British Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (BSGAR)

The British Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (BSGAR) is a Special Interest Group of the Royal College of Radiologists and provides a forum for imaging, intervention and research in the care of patients with abdominal disease.

Society Aims:
The BSGAR aims to cover all areas of GI and Abdominal Radiology and to support consultants working in these fields. It also wishes to encourage trainees who hope to make a career in this field.

Specifically BSGAR aims to:
• Act as a forum for the practice and development of abdominal and GI radiology
• Support and promote national initiatives in research and audit in GI and Abdominal Radiology
• Help in the establishment of standards and good practice in GI and abdominal radiology
• Provide expert input into curriculum developments in GI and abdominal radiology through the Royal College of Radiologists
• Encourage interest in GI radiology amongst trainees
• Reflect the views of GI radiologists to other professional groups, and to become the official special interest group for the Royal College of Radiologists.
• Establish links with ESGAR and other professional bodies as appropriate
• Keep members aware of political initiatives likely to affect their practice
• Hold an annual meeting