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SOUTH 
LONDON
RESPIRATORY 
TRAINEE
GUIDE

Welcome to your all-in-one resource hub for respiratory training across South London.

Built by trainees, for trainees — this guide helps you navigate referrals, clinics, portfolio, and ARCP with confidence.

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Contents 

 

 

A directory of essential contacts across South London hospitals including switchboards, specialty leads, and key admin teams.

 

 

 

When and where to refer for speciali​st input 

A practical guide to specialist investigations including pleural, CPET, EBUS, and advanced imaging across the region.

Everything you need to pass your ARCP  

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Clinics, courses and teaching options  


Common questions answered


Recommended reading, online courses, and tips 

for the SCE

 

 

Key guidance on applying for Out of Programme 

 

Information on upcoming regional training days and conferences ​

 

 

Tools to support you on the go  

UPCOMING DATES 

Stay on track with key events in your training calendar — from ARCP deadlines to regional teaching days and national conferences like BTS and ERS.

REGIONAL TRAINING 

Search and view upcoming training days for Respiratory Medicine across London, including Pan-London and South London events.

Open HEE Calendar (this will provide the most up to date calendar)

Upcoming Regional Training Days

 


 

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GIM

Date: 17 Jun 2025  

Topic: Neurology / Stroke  

Region: Pan-London  

Time: 14:00–17:00  

GIM

Date: 16 Jul 2025  

Topic: Respiratory Medicine  

Region: Pan-London  

Time:14:00–17:00

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS 

Stay engaged with the wider respiratory community through key national and international conferences. The British Thoracic Society (BTS) Summer and Winter Meetings offer updates on UK guidelines, case-based learning, and trainee-focused sessions. The annual European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress is the leading international forum for cutting-edge research, clinical updates, and global networking.

Summer Meeting  

Manchester Central  

19–20 June 2025  

[Tickets & Info](https://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/education-and-events/summer-meeting/)

Winter Meeting  

QEII Centre, London  

 26–28 November 2025  

 [Tickets & Info](https://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/education-and-events/winter-meeting/)

ERS Congress 2025  

Amsterdam, Netherlands  

 27 Sept – 1 Oct 2025  

[Visit ersnet.org](https://www.ersnet.org/congress-and-events/congress/)

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LEARNING PODCASTS 

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⚠️ Disclaimer

This guide is intended as a helpful reference for respiratory trainees rotating through South London hospitals.

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date as of May 2025 and changes may occur and some content may become outdated or include errors.

Please confirm referral processes and contact details locally and always follow up referrals through appropriate channels. Clinical decisions should be guided by local protocols, discussion with colleagues, and consultant supervision. This guide is not a substitute for local trust guidelines or official policies. The authors cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies or outcomes resulting from the use of this document.

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