In addition to free registration for the BOA Annual Congress during the early bird registration period, BOA members also receive a wide range of benefits to help you progress in your career and keep you up to date.
Find out more about all the benefits you receive as a BOA member below.
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Your membership fee may be tax deductible!
Did you know that your membership fees could be tax deductible? The BOA is an HMRC approved professional body. If you are a UK taxpayer and you self-fund your membership, you can claim back the tax on your fee. This could save you up to 40% off your BOA membership subscription. Find out more on the Gov.uk website here. The BOA is listed as an approved professional body under 'Orthopaedic Association British'.
All members receive:
- 'Early bird'* rate for the BOA Annual Congress (*terms and conditions apply)
- Subscription to the Journal of Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Access to the online members’ portal which includes a comprehensive list of all members of the association and their contact details
- Monthly Presidential and BOA newsmails keeping you abreast of all the latest issues, political landscape and best-practices
- Targeted Fellowships, Awards and Prizes (UK members only)
- A benevolent fund for members or their dependants in times of need
- Member focused discounts and promotions
- Free membership for the period you take Maternity, Paternity, Adoption or Shared Parental Leave
Home Fellows, Home Members, SAS Surgeons, Post CCT, Overseas Fellows and Associates receive:
- Print and online access to The Bone & Joint Journal, including the free online supplements from The Hip Society and The Knee Society and Bone & Joint 360
- Free access to UKITE – online examination tool (SAS Surgeons and Overseas Associates only)
Home Associates receive:
- Print and online access to The Bone & Joint Journal, including the free online supplements from The Hip Society and The Knee Society and Bone & Joint 360
- Automatic membership to BOTA - British Orthopaedic Trainees Associations, plus reduced rates on their training events and Annual Congress, and eligibility to apply for BOTA prizes and elective bursaries
- Free access to UKITE – online examination tool
Foundation Year Doctors receive:
- Online access to Bone & Joint 360
- Access to dedicated sessions for medical students and foundation year doctors at our Annual Congress
- Automatic membership to BOTA - British Orthopaedic Trainees Associations, plus reduced rates on their training events and Annual Congress, and eligibility to apply for BOTA prizes and elective bursaries
Medical Students receive:
- Online access to Bone & Joint 360
- Automatic membership to BOMSA - British Orthopaedic Medical Student Association
- Automatic medical student membership to BOTA - British Orthopaedic Trainees Associations, plus reduced rates on their training events and Annual Congress, and eligibility to apply for BOTA prizes and elective bursaries
- Access to dedicated sessions for medical students and foundation year doctors at our Annual Congress
All members also receive discounts and promotions from:
CIBT Visas
20% BOA Member discount
CIBT is the worlds’ largest provider of short-term business visa services, and specialise in providing solutions for travellers requiring leisure, business, conference and employment visas.
Fintuity
BOA member discount of 10% off initial fees
Fintuity offer independent, whole of market financial advice and guidance. (Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).
Howden
10% discount for BOA members when purchasing Medical Indemnity Insurance
Tailored insurance solutions that evolve to respond to the latest innovations and practices, with competitive and affordable premiums.
General & Medical
Discount on Private Health Insurance for BOA members and their families
General & Medical offer Private Health Insurance to the medical professions.
OrthOracle
BOA members receive a 50% discount on the normal subscription rate
OrthOracle is an independent, surgeon developed online resource full of practical surgical techniques for both experienced surgeons as well as those in training.
PG Mutual
Income protection plus cover. 20% off your first two years' premiums.*
You can protect your income from the majority of conditions that could leave you unable to work. Income Protection Plus could provide you with comprehensive income protection cover.
Western Provident Association (WPA)
Substantial discount in your first year and a 10% on-going discount for the life of your policy thereafter
WPA are a not-for-profit provident association. They are offering preferential rates for members and their families when joining.
Wisepress
15% discount on medical titles
This offer from Wisepress Online Medical Bookshop includes ebooks from all the major publishing companies.