WINS: Welcoming International Medical Graduates New to Scotland
The WINS programme was launched in 2024 and replaced our successful IMG Orientation Days and our STEP (Scottish Trainee Enhanced Programme) programmes for International Medical Graduates (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, Professor Nitin Gambhir.
The unique aspect of STEP, and now WINS, is that Educational Supervisors (ES) 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 - 2026
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 Edinburgh TBC
Thursday, 3 September 2026 Glasgow TBC
Thursday, 10 September 2026 Aberdeen TBC
Doctors/ESs should attend their own regional WINS event. However, there may be some flexibility to attend the another region, please discuss this with your IMG/trainer to ensure you both attend the same event.
Further information, event details and booking can be found at WINS - Welcoming IMGs New to Scotland | Turas | Learn
WINS Launch - Deanery newsletter:
Testimonials from previous WINS Attendees
'just gives you a little bit of confidence in terms of what you can achieve and strive for'
'so many people like me, seeing the numbers that makes you feel a little bit more comfortable. When you share your struggles and others have been through the same thing'
'gives you more confidence as well to see like people from different walks of life and different hierarchies leading the sessions'
This page was last updated on: 02.04.2026 at 10.06