Welcoming IMGs New to Scotland (WINS)

WINS: Welcoming International Medical Graduates New to Scotland. An enhanced induction program for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) commencing 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. 

WINS will take place on the following dates:

North & East - 4th September 2025 – Suttie Centre, Aberdeen

South East - 10th September 2025 – COSLA Edinburgh Haymarket

West - 16th September 2025 – Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow

ATTENDANCE:

If you are an IMG new to working in the NHS, attendance is MANDATORY

If you are an IMG working in the NHS for under 12 months, attendance is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED

 If you are an IMG who has worked in NHS over 12 months, attendance is still RECOMMENDED

You will be invited to, and we ask that you attend the WINS course event in the region you are employed:

East - Tayside

North - Shetland, Orkney, Grampian, Highland, Western Isles

South East - Lothian, Borders, Fife

West - Lanarkshire, Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Ayrshire & Arran, Dumfries & Galloway, Forth Valley

If you are unable to attend the WINS event in your region please email Ejaz Farooqui at ejaz.farooqui@nhs.scot

Type: Bookable course

Audience: Medicine (audience)