Symposium

Winter Symposium: Chronic Disease Management in Primary Care

Chronic Disease Management

Symposium Completed

A two-day symposium on primary care approaches to diabetes, hypertension and COPD follow-up.

Dates 15 July 2026 – 16 July 2026 Venue Manchester Conference Centre Altona Manchester Credit Points 12 Capacity Seats left: 237 Certificate of Attendance Issued
About the Event

This event is held to share current approaches in primary health care and to help colleagues exchange practical experience.

Alongside the lecture sessions the programme includes hands-on workshops and case discussions. Attendance carries credit points.

Programme 8 sessions
15 July 2026 Wednesday · 4 sessions
09:30 – 11:00
Opening Address
Prof. Dr. Anna Bergmann Main Hall Ceremony

The session covers the current guidelines and field practice on the topic, followed by a question and answer part.

11:30 – 13:00
Current Approaches in Diabetes Follow-up
Prof. Dr. Michael Baumann Hall A Lecture

The session covers the current guidelines and field practice on the topic, followed by a question and answer part.

13:30 – 15:00
Hypertension Guidelines
PD Dr. Julia Hoffmann Hall B Panel

The session covers the current guidelines and field practice on the topic, followed by a question and answer part.

15:30 – 17:00
Case-Based Discussion
Dr. Lena Fischer Main Hall Session

The session covers the current guidelines and field practice on the topic, followed by a question and answer part.

16 July 2026 Thursday · 4 sessions
09:30 – 11:00
Expert Opinion: Polypharmacy
Prof. Dr. Helena Krause Main Hall Lecture

The session covers the current guidelines and field practice on the topic, followed by a question and answer part.

11:30 – 13:00
Questions and Closing
Hall A Session

The session covers the current guidelines and field practice on the topic, followed by a question and answer part.

13:30 – 15:00
Opening Address
Prof. Dr. Anna Bergmann Hall B Ceremony

The session covers the current guidelines and field practice on the topic, followed by a question and answer part.

15:30 – 17:00
Current Approaches in Diabetes Follow-up
Prof. Dr. Michael Baumann Main Hall Lecture

The session covers the current guidelines and field practice on the topic, followed by a question and answer part.

Committees
Organising Committee
  • PD Dr. Katharina Roth · Chair Sheffield University Faculty of Medicine
  • Prof. Dr. Carla Ritter · Secretary Freiburg University Faculty of Medicine
  • PD Dr. Martin Reuter Edinburgh University Faculty of Medicine
Scientific Committee
  • Dr. Sebastian Frank · Chair Cardiff Medical School
  • Prof. Dr. Anna Bergmann London University Faculty of Medicine
  • PD Dr. Julia Hoffmann Birmingham University Faculty of Medicine