Dr Arun Baksi
The entire membership of BIDA wishes to express its deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of Dr Arun Baksi, who sadly passed away on 21 August.
Dr Baksi helped shape the treatment of diabetes on the Isle of Wight and at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS University Trust. He was a campaigner against racism and a valued member of BIDA.
Professor Amit Sinha, the President of BIDA and a close friend of Dr Baksi said: “We mourn his departure to the heavenly abode and offer our prayers for him and pay our condolences to the family. We will always celebrate his life. He remained an active participant and member of BIDA and will be sorely missed.”
Commencing with caring for those who care
It isn’t a healthy situation – as the number of doctors emotionally burnt out has topped 34% while sickness in our NHS workforce is on the climb, again.
And so the first session at our BIDA National Conference (10 October, please see poster) will discuss how to ensure the wellbeing of our medics is looked after properly.
Feeling valued in their workplace is a huge consideration and for international doctors practicing in the UK, safely settling into a new job and environment is paramount.
How to achieve this will be under investigation in Session One of the conference, which is a gathering of medics from around the globe currently plying their trade in Britain.
The whole event will have essential issues such as this at its heart, and so it is sure to garner healthy numbers of guests.
You can register your interest in attending by visiting our CONTACTUS page.
Don’t miss out!
How physical illness can impact the mind
Around 40% of patients with depression are also struggling with life-limiting physical conditions.
Which is why many might find the latest blog from our Women’s Healthcare Forum chair so useful.
Dr Anita Sharma has written on the effect endometriosis can have on wellbeing. And her words are applicable to anyone facing physical woes that might feature frustration, low moods and even dark thoughts. See https://endometriosisawarenessnorth.com/blogs/f/managing-your-mental-health-malaise
Penned for her charity Endometriosis Awareness North, the blog features on a new Mental Health Matters page, which also showcases coping strategies for patients.
The first example comes from the Talking Therapies team in Bury, Greater Manchester – go to https://endometriosisawarenessnorth.com/mental-health-matters
If you have any thoughts about mental health care for chronically ill patients, please contact us.
They might just help someone facing real challenges!
Women's debate dispatched at conference
Female life expectancy may outrank that of the male – but the average woman spends just 69 of her 83 years in good health.
And that’s why the subject of gender inequalities will feature at our conference (October 10).
Our Women’s Healthcare Chair Dr Anita Sharma has been a real trailblazer in this area, founding the Endometriosis Awareness North charity. The organisation recently ran a much vaunted campaign with Shipley College in Bradford where so-called Endo Warriors relayed their story.
And as you can see from our picture – they have also made some powerful friends!
The other gender issue we have looked at in previous years has been the lack of progression of women medics – especially towards the top end of the profession.
Join us at the conference by going to FORTHCOMINGEVENTS
Pyramid visit pinnacle of science conference
The full brochure for BIDA’s 17th International Conference has just been published.
And it promises to be a wonderfully colourful mix of serious debate and historical site seeing.
Amongst the activities planned is a visit to The Valley of the Kings and some time at the Giza Pyramids – built for the Pharoh Khufu, and dating back to 2600 B.C!
The science part of the programme will look at good practice from a myriad of countries, so that we can make good health a universal notion.
The pyramid shape has been used to illustrate good nutrition and light pyramids – or prisms – are also used in meditation and yoga.
For a full brochure, visit FORTHCOMINGEVENTS
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
The comfort of financial security
BIDA has worked in partnership with Quilter financial advisers since 2021.
The Wealth Management company give our membership sound investment and other monetary advice to enable them – and their families – to have a sound financial future.
Read more at QUILTERPARTNERSHIP
From the President
Watch a message from our President on the 50-year-anniversary of BIDA and why we are founded on a philosophy of “friendship, dignity, respect and service above oneself.” https://www.youtube.com/shorts/C1HVB3oy2e8