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Guidance for MPTS Tribunals

The MPTS has been developing new guidance for MPTS tribunals, this has now been ...
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Health trends and variation in England, 2025: A Chief Medical Officer report

This report provides a snapshot on health in England and, where relevant, the wi...
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Government call for evidence to inform 10-Year Workforce Plan for health in England

Government call for evidence to inform 10-Year Workforce Plan for health in Engl...
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BOASt - Diagnosis and Management of Compartment Syndrome of the Extremities

Updated BOASt for Diagnosis and Management of Compartment Syndrome of the Extrem...
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We have become aware of a number of adverts on social media, especially Facebook, linking the British Orthopaedic Association to Bee venom products.

Please note that the BOA does not endorse or recommend the use of any Bee venom product in the treatment of orthopaedic conditions and we have no association with these organisations.

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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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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