- Autumn Conference 2026
- "Adult Sepsis in GP" On‑Demand Module (Dr Ellen Hayes)
- Heart Failure Prevention in General Practice - Forum Distance Learning June 2025
- National Immunisation Office (NIO)
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