About this section
The Gastroenterology & Hepatology Section provides a broad educational range of gastroenterological topics for physicians, surgeons, nurses and associated healthcare professionals, and promotes information exchange between healthcare professionals enabling them to provide better care for patients.
Webinar series: COVID-19
The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Section has a webinar series delving into COVID-19 from a Gastroenterology and Hepatology perspective. These webinars will be available to access later online by those who have registered but cannot be present for the live broadcast. Check out and book the webinars below.
Section Council members
Section meetings and conferences are usually organised by members of the Section Council, led by the Section President and often in collaboration with specialist societies.
Interested in joining the Section Council?
Section Councils play a pivotal role at the RSM and we are always looking for members who would like to get involved. If you would like to apply, please complete our application form and a Council representative will be in touch.
Upcoming gastroenterology and hepatology events
View all events and webinars being run by the Gastroenterology & Hepatology Section.

Gastroenterology at the primary care and hospital interface

Annual trainees’ prize meeting
Prizes & awards
Gastroenterology & Hepatology Section Prize
Prize: Clinical case: 1st prize - £100 and one year's free RSM membership; 2nd prize - £50 and one year's free RSM membership
Research prize: £100 and one year's free RSM membership
Open to: Medical students and trainees
Deadline: 12 March 2021
Meeting: 12 May 2021
Abstracts should be no more than 300 words, on either an interesting/ challenging clinical case or research on any aspect of gastroenterology or hepatology
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their abstract as a poster or oral presentation. All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the meeting free of charge.
- Clinical cases: the abstract should describe the presentation, investigations and management of the clinical case. The author should discuss the significance or relevance of the case, and any take home messages.
Abstracts selected for oral presentation should be presented in 'Grand Round' style with multiple choice option Q&A during the presentation to allow audience participation.
- Research abstracts: any original research including literature review is accepted. Abstract should contain the title, introduction, method, results and discussion.
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Fellow
For professionals with a medical, dental or veterinary qualification recognised by GMC, GDC or RCVS.
Associate
For professionals working in the healthcare sector or with an interest in healthcare issues and do not qualify for a Fellow membership.
Student
For students studying medicine, dentistry or an undergraduate qualification in a healthcare-related subject, in the UK or overseas.