The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) is a British professional organisation of gastroenterologists, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, scientists, nurses, dietitians and others amongst its members, which number over 4,000.
[2] The society is an organisation focused on the promotion of gastroenterology within the United Kingdom.
[3] It is involved with the training of gastroenterologists in the United Kingdom, and with original research into gastroenterology.
[8][9][10][11][12][13] The society holds an Annual General Meeting during which original research, updates and reviews in gastroenterology and hepatology are presented.
Recent presidents have been Hermon Dowling (1996–1997), Chris Hawkey (2010), Jon Rhodes (2011–12), Ian Gilmore (2013–14), Ian Forgacs (2014–16), Martin Lombard (2016–18), Cathryn Edwards (2018–20), Alastair McKinlay (2020-22), and Andy Veitch (2022-24).