Medical School Students

Medical students from the UK and Republic of Ireland are invited to apply for up to £500 bursary for an elective placement in the field of Trauma & Orthopaedics.

Applications for the 2026 Medical Student Prize are now open! Medical students from the UK and the Republic of Ireland are invited to submit written work, no longer than 1000 words, set by the BOA Education and Careers Committee.

Information on the British Orthopaedic Medical Student and Foundation Doctors Association (BOMFA) along with links to the websites and social media pages for student medical societies across the country. If you would like us to add your society to this, please contact [email protected].

In the articles in this section you can read more from others about their own personal experience of medical school.

As part of Careers Week 2024, we have published some fascinating stories outlining ‘Where can a career in T&O take you?’ featuring various inspiring career paths in T&O.

Undergraduate orthopaedic courses/conferences are increasingly popular and have been shown to increase student confidence. Organising one is a fantastic way to improve knowledge and practice basic surgical skills. It represents a great opportunity for organisers to develop their leadership, team working and organisational skills.

The Grand Theft Ortho - An immersive day of fun & stimulating interaction between all the players of T&O including consultant and resident surgeons, foundation trainees & medical students from around the UK.

T&O Careers Day - Part 2