Congratulations to our new Deputy Chair Education, Dr Sophia Than
Congratulations to our new Deputy Chair Education, Dr Sophia Than.
Dr Than is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at the University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. She also serves as the Deputy Training Programme Director (TPD) for Gastroenterology within the West Midlands Deanery. Dr Than is passionate about medical education and professional development and is delighted to be taking up the position of Deputy Chair for Education with the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG).
A career as a clinical academic in gastroenterology by Prof Alexander Ford
We’re delighted to share that Prof Alexander Ford, one of the most respected figures in gastroenterology for his prolific academic output and publishing record, has written an insightful new piece for Frontline Gastroenterology: “Reflecting on a career as a clinical academic in gastroenterology.”
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We are introducing member voting for the next BSG President-Elect
The BSG introducing an important change to the way we select our future President. From 2026, members will have the opportunity to vote for the President-Elect as part of a new pilot election process designed to increase transparency, strengthen governance, and enhance member engagement.
Practical advice and key actions in new GIRFT handbook for optimising the care of patients with IBD
NHS England’s Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme has developed a new handbook pulling together examples of innovative practice, practical advice and key actions to help optimise the care of NHS patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).