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Specialty and Associate Specialists (SAS)

Specialty & Associate Specialist (SAS) surgeons or Locally-Employed Doctors (LEDs) have distinct needs for career and educational support specific to their situation. Access our resources to assist with SAS career development here and join our new network STONe for SAS and LED career support.
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Sustainability in Orthopaedics

Find out more about Sustainability in T&O and access resources focusing on healthcare and the surgical specialties
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UKITE

UKITE (UK and Ireland in-Training Exam), the online mock examination that allows trainees to practice for section 1 of the FRCS Tr and Orth, is taking place between 8th - 15th December. Registration now open!
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Journal of Trauma and Orthopaedics

The December issue of the BOA's Journal of Trauma & Orthopaedics is now published! The subspeciality series of articles in this issue are focussed on chronic pain.
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Information to inform and support patients

Within this section you will find resources to help inform and support patients who are considering or preparing for operations and procedures.
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Caring for patients Supporting surgeons

The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) is the Surgical Specialty Association for Trauma and Orthopaedics in the UK. Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery can not only help people stay active for longer by increasing mobility, but also help enable people to return to work, and live more independently.

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Latest News

BOA signs NHS England’s sexual safety in healthcare charter

Following the reports of sexual assault, harassment and abuse in the NHS, NHS En...
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NHS guidance on musculoskeletal orthopaedic approach to referral optimisation

This guidance describes the benefits of referral optimisation in adult services ...
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Funding to support orthopaedic surgery in Autumn Statement - Open letter to the Chancellor

The BOA and Versus Arthritis have written a joint open letter to the Chancellor,...
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Green Surgery report launched

A new landmark report that sets the groundwork for reducing the carbon footprint...
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The British Orthopaedic Association supports 5,000 members throughout the UK and internationally. By bringing together all those working in trauma and orthopaedic surgery we aim to provide national leadership and a unifying focus supporting our members to deliver excellence in patient care.

We have membership categories tailored to suit all career stages and types of professional involved in the trauma and orthopaedic workforce, with a variety of membership benefits.

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Upcoming Courses and Events

See below for the upcoming courses and events from the BOA and you can see more events on our Events Calendar.
The BOA is keeping under review the courses that we run, and currently booked participants on upcoming courses have already been contacted to discuss this.
You can read more about the current situation with our courses and how BOA activities are affected by coronavirus here.