Trainees Podcast

SEASON 2

Episode 5: Reflecting on Gastro pt. 1 - with Dr Philip Smith

In our next pair of episodes we'll be hearing from Dr Philip Smith, covering a range of topics from his own personal experiences in gastroenterology to the state of the profession now. He is a retired consultant luminal gastroenterologist, and when not hosting podcasts of his own at the Gut and Frontline Gastroenterology journals, dedicates much of his energy to academia and training. In this first part he tells us about his path into gastro, the numerous challenges he has faced, and the varied roles he now occupies.

Episode 4: Registrar Training pt. 2 - More Top Tips!

We're back with more registrar training tips from those who've been there themselves. Hear a selection of strategies for these topics and more:
- Finding a network within your placement.
- Consolidating and verifying your learnings.
- Improving your time efficiency.
- Uncovering resources from those in the know.

Episode 3: Registrar Training pt. 1 - Top Tips

It's a new year, and this episode we're looking ahead to the start of gastroenterology and hepatology registrar training. Anyone facing this will know that there's a lot to consider, and so we have a two-part series covering a wide range of topics, including:
- How to approach the critical stage of choosing a speciality.
- Balancing reg training with wider life goals, like family planning.
- Strategic advice for keeping organised and hitting the ground running.
- How to look after your team as well as your patients.

Episode 2: The BSG Live Experience pt. 2 - Trainees

Following on from speaking to consultants last episode, we finish our mini-series on BSG Live by chatting to some of the trainees in attendance in Liverpool this year. We hear about the social side of the conference, as well as the priceless learning opportunities found and career insight gained.

Episode 1: The BSG LIVE Experience pt. 1 – Consultants

Join us for the inaugural episode of our new podcast season, where we delve into the BSG Live 2023 event in Liverpool. In this 2-part series, Gastroenterologists come together to share their invaluable insights and experiences of this event. In this first part we speak to consultants, to get their perspective on the conference and hear their memories of previous editions over the years.

Season 2 Trailer

The BSG Trainees Podcast is back! Your new hosts, Sonika Sethi and Rohith Kumar, will be bringing you new episodes over the coming months, so subscribe on SoundCloud if you don’t want to miss out.

SEASON 1

Episode 8 with Professor Dhiraj Tripathi

In this episode, Professor Dhiraj Tripathi, consultant hepatologist at University Hospitals Birmingham, talks to us about his journey into liver medicine, how a broken photocopier nearly stopped the publication of a famous clinical trial, and why he is looking forward to the return of airplane food…

Concept: Dr James Kennedy, Dr Luke Materacki, Dr Lil Ratcliffe

Interview and editing: Dr James Kennedy

Episode 7 with Dr Phil Smith

In this episode, Dr Phil Smith, consultant gastroenterologist at the Royal Liverpool Hospital, talks to us about widening access to medicine, advice for gastroenterologists of the future, and how much he’d rather be on a beach right now.

Concept: Dr James Kennedy, Dr Luke Materacki, Dr Lil Ratcliffe

Interview and editing: Dr James Kennedy

Episode 6 with Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald

In this episode, Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, Professor of Cancer Prevention at the University of Cambridge and inventor of the CytoSponge, talks to us about her route into medicine and her vision for the future of early non-invasive detection of cancer.

Concept: Dr James Kennedy, Dr Luke Materacki, Dr Lil Ratcliffe

Interview and editing: Dr James Kennedy

Episode 5 with Professor Siwan Thomas-Gibson

In this episode, Professor Siwan Thomas-Gibson, Professor of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy at Imperial College London, talks to us about her route into gastroenterology, her commitment to improving endoscopy training in the UK, and her loves outside medicine.

Concept: Dr James Kennedy, Dr Luke Materacki, Dr Lil Ratcliffe

Interview and editing: Dr James Kennedy

Episode 4 with Professor Sumita Verma

In this episode of the BSG Trainees Podcast, Professor Sumita Verma, consultant hepatologist at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals, talks to us about her career to date and life outside of medicine.

Concept: Dr James Kennedy, Dr Luke Materacki, Dr Lil Ratcliffe

Interview and editing: Dr James Kennedy

Episode 3 with Dr Alastair McKinlay

In this episode, Dr Alastair McKinlay talks to us about jumping into the deep end with his role as President of the British Society of Gastroenterology, his research into H.Pylori, and he gives us some heartening messages for trainees during the pandemic.

Concept: Dr James Kennedy, Dr Luke Materacki, Dr Lil Ratcliffe

Interview and editing: Dr James Kennedy

Episode 2 with Professor Anton Emmanuel

In the second episode of the BSG Trainees Podcast, Professor Anton Emmanuel talks to us about his route into neurogastroenterology, and his exciting new role with the NHS workforce race equality standard programme.

Concept: Dr James Kennedy, Dr Luke Materacki, Dr Lil Ratcliffe

Interview and editing: Dr James Kennedy

Episode 1 with Dr Cathryn Edwards

In this episode, Professor Dhiraj Tripathi, consultant hepatologist at University Hospitals Birmingham, talks to us about his journey into liver medicine, how a broken photocopier nearly stopped the publication of a famous clinical trial, and why he is looking forward to the return of airplane food…

Concept: Dr James Kennedy, Dr Luke Materacki, Dr Lil Ratcliffe

Interview and editing: Dr James Kennedy

Follow your gut - a SWiG Podcast

Episode 1 – A chat with Umesh

“I am delighted to introduce this podcast interview with BSG member Dr Umesh Basavaraju, conducted by Dr Fran Moroni for the BSG SWiG committee. The BSG is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and acknowledging the integral role that international medical graduates play in shaping UK gastroenterology and hepatology. In this podcast, Dr Basavaraju will be reflecting on his interesting career journey from Bangalore to Aberdeen; his achievements, and importantly, the challenges overcome. Enjoy listening!”

– Dr Misha Kabir, BSG SWiG Chair

Episode 2 – A chat with Caroline

“In this episode of the SWiG podcast, we meet Caroline Tapec. Caroline takes us along her career and life journey. She also challenges our way of picturing nurses and the BSG as an organisation. An inspiring chat with an outstanding individual who brings so much to GI and the BSG.”

– Dr Francesca Moroni

Episode 3 – A chat with Jon

“In this third episode of the Follow your gut podcast series by SWiG, Dr Jonathan King talks openly about the challenges of training with a chronic medical condition. He also bravely discusses the choices of supporting his family by taking 1 year paternity leave. A heartfelt interview that will prompt us to think about ourselves and different ways to see others.”

– Dr Francesca Moroni

BAPEN Conference Podcast

The BSG Web Education is delighted to offer a short podcast on the highlights of the BAPEN annual conference 2022. Dr S Minnie-Lyon and Dr F Moroni discuss important lessons learnt and share the feeling that nutrition is a crucial matter in managing all patients and especially patients with gastrointestinal conditions. Listeners will learn about the new MEED guidelines on the management of medical emergencies in eating disorders, service development in IP NG feeding, top tips in HPN management, and much more. A true showcase of a multidisciplinary approach to complex nutrition management. We hope you will enjoy this.