Very pleased to share a 🧵on our new paper just published in @BJSurgery exploring prognostication using a novel composite marker: 'Cachexia Index' in patients with locally advanced oesophagogastric cancer. (1/8)
Link: https://t.co/QDIpHrSmH4
Do you want to play a key part in shaping the future of upper GI research in the UK and Ireland? 🇬🇧🇮🇪
Then come and join us on June 15th at @RCSnews!
📍 London
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💰 FREE FOR RESIDENTS
Yesterday was a great start to the @roux_group Training Congress 2026!
From Leo Brown’s opening address to the lively GLP‑1 clinical debate, the day delivered a full spectrum of insight, challenge, and inspiration. Standout moments included:
⭐Andrew Smith's keynote and biliary disease update
⭐Prof Tim Underwood's evidence based surgery session
⭐James Glasbey's look at AI’s role in surgical training
⭐Claire Dawkins trauma stations; surgical survival guide
⭐A packed research prize session
⭐And of course, an evening of great conversation over dinner!
Now on to Day Two, and it’s shaping up to be just as strong.
Here’s what’s ahead today:
💠FRCS Part 2 & Viva-based teaching introduction with Prof Alex Phillips & Ms Clara Munro
💠Complex abdominal wall management with Mr Siddek Isreb
💠Training debate: the role of advanced endoscopy in surgical training
💠Subspecialty parallel sessions including viva based teaching, complex MDT cases, and surgical updates
💠“First Do No Harm” — surgical decision making for the comorbid patient with Dr Mark Johnston
💠Afternoon parallel sessions, followed by conference close & prizes with Nicola Raftery
A full day of learning, debate, and hands on development ahead!
#Roux #AUGIS #Training
One day to go! 🎉
We’re so excited to welcome everyone to Newcastle! It’s been months in the making, and we can’t wait to bring together the community for a brilliant few days of learning, collaboration, and connection.
Safe travels to those heading up today — see you very soon
Expressions of interest for Phase 2 of the Roux elections are now open!
Apply to join the committee and help shape the future of surgical training
📅 Deadline: Friday 10th April 2026
📝 150-word EOI to [email protected]
Six weeks to go until Roux Training Congress 2026 ‼️
Book your study leave and join us on the 5th-6th May in Newcastle 📍
Sign up here: https://t.co/bC8DGFZhkP
📢 Call for Abstracts – Roux Training Congress 2026
Great news! Accepted abstracts will be published in the British Journal of Surgery.
📍 Location: The Catalyst, 3 Helix, Science Square, Newcastle upon Tyne
📅 Dates: 5–6 May 2026
Abstract Categories:
• General Surgery
• EGS
• Bariatric
• Benign OG
• OG Cancer
• HPB
• Transplant
• Education & Training
• Other
📝 Word limit: 250 words
⏰ Deadline extended: Midnight, 22 March 2026
Please note: All presenting authors are responsible for registration, travel, and accommodation costs.
❓ Questions? Contact: [email protected]
🎓 Additional Training Opportunity at the GBIHPBA Meeting!
🩻 Radiology Made Easy
📅 Wednesday, 22 April 2026
💷 Cost: £50
⚠️ Limited places available
Register for Roux Training Congress: https://t.co/j3GHFQYc4g
Submit your abstracts here: https://t.co/ZAPQTuSNCp
Register for GBIHPBA: https://t.co/CONuTIrn1i
#RouxGroup #Training #UpperGI
Huge congratulations to this year’s Roux Prize winners – a fantastic achievement and very well deserved! 👏
And congratulations to ASiT on delivering an incredible 50th conference. A brilliant milestone and a great event celebrating the surgical community. 🎉
#ASiT50
📢 Abstract submissions are now OPEN!
📝 Submit your abstract now for the chance to:
✨ Have your work published in BJS Academy
🏆 Compete for BJS prize certificate
⏰ Submission deadline: 16 March
🔗 https://t.co/ognL54S5XJ
🚨 Booking now open 🚨
The Roux Group Training Congress 2026 ‼️
Join us on 5–6 May 2026 at The Catalyst, Newcastle.
This two-day event brings together trainees, trainers, and innovators for expert talks, structured exam-preparation, and networking.
https://t.co/bC8DGFZhkP
📊 Moynihan Academy supports this national survey by @roux_group
Take part to help improve understanding of career intentions and training needs in General Surgery across the UK & Ireland. Your voice matters.
👉 https://t.co/KpuYkw7EOm
Phase 1 of the Roux exec committee elections are now open for the following positions:
-President-elect
-Honorary Secretary
-Education & Training Lead
-Audit & Research Lead
150 word EOIs to be sent to [email protected] by midnight Tuesday 3rd March
Don’t miss the Wessex Foregut Meeting 2026 📍
A full day of high-quality foregut education at Winchester Cathedral.
🗓 27 Feb 2026
🎓 6 CPD points
💷 AUGIS discounts available
🔗 Register now: https://t.co/FFcnlcVyqe
✨ New Year, New Roux ✨
An exciting programme of Roux events is coming up this year — including courses, conferences and training.
Save the dates, book the leave, and stay tuned- more information to follow 👀
What a power couple 💪
Shout out to our fantastic husband and wife duo, Benjamin Kai Yan Chan and Klaire Exarchou, who collected their certificates today. Congratulations 🙌
Join us next week for the first session of the AUGIS Seminal Six Series ✨
📅 12 November
🕖 19:00
Gallstone Disease – The Evidence with Prof Giles Toogood
We hope to see many of you there!
Sign-up:🔗 https://t.co/FQziT9VJx1
The BJS Foundation is delighted to announce a new trainee strategic partnership for 2026 with The Roux Group (@roux_group)
We look forward to collaborating closely.🙌
@Augishealth
Fantastic start to #AUGIS2025 this morning, at our Roux Pre-conference courses!
Great engagement throughout the courses — huge thanks to everyone who attended, contributed, and to our brilliant faculty for delivering such high-quality, practical sessions 👏
Already heading to #AUGIS2025? 🩺
Don’t miss out on attending a Roux pre-conference course — practical, high-yield, and trainee-led!
📍8th October 8:30-12:00
Limited spaces 👉 https://t.co/yXkDSWvM0a