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BOA and BOTA launch new poster on bullying

20 October 2025: BOA and BOTA have worked together to launch a new poster about ...
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Versus Arthritis is now Arthritis UK – with two new reports

20 October 2025: Versus Arthritis was formed in 2018 after the merger of chariti...
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An analysis of 2024 inpatient falls audit data and reflection on six years as a continuous audit

10 October 2025: 1,894 people sustained a femoral fracture as an inpatient in 20...
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Guidance for MPTS Tribunals

6 October 2025: The MPTS has been developing new guidance for MPTS tribunals, th...
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Membership

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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Courses and Events

See below for the upcoming courses and events from the BOA and you can see more events on our Events Calendar.

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Early Years Consultants Course

This course on 21st - 22nd November 2025, is suitable for post-CCT and new consu...
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AI in Orthopaedics and MSK 2025

The 2025 AI in Orthopaedics and MSK Conference will be held 1st - 2nd December 2...
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UK and Ireland In-Training Exam (UKITE)

UKITE 2025 will run from 5th-12th December 2025. Registration opens 1st August.

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BOA Ortho Update Course

The next Ortho Update Course is 10th January 2026 in Manchester. BOOKING NOW OPE...
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Joint Action: The Orthopaedic Research Appeal of the BOA

Through Joint Action, we help patients by raising funds for and promoting research into musculoskeletal disorders and to improve orthopaedic treatment, restoring mobility and giving people back their freedom and independence. 

Why not take on one of our Challenge Events annd raise vital funds for research into musculoskeletal conditions, transforming lives and giving people back their freedom and independence? Whether you are looking to take on a full marathon, a 5k or an obstacle run we have an event to suit you. 

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