Barbers’ Company Award for Trainees in Gastroenterology

The Barbers’ Company Award for Trainees in Gastroenterology was introduced in 2021, and has been established by the Barber’s Company in memory of Sir Francis Avery Jones, past Master of the Barbers’ Company and past President of the BSG.

Rwanda International Grant Report 2025

Rwanda Endoscopy Training Visit (26–28 August 2025)

International MENA region - Colon cancer screening

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant public health issue, representing one of the greatest causes of both cancer diagnosis and mortality globally. While the incidence is highest in high-income countries, it is rising across the world, including in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Shingles vaccine (Shingrix) now recommended for all severely immunocompromised adults aged 18 and over

Shingles (herpes zoster) is caused by the reactivation of a latent varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection, generally decades after the primary infection, and causes significant morbidity in the elderly and immunocompromised individuals.

OPTIMISE-IBD Pilot Site Recruitment

The UK IBD community has developed a number of Key Performance Indictors (KPIs) over recent years with the aim of allowing hospital services to measure, benchmark and improve key aspects of their service provision to IBD patients.

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) services across the UK

A large national survey of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) practitioners and units, including organisational characteristics, revealed the persistence of low-volume practitioners and units, as well as an older, male-dominated workforce with high anticipated retirement rates.

BSG and Colorectal trainee papers published in Frontline Gastroenterology

'The view from GI and colorectal trainees on UK training in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy are now published in Frontline Gastroenterology via fg.bmj.com.

Project 90 Group Coaching Taster Session

Still not sure if group coaching is for you? Why not try a taster session first!

Applications open for BSG Deputy Chair Training

Applications are now open for the role of Training Deputy Chair from October 2025.

Applications open for BSG Mentoring Lead

Applications are now open for the role of BSG Mentoring Lead from October 2025.

BSG Trainees Taster Course Bursaries

The BSG is delighted to offer a number of travel bursaries to attend the BSG Trainees Taster Course.

Call for UEG Elections 2025

We’re inviting expressions of interest for the upcoming UEG Council Elections, taking place during UEG Week in Berlin on Saturday, October 4, 2025.