7th Scottish SAS Conference, Thursday 2nd November 2023, Edinburgh
The SAS Development Programme's 7th Scottish SAS National Conference took place on Thursday 2 November 2023, 09:20-17:00, at the COSLA Conference Centre in Edinburgh. This free-to-attend conference featured a variety of expert speakers delivering presentations tailored especially to those in the Specialist, Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctor grades.
This was primarily offered as an in-person event, with the option for remote attendance via MS Teams. The majority of the learning sessions were recorded and have been added to our Previous webinars and additional resources webpage.
Click here to view the posters submitted for the conference, highlighting clinical improvements led by SAS doctors in Scotland - these will be on display at the conference and voted on by attendees on the day.
Topics covered in the conference included:
Upcoming national courses & workshops
Title |
Date |
Programme |
Register/ Express Interest |
GMC-led Specialist Registration online Workshop for SAS Doctors working in Scotland (online) |
Friday 26th April 2024, 09:30-12:00 |
Open to SAS doctors working in Scotland. Jessica Betts, a member of the GMC's Specialist Applications Team, will be joining us to deliver a presentation on the application process and to take individual questions in a live Q&A. Programme details coming soon |
If you are a SAS Doctor/Dentist working in Scotland and wish to register your interest in attending this online workshop, please click here to register |
Leadership and Management Programme (LaMP) workshop |
Monday 29th April 2024, 09:15-16:30 (online) Tuesday 14th May 2024, 09:15-16:30 (online) |
This entry-level course has been designed NES to help and individuals develop personal and professional skills and behaviours 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. The SAS Development Programme can reimburse this fee to eligible delegates who apply to us – please contact SASDevelopment@nes.scot.nhs.uk to enquire. |
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.
Organisation |
Centre |
Courses |
Express Interest |
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 2023, we unfortunately cannot offer catering at our in-person events, even where it was previously advertised. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Title |
Date / Location |
Programme |
Register/ Express Interest |
NHS Highland SAS Educational Event (in-person) |
Monday 29th April 2024, 09:00-13:30, Lecture Theatre, UHI House, Inverness |
We are now unable to offer catering or cover transport costs for this event. |
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NHS Fife SAS Educational Event (hybrid - joinable in-person or online) |
Friday 17th May 2024, 12:00-16:30, Lecture Theatre, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy and via MS Teams |
Click here to view the programme |
This page was last updated on: 28.03.2024 at 10.49