BSGE RIGS HUB National Training Programme 2026

Applications for the 2026 BSGE RIGS HUB National Training Programme are now open.

This a centralised, standardised BSGE programme, that is delivered through a series of hands on workshops at laparoscopic hubs within each deanery and online webinars. Each workshop will be facilitated by RIGS regional representatives, along with a BSGE faculty within each hub. There are 3 programme streams (BASIC, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED) and the content aligns with the requirements of the core RCOG curriculum.

Each stream is completed in one day. If you are successful in gaining a place on the programme you are required to book study leave as follows:

BASIC – Monday, 14th December 2026
INTERMEDIATE – Wednesday, 20th January 2027
ADVANCED – Monday,15th February 2027

3 Educational webinars will support the programme

BASIC – Thursday, 10th December 2026 @ 18:30
INTERMEDIATE – Thursday, 14th January 2027 @ 18:30
ADVANCED – Thursday, 11th February 2027 @ 18:30

Full programme details will be available soon. Once we have confirmed your application to the programme was successful, we will be able to confirm the location within your region where the training will take place. As some regions are large, and this year we may combine regions, you should expect to travel for the training.

To view a list of RIGS regional representatives and their contact details (Click here).

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must:
  • Be a BSGE member at the time of application.
  • Be based in the UK or Ireland.
  • Be a trainee (NTN is not required).
  • Applicants on maternity leave or out of programme are eligible.
  • If you completed a stream in 2025, you may apply to the same stream again.

Selection Criteria

  • Priority is given according to the following principles:
  • Applicants who applied in 2025 but were not offered a place will receive priority if they remain eligible.
  • Trainees who have not previously completed a stream are prioritised.
  • Applicants should normally apply according to ST level:
    • ST1–2 → Basic
    • ST3–5 → Intermediate
    • ST6–7 (or undertaking ATSMs) → Advanced
  • Progression to the next stream is allowed after completing the previous stream.
  • Skipping streams is not permitted.
  • Within oversubscribed streams, more senior trainees receive priority (e.g. ST7 before ST6).
  • Non-NTN trainees undertaking SITMs/ATSMs are prioritised over those who are not.
  • Alternative venues or lower streams may be offered if places are available.
  • Successful applicants must pay a non-refundable £50 fee to secure their place.

Closing date for application is Tuesday, 15th September 2026.

Successful delegates will be notified week beginning 28th September 2026.

Lina Antoun (BSGE Chair for Laparoscopic Training)
Jessica Preshaw and Sabrina Butt (BSGE Laparoscopic Training Sub-committee)
Zahra Azeem, Kyle Fleischer and Ghada Badran (BSGE Trainee Representatives)
BSGE RIGS HUB National Training Programme Committee

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