Gastroenterology and Hepatology · Professional Society · UK
British Society of Gastroenterology
BSG
SpecialtyGastroenterology and Hepatology
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsYes
Research PrizesYes
The British Society of Gastroenterology is focused on the promotion of gastroenterology and hepatology with over 4,200 members worldwide. It represents and supports members since 1937, including physicians, surgeons, pathologists, scientists, nurses, dietitians, and others interested in the field.
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Specialty
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Abbreviation
BSG
Student Cost
Free
Trainee Committee
Yes
Travel Grants
Available
Research Prizes
Yes
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
| Membership Type | Eligibility | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Medical students interested in gastroenterology | Free |
| Taster Member | Medical students after finishing medical school | £24 |
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
Exclusive access to members-only events
Members gain exclusive access to society events and networking opportunities
Discounts on BSG-endorsed events
Up to 30% discount off BSG-endorsed events, including the Annual Meeting for professional development
BSG Web Education platform access
Access to the BSG Web Education platform for educational content
Weekly newsletter and updates
Receive the latest news from the GI community with a weekly newsletter and regular email updates
Free access to journals
Free access to Gut, Frontline Gastroenterology, and Open Gastroenterology with exclusive flipbook format digital access
EVENTS Events & Conferences
BSG Annual Meeting (BSG LIVE)
Liverpool · Conference
22-23 November 2025
BSG Trainees Taster Course
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals · Workshop
25-27 March 2026
BSG Trainees Management & Leadership Course
Leamington Spa · Course
22-23 April 2026
Trainees Endoscopy Taster Course – London
London · Workshop
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
Annual Meeting Bursaries
Bursaries up to £600 for trainees, nurses, and undergraduates attending BSG LIVE to cover travel, accommodation or conference fees
Trainee Elective Bursaries
Support for medical students undertaking elective placements abroad in gastroenterology and hepatology fields, run in autumn
Gastroenterology Trainee Development Award
Single award of £1000 for trainees with National Training Numbers to fund training attachments outside normal training scheme
Sir Francis Avery Jones Award
Annual research award for gastroenterologists under 40 years old or within 5 years of consultant post, includes lecture at Annual Meeting and full conference registration
Hopkins Prize for Endoscopy
Award for best endoscopy research or technical innovation, includes 15-minute lecture at Annual Meeting and free registration
Trainee Research Networks
Regional trainee-led research networks (GLINT, GRANT, OxYGeN, SABRE-IBD, ScotRIGHT, SPRinG, ToRcH-UK, WING, WMRIG, YaHGuT) for collaborative research and audit projects