BSG Tasters

In case you missed it: listen to the latest podcast featuring @BritSocGastro members @DrPhilipJSmith and @DrMohidKhan, focused on the paper "Neuroendocrine Tumours – What Gastroenterologists Need to Know", which was recently published in @FrontGastro_BMJ. bit.ly/2GOsVpG

"...Ultimately what happens next time will depend on how the men and women who manage the NHS respond to a developing crisis. ...As gastroenterologists and hepatologists, our requests to management are simple..." Read @awmckinlay's latest bulletin here: bit.ly/3ch7pp

Newly published in @Gut_BMJ: water-assisted sigmoidoscopy multicentre randomised controlled trial. Read it here: bit.ly/WAShTrial @Rutter_Matt @NTeesHpoolNHSFT @JillDeane @iosifbeintaris @MarkSdoc1 @tsiamoulos @BottProf @UniofNewcastle #originalresearch #bowelcancer

Who's joining us for @BSGTrainees Education Weekend this year? The weekend will offer a mixture of live and pre-recorded content that you can access safely from the comfort of your home at your own pace. Find out more: bit.ly/3bs6iCQ

Last chance to vote: our polls close today at 5 pm. BSG members please take a few moments to cast your votes now, if you haven't already done so. #EveryVoteCounts #HaveYourSay #BSGElections2020

CLOSING TODAY: Applications received by 5 pm will be considered. Just a few hours to go! @BSGTrainees @taster_tweets

Apply now to become our next Quality Improvement Lead. The role is initially for 2 years but there is an expectation of progression through the committee to become the Chair after 4 years. Applications received by 14 August will be considered. bit.ly/3gCYnVh

Keen to influence the future of British #gastroenterology+#hepatology, but unsure of where to start? Joining a Section Committee gives you an opportunity to contribute your expertise and do just that. Nominate yourself by 5 pm this Sunday to be considered bit.ly/3imaCFQ

We're looking to appoint regional representatives for 10 of the Strategic Health Authorities within England. This is a fantastic leadership opportunity, open to all BSG members across all specialities. Each post is expected to be held for 3 years. bit.ly/2CdhI0g

📢 Reminder: nominations for several BSG posts will be accepted until 5 pm today. This includes our Executive Council, Section Committees and CSSC Regional Representative vacancies. bsg.org.uk/members-area/e…

...so do consider standing for election! Nominations will close this Sunday (9th August) at 5 pm, and our online process only takes a few moments. Log in and visit our elections page to find out more. bit.ly/39ZpPtE #HaveYourSay [3/3]

...the Society conscientiously and wisely, over the past few years. "The elected councillors play an invaluable advisory role, particularly on strategic issues and when 'blue sky thinking' is required." — @awmckinlay Any member from any specialty/profession is eligible...[2/3]

We're looking for elected councillors to help represent the interests of our members in Council and other committees and external bodies. These 3 members will replace Prof Mark Hull (@mark_tbh), Prof Mark Pritchard (@gastrolivuni), and Dr Andrew Muller who have served...[1/3]

📢Closing soon: Nominate yourself or another member to stand for a place on one of our Committees, and help shape the BSG of the future. Nominations received by 5 pm on Sunday 9th August will be considered. Find out more: bit.ly/BSGElections #haveyoursay #BSGElections

We invite all BSG members to join us for another virtual session, on what would have been the first day of #BSG2020. On 15th June we're hosting an interactive #COVID19 webinar, followed by our AGM which will include the presidential handover and more. bit.ly/BSGAGM

We're now less than 2 weeks away from the #VirtualRunforGuts. Will you be joining in? Run/walk 5k from 12th-18th June (inclusive) and fundraise for @GutsCharityUK and @CrohnsColitisUK. Upload your pics to Twitter using the hashtag above.

Run or walk 5km between 12th-18th June & support @GutsCharityUK & @CrohnsColitisUK Upload your pics to Twitter with #VirtualRunforGuts Donate/fundraise uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/VirtualRu… @BSGTrainees @BritSocGastro @CathrynmEdwards @DrPhilipJSmith @GastroMJB @AntonEmmanuel2 @RMBeattie50

Missed our webinar "Life on the new frontier"? Great news: the full session is now available online. Simply log in to your BSG account and visit this link: bit.ly/BSGnewfrontier We've also compiled resources + speakers' responses to some of your questions. #BSGwebinar

"The need to maintain ‘COVID- safe’ practice in our hospitals and in our lives, however, is and will be a reality for the medium to longer term...." Read the latest Bullet Point Bulletin from our President, @CathrynmEdwards on our site. bit.ly/2ZJD3Yw

Just over 7 hours to go until we're live for our webinar "Life on the New Frontier". We're looking forward to coming together to discuss the results of our #COVID19 survey and how we can get UK #gastro + #liver services back on track. bit.ly/bsgwebinar