Medicine and Me meetings aim to provide an outline of current best practice and future updates for important conditions. They give a direct voice to patients and carers, enabling them to discuss their […]
Come along to learn more about how your voice can help healthcare professionals learn about rare disease. You will be joined by Kate Tatton-Brown and Alison Pope, Clinical Directors at NHS England, as they present the Genomics Education Programme and why it’s important. Please find the link to the zoom webinar here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84487083787 We would […]
Medics4RareDiseases and FOP Friends, in collaboration with the Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, are hosting an evening reception for healthcare professionals, examining the contributions of patients and families to medical advances in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP). Come and find out how patient advocacy can change the course of rare genetic […]
“May the fourth be with you!” Cambridge University Rare Disease Society and Cambridge University Genomic Medicine Society are co-hosting a stellar event in Cambridge on Saturday 4 May. The day will feature talks from leading researchers, rare disease patient voices and representation from more than 15 rare disease organisations, as well as presentations from a […]
The Oxford Rare Disease Society (OxRare) and the Sherrington Society are excited to welcome you to “Connecting the Dots” – our first Oxford University Student Rare Disease Conference, taking place Sunday 23rd February, 9:30–17:00 at Magdalen College, Oxford. We’re supported by Medics for Rare Disease and our kind sponsors. Join us for this exciting opportunity […]
Calling all healthcare professionals… dig out your stripey socks and get ready to ‘show your stripes’ as we approach Rare Disease Day on 28th February. Medics for Rare Disease is asking clinicians, allied healthcare professionals and healthcare students to join forces, to help drive rare disease awareness in the run up to the big day! […]
A short, casual catch-up for Medics for Rare Disease Ambassadors (cohort 2024/25) starting their second year on the Programme. These informal sessions allow the Ambassadors to ask questions of the […]
A short, casual catch-up for Medics for Rare Disease Ambassadors (cohort 2024/25) starting their second year on the Programme. These informal sessions allow the Ambassadors to ask questions of the […]
Join our Medics for Rare Disease alumni online meetup: Brew & Banter Edition! ☕💬 Reconnect with fellow alumni in this relaxed virtual catch-up. Hear updates from our current ambassadors, share […]
Learn how to deliver engaging Rare Disease 101 talks with tips, resources, and insights from experienced ambassadors. Thinking of running a Rare 101 training session in 2026? Whether you’re planning a full session or just have 10 minutes to introduce the basics, this online training is designed to help you succeed. Join our ambassadors—who have […]