Prof Roger Kirby
@RogerKirby12
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President of the Royal Society of Medicine, Professor of Urology, President TUF, Editor Trends in Men’s Health, Trustee King Edward VII Hospital
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Doctors are leaving the NHS! Last year 6950 applied for a certificate to work abroad. We only admit 8000 students into med school each year and it costs £250,000 to train each one. What is to be done to stem the haemorrhage?
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So proud of my daughter Vanessa. Every inch the Empress Josephine!
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So sad to convey the news of the passing of much loved and respected Professor Sir Michael Rawlins last night in Darlington. Former Chairman of Nice and President of the RSM
@RoySocMed
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Well done Vanessa! Best supporting actress at the BAFTAS! Princess Margaret would be happy!
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£65,000 raised for Hospice Ukraine by Rachel Clarke and Henry Marsh at the Royal Society of Medicine
@RoySocMed
. Many congratulations.
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So sad to announce
@rogerkirby12
that my former mentor and dear friend Richard Turner Warwick passed away at 1pm on Sunday 20th September. Richard was truly the father of reconstructive urology who taught me so much and helped so many patients. He will be sadly missed. RIP
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Mission accomplished! We have just completed the tough cycle ride from Venice to Ljubljana for The Urology Foundation
@TUF_tweets
. If you feel like supporting us here is the link:
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Recovering from a partial knee replacement, so unable to join my pals Roland, Tibor, Sarah and my brother Mike Kirby, on a 100 mile trek across the Namib dessert in support of The Urology Foundation. Do support the cause if you can:
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Great discussion between Stephen Fry and Jane Corbin on behalf of The Urology Foundation (TUF) - thanks so much to you both.
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@Rogerkirby12
- Getting ready to leave for Peru trek to Machu Picchu for The Urology Foundation next week. £76,000 raised so far by eight trekkers for the cause. Still a chance to donate in support of the cause here: : All support massively appreciated
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Wonderful obituary for an amazing doctor who died much too young.
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Here are the 5 of the intrepid trekkers, including
@Roger
Kirby12, training for a challenge to Machu Picchu next week to raise much needed funds for The Urology Foundation (
@TUF_tweets
�� ). You can support us here:
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6 years ago today that my friend John Fitzpatrick passed away so suddenly. Almost 100,000 views now of the obituary that I wrote for him on the website. Gone but not forgotten!
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Oscars 2021 predictions: Vanessa Kirby should win the Best Actress trophy for Pieces of a Woman | Entertainment News,The Indian Express
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Don’t miss me next Wednesday’s “In Conversation” live with Jane MacQuitty - wine correspondent to the Times. Some helpful tips on drinking in the COVID-19 era!
@RSMlive1
@RoySocMed
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7 years ago today my dear friend Professor John Fitzpatrick - renowned urologist - passed away suddenly, leaving us dismayed and in shock. We still remember him so very fondly. Gone but not forgotten!
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Our Wisteria’s out in Wimbledon - apparently unaware of the COVID-19 crisis!
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Thoughts about my future Presidency of Royal Society of Medicine:
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Vanessa on the front cover of Esquire! Time to nip out and buy a copy!
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Sign up now to watch Ben
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deliver the Royal Society of Medicine
@RoySocMed
Steven’s lecture on “the future of robotics” on the 17th May. Register for free at
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We need to work much harder to retain doctors in the NHS as many are choosing to work abroad or leaving the profession:
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Some well known urologists at BAUS from the good old days! Some of them are sadly missed
@RogerKirby12
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5 years ago tomorrow Professor John Fitzpatrick died suddenly. Almost 90,000 views of his obituary since then:
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@rogerkirby12
has recently succeeded Sir Simon Wessely
@WesselyS
as President of
@RoySocMed
- take a look at this video for a glimpse of the way ahead
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40 days and 40 nights in lockdown and no chance of a decent haircut! May need to resort to the garden shears!
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@TheSexDoctorUK
@RoySocMed
@BSACP
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@RCObsGyn
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Definitely not our position at the RSM - the team are investigating.
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Here are the intrepid trekkers including
@rogerkirby12
who after 5 days walking arrived at Machu Picchu. So far we have raised £83,000 for The Urology Foundation
@TUFtweets1
. If you would like to support us you can donate here:
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One explanation for the loss of much needed staff from the NHS!
@RogerKirby12
@TrendsMenHealth
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A bit weird seeing my portrait in the foyer of the Royal Society of Medicine
@RoySocMed
! Read this piece on our website to understand:
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Doctors are worn out and morale is sagging! Here are some tips to help you weather the storm:
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Good job on the Graham Norton show last night Vanessa. Thanks for the plug!
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Off they go - on their way to Namibia for a 100 mile trek across the desert! Do support them if you can!
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Check out the 2021 RSM Stevens Lecture: The future of surgical robotics... via
@YouTube
@RogerKirby12
@benchallacombe
#RSMlive
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Seven habits of effective doctors - some useful tips for medics as they work to progress their careers
@RogerKirby12
@TrendsMenHealth
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Enjoyed working with my brother Mike Kirby and Julian Shah at his Men’s Health Day in Rickmansworth today!
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In Conversation Live with Michael Rosen interviewed by Dr Rachel Clarke | The Royal Society of Medicine
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Heroes! They made it! 100 miles across the Nahib desert in temperatures up to 38 degrees! Raising funds for The Urology Foundation and Wellbeing of Women! Please support them if you can!
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How to perform well at interview - surprisingly many folk don’t practice before an interview which might change their life. They just wing it! Not the greatest idea
@RogerKirby12
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Just to try to ease the gloom. Here are some tips on how to weather the storm:
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Sadly, good friend and distinguished urologist Wyndham Lloyd-Davies passed away recently. Here is his obituary in
@TrendMensHealth
:
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Do read Wyndham Lloyd Davies obituary in today’s Times. He was certainly a character!
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This feels weird too.
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Moving out from 71 Church Rd Wimbledon after 27 years - the end of an era!
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Phil Thomas - there was a urologist! When comes such another? Do read his obituary:
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TUF team back from Vietnam and Cambodia having raised £750,000 over 7 successive rides.
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HEE announcement today of 900 new specialty training posts for England is excellent news - but once they are trained, and this will take a few years - will they stay?
@RogerKirby12
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Robotic surgery: What can it do for surgeons? by Professor Roger Kneebone and Mr Chris Peters: 2021 London Clinic lecture | The Royal Society of Medicine Monday 8th February 6pm Register here for free
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I tweet this story every year. I'll stop when it stops making me cry... by
#oliviaparisdyer
via
@c0nvey
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Check out this short film
@rogerkirby12
made of our recent trek along the Inca trail to Machu Picchu:
We raised more than £93,000 for The Urology Foundation
@TUF_tweets
and Wellbeing of Women
@WellbeingofWmen
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Penile dermatoses: accurate diagnosis prevents serious sequelae. Do read this article in
@TrendsMenHealth
. Highly recommended
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Just back from amazing Costa Rica. 390Km cycled coast-to-coast through the rain forest and over volcanoes. £120,000 raised by 41 riders for The Urology Foundation (TUF). If anyone else would like to support the cause - donate here:
@TUF_tweets
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Fifteen men on a dead man's chest— Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! Drink and the devil had done for the rest— Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!
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Check out our first issue of Trends in Urology and Men’s Health of 2022. Now available online-
@rogerkirby12
@TrendsMenHealth
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Interview skills are important for career advancement but require preparation and practice
@RogerKirby12
:
Performing well at interview
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Amazing! These 4 brave guys just rowed across the Atlantic for The Urology Foundation! Heroes!
@benchallacombe
@TUF_tweets
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In today’s NHS men are waiting months or even years for surgery with a catheter in their bladder. What is to be done?
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Congratulations on your brilliant career Parveen from all of us at the RSM
@roysocmed
@rogerkirby12
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Being interviewed can be very stressful. Read
@rogerkirby12
and Sian Rees’s “Performing well at interview” article for some top tips
@TrendsMenHealth
https://
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Go brother Mike! - trekking across the Nahib desert in place of me,following my knee surgery in temperatures of up to 38 degrees! Support him if you can!
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One of my favourite moments at the Royal Society of Medicine this year. The return of the incomparable Stephen Fry to our In Conversation Live series. You can see it on our website
@RogerKirby12
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@Rogerkirby12
with Dame Parveen, Tony and Michael Palin at the summer feast to celebrate Bart’s 900 year history and the funds raised for the restoration of the Great Hall.
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Check out the new RSM website which has gone live today. Super whizzy!
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Big day at the Royal Society of Medicine yesterday! Heavy hitters Prof Sir Chris Whitty and JVT helped us celebrate our 100th episode of our ongoing Covid-19 webinar series. You will be able to access the recording
#RSMlive
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@Rogerkirby12
and the
@UKHealthClimate
team has been cycling around London to push for action on the
#ClimateCrisis
to protect our health! We desperately need to reduce air pollution from traffic in London
@RoySocMed
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Wishing all RSM
@roysocmed
members a happy and prosperous
#Diwali
. It has been an unprecedented COVID- afflicted year but here’s hoping that the festival of light brings everyone happiness and joy 🔆🏵️ 🕯️
#HappyDiwali
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Think about developing your own “personal brand”. Rather unusual for a medic to think about - but necessary these days!
@rogerkirby12
@trendsmenhealth
@RogerKirby12
discusses personal branding and its importance in building a career in medicine.
Trends article and video:
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“Avoiding litigation in the age of telemedicine” - Trends in Urology & Men's Health - some great tips here about how to keep out of trouble!
@RogerKirby12
@TrendsMenHealth
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Do join us online for an interactive discussion on “Controversies in men's health” in May from the The Royal Society of Medicine - register here. It will be lively!
@RogerKirby12
@RoySocMed
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Do join Justin Vale’s unmissable RSM virtual prostate cancer MDT meeting next Thursday 6pm
@RogerKirby12
@Rolyrat1
@benchallacombe
@MattBultitude
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The case for reform of rotational training - something that really needs to be addressed!
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Join Sir Simon Wessely In Conversation Live with Simon Sebag-Montefiore and check out past epusodes of our series here:
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‘The Crown’ Star Vanessa Kirby Lands Lead Role in ‘Mission: Impossible 6’ (EXCLUSIVE) via
@variety
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On 28th June, please do join us at the the Royal Society of Medicine for
@CMO_England
and
@sarahwollaston
MP for their "in conversation with" talk hosted by
@WesselyS
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Do join us for
@rogerkirby12
In Conversation Live with Stephen Fry at the Royal Society of Medicine on the 14th November- it will be fun!
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Bertie Leigh, Clinical defence solicitor specialising in Healthcare Litigation will be joining Professor Roger Kirby, RSM President
@RogerKirby12
, to discuss the destructive effect of society on the clinical professions. Wednesday 12th May7pm Register - free at
#RSMlive
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I'll be at
@RoySocMed
this Monday to hear Stephen Fry talk about medical stories with
@doctor_oxford
and
@DrHenryMarsh
.
Fancy watching us from your own home? You can now livestream the event:
📺
@RogerKirby12
@RSMprofs
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Hooray- the Elizabeth Line platform at Bond St opened today. This will be excellent for all our visitors and delegates at the Royal Society of Medicine. Do come and join us at number one Wimpole St.
@rogerkirby12
@roysocmed
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Professor John Fitzpatrick 1948-2014
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Touching remembrance service for Ronnie Corbett at Westminster Abbey today. Ronnie helped us fundraise at TUF.
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Ted Clucas - support of prostate research and The Urology Foundation:
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Four years on from Professor John Fitzpatrick’s death. Almost 75,000 views of his BJUI blog!:
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In Conversation Live with Henry Dimbleby at Royal Society of Medicine - do come along and join us on the 24th January. It will be a special evening
@RogerKirby12
@RoySocMed
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Doctors are leaving the NHS. It’s not surprising that many staff are choosing to change careers, or retire early, or move to another country, where their equivalents are paid two or three times higher, and are better supported in other ways too.
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Register at to listen to J Urol editor and St Paul’s medal winner Jay Smith interviewed by Ben Challacombe at 2 pm on Friday 17th April - trainees free thanks to TUF bursary.
@RSMlive1
@RoySocMed
@benchallacombe
@TUF_tweets
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