Royal Free Hospital London · HPB Surgery

Open to HPB surgeons and clinicians, any grade, any unit

The Royal Free HPB Teaching Programme runs structured sessions covering hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. We welcome consultants, registrars, and allied clinicians from any unit in the country — in person or virtually.

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Sessions run
Fortnightly
Every other Wednesday
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Average session rating
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Programme members
What's included

What joining gives you

External members get full access to everything the programme offers — the same as our Royal Free members.

Full programme access

Browse the complete teaching schedule — topics, speakers, dates, and session materials — all in one place.

Calendar subscription

Subscribe once with your phone and every session automatically appears in your calendar. Updates sync immediately when things change.

CPD certificates

Each session you attend earns verifiable CPD hours. Download your personalised PDF certificate any time — no waiting, no admin.

Attendance tracking

Scan the session QR code on your phone to log attendance instantly. Your personal record builds automatically over time.

Session reminders

Opt-in email reminders before upcoming sessions so you never miss one, even with a busy on-call schedule.

Teaching templates

If you're presenting, you'll get a pre-filled branded PowerPoint template for your session delivered to your personal portal link.

Practical information

How sessions work

Sessions are held fortnightly on Wednesday mornings at Royal Free Hospital. External attendees are welcome in person or via Microsoft Teams.

In person

  • Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, London
  • Fortnightly Wednesdays, 08:15–09:00
  • Scan the room QR code to log attendance
  • No pre-booking needed — just turn up

Virtually via Teams

  • Microsoft Teams link shared with registered members
  • Same sessions, same content — live stream
  • Attendance logged via the platform after the session
  • Works on NHS and non-NHS networks

Session topics

  • HPB anatomy and operative surgery
  • Pancreatic, liver, and biliary oncology
  • Perioperative management and critical care
  • Journal Club — evidence appraisal

Who's welcome

  • HPB and general surgeons — any grade, any trust
  • Consultants, registrars, and specialist trainees
  • Anaesthetists, oncologists, and allied specialties
  • Medical students, foundation doctors, and PAs
Community

A growing community of HPB learners

We've built something more than a teaching programme — it's a network of HPB clinicians who support each other across institutions.

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Programme members
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Sessions delivered
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Average session rating
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Attending virtually from Sheffield every fortnight has been seamlessly easy. The calendar subscription, the QR code, the CPD certificate — it all just works without any faff.

SpR General Surgery · Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
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I presented my first HPB topic here as an ST4. The questions from the Royal Free consultants pushed me to really understand the evidence — and the feedback I got was genuinely invaluable.

Surgical Registrar · University College London Hospitals
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My certificate already shows over 20 hours of HPB teaching. It's the kind of thing that would have taken months of admin to pull together manually — now it's just there waiting to download.

HPB Fellow · Leeds Teaching Hospitals
FAQ

Common questions

Is there a cost to join?
No — the programme is completely free to attend. There's no membership fee, no subscription, and no cost for your CPD certificate.
Do I need to be an HPB trainee to join?
Not at all. While the sessions are designed around HPB surgery, we welcome anyone with an interest — general surgery registrars, anaesthetists, oncologists, specialist nurses, medical students, and foundation doctors all attend. If in doubt, just sign up.
I'm based outside London — can I still participate?
Yes. All sessions are streamed live via Microsoft Teams, so you can attend from anywhere in the country. The Teams link is shared with registered members. You can also attend in person at Royal Free if you're visiting London.
How does CPD work for external attendees?
Once you're registered, you log attendance for each session you attend (in person via QR code, or virtually via the platform). Your personal profile tracks all sessions and hours automatically. You can download a PDF CPD certificate at any time — it lists every session attended, the date, topic, and total hours.
Will this be accepted by the Royal Colleges?
The sessions are internally organised teaching, equivalent to departmental teaching at your own trust. CPD certificates generated by the platform are appropriate for logging in your portfolio (ISCP or equivalent). We are also working towards formal RCS accreditation. If you have specific college requirements, we're happy to discuss.
How do I register?
Click "Register to join" at the top of this page, or visit join.hpbteaching.app. Fill in your details and we'll get you set up on the platform — usually within a few working days.
Does the platform work on NHS computers?
Yes. The platform is a standard website accessible over HTTPS from any browser — NHS networks included. The Teams link for virtual attendance also works within NHS networks. Some NHS email servers may occasionally filter emails from the platform; let us know if you're not receiving notifications.
Can I present at a session?
Absolutely — we actively encourage trainees from external units to present. If you're interested in contributing a session, get in touch and we'll find a suitable date. You'll receive a pre-filled PowerPoint template and full support from the organising team.
Is there a commitment once I join?
None at all. You can attend as many or as few sessions as suits you. There's no minimum attendance and you can unsubscribe at any time.

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