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GP TiPS (Training in Practice Scotland) is a Public Services Delivery (PSD) Scotland podcast for GP Educational Supervisors. The aim is to discuss topics of relevance and interest in an accessible format, focusing on the human side of GP training in the Scotland Deanery.
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2 hours ago
2 hours ago
36 min
To discuss the Quality Improvement Project (QIP) we are joined by Dr Karena Hanley (GP and Associate Adviser PSD Scotland) and Dr Veronica Rainey (GP, Associate Adviser Quality Improvement and Patient Safety PSD Scotland and Associate Medical Director South Lanarkshire HSCP).
The conversation covers QI, the QIP, the courses run by PSD Scotland for registrars and how we as ESs can facilitate their QIP journey.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Access Episode 13 'The Quality Improvement Project (QIP)' Transcript on Sway

Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
34 min
In this episode we welcome back Dr Anil Sood (RCGP Medical Director of Curriculum). In our previous episode with Anil (Episode 7: The RCGP Curriculum) we briefly discussed the term ‘decolonising’ the curriculum. We explore this in more detail and how Anil and the curriculum team are working to increase inclusivity in the curriculum.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Access Episode 12 'Increasing Inclusivity in the RCGP Curriculum' transcript on Sway

Mar 21, 2026
Mar 21, 2026
32 min
For this episode we are joined by Dr Debbie Miller, who is a GP in the North of Scotland and an Assistant Director of GP Postgraduate Education in the Scottish Deanery. In conversation we explore the STEDI (Scottish Trainer Entry, Development and Inspire) courses.
This trio of courses consists of the GPTEC (General Practice Trainer Entry Course) for prospective ESs, the GP Trainer Development course for ESs in their first few years of training and the GP Trainer Inspire course for more experienced ESs. We explore the role of these courses in facilitating the journey to become an ES, becoming establishing in the role and ongoing professional development as a more experienced educator.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Feb 6, 2026
Feb 6, 2026
28 min
This Bonus episode has been created for Foundation Doctors to provide some insights into GP training.
Dr Alan Johnstone (GP and Associate Adviser with NES) and Dr Jenny Craig (GP and TPD with NES) are joined in conversation by Dr Cat Lyth (GP and NES Education fellow) and Dr Samuel Glass (GP and NES Health Inequalities Fellow), who have both recently completed GP training.
In this wide ranging discussion we explore relevant topics including reasons for choosing GP training, the training programme structure and educational supervision.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
31 min
In conversation with Jane Duffy (Senior Lead Specialist for Disability in NES) we explore aspects of neurodiversity in training. This includes how it might present, where to seek advice and what type of support is available. Jane concludes with a list of 10 tips for educational supervisors to consider relating to neurodiversity.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Link to Jane's Top Ten Tips on Neurodiversity for ESs on Sway
Access Episode 10 'Neurodiversity' transcript on Sway

Oct 25, 2025
Oct 25, 2025
29 min
Perfectionism can be challenging for both GP registrars and Educational Supervisors. In conversation with Dr Paul Hepple (a GP and Educational Supervisor based in Edinburgh) we explore some of the issues related to this, including the concept of being a ‘good enough’ GP.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Apr 18, 2025
Apr 18, 2025
33 min
To find out more about the ARCP we talk with Dr Corrine Coles who is an Assistant Director of GP Postgraduate Education in the West of Scotland and has a lead role for ARCP panels in the Scotland Deanery. The conversation includes exploration of what the ARCP is, who is involved, how it links to ESRs and opportunities for ESs to become more involved in panels.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Jan 24, 2025
Jan 24, 2025
32 min
In this episode we are joined by Dr Anil Sood (RCGP Medical Director of Curriculum). In a wide ranging conversation (recorded in November 2024) we discuss what the Curriculum is, what it is not and the changes we will see when the latest update to the Curriculum comes into effect in August 2025. We explore the Curriculum as an educational resource for us as ESs and for GPSTs.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
