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BAUS Weekly Newsletter

2024 Edition No 24

As part of the BAUS communication strategy, we are exploring new ways of delivering information to members in a succinct and timely manner.

Now the pilot phase of the newsletter has passed, we would love to hear your views on this way of communicating with BAUS members. You can read the week's highlights and the full newsletter below:

... but first, please take a minute or two to complete this very short survey.  

Highlights this week

Events

  • BAUS 2024 - Online registration closes 10:00am on 19 June 2024.
  • BAUS 2024 Platform/App - launches 20 June for pre-registered delegates

Sections

  • Endourology - Save the date for the Annual Meeting on 11-12 Sept at Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh 
  • Oncology - Free places available for UDOU Oncology Course in Paris 19-21 September 2024
  • BSoT - EAU-BSoT Exchange - if info received from Sarika

Audit Steering Group

  • ASG Update #16 - catch up on the latest news about the BAUS Data and Audit Programme 

Regions

  • Republic of Ireland - Congraulations to Rowan Casey who has been appointed as BAUS Council Regional Rep
  • East Midlands - Save the date for the 2024 EMUS Annual Meeting - 15-16 October 2024

News & Opportunities from other organisations

  • Introducing U-NOTE (Urology National Online Teaching & Education) For NTN Trainees, SAS/LED and Specialty Doctors in Urology who are preparing for the FRCS(Urol) Exam
  • The Urology Foundation -  Sign up now for the BSoT Fun Run at BAUS 2024 to support The Urology Foundation

  • Newsletter from the FSSA - find out how the FSSA supports members of the surgical specialty associations


Full newsletter

Introduction from Jo Cresswell, BAUS President

Dear Colleagues

 

Best wishes

Jo Cresswell

BAUS 2024

7 days until online registration closes at 10:00hr on 19 June. Don't Miss out on the BAUS 2024 Annual Meeting #BAUS24

8 days until the BAUS 2024 Platform/App launches on 20 June; pre-registered delegates will be notified via email when the BAUS 2024 has launched; no access prior to 20 June

Click here to register for BAUS 2024.    Click here to see the BAUS 2024 Programme.

 

Sections

BSoT - EAU-BSOT Exchange

WAITING FOR INFO FROM SARIKA


Oncology - Free places available for UDOU oncology course in Paris 19-21 September 2024

The BAUS Section of Oncology have been offered 10 free places on this course, covering up-to-date management of Prostate, Bladder, Upper Tract Urothelial and Kidney Cancer.

Funding has been made available to cover the cost of the course, transport, accommodation, and some meals.

Click the below for more info & how to apply - open to BAUS Members who are not in substantive consultant posts.  Deadline: 12 noon, 21 June 2024.

Click here for more information about the course and eligibility criteria.  Click here to apply for the course.


Endourology - Annual Section Meeting 2024

SAVE THE DATE - 11-12 September 2024, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Abstract submission closes 11AM on Tuesday 18 June. Abstracts will be accepted for oral presentation or poster display.

Click here to submit your abstract.

 

Regions

Republic of Ireland - BAUS Council Regional Representative

Congratulations and welcome to Rowan Casey from Tallaght University Hospital who has been appointed by the ISU as BAUS Council Regional Representative for the Republic of Ireland.


East Midlands Urological Society (EMUS) Annual Meeting

Save the date: Tues 15 Oct (evening meal) and Weds 16 Oct (scientific meeting)
Location: Hilton Doubletree Hotel, Nottingham

 

News/Opportunities from other organisations

Introducing U-NOTE (Urology National Online Teaching and Education)

Hosted by the NHS to provide comprehensive monthly teaching to supplement (NOT replace) existing regional and local teaching programmes.

Open to all UK based NTN trainees in Urology and all Specialty/SAS/locally employed doctors in Urology who are preparing for the FRCS(Urol) exam.

First Session: Update on stone management - 12 July 2024 at 2:00 pm

Click here for more information about U-NOTE.           

Click here or scan the QR code below to sign up for U-Note.


The Urology Foundation - BSoT Fun Run

Registration is still open for the BSoT 5k Fun Run! If you’re heading to the BAUS conference, don’t forget your trainers! The Fun Run takes place on Tuesday 25 June raising funds for The Urology Foundation. Technical Running Top included within entry fee. All abilities welcome.

Click here for more info.    Click here to sign up for the fun run.   Click here to contact The Urology Foundation


Newsletter from the FSSA

The FSSA (Federation of Surgical Specialty Associations) brings together the Presidents of the 10 GMC recognised speciality associations to represent and co-ordinate the aims, views and policies of surgeons practising in the UK and Ireland. 

Click the button to find out more about the work of FSSA and how it supports members of the surgical specialty associations.

Click here to read the FSSA Newsletter

 

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