Scottish Thoracic Society National Trainee Symposium 2026
Organised by the Scottish Thoracic Society
Dates3–3 Nov 2026
VenueStirling Court Hotel
CityStirling, United Kingdom
National trainee respiratory symposium with a call for audit, QI, research and education abstracts, oral or lightning presentations, and free trainee/student registration.
Reviewed byDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 12 Jul 2026
MedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
Respiratory and thoracic surgery trainees, IMT/CST/CMT doctors, foundation doctors and medical students interested in respiratory medicine.
Why This Conference Matters
Networking
In-person national trainee symposium with exhibition breaks, lunch and society presence.
Research Value
The call for abstracts covers audit/QI, research and education/training, with oral and lightning presentations and awards.
Trainee Relevance
Trainee doctors and medical students can attend free, and the whole meeting is trainee-focused.
Programme Highlights
10:05
Talk
Immunotherapy in Oncology
TBC
10:35
Talk
Immunology overview with clinical application
Professor Malcolm Shepherd
11:05
Talk
Biologics in COPD
Dr Rory Chan
12:20
Lightning talks
Trainee abstract lightning talks
Selected presenters
14:15
Research talks
Research talks
Selected presenters
15:45
Awards
Announcement of winner and close
Dr Pallavi Bedi
Keynote Speakers
DP
Dr Pallavi Bedi
NHS Lanarkshire / Scottish Thoracic Society
Welcome and introductory remarks
PM
Professor Malcolm Shepherd
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
Immunology overview with clinical application
DR
Dr Rory Chan
University of Dundee
Biologics in COPD
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 17 August 2026
Audit & Quality Improvement
Research
Education & Training
MedicMess Tips
Submit abstracts through the linked Microsoft Forms route by 09:00 on 17 August 2026.
Trainee doctors and medical students have a visible £0 registration fee.
Register parking at hotel reception if using the free car park.
Cost & Registration
Category
Price
Standard registration
£50
Trainee / IMT
Free
Medical student
Free
Key Deadlines
17 Aug 2026 · 36 days
Abstract submission deadline
3 Nov 2026 · 114 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
By CarReport to the University visitor entrance; free hotel parking is first come, first served, with pay-and-display overflow car parks.
Venue DetailsStirling Court Hotel, Stirling.
Conference Snapshot
Specialty
Respiratory Medicine
Organising society
Scottish Thoracic Society
Conference format
In-person only
Location
Stirling Court Hotel, Stirling
The Complete Guide to the Scottish Thoracic Society National Trainee Symposium 2026
The Scottish Thoracic Society National Trainee Symposium 2026 is an in-person respiratory medicine meeting at Stirling Court Hotel. It is specifically aimed at trainees and students with an interest in respiratory medicine, including respiratory and thoracic surgery specialty trainees, IMT/CST/CMT doctors, foundation doctors and medical students. The call for abstracts is open for audit and quality improvement, research, and education and training submissions; the deadline is 09:00 on Monday 17 August 2026. Successful abstracts will be invited for in-person oral presentations or lightning talks, with authors notified in September. The programme includes immunotherapy in oncology, immunology, biologics in COPD, interactive work, lightning talks, research talks and a closing prize announcement. Registration fees are visible: consultant grade £50, trainee doctors £0, AHPs £0 and medical students £0. CPD certificates are available after the feedback survey, which closes on 30 November 2026. The venue offers free parking on a first-come basis, with overflow pay-and-display parking.
Dr Robert Baxter