Hope for our healthcare future
This year's BIDA national conference inspired confidence that our health service is in good hands = providing medics are able to look after their own wellbeing.
Attendees were an eclectic mix of old friends who have made such a contribution since our formation in 1975 - and young and would-be doctors determined to make a similar contribution.
And getting behind them could not be more vital at this time of a hastily changing landscape - AI received many a mention! - socially and politically. Of continued concern was women's health and the wellbeing of medics, with highly disturbing figures about how many were having dark thoughts.
But with presentations, camaraderie, exhibitions and a record number of abstracts, the mood remained distinctly upbeat.
We thank everyone who attended and contributed and particularly, those who spent long hours arranging the event.
There will be more stories and photographs coming soon!
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.
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/
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