Benefits of Joining BSUG

The aims of the society are to set and raise standards in Urogynaecology and to update members on the advances in the speciality. BSUG works closely with the RCOG where our Secretariat is located. We also collaborate with other organisations including the IUGA and female reconstructive Urology of BAUS. Representatives of Specialist Societies meet with College Officers twice a year to discuss areas of mutual interest. In our case, the Chairman and Honorary Secretary represent BSUG. BSUG hold three meetings a year: Annual Scientific meeting, Annual Research Meeting and Urodynamics Course. The Research Meeting is free to members of the society. BSUG has a General Committee and six sub-committees. Members are encouraged to apply to join any of the sub-committees i.e. Governance, Audit, Guidelines, Training, Meetings and Research.

BSUG Membership

Who is eligible to join the society?
Any gynaecologist who has passed the MRCOG examination and is currently working in the UK or Republic of Ireland and is believed to be suitably qualified by the society can apply to join as a full or associate member by paying the annual subscription fees.

Who is eligible for Full Membership?
Any consultant gynaecologist in the UK or Republic of Ireland may become a member of BSUG by payment of the annual subscription fees.

Who is eligible for Associate Membership?
Any gynaecologist in the UK or Republic of Ireland who has passed their MRCOG examination, and is in a training or non training post and who is believed to be suitably qualified by the society can apply to join as an associate member by paying the annual subscription fees.

What is an Emeritus Membership?
A full or an associate member who ceases to satisfy the requirements of membership solely by reason of retirement from clinical or academic practice shall be reclassified as an Emeritus member.

If any member has failed to pay his/her subscription after 12 months despite requests from the Treasurer, membership will be suspended. An individual may terminate his/her membership of the Society by giving notice in writing to the Secretary. Any Member who terminates his/her membership prior to the renewal date shall not be entitled to a refund of his subscription.

Benefits of Joining

BSUG & IUGA yearly membership
Full membership includes membership to IUGA to which BSUG is affiliated. As a result members receive a copy of the International Urogynaecology Journal every month and have a discount rate when registering for international meetings.

Access to BSUG database
A surgical audit database has been produced for Full Members to record their cases and outcomes for incontinence and prolapse surgery. This is free to BSUG members and should be helpful for appraisal, revalidation and applying for clinical excellence awards.

Citations for Awards
The Society is keen to provide citations for members who wish to apply for national awards (this might be extended to local awards). The applications are assessed by a committee and citations given to those selected.

Research Benefits
Members who wish to undertake Research can be helped with methodological and statistical advice free of charge and through industry research grants have been available and awarded to successful applicants.

Committee Elections
Elections for Committee Members and Officers shall be held at the Annual General Meeting. Full members can submit nominations for committee members and these should be submitted a week prior to the AGM.

Other Benefits:
Guidelines and validated questionnaires pertaining to Urogynaecology will all be accessible through the website.

Members wishing to discuss interesting cases will be able to post their clinical case via the secretariat for a consensus opinion.

The education committee will update the website about ATSM’S, Courses and any changes related to SpR and Subspecialty training which is of immense value to the regional and national trainees.

Full Members can place adverts for courses that they are organising provided they are vetted by the Committee for free on the committee website.