Welcome to the BSG Undergraduates page where you can find out more about gastroenterology and hepatology as a career, how to get involved in the Society whilst at medical school, relevant events and resources, and details on how you can become a member of the BSG. If you are considering a career in gastroenterology, you are in the right place!

Medical students who are interested in Gastroenterology are welcome to join the Society free of charge. Membership will provide access to educational events, bursaries, speaker suggestions, networking opportunities and lots more.

BSG Undergraduate Membership

Medical students who are interested in Gastroenterology are welcomed to join the Society free of charge.   

Membership will provide access to educational events as well as other relevant information on our specialism. Membership will also allow medical students to apply for bursaries to attend the BSG Annual meeting, as well as covering up to £500 of travel expenses to attend.    

The BSG will be able to assist with speakers for your university events, judges for essay prizes, networking, and opportunities to assist on research projects and audits.    

Conditions 

• Applications will require proof of study (image of your student ID) from your current university and will be reviewed by the BSG Membership Secretary
• During your time at medical school, your membership will have to be renewed annually on 31st July  
• When you finish at medical school, you can continue to be a taster member of the BSG at a cost of £24 a year  

How to apply?

1. Fill out the registration form below with your details and make sure to submit an image of your student ID.
2. Once you click "submit" on the form below, you will be directed to the Undergraduate Membership page. From here, add 1x membership and "purchase" it for free by following the checkout and filling in your details.
3. Once you have completed the purchase process you will be sent confirmation of your membership and a Welcome Email.

What the 2023 Undergraduates thought of BSG LIVE‘23

General

“I attended [the] BSG conference and had a blast!” - CS 

“It was truly an incredible journey that had a profound impact on my personal and professional growth, shaping my future career plans in ways I never expected…I am determined to apply the valuable knowledge and insights gained from BSG Live 2023 to my studies, research endeavours, and clinical experiences”. - IC

“Everything I listened to was all so relevant to my studies over the past 3 years at medical school and put new recent research into practise which was so refreshing” - EQ

“The conference highlighted that Gastroenterology is a huge speciality with various opportunities and sub specialities and links to many other specialities”- CR

“Renowned speakers delivered thought-provoking talks on ground-breaking research, innovative diagnostic techniques and emerging trends in the field” - IC

"Attending BSG Live 2023 has had a profound impact on my future career plans" - IC

“I was able to learn a vast amount in such a short time, attending lectures on hepatology, IBD, endoscopy, and many more” - MB

“As a student I have had limited exposure to endoscopy, so being exposed to such a skilled procedure, whilst being talked through what was happening by experts, was a brilliant opportunity!” - LB

Masterclasses

“The masterclass talks were the perfect opportunity … to implement the knowledge I had gained as part of my intercalated BSc in Medical Sciences exploring the current treatment and emerging therapeutics for different gastrointestinal conditions” - TK

Networking

“…a good place to network. I was able to meet the… Trainee Rep[s]… at the conference who I have asked to help me to secure a 5-week placement at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast as part of my fourth-year medical elective next year. Amazing!” - AQ

“One thing that stood out to me during the conference was the power of networking. Engaging with distinguished gastroenterologists, enthusiastic medical students, and accomplished researchers opened doors I never thought possible. Sharing ideas, listening to inspiring stories and connecting with like-minded individuals created a supportive community that made me feel right at home” - IC

Useful Resources

The Complete Guide To Becoming A Gastroenterology Doctor

Read the BMJ’s guide to becoming a gastroenterology doctor here.

Trainees Podcast

The BSG Trainees section host their regular podcast here, featuring interviews with prominent gastroenterologists, how they came into their line of work, what their work entails, and a little bit about their lives.

Tune into the Trainees Podcast here.

The Curriculum for Gastroenterologists

Read the Curriculum for Gastroenterology Training from the Joint Royal College of Physicians Training Board.

Gastroenterology Curriculum 2022 Education Evening Webinar

Gastroenterology Curriculum 2022 Education Evening Webinar recorded on 6th July 2022 and formed an introduction to the new Gastroenterology and Hepatology Training Curriculum.

How to Get a Gastroenterology Training Number

Dr Lisa McNeill, ST7 Gastro SpR, presents her tips on “How to Get a Gastroenterology Training Number”.

Bursaries

View all of our current bursaries here.