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 Residential course 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 include:
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Clinical biochemistry of lipids & management of lipid disorders
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National screening programmes: trisomy, newborn & bowel cancer
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Paediatric endocrinology and endocrine case discussions
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Assay interference & investigation of infertility
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Introduction to service delivery: business cases, tender specifications, and laboratory network considerations
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
Metabolic medicine / inherited metabolic disease
- Amino acids & Urea cycle disorders
- Mucopolysaccharidoses and investigations of lysosomal disorder
- Maybe a quick session (30 mins) on porphyrins and interpretation
- Metabolic clinical talk (TBC)
Nutrition
- STEMDRL national service (TBC)
Endocrinology
- Specialist endocrinology
- Specialist endocrine clinical sessions
Mass spectrometry
- Analytical endocrinology and mass spectrometry
Critical appraisal
- Session led by Dr Naomi Elkin (TBC)
Key discussion topics
- Broad update/discussion session, topic not yet specified
- Point-of-care testing governance
- POCT troponin session led by Dr Angela Burns (TBC)
Learning outcomes
By attending the course, you will:
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Strengthen your applied knowledge in key clinical biochemistry topics
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Build confidence in case evaluation and decision-making aligned with FRCPath expectations
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Gain foundational insight into service delivery areas relevant to early-career development
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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.
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.