Providing certainty in uncertain times - Innovating our education delivery
We are redesigning all of our courses and conferences to meet the changing needs of our members. Our approach means that you can still benefit from high-quality College CPD education with minimal risk to everyone attending or teaching the course. Read more here.
During these unprecedented times, we are faced with constant change and information overload. Our aim is to provide you with clear, factual information, backed up with supportive practical guidance covering both clinical situations and your own and your colleagues’ wellbeing. eLearning resources are being created with an understanding that we are all facing daily situations which are new to us, and we are under pressure.
COVID 19 - What do we know now? NEW
Join us for a Q&A session with Dr Andrew Seaton, Consultant in Infectious Diseases and General Medicine at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Dr Mhairi Mactier of our Trainees’ Committee.
Surgical Exams and Education: Where are we now? NEW
This webinar focuses on the impact on training progression due to the cancellation of professional examinations and education to this point, whilst also taking a forward look at exams and education delivery in 2021 including updates on MRCS and FRCS exam delivery.
COVID-19: Lessons learned and preparing for a second wave NEW
This webinar recording reviews the latest evidence on the epidemiology of the pandemic, including the latest findings from the International Severe Acute Respiratory and Emerging Infection Consortium (ISARIC).
Principles of Fluid and Electrolytes in Surgical Practice
Dr Haussam Elenin provides an updated overview of this important topic for patient care in surgical practice, outlining adequate delivery of nutrients and oxygen supply, regular reassessments and homeostasis maintenance.
Managing COVID-19: Sharing a global experience
This international webinar recording draws from experts on the development of COVID-19 in India, novel treatments and therapies, and potential hidden harms of the disease.
COVID-19: The effects on training
Effects on training are being seen at a number of levels. This webinar focuses on the impact arising from the cancellation of professional examinations, recruitment issues due to COVID-19, the wellbeing of doctors in training and trainee sign off (including ARCP outcome 10).
A short film on shared decision-making: Dr Tremaine and Jack McCorkindale
In this short film, written and illustrated by Neil MacKenzie QC, he considers medicolegal issues through the story of Dr Tremaine and Jack McCorkindale.
Mental Health and COVID-19: Secondary Harms
Initially scheduled to deliver his talk during the COVID-19: Secondary Harms webinar, Professor John Crichton discusses the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in this recorded webinar lecture.
Mental Health Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic in Scotland
Dr John Mitchell, a Consultant Psychiatrist, and Principal Medical Officer Psychiatric Adviser in the Scottish Government continues the discussion from our COVID-19 Webinar on 'The Secondary Harms' in this bite-size learning recording.
The NHS: Better Conversations and Better Relationships? John Sturrock QC and David Wylie in Conversation
In this video the college's David Wylie talks to John Sturrock QC about the importance having better conversations as a means to building better relationships and a positive organisational culture within health care organisations.
Integrating Foot Protection
This webinar included presentations from world renowned experts on key topics that will enhance your clinical practice. Firstly Mr Bilal Jamal, Consultant Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon, discusses limb reconstruction in the presence of infection using bone transport.
COVID-19: Food, diet and healthy weight: community-centred ideas for Scotland’s whole system recovery
This webinar organised by Obesity Action Scotland and Public Health Scotland explored how advocates, strategists, and practitioners might yet place communities at the heart of the decisions that determine their diet and healthy weight.
COVID-19 Pandemic: Are the lessons learned really new?
Dr Vineet Datta is the director of Datar Cancer Genetics and one of the International Advisors for the College. In this bite-sized video he reflects on the ways COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the healthcare ecosystem and discusses the lessons that have been learned so far.
COVID-19: The secondary harms
Professor Ewan Forrest and Dr Alison Tedstone discuss the secondary effects of COVID-19 including; potential alcohol harms and the impact the pandemic has had on health, nutrition and obesity levels.
COVID-19 in Neurology
In this bite-sized learning Dr Danielle Leighton will discuss neurological manifestations and the management of some common neurological conditions in the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 - Dentistry: Where are we now?
Things have evolved since the start of COVID-19 for Dental Surgery. Join the Deans of the Dental Faculties for an interactive webinar on guidance for dentistry, training, education and assessments.
COVID-19: how do we re-mobilise the health service?
Dr Alastair McKinlay, Dr Carey Lunan and Mr Nigel Mercer explore ways in which the NHS can use this recovery phase as an opportunity to transform and enhance patient care.
COVID-19: A Podiatry Perspective
This webinar addressed many of the issues facing the practice of podiatry during this crisis. An international group of podiatrists offered their perspective on issues facing podiatry at this time: all of whom are Fellows of the College. All these podiatrists are either delivering front-line care to COVID-19 patients and/or collecting data that will inform future podiatric practice.
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Post-ICU Complications and their management
Dr Tara Quasim, is the co-founder of InS:PIRE programme (Intensive Care Syndrome: Promoting Independence and Return to Employment). In this bite-sized video she discusses with Dr Niamh Thompson this five-week recovery programme, and its impact on the management of post-ICU complications.
COVID-19 Health and Wellbeing: Q&A with the Deans of the Dental Faculties
In recent weeks, the Deans of the Dental Faculties of the Royal Colleges in the UK and Ireland have been co-hosting a series of one hour Q&A-based webinars about issues facing the dental profession during the COVID-19 pandemic. The extreme pressures of the pandemic are threatening the health and wellbeing of dental professionals, so combating stress and burnout will be the next subject for our panellists.
Dealing with medical law and ethics regarding COVID-19 MEMBERS ONLY
COVID-19 is posing new and complex ethical questions, which doctors are having to work their way through on the job.
Lauren Sutherland QC talks through the national guidance that already exists, ethics and law regarding COVID-19 and the importance of taking notes.
The new normal: sustainable leadership lessons from lockdown
During this pandemic great leadership has been exemplified at all levels. This webinar focused on the lessons learned and how we can take these forward to enhance our clinical practice. In these excellent recorded webinar lectures you can hear from Professor Michael West, Helen Bevan and Professor Jason Leitch.
Aerosols and Patient Safety: Where are we now?
In this webinar, hosted by the Deans of the Dental Faculties of the UK, the Panel will consider the risks of aerosol generating procedures, the ways in which practice may have to change, and the management of patients as a result of these changes.
Stroke Services and COVID-19
Dr Fiona Wright provides an overview of the impact that COVID-19 has had on stroke services. She covers the impact on treatments and interventions, ways of working and the legacy the pandemic is likely to leave.
Caring for the workforce - a focus on wellbeing
This webinar recording focuses on two of our President's Priorities - Wellbeing and Workforce. President Jackie Taylor will host this session in which we will hear from key speakers sharing their experiences of practical ways that individuals and organisations can enhance wellbeing for healthcare professionals, providing support both in the current pandemic and beyond.
The Seven Questions - a leadership tool to take the stress out of planning
Dr Neil Heath, a former reserve army officer, gives an overview to the modified military technique ‘Seven Questions’ and explains how it can be used for planning in COVID-19 exceptional circumstances.
COVID-19: Preparing for the challenges ahead
In this webinar, hosted by the Deans of the Dental Faculties of the UK, the Panel considered the challenges facing dental professionals in the coming months as we move through the COVID-19 pandemic.
What the numbers mean: A chat with Epidemiologist Professor John Edmunds about Covid-19
Professor John Edmunds discusses the statistics and predictions for Covid-19 and what they mean with Dr Niamh Thompson.
Managing diabetic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dr Steve Cleland discusses issues relating to diabetes surrounding the current COVID-19 crisis. He discusses the steps taken from the patient being admitted with possible COVID-19 infection to discharge planning and follow up.
Coping with COVID-19 in ICU: An Interview with Dr Martin Hughes MEMBERS ONLY
Dr Niamh Thompson chats to Dr Martin Hughes about coping with COVID-19 in ICU. Dr Hughes explains how the Glasgow Royal Infirmary intensive care team have facilitated the expansion of the intensive care units, discuss staff shift alterations to accommodate the changing circumstances and how the team are coping under extraordinarily difficult circumstances.
Coping with Corona's Cardiac Challenges
In our third COVID-19 webinar, you will hear from experts in their fields on coping with Corona's Cardiac Challenges. Our international panel cover a range of topics, including updated approaches to managing heart attack patients during the pandemic, and answer questions raised by the audience.
Managing the older adult with COVID-19 in hospital
Dr McElroy discusses clinical presentations and management of the older adult with COVID-19 in hospital environment and also provides examples of communication and discharge planning.
Using RED-MAP - Talking about Planning Care, Death and Dying
Dr Kirsty Boyd introduces RED-MAP, a clinical six step communication guide to assist with discussions with individuals and their families about planning treatment and care, death and dying.
Managing the Emergency Dental Patient during COVID-19
During this session, which will be entirely focused on your questions, our Deans and invited guests will be assisting with your questions on 'Managing the emergency dental patient during COVID-19'.
After COVID-19? The NHS can’t go back to the way it was, says Paul Gray
Professor Paul Gray is the former Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and the Director General for Health and Social Care at the Scottish Government. In this video Q&A session he gives his views on the huge progress that the NHS has made in the space of the last few weeks, and why we now can’t go back to the way we were before.
Testing for SARS-CoV-2 infection: the Science
Professor Peter Chiodini, Consultant Parasitologist from Hospital for Tropical Diseases, outlines the structure of the SARS-CoV-2, how it interacts with the host cell and how it can be diagnosed.
Clinical decision making during COVID-19
In our second COVID-19 webinar, you will hear from experts in their fields on the decision making process in relation to when to escalate respiratory patients, when ITU should be called and optimal palliation during COVID-19.
COVID-19 Q&A with the Deans of the Dental Faculties
Watch the interactive webinar with FDS Dean Professor Michael Escudier and the Dean of Edinburgh, Professor Fraser McDonald, Dean of Glasgow, Mr Andrew Edwards, the Dean of Ireland’s Faculties of Dental Surgery, Professor Albert Leung, and the Dean of the Faculty for General Dental Practice, Ian Mills.
End of Life Care in COVID-19: Symptoms MEMBERS ONLY
Dr Paul Keeley provides guidance on communication of common symptoms encountered at the end of life in COVID-19 and how to manage them. He also discusses prescribing for such patients in a hospital setting.
End of Life Care in COVID-19: Ethics and Communication MEMBERS ONLY
Dr Paul Keeley identifies the ethical difficulties encountered in this unique situation and considers the strategies you might develop for communication to those affected and their families.
PPE for COVID-19: What you need to know
Dr Jennifer Veryan provides clear guidance on the PPE to be used when dealing with patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, covering protocols for both non-aerosol generating procedures and aerosol generating procedures.
COVID-19: Informing our practice
Hear from leading experts across the globe about the epidemiology of COVID-19, lessons from Hong Kong and South Korea and how we in the UK are learning from the experience of others.
Self-care for health professionals during COVID-19
Dr Paul Keeley covers self-care and emotional issues for health professionals in this presentation. Caring for yourself during this period will have a positive impact on you, your family, your colleagues and ultimately your patients.
Self-care in self-isolation
Dr Paul Keeley provides practical guidance for you, your family or patients in a self-isolation situation. His hints and tips focus on physical and mental wellbeing, and on remaining positive during difficult times.
Tracheostomies in critical care: Evidence, indication and safety
Dr Black recorded this talk in January 2020 looking the indications and problems associated with tracheostomies. Dr Black also covers the evidence, reports and audits for tracheostomies and the risk of harm to the patient, if not looked after properly.
Beyond the open lung: Emerging therapies in ARDS
Dr Johnny Millar recorded this talk in January 2020, looking at emerging therapies in ARDS. Dr Millar covers heterogeneity and complexity vs deep phenotyping, basic cellular therapy as a first step, and evolving technology, diagnostics and genome editing.
Sedation and end of life care
Dr Jennifer Cuthill recorded this Critical Care talk in June 2018, considering sedation in the Intensive Care Unit. She discusses guidelines and recommendations in relation to sedation, and this content may be of use to those working in the ICU during COVID-19.
Respiratory physiology and the basics of mechanical ventilation
Dr Brian Digby takes us back to basics on the crucial topic of respiratory physiology and the basics of mechanical ventilation. This learning will be of use to those becoming involved in treating patients with respiratory issues due to COVID-19.