Since 2011, the Trainees Section has become one of the largest and most vibrant bodies within the Society, further developing and delivering training, education, leadership, representation and networking for registrars across the UK.

The Trainees Section organise a number of well-recognised events, including the Management and Leadership Weekend, the Education Weekend and the Taster Weekend, as well as playing an important role in the programme of the BSG Annual Meeting. Trainees have representation on every BSG committee and have led on a number of important initiatives, including writing national BSG guidelines. 

Trainees Resources

Flexible Training/Working in Gastroenterology

LTFT trainees may be part-time clinical, part-time academic, some are LTFT due to caring responsibilities and some to support physical and or mental health problems. Others might be category 2 in order to pursue other exceptional interests or talents outside of medicine. Training in a busy craft specialty LTFT can sometimes present hurdles.

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Future Endoscopy Training in the UK

The new Shape of Training changes means that gastroenterology speciality training has reduced from 5 years to 4 years. One major impact of this is on endoscopy training – previously trainees were reaching competency usually quite close to the end of training, so there has been a need to change the structure of endoscopy training to allow for the shorter time spans. Endoscopy Academies are being developed across each region in the UK, and we discuss those, as well as other changes that might affect endoscopy training, and tips for getting ahead of the curve with endoscopy training.

Watch Dr Radha Gadhok’s interview with Dr Roisin Bevan about her main talk on ‘Future Endoscopy Training in the UK’.

BSG Trainees Top Tips Video Series

Preparing to apply for a Gastro NTN and starting in a post as a Junior SpR can present a variety of new challenges. Over 2023 & 2024 current Gastro SpRs will be producing a series of 10 minute “Top Tips” videos, sharing tips and tricks for tackling a variety of scenarios.

Watch the full series here.

SSG Digest This! Stepping into a consultant job

This episode is in the new series "an evening with Digest This!" where we explore non-clinical topics. In these episodes divided into 3 parts, participants discuss "stepping into a consultant job". In this episode, 4 newly appointed consultants share their tips for transitioning smoothly from registrar to a consultant job. 

Watch it here.

BSG Trainees Podcast

The BSG Trainees Podcast launches with a series of interviews with key figures in gastroenterology, exploring how they developed their passion for gastroenterology and their work. Think of The Life Scientific but “The Life Enteric”!

Tune into all episodes here.

Trainee Research Networks

Trainee research networks are a collaborative effort to conduct high-quality multicentre audits or research that is led, designed and delivered by trainees. Our specialty has been able to produce some truly impactful research, and we look forward to future work and collaborations.

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Hepatology Visiting Fellowships

Specialist knowledge of hepatology is needed in all hospitals in the UK and all trainees are required to achieve core competencies in the management of patients with liver disease. Awards of up to £5,000 will be made to successful applicants, available each year.

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Committee Members