BGS Woodhouse Prize in Geriatric Medicine 2023

The BGS Woodhouse prize is an annual prize for the best essay on the theme of geriatric medicine submitted by a medical student in Wales. The prize consists of a free registration to attend/particate in a BGS national meeting (worth £180), and publication and promotion of the winning essay on our website.

Winner 2023: Devon Ward

Devon is a final-year medical student at Cardiff University with a bachelor's degree in psychology. They are starting their role as a specialised foundation doctor in the Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust in August 2024. They are passionate about medical education and patient education with an interest in creating mixed-media and asynchronous learning resources.

Click below to download Devon's winning essay, Pilling Me Softly: A Case Study of the Risks of Polypharmacy in the Elderly.

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BGS Wales/Cymru

BGS Wales hold twice yearly meetings, rotating between North and South Wales.

Medical Students welcome

Medical Students

The British Geriatrics Society welcomes medical students as members. Meet geriatricians of international renown. Network with researchers and explore collaborations. Membership of the BGS is absolutely free to medical students.