Medical Expert Witness Training
Key Features
Expert Led Training
On-Demand or Live Course
Guided Report Writing
Additional Certification
Select Course
About
Expert witness work can be genuinely rewarding (and well paid), but it’s a very different skillset to day-to-day clinical practice. Most clinicians are never formally taught how to write a robust medico-legal report, handle a conference with counsel, contribute properly in a meeting of experts, or give clear, confident evidence under pressure. The stakes are high: your opinion must be impartial, clearly reasoned, and defensible, and you need to understand what the court actually expects from an expert.
Our training is designed to make you instruction-ready. You’ll learn how to structure and write defensible reports, explain your reasoning clearly, work effectively with solicitors and counsel, and feel confident if your opinion is challenged.
We offer two Expert Witness Training options, depending on how you like to learn and how quickly you want to build confidence: an instant-access, self-paced online course, or a flagship 2-day live course in Oxford for in-person teaching.
If you’re also looking for formal certification, you combine our live course with a final assessment at the University of Strathclyde, leading to the Expert Witness Certificate on successful completion.
What You'll Learn
- What’s expected of you as an expert witness
- The legal rules you’ll need to know and understand
- How to write clear and succinct Expert Witness Reports with confidence
- Manage the conference with counsel & meeting of experts
- How to deal with difficult opponents
- Giving evidence in court and dealing with cross-examination
Medical Expert Witness Training
Learn more about Medical Expert Witness Training and how it can benefit you
Flexible Learning
| Online Course | Live Course | |
|---|---|---|
| CPD Accredited | ||
| Live Teaching | ||
| Learning Format | On Demand Learning Platform | In Person Oxford, England |
| Duration | 2-Day | 2-Day |
| UoS Certification | Optional Learn More | Optional Learn More |
| Price | £1140 | £1675 |
| Get Started | Instant Access | Selected Dates |
| Online Course | Live Course | Live + Certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPD Accredited | |||
| Live Teaching | |||
| Learning Format | On Demand Learning Platform | In Person Oxford, England | In Person Oxford, England |
| Duration | 2-Day | 2-Day | 2 Day Plus Assessment |
| UoS Certification | Optional Learn More | Optional Learn More | |
| Price | £1140 | £1675 | |
| Get Started | Instant Access | Selected Dates |
Course Modules
Expert Witness Report Writing Course
Designed specifically for healthcare professionals, this interactive online module is crafted by our multidisciplinary team of lawyers and medical experts to sharpen your skills in writing expert witness reports for clinical negligence cases.
Our online report writing module offers hands-on experience by guiding you through the process of writing an actual report.
You’ll gain practical skills while working on a real case, enhancing your ability to produce effective reports.
After completing the exercise, you’ll receive personalised feedback through a one-on-one consultation with solicitor Isabel Bathurst, ensuring you leave with valuable insights to boost
your confidence and produce compelling reports.
Meeting of Experts Course
Master the Meeting of Experts. Designed for healthcare experts specialising in personal injury or clinical negligence, our comprehensive online course equips you with critical skills for successful expert meetings.
You’ll learn:
- The strategic importance of expert meetings
- Preparation techniques
- Strategies for handling challenging opponents
- Practical insights from leading legal and medical experts
Featuring expert presentations, interactive tasks, and a reflective learning approach, this module provides the tools you need to excel in expert meetings.
Conference with Counsel Course (Online)
Designed for healthcare experts in personal injury and clinical negligence, this comprehensive module will equip you with critical skills for successful conferences with counsel.
You’ll learn:
- The strategic purpose of conferences with counsel
- When and how conferences occur in litigation
- Techniques for handling robust challenges
- Preparation strategies for expert witnesses
Featuring expert presentations from leading professionals including Dr. Simon Fox KC, Paul Sankey, Dr. Tom Boyd, and Dr. Jonathan Moore, this course provides an immersive learning experience. You’ll observe a mock conference, review agendas, and gain invaluable insights into navigating these critical legal interactions.
Giving Evidence in Court Course
Master the art of giving evidence in Court with our comprehensive online module designed for personal injury and clinical negligence experts.
Learn from top legal professionals including Dr Simon Fox KC, HHJ Harris KC, and Professor Charles Hennessy who provide insider tips on court processes and evidence presentation.
The Judge’s perspective on what makes an effective expert witness and Interactive role-play analysis of mock courtroom scenarios.
The module will help you gain confidence, refine your techniques, and enhance your credibility as an expert witness. Perfect for both novice and experienced experts seeking to excel in the courtroom!
Day 1 - Foundations and Legal Framework
- Understanding legal tests and their application
- Duties and responsibilities of an expert witness
- In-depth exploration of Civil Procedure Rules Part 35
- Techniques for providing unbiased and impartial evidence
- Developing and articulating expert opinions
- Crafting clear, concise, and effective reports
Day 2 - Practical Application and Courtroom Skills
- Navigating the claims process
- Participating in expert meetings
- Engaging in conferences with counsel
- Building confidence for courtroom testimony
- Mock cross examination session.
Live Course Dates
What's Certification?
Certification is becoming increasingly important in expert witness work. It’s a simple way to show solicitors, courts, and instructing teams that you take medico-legal standards seriously, you’re trained for the role, and you keep your knowledge up to date, rather than “learning on the job” when the stakes are high.
If you want a more formal pathway (not just training), the University of Strathclyde Expert Witness Certificate, delivered in collaboration with Inspire MediLaw, is structured in three clear stages:
- Attend the 2-day intensive course
- Complete the four online modules (including a report-writing exercise with personalised feedback from an experienced solicitor)
- Then finish with a final assessment at Strathclyde that includes an MCQ and a simulated cross-examination based on your prepared report.
You’ll need to allow enough time to complete the modules and have your report ready at least three weeks before the assessment date. On successful completion, you receive the accredited certificate, reflecting both competence and credibility as an expert witness, plus a strong foundation to help you build confidence and progress your medico-legal work.
Upcoming Assessment Dates
- 15 May 2026, Strathclyde University
- 26 June 2026, Strathclyde University
- 11 September 2026, Strathclyde University
Expert Tutors
Tom Boyd studied medicine at Christ’s College, Cambridge, completing clinical training at UCH. He worked as a GP from 1980–2014, becoming senior partner in a Bushey practice and holding senior roles in GP training, education, and assessment, including as an RCGP examiner. Since 1995 he has practised as an expert witness, producing nearly 1,500 reports and giving evidence in civil, coroners’, criminal courts, and to the GMC. During COVID-19 he worked in clinical assessment and volunteered as a vaccinator.
Why Medset?
Professional development shouldn’t feel like a tick-box exercise. In partnership with Inspire Medilaw, our CPD-accredited courses are designed to build skills that make a real difference – helping you grow in confidence, develop your medico-legal practice, and excel as an Expert Witness. That’s why doctors and professionals trust Medset with their careers.
FAQ
What is expert witness training?
Who is this Expert Witness Training Course for?
What’s the difference between the online course and the 2-day live course?
Where is the 2-day live expert witness course held?
Can I take both the online and live course?
What is expert witness certification?
Do I need medico-legal experience before starting?
Is the live course relevant to my type of medico-legal work?
£1,140
Key Features
- Includes 4 expert course modules
- Self-paced online learning
- CPD accredited course
£1,675
Key Features
- Live in-person 2-day course
- Led by field experts and tutors
- Optional UoS Certification