BAUS Education Steering Group (ESG)
The BAUS Education Steering Group (ESG) was established in April 2024. It replaces the former BAUS Education Committee (BEC).
The BAUS Education Steering Group (ESG) provides leadership and strategic oversight across all educational activity undertaken by BAUS to ensure that the Association delivers the following outcome for Education in the BAUS Strategic Plan 2023-26 - "That members are supported to access lifelong learning in urology".
The Education Steering Group drives, supports and encourages the delivery of a comprehensive and quality educational and continuing professional development programme in urology for all levels of clinicians in urology, medical students wishing to develop a career in urology and allied healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of urological patients. Working strategically with the the BAUS Sections, BAUS Educational Leads and co-opting additional expertise as required, the ESG facilitates an educational programme for urologists in a "joined-up" manner to ensure its appropriateness, relevance and quality, and to avoid duplication.
The ESG will also have a sub-group (the Educational Leads Group), chaired by Rob Calvert and including the educational leads for all specialties (Medical Students, FY/CTs, STs, BSoT, Consultants & STU doctors); one member of this committee will also attend each ESG meeting.
Committee Members
Joe Philip (Chair)
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Joe Philip is Vice President - and President Elect - of BAUS and will take over the Presidency of the Association in June 2026 during the Annual Scientific Meeting at London Olympia. As a previous Educational Lead and organiser of Teaching Courses, he is ideally qualified to chair the BAUS Education Steering Group.
Joe Philip
Chair
Joe Philip is Vice President - and President Elect - of BAUS and will take over the Presidency of the Association in June 2026 during the Annual Scientific Meeting at London Olympia. As a previous Educational Lead and organiser of Teaching Courses, he is ideally qualified to chair the BAUS Education Steering Group.
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Mohammed Belal (Vice Chair: VP Education)
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Matthew Clark (Ex-Officio: BSoT)
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Matt Clark is a Specialist Urological Trainee (ST) in the North West Deanery, Manchester. Following his appointment as Secretary of the BSoT Section in August 2025, he represents their members on the Education Steering Group.
Matthew Clark
Ex-Officio: BSoT
Matt Clark is a Specialist Urological Trainee (ST) in the North West Deanery, Manchester. Following his appointment as Secretary of the BSoT Section in August 2025, he represents their members on the Education Steering Group.
Email: matthewclark2017@doctors.org.uk
Gokul Kanda Swamy (Ex-Officio: Oncology)
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Gokul Kanda Swamy is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Morriston Hospital, Swansea. Following his appointment in January 2025 as Secretary of the Section of Oncology, he represents their members on the Education Steering Group.
Gokul Kanda Swamy
Ex-Officio: Oncology
Gokul Kanda Swamy is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Morriston Hospital, Swansea. Following his appointment in January 2025 as Secretary of the Section of Oncology, he represents their members on the Education Steering Group.
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Magda Kujawa (Ex-Officio: FRU)
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Magda Kuwaja is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport. Following her appointment in January 2025 as Secretary of the Section of Functional & Reconstructive Urology, she represents their members on the Education Steering Group.
Magda Kujawa
Ex-Officio: FRU
Magda Kuwaja is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport. Following her appointment in January 2025 as Secretary of the Section of Functional & Reconstructive Urology, she represents their members on the Education Steering Group.
Email: magda.kujawa@stockport.nhs.uk
Vaibhav Modgil (Ex-Officio: AGURS)
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Vaibhav Modgil is a Consultant Urological Surgeon based at Manchester Royal Infirmary. As the current Secretary of the Section of Andrology and Genito-Urethral Surgery, he represents their members on the committee. He is a member of both the European Association of Urologists (EAU) Male Reproductive and Sexual Health guideline group, and the International Society of Sexual Medicine (ISSM) young researchers' & clinicians' committee.
Vaibhav Modgil
Ex-Officio: AGURS
Vaibhav Modgil is a Consultant Urological Surgeon based at Manchester Royal Infirmary. As the current Secretary of the Section of Andrology and Genito-Urethral Surgery, he represents their members on the committee. He is a member of both the European Association of Urologists (EAU) Male Reproductive and Sexual Health guideline group, and the International Society of Sexual Medicine (ISSM) young researchers' & clinicians' committee.
Email: vmodgil@nhs.net
Jacob Patterson (Ex-Officio: Endourology)
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Jake Patterson is a Consultant Urological Surgeon based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. As the current Secretary of the Endourology Section, he represents their members on the committee. When he takes up his role as Endourology Vice Chair, and his successor to the role of Endourology Secretary has been chosen, the newly-elected Secretary will replace him on the Education Steering Group.
Jacob Patterson
Ex-Officio: Endourology
Jake Patterson is a Consultant Urological Surgeon based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. As the current Secretary of the Endourology Section, he represents their members on the committee. When he takes up his role as Endourology Vice Chair, and his successor to the role of Endourology Secretary has been chosen, the newly-elected Secretary will replace him on the Education Steering Group.
Email: jake.patterson@nhs.net
Rickaz Abdul Raheem (Ex-Officio: STU)
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Rickaz Raheem is a Consultant Urological Surgeon based at Bedford Hospital. As Secretary of the STU Section, he represents their members on the committee. He has a wealth of experience in education and is the current Co-Chair of the Intercollegiate Surgical Education Committee for SAS & Trust Doctors.
Rickaz Abdul Raheem
Ex-Officio: STU
Rickaz Raheem is a Consultant Urological Surgeon based at Bedford Hospital. As Secretary of the STU Section, he represents their members on the committee. He has a wealth of experience in education and is the current Co-Chair of the Intercollegiate Surgical Education Committee for SAS & Trust Doctors.
Email: drrickaz@yahoo.com
Lisa Dodgshon (Co-Opted)
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Lisa Dodgshon was co-opted to the committee when it formed from the BAUS Education Committee in 2024. She has played a major part in BAUS digital strategy and led the launch of the BAUS hybrid webapp in 2024.
Lisa Dodgshon
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Lisa Dodgshon was co-opted to the committee when it formed from the BAUS Education Committee in 2024. She has played a major part in BAUS digital strategy and led the launch of the BAUS hybrid webapp in 2024.
Email: lisa.dodgshon@icloud.com
Paul Drummond (Co-Opted)
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Paul Drummond was co-opted to the committee when it formed from the BAUS Education Committee in 2024 because of his interest in IT and digital strategy. He has played a major part in developing the BAUS hybrid webapp in 2024.
Paul Drummond
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Paul Drummond was co-opted to the committee when it formed from the BAUS Education Committee in 2024 because of his interest in IT and digital strategy. He has played a major part in developing the BAUS hybrid webapp in 2024.
Email: paul.drummond@icloud.com
Felicity Reeves (Co-Opted)
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Felicity Reeves is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. She has a PhD in medical education and a Postgraduate Certificate in clinical leadership. She was co-opted to the committee when it formed from the BAUS Education Committee in 2024.
Felicity Reeves
Co-Opted
Felicity Reeves is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. She has a PhD in medical education and a Postgraduate Certificate in clinical leadership. She was co-opted to the committee when it formed from the BAUS Education Committee in 2024.
Email: fareeves@doctors.org.uk
Helena Burden (Ex-Officio: Joint Lead for STs)
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Helena Burden is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at North Bristol NHS Trust where she ijs the clinical lead for bladder cancer. She has an interest in teaching and currently lectures and supervises students at the University of Bristol. She runs several local teaching courses including the "Essentials in Urology".
Helena Burden
Ex-Officio: Joint Lead for STs
Helena Burden is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at North Bristol NHS Trust where she ijs the clinical lead for bladder cancer. She has an interest in teaching and currently lectures and supervises students at the University of Bristol. She runs several local teaching courses including the "Essentials in Urology".
Email: helena_burden@hotmail.com
Dora Moon (Ex-Officio: Joint Lead for STs)
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Dora Moon is a Consultant Urological Surgeon in the Lancasire Teaching Hospitals NHSD Trust, working across both Preston & Chorley sites. She offers specialist tertiary cancer services for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network as a robotic surgeon specialising in cancers of the upper urinary tract.
Dora Moon
Ex-Officio: Joint Lead for STs
Dora Moon is a Consultant Urological Surgeon in the Lancasire Teaching Hospitals NHSD Trust, working across both Preston & Chorley sites. She offers specialist tertiary cancer services for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network as a robotic surgeon specialising in cancers of the upper urinary tract.
Email: doramoon85@gmail.com
Kasra Saeb-Parsy (Ex-Officio: Lead for FY/CTs)
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Kasra Saeb-Parsy is a Consultant Uro9logical Surgeon at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. He was appointed as Educational Lead for CT and FY Doctors in 2024 and will complete his term of office at the end of April 2028.
Kasra Saeb-Parsy
Ex-Officio: Lead for FY/CTs
Kasra Saeb-Parsy is a Consultant Uro9logical Surgeon at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. He was appointed as Educational Lead for CT and FY Doctors in 2024 and will complete his term of office at the end of April 2028.
Email: kasra@doctors.org.uk
Benjamin Ayres (Ex-Officio: Lead for Medical Students)
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Mr Ben Ayres is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at St George's University Hospital, London. He was appointed Educational Lead for Medical Students (undergraduates) in 2023 and completes his term of office at the start of November 2025.
Benjamin Ayres
Ex-Officio: Lead for Medical Students
Mr Ben Ayres is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at St George's University Hospital, London. He was appointed Educational Lead for Medical Students (undergraduates) in 2023 and completes his term of office at the start of November 2025.
Email: benjamin.ayres@nhs.net