This series of seminars and tutorials is designed to complement clinical exposure and training. Further to the inaugural teaching program of 2008/2009, in conjunction with run-through Specialty Training Programmes in Surgery in Scotland, we have re-organised the regional programme of structured teaching.In response to feedback we have increased the allocated time for certain topics to allow a more comprehensive overview of certain topics.This re-organisation has been done with the support of the:NHS Education for ScotlandSouth East Scotland Surgical Training CommitteeThe University of EdinburghThis programme is designed to complement clinical exposure and training. It is aimed at maintaining up-to-date theoretical knowledge, including areas outside your immediate area of sub-specialty interest, which remain in the curriculum and the exam.Academic levelThe academic level is designed to be inclusive for all grades of Specialty Trainee, from ST1 through to ST6/7/8.The content will incorporate and be compatible with the syllabus outlined by the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Project.In light of new ways of training, there is likely to be a greater requirement for accelerated learning by those in the earlier stages of training. This article was published on 2024-02-06