International Committee Project: Back to Basra
Dr Laith Al-Rubaiy reflects on his experience at the Basra Medical School's 16th International Meeting, and the potential of the Iraq medical education system, following his latest trip home.
BSG International: Colon Cancer Screening Awareness
The BSG International Section is proud to raise awareness about colorectal cancer through a multilingual video featuring our members from around the world. Early detection saves lives—let’s spread the message far and wide!
International Grant Report: Malawi Endoscopy training visit report
After arriving in Lilongwe, we visited KCH and met the local Endoscopy team including Mr Chipilimo and the two senior local trainees who had both undertaken <5 endoscopies previously but had been identified by senior clinicians for Foundation endoscopy training at the unit. We spoke with them regarding their current work, resources and requirements and donated endoscopic equipment from Glasgow.
International Grant: Malawi Hepatology Training Course Report
With the generous support of a grant from the British Society of Gastroenterology we organized a training conference: the Third Conference on Liver Disease in Malawi. We provided travel and accommodation for delegates from all over Malawi, ranging from Karonga in the far north to Chikwawa in the South