Dr. Parul Shrestha
Consultant Rheumatologist
Supervisor & Organiser
Dr. Abhishek Tamrakar
Internal Medicine Trainee & Organiser
Dr. Sasa Shakya
Internal Medicine Trainee & Organiser
Introduction – Medical Masterclass Specialty Teaching Series
The Medical Masterclass Specialty Teaching Series is a structured, high-level educational initiative developed for doctors across the training continuum, including IMT trainees, registrars, and consultants. Designed to support continuous professional development and clinical excellence, this programme delivers comprehensive, specialty-focused teaching aligned with UK practice and postgraduate training needs.
Each session is led by a consultant specialist with recognized expertise in their field, ensuring authoritative, evidence-based teaching with direct clinical relevance. The series spans all major medical specialties, providing a broad yet in-depth review of core and advanced topics essential for both day-to-day clinical practice and postgraduate examinations.
The programme is delivered as a monthly live webinar via Zoom, allowing flexible access for clinicians across different locations while maintaining interactive learning through case discussions and expert insights. The full series comprises 14 sessions, each contributing to a cohesive and progressive learning experience.
Importantly, the series is approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by the Royal College of Physicians London, with a total of 14 CPD points awarded upon completion of the entire programme (i.e.1 CPD each session)
This initiative aims to create a consistent, high-quality learning platform that bridges knowledge gaps, enhances clinical decision-making, and fosters a collaborative academic environment among doctors at different stages of their careers.
Session 4
Medical Masterclass – 22nd August 2026
Join us for an inspiring academic session filled with valuable clinical learning, insightful discussions, and practical knowledge shared by experienced consultants who are leaders in their respective fields.
This session will feature:
Interesting and educational case presentations
Expert-led consultant lectures
Practical clinical insights for everyday patient care
Interactive learning and discussion opportunities
Medical Masterclass is all about continuous learning, professional growth, and making clinical practice easier and more effective to help doctors achieve the best possible outcomes for their patients.
We warmly invite all doctors, trainees, medical students, and healthcare professionals to be part of this enriching event.
📌 Register now using the event link below and secure your place. (Zoom Webinar link)
Outcome:
On behalf of the Medical Masterclass Specialty Teaching Series team, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to:
Dr Sasa Shakya, IMT3, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Dr Richa Tripathi, Specialty Doctor in Dermatology, East Kent Hospitals
Thank you for delivering an excellent case presentation and an insightful teaching session on Dermatological Emergencies.
The session was highly engaging, practical and educational, providing valuable guidance on recognising and managing important dermatological emergencies. The interactive case discussions made the learning experience particularly productive and memorable.
We deeply appreciate your time, expertise and commitment to medical education. Thank you for making the session such a great success!
Session 3
Medical Masterclass – 27th June 2026
We are delighted to welcome you all to another exciting session of Medical Masterclass, taking place on 13th June 2026.
Join us for an inspiring academic session filled with valuable clinical learning, insightful discussions, and practical knowledge shared by experienced consultants who are leaders in their respective fields.
This session will feature:
Interesting and educational case presentations
Expert-led consultant lectures
Practical clinical insights for everyday patient care
Interactive learning and discussion opportunities
Medical Masterclass is all about continuous learning, professional growth, and making clinical practice easier and more effective to help doctors achieve the best possible outcomes for their patients.
We warmly invite all doctors, trainees, medical students, and healthcare professionals to be part of this enriching event.
📌 Register now using the event link below and secure your place. (Zoom Webinar link)
Outcome:
Another great Saturday session of Medical Masterclass series of high‑quality, cross‑specialty Consultant led teaching. Brilliant TTP case from Dr Aliska Niroula, SHO at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals followed by engaging and practical thrombocytopenia teaching pearls from Dr Sudarshan Gurung and an excellent MINOCA session with Dr Smitha Pulapalli .
Five sessions in, we’re delivering truly accessible, consultant‑led CPD approved teaching. Thank you ti all our speakers who gave up valuable time on a Saturday morning for this and all our participants
Session 2
Medical Masterclass – 13th June 2026
We are delighted to welcome you all to another exciting session of Medical Masterclass, taking place on 13th June 2026.
Join us for an inspiring academic session filled with valuable clinical learning, insightful discussions, and practical knowledge shared by experienced consultants who are leaders in their respective fields.
This session will feature:
Interesting and educational case presentations
Expert-led consultant lectures
Practical clinical insights for everyday patient care
Interactive learning and discussion opportunities
Medical Masterclass is all about continuous learning, professional growth, and making clinical practice easier and more effective to help doctors achieve the best possible outcomes for their patients.
We warmly invite all doctors, trainees, medical students, and healthcare professionals to be part of this enriching event.
📌 Register now using the event link below and secure your place. (Zoom Webinar link)
Session No. 1
Highlights
Excellent teaching webinar on Type 1 Diabetes Management by Prof. Sankalpa Neupane
Presentation covered the burden of self-management for type 1 diabetes patients, including daily insulin regimes, continuous glucose monitoring systems, and insulin pump technologies
Discussed technological advancements: continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, hybrid closed-loop systems
Session included detailed discussions about the clinical benefits of these technologies, including improved glucose control and reduced hypoglycemic events.
Key Outcomes:
Type 1 Diabetes technologies reviewed (CGM sensors, pumps, hybrid closed loops)
Discussed future gene therapy and immunomodulatory prevention
Shared practical surgical and rheumatology insights
Key engagement from Mr. Santosh Bhandari (surgeon view), Mr. Ashish Shrestha (prevention and perioperative pump management)
Next session on June 13 (Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/EhMzT7ccQHiBK8WLvl1czg )
