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SUMMARY:Rarely Taught: Reflections on Rare Disease Training Globally
DESCRIPTION:Connect with healthcare professionals and students from around the world for a dynamic discussion on rare disease medical training across global contexts. \nAs part of this interactive session\, we’ll also deliver a FLASH Rare Disease 101 training showcasing our updated e-learning course – giving you the opportunity to #LearnYourStripes ahead of Rare Disease Day 2026. \n📅 Event Details\nDate & Time: 11 February 2026\, 19:30–20:30 GMT\nLocation: 💻 Online via Zoom\n👉 Register via Eventbrite and receive the Zoom link shortly before the event \n🌐 What to Expect\nA concise\, high-impact Rare Disease 101 teaching session\nA shared conversation on learning needs\, challenges and opportunities in rare disease medical training\nOpportunities to connect with peers worldwide \n🎟️ Who should attend?\nOpen to healthcare professionals and students globally. FREE to attend with optional £10 donation. \nWhether you’re looking to expand your knowledge\, gain a global perspective\, or connect with like-minded colleagues\, this event is the perfect way to kick-start your Rare Disease Day 2026 learning. \n📌 Save the date and register now!
URL:https://www.m4rd.org/event/save-the-date-global-rare-disease-101-online-event/
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SUMMARY:When to Suspect a Rare Disease in Any Practice Setting
DESCRIPTION:Join Medscape for a live educational session\, ‘When to Suspect a Rare Disease in Any Practice Setting’\, featuring our very own CEO Lucy McKay.  \nThis live-streamed event will take place on February 26\, 2026\, at 2 PM GMT / 3 PM CET and will explore practical insights to help clinicians recognize when a rare disease may be at play across diverse clinical settings.  \nThe event will be hosted live on Medscape’s social media platforms—no registration is required. Simply follow @Medscape to watch once the event goes live.
URL:https://www.m4rd.org/event/when-to-suspect-a-rare-disease-in-any-practice-setting/
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CATEGORIES:clinical,General Practice,Global Health,HCPs,Lectures,Medical Students,Public Engagement,Public health,Rare Disease
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SUMMARY:Swansea Rare Disease Study Day
DESCRIPTION:Medics for Rare Disease is proud to support the Swansea Rare Disease Study Day\, hosted alongside Swansea University. This free event brings together clinical experts\, patient speakers\, and multiple charities and advocacy groups to share knowledge and experiences in the field of rare diseases. \nThe day will feature:\n* Clinical and patient talks from a range of speakers\n* Oral presentation and poster competitions for medical students and resident doctors\, with monetary prizes and certificates – great for specialty training applications\n* Free lunch provided for all attendees\n* Attendance certificates \nCompetition Submission:\nIf you wish to take part in the oral presentation or poster competition\, please submit an abstract here  \nBooking:\nAttendance is free\, but spaces are limited. Secure your spot via Eventbrite\n. \nContact:\nFor queries\, please email:\nOscar: 2307053@swansea.ac.uk\nDr James Ainsworth: james.ainsworth@wales.nhs.uk \nJoin us for a day of learning\, networking\, and celebrating the rare disease community!
URL:https://www.m4rd.org/event/swansea-rare-disease-study-day-2/
LOCATION:Morriston Hospital Education Centre\, Heol Maes Eglwys Treforys SA6 6NL
CATEGORIES:Ambassadors,clinical,Conferences / Workshops,HCPs,Health Partnerships,Lectures,Medical Students,Networking,Patient advocacy,Patient Engagement,Rare Disease
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