BAUS Section of Trainees (BSoT)
BSoT (formerly SURG) provides a forum for members training in the UK and Ireland to discuss and express opinion about training issues arising on a Regional or National level.
Issues that will affect trainees and Consultant Urologists within the NHS are debated, and these opinions will be put forward on behalf of members by the Executive Committee. BSoT also represents urological trainees at relevant national meetings including the SAC, ASiT and ESRU, as well as on BAUS Council.
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Committee Members
Bushra Abdelqader (Chair)
Bushra is a specialist urological trainee at St George's Hospital, London. She was originally elected to the role of Vice Chair in January 2024 and took over as Chair in June 2025.
Bushra Abdelqader
Chair
Bushra is a specialist urological trainee at St George's Hospital, London. She was originally elected to the role of Vice Chair in January 2024 and took over as Chair in June 2025.
John Hayes (Comms Lead)
John is a specialist urological trainee in the North East Deanery. He was elected to the role of Communications Lead in April 2024
John Hayes
Comms Lead
John is a specialist urological trainee in the North East Deanery. He was elected to the role of Communications Lead in April 2024
Matthew Clark (Secretary)
Matt is a specialist urological trainee in the North West Deanery, Manchester. He was elected to the role of Secretary in August 2025
Matthew Clark
Secretary
Matt is a specialist urological trainee in the North West Deanery, Manchester. He was elected to the role of Secretary in August 2025
Andy Chuang (Section Rep (FRU))
Andy is a Urology Registrar in the North West (Manchester) Deanery and currently serves as the BAUS Section of Trainees (BSoT) Representative for Functional & Reconstructive Urology. He was elected to the committee in March 2026 for an initial 2-year period.
Alongside his clinical training, Andy has a strong interest in postgraduate medical education and clinical research. He is currently undertaking further academic work in medical education and has been involved in audit and research projects within functional urology.
Through his role on the committee, he aims to strengthen trainee engagement in the subspecialty and promote opportunities for education, mentorship and collaborative research.
Andy Chuang
Section Rep (FRU)
Andy is a Urology Registrar in the North West (Manchester) Deanery and currently serves as the BAUS Section of Trainees (BSoT) Representative for Functional & Reconstructive Urology. He was elected to the committee in March 2026 for an initial 2-year period.
Alongside his clinical training, Andy has a strong interest in postgraduate medical education and clinical research. He is currently undertaking further academic work in medical education and has been involved in audit and research projects within functional urology.
Through his role on the committee, he aims to strengthen trainee engagement in the subspecialty and promote opportunities for education, mentorship and collaborative research.