A nationally recognised lung disease and respiratory course has reached two decades of education.
The Lancashire Teaching Hospitals-led course has trained more than 600 doctors during the period.
An event was held to celebrate the British Thoracic Society (BTS) at the Marriott Hotel in Broughton, Preston.
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The two-day course attracts consultants and specialist registrars from across the UK, as well as international delegates from countries including Sweden, Germany, Singapore, India and the United States.
Course organiser Professor Munavvar said: “When we first established the course, our aim was simple – to ensure clinicians had access to high-quality, hands-on training in the latest respiratory procedures.
“Twenty years later, we’ve trained more than 600 doctors, many of whom have gone on to establish new services in their own organisations, benefiting thousands of NHS patients.
“To see the course continue to thrive and maintain the highest standards under the British Thoracic Society is something we are incredibly proud of.”
The programme has helped introduce clinicians to new technologies and techniques, while also supporting the development of respiratory services across the NHS.
Prof. Munavvar added: “Ultimately, everything we do is about improving patient care. By sharing knowledge, skills and experience, we help clinicians deliver safer, more effective services for patients in their own communities.”
