Between 2012 and 2021, the BGS has, as part of the annual Trainees' Weekend, set a mock SCE session in order to support BGS trainees who were preparing to sit the RCP SCE exam. Here we publish the mock questions and answers for each year's session.

Providing healthcare to older adults is often extremely challenging. Patients often have multiple long-term conditions, and present to healthcare in atypical ways. Doctors need to be highly competent communicators with knowledge of medical ethics, social care and palliative medicine.

When taking time out of programme (or OOP), it's important to maintain clinical skills and knowledge when medical practice is constantly evolving.

What to consider when thinking about doing research, including a personal perspective from a new researcher. The key decisions you'll have to make, and the benefits to you, and to medical science.

If you're thinking of doing research but are put off by taking a lengthy break from work or studies, consider doing research part time alongside your clinical job. We examine the pros and cons.

In advance of the general election on 4 July, BGS has outlined ten asks under three themes that the next Government needs to prioritise in order to improve healthcare for older people.  

From neighbourhood health, to prevention, to digital technology, Fit for the Future: 10 Year Plan for England is a 177-page document setting out the direction of travel of the NHS for the next decade. Here we pull out the key points, explain the impact they may have on older people's care, and suggest some questions for BGS members to ask local decision-makers.