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Supporting our treasured community of international doctors
Our Mission
BIDA aims to support, encourage, train and acknowledge the wonderful work of Britain’s international doctors and dentists, without whom our NHS would simply collapse. We also promote understanding, tolerance, equity and fairness – join us, today at Join BIDA | British Internationa
Latest News
Save the date for September
We have just announced the details of 2025’s BIDA national conference.
The event will be held on Saturday 20 September at the Hilton Hotel in historic, Chester – see poster.
With seminars, presentations, and plenty of time to network and socialise, 2024’s event proved particularly popular and insightful.
So please, make a note in your diary and hopefully we will see you there!
United to address the pain of endo
BIDA’s very own Drs Gadiyar and Sharma took part in a webinar to discuss pain relief for sufferers of endometriosis.
The online and in-person event looked at everything from the impact of TENS machines to the role of acupuncture as well as explaining why the condition causes such agony.
One in ten women of child-bearing age are affected by the blight, which can also result in severe mental health issues.
Dr Sharma has been running monthly online seminars on endo and has received an increasingly appreciative response.
For more, go to https://endometriosisawarenessnorth.com/
Lectern lessons for us all
BIDA’s recent conference covered everything from the welcome international medics get to Britain to a future without effective antibiotics.
A plethora of speakers took to the podium to talk about a range of topics but all with the common goal of recognising the role overseas doctors and dentists play in supporting our National Health Service.
A series of articles beginning with a welcome from the Oldham doctor who ran the world’s first COVID vaccination clinic for the homeless is coming soon.
If you want to enjoy the support of dedicated colleagues and hear about our training and events, join BIDA today by visiting Join BIDA | British Internationa
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The BIDA Journal
The BIDA journal covers all the latest news from our organisation plus explores the vital issues that affect international doctors in the UK, every day.
Speak to us about the quarterly publication and other resources we have on offer, by emailing office@bidaonline.org