BSGE RIGS HUB National Training Programme – Faculty

We are excited to invite applications for faculty positions in the 2025 BSGE RIGS HUB National Training Programme.

This national programme consists of hands-on laparoscopic training delivered through regional HUBS, aligned with the RCOG curriculum. Faculty will support the delivery of three one-day training streams, each supported by an evening webinar.

Key Dates

Hands-On Workshop Days:

  • BASIC – Thursday, 30th October 2025
  • INTERMEDIATE – Thursday, 13th November 2025
  • ADVANCED – Thursday, 27th November 2025

Educational Webinars (Evening Sessions):

  • BASIC – Monday, 27th October @ 18:30
  • INTERMEDIATE – Monday, 10th November @ 18:30
  • ADVANCED – Monday, 24th November @ 18:30

Faculty Involvement:

  • You may apply to teach on one, two, or all three training days.
  • Faculty incentives for BSGE ASM26, London:
    • 25% discount for faculty teaching on one training day
    • 50% discount for faculty teaching on two or more training days
  • Faculty will be allocated on a first come, first served basis in the event of oversubscription.
  • Training will take place at regional HUB within each deanery. Venues will be confirmed after faculty are selected.
  • Each session will include teaching BASIC, INTERMEDIATE, and ADVANCED laparoscopic skills.
  • Therefore, faculty must be experienced in laparoscopic suturing.
  • ST6 and above trainees are welcome to apply to support the BASIC stream but must attend the full day for indirect teaching support.
  • No advance preparation is required – BSGE faculty will deliver tutorials and lectures centrally.
  • A programme outline for each training day will be available soon on the BSGE website.

Important Information:

  • All faculty must be current BSGE members.
  • Certificates of attendance will be issued after the programme.
  • Travel and accommodation costs are not reimbursed, but ASM registration discounts apply as above.
  • For further details, contact your BSGE RIGS regional representative (view regional reps here) or email trainees@bsge.org.uk

Interested in Becoming Faculty?

Complete the online application form by clicking here.

Application Deadline: Midday on Friday, 11th July 2025

We hope you’ll join us in shaping the next generation of laparoscopic surgeons through the BSGE RIGS HUB National Training Programme.

Lina Antoun (BSGE Chair for Laparoscopic Training)
Jessica Preshaw, Sabrina Butt and Ayesha Mahmud (BSGE Laparoscopic Training Sub-committee)
Oscar Barnick, Zahra Azeem and Florence Britton (BSGE Trainee Representatives)
BSGE RIGS HUB National Training Programme Committee

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