Chairman: Professor PJ O'Dwyer, Consultant Surgeon, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow

Treasurer: Dr Richard Park, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow

Honorary Secretary/Contact: Mr Angus Macdonald, Consultant Surgeon

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Meetings of the Leicester Gut Club occur bi-annually. Colleagues are invited to contact the Secretary of the Leicester Gut Club, Dr James Stewart, on 0116 2586480.

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Meetings of the MGG occur monthly. Colleagues are invited to contact the Secretary/Treasurer of the MGG, Dr Richard Evans

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The MGNS is a thriving, well established regional group covering the Midlands area of the UK. We aim to advance nursing within the specialities of gastroenterology and endoscopy, as well as fostering friendship and networking amongst those with an interest in this area. To achieve this we hold biannual meetings, usually in June and November. These meetings are normally held simultaneously with those of our medical colleagues. A trade exhibition is held at lunchtime, as well as a well regarded poster session.

The MGNS also provides sponsorship for members wishing to undertake educational or training courses. Additionally we provide an opportunity for members to present for the first time in the safety of our “new speaker slot” available at every meeting.

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The Midland Gastroenterological Society (MGS) is a large specialist society spanning two Regional and Strategic Authorities, from Hereford in the south-west, through Birmingham to Nottingham and Derby in the north-east. Meetings are held twice a year in June and November, and original research and audit data are presented in oral plenary style and poster presentations. The society encompasses all Gastroenterological specialties including Gastroenterology, gastroenterological surgery, radiology, Pathology, and the Midland gastroenterological Nursing Society. We are keen for Specialist Trainees to join the society. Prizes are awarded for the best oral and poster presentations. The June meeting includes an invited National or International speaker. For the November meeting applications are invited for the MGS research prize presentation.

The MGS is closely affiliated with the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG). Along with the BSG, the MGS sponsor one of three Advanced International Endoscopy fellowships in Japan under the Directorship of Dr Takahisa Matsuda, National Cancer Centre, Tokyo. Consultant members of the Society are welcome to apply to the MGS for the fellowship. For trainees, the MGS sponsors small research grants of £1,000 and applications are welcome. Further information is attached to this web-page.

Dr Bob Walt
President, Midland Gastroenterological Society.

MGS Summer Meeting 2012

The Summer Meeting of the Society will take place at the Tillington Hall Hotel, Stafford on Friday 11 May 2012.

Abstracts are invited for possible verbal presentation or poster demonstration. The abstract form is available below.

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You will be notified of the committee's decision by email.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 23 March 2012

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MGS Small Study Grants

The MGS invites offers for a small study grant for 2011. The awards are open to both consultant and trainee members of the MGS who are undertaking research (but not necessarily in a research post). Each award will be for £1000. These awards are designed to assist the recipient in funding an integral part of the research (e.g. consumables, registration fees etc).

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MGS Research Prize

An annual award is available for submission of original work for medical or scientific staff in training who are either members of the MGS or working with a consultant member of the MGS.

The MGS Research Prize consists of a personal cheque for £100. A further £400 would be available subject to approval by the MGS Executive which should be used for items such as travel, books, thesis expenses or equipment related to the research work in progress.

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Training/Travel Fellowship Award 20011/20012

The MGS will award a fellowship of up to £1000 for travel expenses in the year 2011/12. Only members of the MGS are eligible to apply but applications are welcomed from both consultant and trainee members.

Applicants should send their applications to the MGS Secretariat at the address given or may submit via e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The deadline for applications is 5th March 2012.

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MGS Newsletter

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The next meeting is Tuesday 6 March 2012 at Castle Hill Hospital, Hull

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President: Dr Kel Palmer

Secretary: Dr Ewan Forrest [ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ]

Website:

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