International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
WINS is new for 2024 and replaces our successful IMG Orientation Days and our STEP (Scottish Trainee Enhanced Programme) programmes for IMGs.
STEP was introduced in the Scotland Deanery in 2016 as an enhanced induction package for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) commencing GP Training in Scotland. This has been rolled out in other specialties and WINS has been developed to ensure that all new IMGs in Foundation, Specialty, and SAS posts in Scotland can attend an enhanced induction programme.
IMG doctors face unique challenges which may include additional learning needs. Support has shown to improve training outcomes if the support is offered early on. WINS is delivered by a large group of experienced educators led by our Lead Dean Director, Dr Nitin Gambhir.
The unique aspect of STEP, and now WINS, is that Educational Supervisors are also invited to attend. Inviting ESs has shown to help build a strong and supportive Trainer-Trainee relationship, something for which GP-STEP has been recognised by the GMC.
WINS will be offered regionally in 2025. Doctors/ESs should attend their own regional WINS events:
West: Wednesday 5th March 2025 – Royal College of Physicians Glasgow
East: Monday 24th March 2025 - Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh
There is some flexibility to attend the other Regional Events if your Health Board is located in the North region but please discuss this with your IMG/trainee to ensure you both attend the same event.
Further information, event details and booking can be found on Turas Learn
WINS Launch - Deanery newsletter:
Testimonials from previous WINS Attendees
Wins -' just gives you a little bit of a confidence in terms of what you can achieve and strive for'
' So many people like me, seeing the numbers that makes you feel a little bit more comfortable. When you share your struggles and others have been through the same thing.'
'Gives you more confidence as well to see like people from different walks of life and different hierarchies leading the sessions'
This page was last updated on: 20.02.2025 at 10.59
