Scottish Thoracic Society National Trainee Symposium 2025

Tuesday 4 November

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Tue 4 Nov

09:00 - 17:00

Stirling Court Hotel, Stirling

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Overview

Register now for the upcoming Scottish Thoracic Society National Trainee Symposium which will be held in person at the Stirling Court Hotel, Stirling on Tuesday 4th November 2025.

The STS National Trainee Symposium is an annual event aimed towards respiratory trainees both medical and surgical. Trainees will be presenting their research data and this will provide an excellent opportunity to learn about ongoing respiratory research in Scotland.

The programme will also include:

The emerging role of AI in diagnosis of pulmonary embolism
Rethinking services and delivering respiratory innovation
Advanced intervention in COPD including biologics
An interactive forum on new Consultant challenges and expectations

STS Membership

Find out more about joining the society and our membership benefits here:

STS Membership

The Scottish Thoracic Society gratefully appreciates the support from the following exhibitors who have supported the meeting by purchase of an exhibition stand, but have had no involvement with the agenda or content of the meeting:

Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd
Insmed Pharmaceuticals
Orion Pharma UK Ltd.
Stirling Anglian Pharmaceuticals
Trudell Medical UK Limited

Programme

Tuesday 4 November 2025

09:30	Registration, tea and coffee
09:55	Welcome and Introductory remarks Dr George Chalmers, Consultant Chest Physician, Glasgow Royal Infirmary & President, Scottish Thoracic Society

Session 1: Innovation

Chair: Mr Nikos Kostoulas, Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, Golden Jubilee National Hospital

10:00	Introduction
10:05	The emerging role of AI in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism Professor Jay Suntharalingam, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Royal United Hospitals Bath
10:50	Aspirations to actions: rethinking services and delivering respiratory innovation Dr Chris Carlin, Consultant Physician and Clinical Lead for Respiratory Medicine, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
11:35	Tea and Coffee break
11:50	Advanced intervention in COPD including biologics Dr Hannah Bayes, Respiratory Consultant, Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Session 2

Chair: Dr David Miller, NHS Grampian

12:20	Lightning Talks Presentations tbc
12:40	Forum - New Consultant challenges/expectations Interactive Q&A
13:10	Lunch and Exhibition

Session 3: Research talks

Chair: Dr Pallavi Bedi, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, NHS Lanarkshire

14:15	Presentation tbc
14:30	Presentation tbc
14:45	Presentation tbc
15:00	Presentation tbc
15:15	Presentation tbc
15:30	Tea and coffee break (Panel deliberates)
15:45	Announcement of winner and close Dr George Chalmers, Consultant Chest Physician, Glasgow Royal Infirmary & President, Scottish Thoracic Society

Please note that on occasion event programmes may be subjected to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Fees

	Fee £
Consultant Grade	£50
Trainee doctor	£0
Allied Health Professional	£0
Medical Student	£0

Invoices

If you wish your employer/organisation to be invoiced for this event, please contact the event coordinator. Payment via invoice is not available whilst booking online.

Cancellation policy

If you have to cancel your place within 14 days of this event, we regret that we are unable to provide a refund.

Further information

Certificates: All relevant events are approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To receive a CPD certificate delegates must have completed the online feedback survey. The survey will close 28 days after the event at 23:59 on Monday 1 December 2025, with certificates being issued shortly after this. The survey cannot be completed after it has closed.

Accommodation: The venue have provided preferential rates for rooms on a bed and breakfast basis. Any attendees wishing to stay overnight can book via the website (https://www.stirlingcourthotel.co.uk/) using code 306467.

Book by 6 October 2025.

Arriving at the venue: Upon arrival at the University gates you should report to the visitor entrance where you will be directed to Stirling Court Hotel. At the barrier you will be requested to advise the event you are attending.

The Stirling Court Hotel offers free parking to visitors - register your parking at the hotel reception. This is offered on a first come first served basis and on busy days may be limited. A new pay and display system will now be in operation on their overspill car parks.

Photography: Photographs may be taken at this event. Photographs may be used by the Society on digital and printed publicity material. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let a member of staff know at the registration desk.

Refund policy: If you have to cancel your place within 14 days of this event, we regret that we are unable to provide a refund.

Commercial Sponsorship: Many events are supported by commercial companies taking exhibition space. Health professionals and NHS Managers are invited to visit the company stands during the breaks. Companies interested in sponsoring this, or other events listed on our event pages should contact the event coordinator.

Exhibitors/Sponsors play no part in the planning or delivery of this event.

Event co-ordinator

Lowry McLoughlin

Telephone

+ 44 (0)131 247 3653

STS@societysupport.org

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