The BSG Trainees Podcast launches with a series of interviews with key figures in gastroenterology, exploring how they developed their passion for gastroenterology and their work. Think of The Life Scientific but "The Life Enteric"!In this episode, Dr Alastair McKinlay talks to us about jumping into the deep end with his role as President of the British Society of Gastroenterology, his research into H.Pylori, and he gives us some heartening messages for trainees during the pandemic. Recorded 8th January 2021.Concept: Dr James Kennedy, Dr Luke Materacki, Dr Lil RatcliffeInterview and editing: Dr James KennedyQuestions and feedback to [email protected]