Foundations of professional practice

Bookings will close at midnight on 10 January for this course

This course will run from 12pm, Monday 18 January to 12pm, Wednesday 20 January 2027.

Designed specifically for early-career scientific and medical colleagues in Clinical Biochemistry, both those in formal training programmes and those in the initial years post-registration. The LabMed Foundations of professional practice 2027 offers an essential grounding in specialist clinical topics and practical knowledge to support preparation for the FRCPath examinations and the first steps into autonomous clinical practice. 

The main topics will explore the science and clinical practice behind metabolic medicine, endocrinology and mass spectrometry in this engaging programme. Topics range from inherited metabolic disorders and specialist endocrine investigations to nutrition, critical appraisal, point-of-care testing governance and expert-led clinical discussions, offering a practical insight into modern laboratory medicine.

This three-day residential course is led by experienced clinicians and scientists and delivered through a mix of lectures, case discussions, and interactive workshops. Delegates will explore areas of biochemistry and service delivery where exposure may be limited during routine training, helping build confidence in real-world scenarios.

2 nights accommodation and all catering is included. Ther venue is located a short walk from Glasgow train station.

Programme highlights

• Metabolic medicine / inherited metabolic disease
• Nutrition 
• Endocrinology
• Mass spectrometry
• Critical appraisal

Learning outcomes

By attending the course, you will:

• Strengthen your applied knowledge in key clinical biochemistry topics

• Build confidence in case evaluation and decision-making aligned with FRCPath expectations

• Gain foundational insight into service delivery areas relevant to early-career development

• Learn through interactive workshops and real-case scenarios led by subject-matter experts

This course is ideal for trainees preparing for FRCPath Part 1, those who have recently exited formal training programmes or who are preparing for their first promoted role within Clinical Biochemistry and those within training programmes who wish to boost their skills and knowledge.

Agenda

Spaces are limited for this popular residential course, secure your place early!

Book online now or to book using a purchase order, email [email protected] and a member of the LabMed team will assist with your booking.