British Orthopaedic Association

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Attention T&O Trainees! There is a free peer-led workshop on Returning to Training for UK ST3-8 held at the same location as the BOA Annual Congress on Thursday 19th September at 2:00pm. The meeting will consist of saw bones workshops, trauma meeting, support and networking. (Note: Registering for the workshop does not give you access to the 2024 BOA Annual Congress.) Register at: https://bit.ly/4cIRC0b

Really pleased to see that John McFall, who will be presenting the Howard Steel Lecture at the BOA Annual Congress this year, has carried the Paralympic flag at the opening ceremony in Paris!

John is an orthopaedic registrar and ESA Astronaut Reserve. In 2022, John was selected by the European Space Agency with the aim to become the World's first astronaut with a physical disability.

Astronaut carrying flag at Paralympics sends 'powerful message' When John McFall, the world's first parastronaut, carried the Paralympic flag at the opening ceremony of the Games in Paris Wednesday, he knew he was sending a "powerful message".McFall is a powerful believer in the spirit of inclusion the Paralympics embody.

REMINDER - Registration is NOW OPEN for the AI in Orthopaedics Conference - Fundamental for AI and ML in Orthopaedics and MSK! Taking place 19th-20th December 2024 at RCS England.

Don’t miss this groundbreaking Conference consisting of practical workshops and keynote lectures on how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning can be used in innovative ways to benefit patients. Plus, the chance to bring your own data to experience it being coded! Book now at www.boa.ac.uk/AI

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Where can a role in T&O lead? Trauma & Orthopaedics surgery is a highly rewarding and varied career giving you the chance to put people back together and improve their lives. Find out more at the BOA website: https://www.boa.ac.uk/careers-in-t-o.html

The Future Surgery Show is taking place at ExCel, London on 1st & 2nd October. It is completely free to attend for all surgical professionals in perioperative care. BOA will be exhibiting so we look forward to seeing you there! Request a pass here: https://bit.ly/3A7hmpm.

Join us at our next 2024 BOA Annual Congress! It will take place at Birmingham between 17th -19th September 2024 with the theme of ‘Recruit, Sustain, Retain: The T&O Work Force’.

This year the Presidential Guest Lecture will be delivered by Ann Van Heest MD, Professor and Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota and Immediate Past President of the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)

Find more on Congress programme at www.boa.ac.uk/programme

Registration for the 2024 BOA Annual Congress Friday Sessions - The Extended Clinical Team Session on Friday 20th September is now open! This session is part of the BOA’s wish to embrace the wider workforce in T&O welcoming the ongoing transformations within the NHS that aims for a larger workforce that operates in novel ways within an environment that values compassion and inclusivity.

BOOK NOW: https://www.boa.ac.uk/ECT-friday

Join us at our next 2024 BOA Annual Congress! It will take place at Birmingham between 17th -19th September 2024 with the theme of ‘Recruit, Sustain, Retain: The T&O Work Force’.

This year, Robert Jones Lecture will be delivered by Deborah Eastwood, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and BOA Immediate Past President. She is an Associate Professor of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, UCL, and is a past president of EPOS (European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society).

Find more on Congress programme at www.boa.ac.uk/programme

BOOK NOW! Registration for the 2024 BOA Annual Congress Friday Sessions - Law for Orthopaedic Surgeons Course on Friday 20th September is now open to both BOA Members and Non-Members. This course is specifically designed to highlight potential pitfalls in practice from the medico-legal perspective and to help steer surgeons away from potential jeopardy. Register at: www.boa.ac.uk/Law-for-Orthopaedic-Surgeons

Have you booked for 2024 BOA Annual Congress yet? General registration is NOW OPEN and closes at 23.59 on Monday 2nd September! The 2024 BOA Annual Congress is taking place in Birmingham between 17th -20th September 2024 with the theme of ‘Recruit, Sustain, Retain: The T&O Work Force’. Book today at: www.boa.ac.uk/registration

Countdown begins! Only one month to go until the 2024 BOA Annual Congress! General Registration is now open for and closes on Monday 2nd September. Congress is taking place in Birmingham between 17th -20th September 2024 with the theme of ‘Recruit, Sustain, Retain: The T&O Work Force’. Keep an eye on the website for updates on the Congress programme at www.boa.ac.uk/programme

World Orthopaedic Concern has offered to fund a suitable applicant to join the BOA Future Leaders Programme (FLP) starting next month. The applicant should either be a post CCT trainee or an early years consultant T&O surgeon.

The first face-to-face module will be held in Stratford upon Avon on October 21 and 22, followed by three other two-day modules in January, March, and June next year.

Please contact [email protected] for an application form. The window of opportunity is short as we will close for applications on 6th September 2024.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to developing world orthopaedics and plan an appropriate project.

Please note: the successful candidate must be a WOC and BOA member when the programme runs to be eligible to take part. You may still apply without WOC and BOA membership, but will need to apply if successful.

Have you downloaded the BOA year-round app? Keep up to date with all things BOA, including latest news, BOASTs, standards & guidance, Annual Congress, membership updates and much more.
If you have already got the BOA App, make sure to turn on the notifications to get the latest updates! Find out more at: www.boa.ac.uk/boa-app

In the second article of our ‘Overcoming Challenges’ season theme on Orthopaedics Online, Conrad Lee and Charline Roslee explore the application of game theory and using a timeline chart table as an approach to enhancing operating theatre efficiency. Read the full article here: www.boa.ac.uk/resource/using-a-timeline-chart-table-and-game-theory-to-improve-operating-theatre-efficiency.html

Registration is NOW OPEN for the AI in Orthopaedics Conference - Fundamental for AI and ML in Orthopaedics and MSK! Taking place 19th-20th December 2024 at RCS England.

Don’t miss this groundbreaking Conference consisting of practical workshops and keynote lectures on how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning can be used in innovative ways to benefit patients. Plus the chance to bring your own data to experience it being coded! Book now at www.boa.ac.uk/AI

Registration for the 2024 BOA Annual Congress Friday Sessions - The Extended Clinical Team Session on Friday 20th September is now open! This session is part of the BOA’s wish to embrace the wider workforce in T&O welcoming the ongoing transformations within the NHS that aims for a larger workforce that operates in novel ways within an environment that values compassion and inclusivity.

BOOK NOW: https://www.boa.ac.uk/ECT-friday

Attention T&O SAS and LEDs! If you haven’t already, please join our network – STONe for career and educational support specific to your situation. The aim of the network is to help to support and connect SAS and LEDs working T&O in the UK so that we can share experiences, advice, encouragement and information on education and career opportunities. Register your interest here: www.boa.ac.uk/SAS-LED-network

Attending the 2024 BOA Annual Congress? Make sure to book your accommodation! We are looking forward to welcoming you on 17th - 19th September at the ICC, Birmingham to network with orthopods from across the UK and meet your revalidation needs. The theme for this year’s Congress is ‘Recruit, Sustain, Retain: The T&O Work Force’. For more information on the venue and accommodation in the area, visit the BOA website: www.boa.ac.uk/accommodation

We are delighted to welcome over 70 exhibitors at the 2024 BOA Annual Congress, including Biocomposites, Clanwilliam Group, DePuy Synthes, Heraeus, IBSA UK, Let's Talk Dr, Link Orthopaedics, Mölnlycke, National Joint Registry, Smith & Nephew, Stryker, and Zimmer Biomet and many more! Explore the list of exhibitors on our website: https://www.boa.ac.uk/boa-annual-congress-2024/exhibitor-list.html

If you routinely see or deliver care to patients with a SWHSI, the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust would be grateful if you would take a few minutes to complete their survey by Monday 12th August 2024. More information and a link to the survey is on the BOA website: https://www.boa.ac.uk/research/current-surveys.html

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We are pleased to announce the publication of a BOA Standard (BOASt) on Mobilisation and weightbearing after orthopaedic surgery / musculoskeletal injury. This BOASt was jointly produced by the BOA and a number of stakeholder contributors. Please read and share: https://www.boa.ac.uk/standards-guidance/boasts.html