Dr James Laraman
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About Me: I studied in London and completed foundation training in Portsmouth before spending a year working (and playing) in New Zealand. I returned to the UK for core medical and now specialty training in South Wales. I have always had a passion for geriatric medicine and am currently undertaking a masters in clinical geriatrics.
Reason for joining the BGS Trainee’s Council: The BGS offers a wide range of excellent teaching and policy groups. I hope to use my role to maintain and build links between Welsh programmes and wider national projects as well as representing my colleagues locally.
Meetings:
Trainee Council meetings
Other e.g. Clinical quality meetings, England council meetings etc
Why trainees should get involved with the committee:
Term of Office: 2 years
Current location: ST5 Wales (South) ie ST5 West Midlands Deanery
E-mail/twitter etc: Feel free to leave blank or put trainees [at] bgs [dot] org [dot] uk if you prefer. We will forward on any relevant emails should they come through to us here.