BSG Trainees Podcast

BSG Trainees Podcast
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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"! Brought to you by the BSG Trainees Committee.

  1. 24 FEB

    OOP Opportunities: Advanced IBD fellowship

    In the final episode of our out-of-programme series, we sit down with Dr Anish John, an Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease Fellow at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. He offers his advice on gaining this competitive IBD fellowship, and shares valuable insight into what he loves about the role. https://www.bsg.org.uk/careers/advanced-ibd-fellow-bury Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple (apple.co/3vCPuaz) or Spotify (spoti.fi/48y8oho). Get in touch with us at @BSGTrainees on Twitter.

    20 min

  2. 28/11/2025

    OOP opportunities: Endoscopy & Education fellowship

    In this episode, we speak with Dr Fraser Brown, Gastroenterology trainee and current Research Fellow at the Northern Endoscopy Training Academy (NETS). Fraser shares insights from his three-year fellowship, spent advancing his own endoscopy skills, training others in endoscopy, and working towards a master’s degree in medical education. If you’re considering an endoscopy-focused OOP year, interested in incorporating education into your future career, or simply exploring the fellowship opportunities available, this episode is one you won’t want to miss. Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple (apple.co/3vCPuaz) or Spotify (spoti.fi/48y8oho). Get in touch with us at @BSGTrainees on Twitter.

    21 min

  3. 06/08/2025

    OOP opportunities: Non-clinical Leadership & Management fellowship

    In this episode of our Out of Programme (OOP) mini-series, we speak with Dr Ricia Gwenter, gastroenterology trainee and Chair of the BSG Trainees Committee. She tell us all about her year on a non-clinical leadership fellowship on the National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellowship Scheme. Seconded to a national NHS organisation, Ricia shares what it’s like to work outside a traditional clinical role, reflecting on the challenges, rewards, and insights gained from leading in a different part of the health system. If you have ever felt like you need a break from clinical medicine then this episode is for you! Links: - https://www.fmlm.ac.uk/services-programmes/clinical-fellow-schemes Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple (apple.co/3vCPuaz) or Spotify (spoti.fi/48y8oho). Get in touch with us at @BSGTrainees on Twitter.

    30 min

  4. 02/06/2025

    OOP opportunities: Hepatology travelling fellowship

    In this episode of our Out of Programme (OOP) mini-series, we speak to Dr Wenhao Li, an ST6 Hepatology ACL at the Royal London Hospital. Wenhao shares his unforgettable OOP experience - spending a mont in the US on a BSG funded travelling fellowship. He takes us through his time in San Diego at the AASLD Liver Meeting, and the MASLD Research Centre. He also shared insights in to attending the EASL masterclass in Savannah. Keep an eye on your inbox for the weekly BSG newsletter, and get yourself to San Diego! Links: - https://www.bsg.org.uk/news/bsg-san-diego-travelling-fellowship-report Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple (apple.co/3vCPuaz) or Spotify (spoti.fi/48y8oho). Get in touch with us at @BSGTrainees on Twitter.

    17 min
  5. OOP opportunities: Nutrition fellowship

    16/04/2025

    OOP opportunities: Nutrition fellowship

    We’re kicking off our new mini-series exploring Out of Programme (OOP) opportunities. In this first episode we speak with Lucy Gorard, a gastroenterology registrar based in the KSS region, who has taken a year out of programme to undertake a nutrition fellowship. Lucy shares valuable insights into her experience — including motivations for applying, skills she’s developed and challenges she’s encountered along the way. Whether you're considering an OOP experience yourself or simply curious to learn more, this is an episode not to be missed. Links: - https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/standards-guidance-and-curricula/guidance/out-of-programme#:~:text=When%20a%20doctor%20in%20training,your%20royal%20college%20or%20faculty - https://www.thefederation.uk/training/training-certification/going-out-programme Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple (apple.co/3vCPuaz) or Spotify (spoti.fi/48y8oho). Get in touch with us at @BSGTrainees on Twitter.

    17 min

  6. 28/11/2024

    Getting a training number - The interview

    In this episode, we dive in to the dreaded interview! Join us as we take you through each of the stations, revealing exactly what the examiners are looking for and hearing insider tips from gastroenterology trainees who have made it out the other side. Don’t miss the invaluable insights from Dr. Sarah Clarke, an experienced interviewer, who gives us her advice from across the table. Our fantastic speakers this episode are: Dr. Georgie Kerry, Dr. Writ Halder, Dr. Prateek Prasannan, Dr. Noam Roth, Dr. George Sismey, Dr. Eleanor Croft and Dr. Sarah Clarke. Links: - https://www.phstrecruitment.org.uk/specialties/gastroenterology - https://www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/documents/gim---internal-medicine--stage-2--2022-curriculum-final-july-2022_pdf-91723907.pdf Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple (https://apple.co/3vCPuaz) or Spotify (https://spoti.fi/48y8oho). Get in touch with us at @BSGTrainees on Twitter.

    30 min

  7. 25/09/2024

    Getting a training number - Portfolio and application

    In this exciting first episode of our new series, we take a comprehensive look at the portfolio and application process for securing a gastroenterology ST4 position. We get some unmissable top tips from trainees who have recently been through the process and hear their take on important bits to focus on during IMT training. Recorded live at BSG, this episode features an brilliant lineup of speakers: Dr. Georgie Kerry, Dr. Writ Halder, Dr. Prateek Prasannan, Dr. Noam Roth, and Dr. George Sismey. Useful links: https://www.phstrecruitment.org.uk/specialties/gastroenterology https://www.phstrecruitment.org.uk/recruitment-process/applying/application-scoring https://www.phstrecruitment.org.uk/documents Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple (https://apple.co/3vCPuaz) or Spotify (https://spoti.fi/48y8oho). Get in touch with us at @BSGTrainees on Twitter.

    21 min

  8. 18/06/2024

    Reflecting on Gastro pt. 2 - with Dr. Philip Smith

    Continuing our conversation with Dr. Philip Smith, we get into the controversial topics of gastro training, and some of his objections to decisions that have been made by leadership figures in the profession. Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple (apple.co/3vCPuaz) or Spotify (spoti.fi/48y8oho). Get in touch with us at @BSGTrainees on Twitter.

    29 min
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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"! Brought to you by the BSG Trainees Committee.

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  • Creator
    BSG Trainees Podcast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
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