Time to peruse our full programme
Just landed is the schedule of events for this Saturday's BIDA National Conference.
And what a packed and diverse programme we have!
This ranges from inequalities in women's health to the basics of conducting an appraisal; plus, the very real concern all of us share about the physical and mental health of medics.
There will be keynote addresses on what BIDA has achieved and its plans for the future, and presentations from those we encouraged to come forward with their innovative ideas.
The evening also promises to be a spectacle, with our awards citations.
We shall be there to share what happens, so keep it here if you can't attend.
There's also a new Facebook page - @BIDAUK - where we strongly suspect there will be a plethora of pictures!!
For Saturday's full programme, see the poster.
We know you can't all be there
We are on the countdown to our national conference (10 October) which once again promises to be a sensational sharing of good practice, medical updates, and useful help in everything from governance to career progression.
And then there are our awards, which are sure to stimulate interest!
But we recognise too that medics are busy people, and the treatment of patients is a priority.
We also know that our tentacles spread throughout the world, and the gems our guests discuss would prove useful anywhere and everywhere.
Fear not, we will be covering happenings here and on our social media platforms.
Forthcoming BIDA Journals will also touch on what is discussed - go to BIDAJOURNAL page.
Child hope message on Anita's podcast
Dr Karolina Palinska-Rudzka, Manchester Consultant Gynaecologist and accredited sub-specialist in Reproductive Medicine, bore a hopeful message on a podcast recently:
"Having endometriosis doesn't always mean infertility."
She was a special guest on Endo Unfiltered, a broadcast that balances beautifully, information for medics and messages for the public.
You can listen to it at https://fromsmash.com/7Og~64CFog-bt?e=YW5pdGEuc2hhcm1hQG5ocy5uZXQ%3D
Dr Karolina was joined by two endo warriors, Courtney and Lucy (the latter being a mum of three), and our Women's Healthcare Forum Chair, Dr Anita Sharma.
It remains so encouraging to see members of BIDA giving of their time to disseminate decent healthcare advice - and we thank them all of them for their dedication.
Inequalities between men's and women's wellbeing is sure to be a big topic at our National Conference at the weekend! Go to FORTHCOMINGEVENTS for more details.
Make it more than just a Bolt-on
"Despite its prevalence, endometriosis is often taught superficially or folded into broader reproductive health teaching, leaving future clinicians underprepared for real-world encounters."
That is our Women's Healthcare Chair Forum Chair Dr Anita Sharma's view of how learning about endo is relegated to a mere mention in a junior doctor's training.
Her criticism is outlined in a blog following a speech to the next generation of junior praciticioners delivered at Bolton Medical School in Greater Manchester.
And it seems her general chagrin about the lack of care around women's health really touched a nerve.
Read more by visiting our BLOGS page.
Our table gives awareness a leg-up
The Rochdale division of BIDA supported a gathering that raised the profile of one of the world's most forgotten conditions.
Despite blighting the lives of one-in-ten women and causing mental strain so acute HALF of its sufferers have had dark thoughts, awareness of endometriosis is poor.
And that includes within the medical profession.
So concerned was our Women's Healthcare Forum Chair Dr Anita Sharma, she founded her own charity Endometriosis Awareness North, which has made astounding progress in a short time, even piquing the interest of the Prime Minister!
Our BIDA sponsored table were proud to patronise the cause and display their prowess in the quiz night and on the dance floor!
You can learn more about Endometriosis Awareness North by visiting https://endometriosisawarenessnorth.com/
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!
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