Horizontal Overview Speaker: Dr Gavin Francis Gavin Francis qualified in medicine from Edinburgh in 1999, then spent ten years travelling, visiting all seven continents. He is the author of four books: True North, Travels in Arctic Europe (2008), Empire Antarctica, Ice, Silence & Emperor Penguins (2012) which was Scottish Book of the Year 2013, and Adventures in Human Being (2015), which won a Saltire Prize and was a winner in the BMA Book Awards. Shapeshifters – On Medicine & Human Change, came out in 2018. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners and a member of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, and lives and practices medicine in Edinburgh. Join us for drinks and mince pies from 6.15 pm, and a chance to win a fantastic prize in our charity raffle. The lecture begins at 7.00 pm. Programme 18.15 Wine and mince pies served 19.00 Ice Station Zebra: Lessons from an Antarctic Medical Practice Dr Gavin Francis 20.00 Raffle drawn 20.15 Close (approximately) Fees Tickets for this event are £10 and can be booked via Eventbrite All profits from this event will go to Dr Francis' nominated charities: Cyrenians (Edinburgh based charity for the homeless and vulnerable) and Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders). Further Information Access As a listed building, the College has restricted disabled access. A wheelchair lift is provided at the rear of the College giving access to the main historic rooms. For further information and assistance please contact the RCPE Co-ordinator responsible for the event. An induction loop system is available in the Great Hall. Accommodation and Directions to the College The College has negotiated special rates with a number of local hotels. Bicycle racks are available for cyclists at the door to 8 Queen Street. For access to further bicycle racks, please ask at reception. Plan a cycle journey here with CycleStreets! Local walking routes Three short walks can be enjoyed from the College. So if you are visiting us, why not explore the local area. Details can be found at Medal Routes. Commercial Sponsorship Many events are supported by commercial companies taking stand space. Health professionals and NHS managers are invited to visit the company stands during the breaks. Companies interested in sponsoring this, or other events listed on the Calendar, should contact the Co-ordinator responsible for the event. Exhibitors/sponsors play no part in the planning or delivery of the event and the College has developed an Ethical Sponsorship Policy to support organising committees and committee chairs in their negotiations with potential commercial partners for education and other events. Venue: Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ Event Coordinator RCPE Library Telephone + 44 (0)131 247 3625 Email library@rcpe.ac.uk
