Irina Soica

I am very excited to run for Chair of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, as this is a newly added, much needed position within the society and I believe I can make a meaningful contribution to improving the experience of medical students with this specialty. I proposed the addition of this division for next year in order to give students more opportunities to learn about GI health, get involved in research and network with specialists in the field. My goals for 2024/25 are as follows:

1. Organise teaching series on high-yield exam topics relating to gastroenterology and hepatology
2. Provide students in both pre-clinical and clinical years with opportunities to engage in research projects related to this specialty, publish their work and present at national/international conferences
3. Plan speaker events, seminars and lectures on various GI-related hot topics, including the use of AI in gastroenterology and new treatments proposed for the management of metastatic bowel cancer.

As part of the UCL Healthcare Management and Politics Society committee, I am aware of the mechanisms behind organising student-centred events and contacting esteemed professionals in various fields on medicine. I hope to bring in interesting speakers and plan exciting events including networking opportunities, case-based discussions and collaborative educational initiatives with other divisions of Medical Society.