Timetable – Spring 2026

ALL VTS TEACHING IS AT THE WOOLWELL CENTRE, PL6 7TR
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FULL-DAY SESSIONS FOR ST1, 2 & 3 START AT 0930

This is a working day, so please ensure you arrive on time and be prepared to stay for the full day; afternoon sessions may run on past 4:30pm.

ST1 & 2 SMALL GROUP SESSIONS FOR THOSE IN GP PRACTICE PLACEMENTS ONLY, RUN 1000 – 1200

What should I do when there’s no VTS?

Please see the working week FAQs on the Deanery website

DATEST1ST2ST3NOTES
7th Jan 2026No SessionAM:Diabetes and Endocrinology. Dr Taz Babiker.
PM: Trauma informed care. Dr Elpitha Bruce
No Session
14th Jan 2026No SessionNO SMALL GROUPSAM: Consultation skills. TPDs and actors
PM: SCA videos near-peer feedback.
PM session: BRING CONSULTATION VIDEOS & DEVICE TO WATCH ON & WIRED HEADPHONES IF POSSIBLE
21st Jan 2026AM: Research in primary care. Prof Richard Byng
PM: Dermatology. Dr Claire Fraser
Small groups (ITP)No Session
28th Jan 2026Paediatrics Day – at PGMEC Derriford hospital
-see your emails
Paediatrics Day – at PGMEC Derriford hospital
-see your emails
Paediatrics Day – at PGMEC Derriford hospital
-see your emails
Organised by Devon Training hub. contact: s.owen10@nhs.net
4th Feb 2026No SessionAM: consultation skills – TPDs and actors
PM: Evidence-based medicine. Dr Edmund Jack
No Session
11th Feb 2026No SessionSmall Groups (pure GP)Life after VTS full – day.
Many contributors
18th Feb 2026Half-termHalf-termHalf-term
25th Feb 2026No Session (In lieu of paediatrics day 28/1/26)NO SMALL GROUPSNo SessionFaculty Development Day (TPDs etc).
SW away
4th Mar 2026No SessionSmall Groups (ITP)AM: TBC
PM: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: Dr Dave Attwood
11th Mar 2026Safeguarding.
*At City Business Park, Somerset Place, PL3 4BB*

organised by DTH. Enquiries: s.owen10@nhs.net
AM: Local Referral Guidance: Dr Gaye Dickinson (DRSS)
PM: Menopause/HRT: Dr Katie Conway
No Session
18th Mar 2026No SessionSmall Groups (pure GP)AM: TBC
PM: TBC
25th Mar 2026AM: Consultation Skills: TPDs & Actors.
PM: TBC
NO SMALL GROUPSNo Session
MA away
1st Apr 2026No SessionSmall Groups (ITP)Mental Health Day: Dr Sarah Harvey & Larissa MildrenMA away
8th Apr 2026EasterEasterEaster
15th Apr 2026EasterEasterEaster