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: academic.oup.com/bjs/article…

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 🔗 augis.org/events 💰 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 julie@augis.org

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: augis.org/Events/Event-Booki…

📢 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: abstracts@augis.org 🎓 Additional Training Opportunity at the GBIHPBA Meeting! 🩻 Radiology Made Easy 📅 Wednesday, 22 April 2026 💷 Cost: £50 ⚠️ Limited places available Register for Roux Training Congress: augis.org/Events/Event-Booki… Submit your abstracts here: app.oxfordabstracts.com/auth… Register for GBIHPBA: augis.org/Events/Event-Booki… #RouxGroup #Training #UpperGI

🚨 Final Call for Abstracts! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to share your work. ⏳ Deadline approaching! 🔗 augis.org/Our-Events/Roux-Tr…

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 🔗 augis.org/Our-Events/Roux-Tr…

🚨 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. augis.org/Events/Event-Booki…

📊 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. 👉 forms.gle/8aQA8WAAzn1ZDnKs9

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 julie@augis.org 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: augis.org/Our-Events/Regiona…

Roux Group Training Congress 2026 📆 Save the dates… 📚 Book the leave… 👀 More details to follow shortly…

✨ 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:🔗 augis.org/Events/Event-Booki…

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 👉 lnkd.in/eEq7-VT3