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8th Scottish SAS Conference, 21st March 2025 (online)
The SAS Development Programme's 8th Scottish SAS National Conference took place via MS Teams on Friday 21st March 2025, 13:45-17:00. This half-day online event featured a variety of expert speakers giving presentations on topics selected specifically for those in the SAS grades. It was free to attend, and certificates of attendance will be issued to delegates with 3 NES-recommended CPD points.
The programme was as follows:
13:55-14:25 Realistic Medicine: Delivering Better Value Health and Care – Dr Catherine Labinjoh, Realistic Medicine National Clinical Adviser, NHS Scotland
14:25-14:55 Sleep & Wellbeing – Dr Mike Farquhar, Consultant, Paediatric Sleep Medicine, Evelina London Children's Hospital
14:55-15:10 Introduction to the SAS Excellence in Development award - Dr Lynne Meekison, Associate Postgraduate Dean (SAS), NHS Education for Scotland
15:10-15:25 Comfort break
15:25-15:55 BMA update on SAS issues and preparing for the Specialist grade – Scott Anderson, Head of Member Relations, BMA Scotland
15:55-16:55 Leadership Skills for SAS Doctors: Practical Applications - Dr Simon Frazer, Paediatrician and CEO/Creative Director of DoctorsTraining
16:55-17:00 Conclusion
Please email SASDevelopment@nes.scot.nhs.uk for any queries about the conference or issues with registration.
Upcoming national courses & workshops
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Programme |
Register/ Express Interest |
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Leadership and Management (LaMP) workshop |
Mon 9th June, 2025 09:15 – 16:30 (online) Wed 20th Aug, 2025 09:15 – 16:30 (online) Tues 9th Sept, 2025 09:15 – 16:30 (online) |
This entry-level course has been designed NES to help individuals develop personal and professional skills which will contribute to their effectiveness as a clinician. |
Click here to view non-trainee LaMP dates and see guidance on booking. Places cost £100 for online attendance or £175 for in-person attendance. Please see below for full instructions on how to apply for a place on this course. The SAS Development Programme can reimburse this fee to eligible delegates who apply to us – please contact SASDevelopment@nes.scot.nhs.uk to enquire. |
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SAS Development Funding Webinar |
Thurs 1st May, 2025 13:00 – 14:00 (online) |
A webinar to highlight the kind of development activities SAS Development Fund can potentially support and the funding procedure. Followed by a Q&A session. View the programme here |
If you are a SAS Doctor/ Dentist working in Scotland and are interested in attending please click here to register
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GMC-Led Specialist Registration online workshop |
Thurs 22nd May 2025, 14:00–16:30 (online) |
We are pleased to offer this online workshop, in conjunction with the GMC, on applying for specialist registration through the Portfolio pathway (previously CESR), open to all SAS doctors in Scotland. View the programme here |
Places on this workshop are limited and open to SAS-grades in Scotland only. If you are interested in attending click here to register We will email to confirm if you have a place. |
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SAS Communications Challenges workshop |
Wed 21st May 2025, 09:30-16:30, Edinburgh Fri 6th June 2025, 10:00-16:30, Edinburgh |
This interactive in-person workshop is designed to equip SAS doctors and dentists with the skills and confidence to have better conversations in challenging professional circumstances. |
Click here to register interest in the May and/or June 2025 workshop dates |
Previous Webinars
Visit our Previous webinars and additional resources page to catch up on any session you may have missed.
Simulation training
If you would like further information on any course on the SAS training calendar, please contact SAS Development.
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Organisation |
Centre |
Courses |
Express Interest |
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Forth Valley Simulation Centre courses |
Forth Valley Royal Hospital |
Visit https://scschf.org/courses/ for course options |
Email us to let us know the course you're interested in and we will book on your behalf if approved |
The SAS Development Programme support a number of local events for education and networking, specifically for SAS within their regional health boards. Information will be provided through your regional Education Adviser. Currently scheduled local events are listed below.
Please note that as of February 2024, NES unfortunately cannot offer catered lunches at our in-person events. Refreshments may be offered where stated. Apologies for any inconvenience.
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Title |
Date / Location |
Programme |
Register/ Express Interest |
| NHS Ayrshire & Arran SAS Development Day (in person) - CANCELLED | Fri 25th April 2025 - CANCELLED | This event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. | Information on a rescheduled event will be shared later in 2025. |
| NHS Tayside SAS Educational Event (in-person) | Tues 29th April 2025, 13:00-16:15, Perth Royal Infirmary | Click here to view the flyer | Click here to register your place |
| NHS Dumfries & Galloway SAS Educational Event (in-person) | Wed 30th April 2025, 14:00-16:30, Education Centre, DGRI, Dumfries | Click here to view the flyer | Click here to register your place |
| NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and Golden Jubilee SAS Educational Event (in-person) | Fri 2nd May 2025, 13:25-16:30, NES Offices, 2 Central Quay, Glasgow | Click here to view the flyer | Click here to register your place |
| NHS Fife SAS Educational Event (in-person) | Fri 23rd May 2025, 13:00-16:15, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline | Click here to view the flyer | Click here to register your place |
| NHS Highland SAS Educational Event (in-person) | Thurs 12th June 2025, 09:15-13:45, Lecture Theatre, UHI, Inverness | Click here to view the flyer | Click here to register your place |
This page was last updated on: 16.04.2025 at 07.38
