Scottish Thoracic Society National Trainee Symposium 2025
Tuesday 4 November
External Events
Tue 4 Nov
09:00 - 17:00
Stirling Court Hotel, Stirling
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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
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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
- Stirling Anglian Pharmaceuticals
- Trudell Medical UK Limited
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: tbc
| 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: tbc
| 12:20 | Lightning Talks Presentations tbc |
| 12:50 | Forum - New Consultant challenges/expectations Interactive Q&A Panel tbc |
| 13:20 | Lunch and Exhibition |
Session 3: Research talks
Chair: tbc
| 14:15 | Presentation tbc |
| 14:30 | Presentation tbc |
| 14:45 | Presentation tbc |
| 15:00 | Presentation tbc |
| 15:15 | Presentation tbc |
| 15:30 | Presentation tbc |
| 15:45 | Tea and coffee break (Panel deliberates) |
| 16:00 | 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.
| 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.
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.
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External Events
Tue 4 Nov
09:00 - 17:00
Stirling Court Hotel, Stirling
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