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Please join us in congratulating our newly elected BOA Honorary Secretary Paul Banaszkiewicz, and our Council members for 2027 - 2029 Alex Trompeter, Benjamin Ollivere, Julie Craig, Sanjeev Anand and Vikas Khanduja! Want to know more about the BOA Council? Visit boa.ac.uk/about-us/governanc…

Have insights to share? Submit to the JTO—our membership magazine for trauma and orthopaedic practice. We’re seeking interesting articles with real-world impact. Whether you’re new or experienced, your perspective matters. Showcase innovative work from your department and support peer learning. Find out more at: bit.ly/4tapUld

Step into consultant practice with confidence Starting your consultant journey? The BOA New Consultants Course 2026, sponsored by Smith & Nephew, is designed to help you navigate the transition into consultant practice. Gain practical insights into leadership, job planning, managing teams and building a sustainable career — plus connect with fellow new consultants. Date: 13th – 14th November 2026 I Watford I £95, including accommodation & course dinner I For post-CCT fellows, locum consultants, consultants within 3 years of appointment and surgeons in autonomous practice. Register now: boa.ac.uk/NewConsultantCours… #NewConsultants #Orthopaedics #ConsultantLife #CareerDevelopment

FINAL CALL! Applications are open for BOA Council roles: •Council Lead for Professional Culture and Fairness •SAS Representative Help shape the future of the Association and champion positive change. Deadline: 18th October 2026 Yuri Kulikov, SAS representative at the BOA Research Committee, shares: The reason I joined the BOA Research Committee, apart from my curiosity and passion for Clinical Research, was because I saw the BOA truly representing and promoting values of our specialty for the benefit of patients and clinicians. And I was not wrong! I had a privilege to work together with the brightest T&O Research minds in the country, and my priority was that SAS voice is heard, and we are included in the mix of available and still developed projects. Explore the testimonials, vacancies and apply today: boa.ac.uk/about-us/get-invol… #Leadership #Orthopaedics

Just Published! Check out the latest article in the BOA’s Orthopaedics Online: ‘Are trainees entrustable? Rethinking autonomy in orthopaedic training – A trainee’s perspective’ by Sivakumaran Inthujan. How do we know when a surgical trainee is ready to take greater responsibility? Is it the number of operations performed, the complication rate, or something more? This thought-provoking article explores surgical autonomy, supervision, competence and trust from a trainee’s perspective. Drawing on orthopaedic logbook data, it highlights the importance of structured assessment, meaningful feedback and progressively earned autonomy. Autonomy is not the absence of supervision. It is the ability to take responsibility, recognise limitations and know when to seek help. Read the full article at: bit.ly/4hZNsWt #Orthopaedics #SurgicalTraining #PatientSafety

FINAL CALL! Applications for BOA Committee vacancies are still open and will close on 18th October! Ready to make a difference in Trauma & Orthopaedics? Join a BOA Committee, share your expertise and help shape education, research and professional practice. 📅 Deadline: 18th October 2026 Alex Trompeter says: Being a member of both the BOA Trauma Committee and the BOA Clinical Standards Committee has been a superb experience. In addition to having a voice in shaping our services at a national level, and influencing positive change for our patients, I have learnt a huge amount about what goes on behind the scenes at the BOA and beyond. Working with others who are experts in their field has been enlightening, challenging and stimulating. I highly recommend getting involved. 👉 Explore the testimonials, vacancies and apply today: boa.ac.uk/about-us/get-invol… #TraumaAndOrthopaedics

Where you live, the support around you and the pressures you face can shape how an MSK condition affects your life. In England’s most deprived areas, 21.8% of adults report a long-term MSK condition, compared with 14.4% in the least deprived areas. Behind that gap are people managing pain while working, caring for family or trying to stay independent—often with fewer local services, longer waits and less access to early support. Everyone should have a fair chance to get help early and live well. We need accessible local services shaped with the people and communities facing the greatest barriers. There are #20MillionReasons to build a fairer system for MSK health. #BoneAndJointWeek @WeAreARMA

Step up. Lead education. Shape careers. Ready to make your mark on the future of Trauma & Orthopaedics? Join the BOA as Vice Chair, Education & Careers Committee and help drive change across education, training and careers. 📅 Apply by 18th October 2026 👉 boa.ac.uk/about-us/get-invol… #TraumaAndOrthopaedics #Education #Careers

Stay Updated with the BOA. Here’s a few things that are coming up or on now! ✅ Developing the profession •Digital recordings BOA Annual Congress 2026 are available now. •BOA New Consultant Course 2026 registration is now open. •UKITE registration is now open. •Ortho Update registration is now open. •Trauma Masterclass Webinar Series – the series begins on 6th January. Find more details on our website: boa.ac.uk/

SAS Week: Let’s talk job planning! As we wrap up SAS Week, hear from Akshdeep Bawa, BOA SAS Rep on Council, as he talks about the BOA’s SAS sample job plan and how it can help support you in your career. 🎥 Take a look and find out how the sample job plan could help you make the most of your role. 🔗 boa.ac.uk/SAS #SASWeek2026 #JobPlanning #CareerDevelopment

Join us for SAS Week 2026! As part of our SAS Week campaign, we’re highlighting the BOA’s TOPP (T&O Portfolio Pathway) Tracker and Specialist Grade Matrix. These FREE resources can help you organise your evidence and keep track of your progress. Ready to get started? Request your folders here 👇 🔗 bit.ly/TOPPtracker #SASWeek2026 #CareerDevelopment #Orthopaedics

New Best Practice Guidance for Surgical Aspects of Paediatric Spine Surgery in the UK! The British Scoliosis Society (BSS) and British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS), in collaboration with the BOA, have worked to define best practice for patients being considered for paediatric spinal surgery. A practical framework for safe, high-quality care in this low-volume, high-complexity field. 📖 Download the guidance here: bit.ly/4z2LJqi

Five updated GIRFT HVLC pathways for elective orthopaedic surgery are now live — covering hip & knee replacement, Dupuytren’s, shoulder arthroscopy, and hallux valgus/rigidus. 📅 Join our GIRFT & BOA webinar on 13th October, to hear what’s changed. 👉 Register Now: bit.ly/4AMiycH

Ready to sharpen your trauma practice? The new OTS Trauma Masterclass Webinar Series starts 6th January 2027. Evidence-based updates. Interactive cases. Practical decision-making skills for independent trauma practice. Delivered by the Orthopaedic Trauma Society, BOA & Bone & Joint Journal. 👉 Register now: bit.ly/OTSwebinar2026

FINAL CALL - Have your say! The BOA Trustee and Honorary Secretary elections are NOW OPEN and will run till 5th October 2026. If eligible to vote, you will have received an email with instructions from Mi Voice. If you didn’t receive it check your spam folder. Voting members are Home Fellow, Home Member, Post CCT and SAS Year 11+. Find more details at: mi-vote.com/secure/boa

Applications for Regional Specialty Professional Advisors (RSPAs) vacancies are open! Support your region, improve local standards and help shape Trauma & Orthopaedic services. 📍 Five regions available across England & Wales. 📅 Deadline: 11th October 2026 👉 Find out more and how to apply: boa.ac.uk/about-us/get-invol… #BOA #RSPA #Orthopaedics

Registration is now open for the BOA Ortho Update Course 2027! Join us on Saturday 9th January 2027 in Manchester for a practical, expert-led day designed for orthopaedic trainees at all levels, SAS surgeons, Trust doctors and core trainees interested in orthopaedics. Expect: ✅ Small-group teaching ✅ Hip and Hand & Wrist examination sessions ✅ Trauma case discussions ✅ Paediatric CBD stations ✅ Up to 5.5 CPD points 📍 etc Venues, Manchester 💷 £200 for BOA members | £300 for non-members Register your place today: boa.ac.uk/OrthoUpdate

ONE week to go - Have your say! The BOA Trustee and Honorary Secretary elections are NOW OPEN and will run till 5th October 2026. If eligible to vote, you will have received an email with instructions from Mi Voice. If you didn’t receive it check your spam folder. Voting members are Home Fellow, Home Member, Post CCT and SAS Year 11+. Find more details at: mi-vote.com/secure/boa

We would like to thank BOA President Fergal Monsell for being a great leader of the BOA for 2025/2026! It's been an amazing year! #BOAAC26