Midland Gastroenterological Society
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 May 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 May 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.
MGS Committee 2012-2013
| Members | Name | |
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| President | Dr Rex Polson | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
| President-Elect | Dr J DeCaestecker | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
| Immediate Past President | Dr Robert Walt | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
| Treasurer | Dr Rupert Ransford | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
| Secretary | Dr Tahir Shah | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
| Member | Dr Allister Grant | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
| Member | Dr Chee Lim | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
| Gastro Nurse Rep' | Barbara Johnson | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
| Secretariat | Christine Spiller | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
MGS Summer Meeting 2013
The Summer meeting of the Society will take place at the Medical School, University of Birmingham on Friday 10 May 2013.
- Invitation [ 211 kb ]
- Programme [ 369 kb ]
- Directions [ 669 kb ]
MGS Small Study Grants 2013
The MGS invites offers for a small study grant for 2013. 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 frees etc).
Applications should take the form of a description of the research study which is being undertaken. Details of the institution where the study will be carried out and the use to which the grant will be put should be included. Applications should be less than 1000 words in length.
Applications should be received by Thursday 7th March 2013
- Further information [ 200kb ]
MGS Travelling Fellowship 2013
The MGS will award a fellowship of up to £1000 for travel expenses in the year 2012/13. Only members of the MGS are eligible to apply but applications are welcomed from both consultant and trainee members.
- Further information [ 212 kb ]
MGS Newsletter #67
- Download Newsletter [ 180 kb ]