Our Mission
BIDA aims to support, encourage, train and acknowledge the wonderful work of Britain’s international doctors and dentists, without whom our NHS would simply collapse. We also promote understanding, tolerance, equity and fairness – join us, today at Join BIDA | British Internationa
A song and dance about inequalities?
Can the arts help raise awareness of health issues? A plethora of musicians and writers focusing on women’s wellbeing just now, suggests they can.
Read more about the impact art, drama, music and literature can make on reducing inequalities by going to our BLOGS page.
A grand contribution
Sales of a book by our Women’s Healthcare Forum chair have boosted the search for an endometriosis cure.
Dr Anita Sharma’s, “Endometriosis in Primary Care” has ploughed £1000 into the coffers of the University of Manchester, as they strive to make progress on a painful blight suffered by one in ten women.
Sadly, resource is something that is scarce in gynaecology generally. Dr Sharma said: “Patients suffering with Endometriosis need an early diagnosis and early treatment to prevent spread and recurrence. But we’re told that there is no funding available to employ specialists or resource devolved into finding effective treatment!”
The prolific author has also written books on conditions such as COPD and PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease), profits from which have been donated to local charities.
If you would like to purchase Endometriosis in Primary Care visit https://tinyurl.com/bdd9aymd or other book selling sites.
International conference announced
This year’s BIDA global event is set to take place in Mexico in November – see poster.
It follows on from the last conference in Zanzibar which featured two days of five sessions, on a range of subjects from navigating cardiology to dealing with insomnia.
Keep it here for more details of what is on the agenda this time.
Visit our PASTCONFERENCES for words and pictures on previous global and local conferences, and keep up to date with what’s coming next by going to
Why the accent should be on a warm welcome
From the different way people speak to how the UK health and tax system works, international medics sometimes struggle to contend with settling in here.
And with the headlines dominated by calls for more homegrown medics, some are feeling unappreciated and even unwelcome.
That is the conclusion of an article which hones in on the issues a #Bangladeshi doctor faced, as she dealt with arriving in Britain just prior to the pandemic – visit https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/imgs-keep-nhs-running-we-feel-overlooked-2025a1000u3w?form=fpf
BIDA has been trying to address issues like this (and we include getting used to NHS “culture”) since the mid-1970s.
If you really are struggling with transition to Britain, we have an established network of supporters, mentors and best of all friends, to help you.
Join us today!
From the President
Watch a message from our President on the 50-year-anniversary of BIDA and why we are founded on a philosophy of “friendship, dignity, respect and service above oneself.” https://www.youtube.com/shorts/C1HVB3oy2e8