BSGE Trainee Representatives
Updates from the Committee
As BSGE Trainee Representatives, we are keen to represent the views and opinions of members and have recently successfully completed the process of appointing eleven regional trainee reps. These will play an integral role within RIGS and the BSGE to provide useful feedback and opinions which can hopefully in time be incorporated into training. The representatives will all feature on the dedicated trainee section of the website.
Regular meetings will take place together with the BSGE trainee representatives and all regional reps will feature on the website and actively participate with the evolution and development of RIGS. Regional rep selection will occur annually, giving more people the chance to become involved.
Email: trainees@bsge.org.uk
Meet The Portfolio Members
Zahra Azeem
Senior Trainee Representative
Zahra Azeem is an ST7 trainee in West Midlands undertaking Advanced Laparoscopic Excision of Benign Disease (ALAP) ATSM. She has a strong track record in laparoscopic surgery, gynaecological ultrasound, and multidisciplinary care for patients with chronic pelvic pain.
Zahra has been actively involved in national and regional teaching, serving as faculty on several BSGE-endorsed training courses including the Pre-ASM Advanced Ultrasound Course and BSGE RIGS Course. She is passionate about surgical education and is currently developing a National Gynaecological Ultrasound Training Programme for trainees.
In parallel with her clinical work, Zahra leads and collaborates on a range of research projects focusing on diagnostic pathways in endometriosis, intraoperative imaging innovations and the use of Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) in laparoscopy. She has authored many peer reviewed publications and won awards for her projects.
As Senior Trainee Representative on the BSGE Council, Zahra is committed to representing the voice of trainees, supporting equitable access to high-quality training opportunities, and shaping the future of minimally invasive gynaecological surgery through innovation, inclusion, and excellence.
Ghada Badran
Junior Trainee Representative
I am currently an ST4 trainee in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a strong and growing interest in minimally invasive surgery. My enthusiasm for gynaecological endoscopy began during my early exposure to laparoscopic procedures and has continued to develop through regular engagement with BSGE educational webinars. These experiences have highlighted the essential role the BSGE plays in advancing clinical excellence, delivering high-quality education, and championing trainee development across the UK and Ireland.
If elected, I would be a motivated and committed representative for junior trainees, ensuring their perspectives are actively represented and meaningfully considered at Council level. I am particularly passionate about promoting inclusive, equitable, and accessible training opportunities, especially for trainees working in less-resourced deaneries or those facing personal or professional barriers to course attendance. I would aim to proactively seek trainee feedback to help inform and shape innovative future educational initiatives.
I believe I would be able to contribute positively to the Council’s work and support the BSGE’s core mission of excellence in women’s health. I would be delighted to represent my peers, collaborate with Council members, and play an active role in supporting the continued growth and impact of our Society.
Kyle Fleischer
Co-opted Senior Trainee Representative
Doctor-in-Training
The Lister Hospital, HCA Healthcare UK