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 as a Face-to face event on 3 different dates. Doctors/ESs should attend their own regional WINS event. East doctors should attend the North event in Aberdeen. However, there is some flexibility to attend the other Regional Events if your regional date is not suitable but please discuss this with your IMG trainee to ensure you both attend the same event.
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When/Where
· 29th August 2024 - RCPSG Glasgow, 232-242 St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5RJ
· 3rd September 2024 - RCPE Edinburgh, 11 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JQ
· 5th September 2024- Suttie Centre Aberdeen, Foresterhill Rd, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD