British Orthopaedic Association

Registration is NOW OPEN for AI in Orthopaedics 2025! 📅 1–2 December 2025 | 📍 10 Union Street, London Theme: Shaping the Future of Musculoskeletal Medicine Join leading clinicians, researchers, and innovators for two dynamic days exploring how AI is transforming musculoskeletal medicine. Expect visionary keynotes, cutting-edge research, strategic networking, and awards celebrating innovation. Programme Highlights: Monday 1st December • Where does AI fit in • Ideas Incubator – round-table discussion to take ideas forward Tuesday 2nd December • The 2025 Gwen Fish Lecture – delivered by John Jeans Don’t miss this transformative event shaping the next era of orthopaedic practice and innovation. 👉 Learn more & book now: www.boa.ac.uk/AI

Calling all new consultants! The New Early Years Consultants Course (21st – 22nd November 2025) is designed for doctors in their first three years as a consultant. It is sponsored by Smith & Nephew ✅ Practical sessions on leadership, job planning, supervision & private practice ✅ Focused talks on managing challenges & building sustainable careers ✅ Innovation showcase + networking course dinner Location: Croxley Park, Watford Fee: £95 (includes sessions, overnight stay & dinner) 👉 Secure your place today: https://bit.ly/4o4KRvE

Registration is now open for UKITE 2025! Trainees and SAS surgeons who are BOA members can register for UKITE free of charge before 30th November. This online mock examination that allows trainees to practice for section 1 of the FRCS Tr and Orth will run this year from 5th - 12th December. Register today at: www.boa.ac.uk/UKITE

BOA & BOTA launch new poster on bullying! From public humiliation to unrealistic deadlines, bullying can take many forms. This new poster highlights behaviours that may be harmful and helps teams foster a respectful, positive culture in orthopaedics.   Download & display in your department: https://lnkd.in/eXn5PCdK

FINAL CALL! Are you passionate about inspiring action and effecting change? Are you keen to be an active advocate and ambassador for T&O?   We have exciting opportunities for BOA members who are Home Fellows or SAS surgeons (Y11+) to represent, lead and effect change across the T&O profession through the BOA Committees. We are recruiting for posts in the Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Medico-legal Committees. Deadline for all applications is TODAY on Monday, 20th October 2025.   Find out more at: https://bit.ly/3Wpg0zp

This World Osteoporosis Day we welcome the 10 Year Plan's commitment to rolling out Fracture Liaison Services. Now we need action because delays cause avoidable fractures, loss of independence and long-term disability. Let’s shift from sickness to prevention. #BoneAndJointWeek

Wishing you a bright and joyful Diwali! The British Orthopaedic Association extends warm wishes to all celebrating the Festival of Lights. May this Diwali bring happiness, prosperity, and success to you and your loved ones.

Today is World Paediatric Bone and Joint Day! Over 230,000 children in the UK live with long-term MSK conditions. We can’t afford to ignore their bone & joint health. Young people deserve timely access to MSK services close to home. Local, accessible services prevent problems from escalating. #BoneAndJointWeek

Just two more days to go! We have exciting opportunities for BOA members who are Home Fellows or SAS surgeons (Y11+) to represent, lead and effect change across the T&O profession through the BOA Committees. We are recruiting for posts in the Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Medico-legal Committees. Deadline for all applications is on Monday, 20th October 2025. Find out more at: https://bit.ly/3Wpg0zp

Prevention starts in childhood and lasts a lifetime. MSK health relies on building movement, strength & balance at every stage of life. This #Bone&JointWeek, we're calling for systems that support daily movement, active play & physical confidence from the early years onward.