Following on from speaking to consultants last episode, we finish our mini-series on BSG Live by chatting to some of the trainees in attendance in Liverpool this year. We hear about the social side of the conference, as well as the priceless learning opportunities found and career insight gained.

The BSG Live Experience pt. 2 - Trainees

It's a new year, and this episode we're looking ahead to the start of gastroenterology and hepatology registrar training. Anyone facing this will know that there's a lot to consider, and so we have a two-part series covering a wide range of topics, including:
- How to approach the critical stage of choosing a speciality.
- Balancing reg training with wider life goals, like family planning.
- Strategic advice for keeping organised and hitting the ground running.
- How to look after your team as well as your patients.


Contributors this episode:
Dr. Aditi Kumar, Dr. Jabed Ahmed, Dr. Syed Mujtaba Hasnain Nadir, Dr. Suneil Raju.

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Registrar Training pt. 1 - Top Tips

We're back with more registrar training tips from those who've been there themselves. Hear a selection of strategies for these topics and more:
- Finding a network within your placement.
- Consolidating and verifying your learnings.
- Improving your time efficiency.
- Uncovering resources from those in the know.

Contributors this episode:
Dr. Yazan Haddadin, Dr. Lewis David, Dr. Radha Gadhok, Dr. Arun Sivananthan.

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Registrar Training pt. 2 - More Top Tips!

In our next pair of episodes we'll be hearing from Dr. Philip Smith, covering a range of topics from his own personal experiences in gastroenterology to the state of the profession now. He is a retired consultant luminal gastroenterologist, and when not hosting podcasts of his own at the Gut and Frontline Gastroenterology journals, dedicates much of his energy to academia and training. In this first part he tells us about his path into gastro, the numerous challenges he has faced, and the varied roles he now occupies.

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Reflecting on Gastro pt. 1 - 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.

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

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

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Getting a training number - Portfolio and application

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

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Getting a training number - The interview

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

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OOP opportunities: Nutrition fellowship

In episode two 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

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OOP opportunities: Hepatology travelling 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

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OOP opportunities: Non-clinical Leadership & Management fellowship

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.