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Voting for the next BOA President is now open and we are delighted that two BSSH members, Ian and Grey, are standing for this important role.
If eligible, you should have received voting instructions from the BOA.
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Have your say! Voting is now open for the BOA Presidential election. It will close at 5pm on 22nd June. If eligible to vote, you will have received an email with instructions from Mi Voice. If you havenโt received it, make sure to check your junk folder. mi-vote.com/secure/boa #elections #trauma #orthopaedics
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๐ข Vacancy: Chair of the Committee of Management for the Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
Responsible for overseeing the operational and governance aspects of the journal, ensuring its continued success, reputation, and strategic development.
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2 weeks until the BSSH Instructional Course - The Wrist
๐ 19-20 June, Manchester
Covering scaphoid injuries, scapholunate ligament injuries, distal radial fractures, perilunate dislocation, DRUJ instability and injuries to the TFCC.
Limited places left: buff.ly/xomqpo0
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@BSSHand is delighted to maintain its collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons of England in supporting the role of Surgical Specialty Lead (SSL) for hand surgery.
We invite applications from orthopaedic and plastic surgeons.
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Today we celebrate a proud moment for British hand surgery as Mr Zafar (Zaf) Naqui has been inaugurated as the first UK president of @FESSHEurope.
The BSSH wishes Zaf every success for this role.
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๐ญ BSSH Associate Member Survey
Trainees now make up almost 50% of the BSSH membership. We want to ensure that your membership truly works for you and that we are delivering what you need as trainees, future hand surgeons, and future leaders of the BSSH.
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IFSSH Global Surgeons Tetrahand Leadership Programme - DEADLINE 15th JUNE 2016
3 funded places available to attend the World Tetrahand Congress from 22-23 September, followed by visits to UK units undertaking Tetrahand surgery.
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/mgm4Rx3
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REMINDER: AI in Hand Surgery Webinar - 28 May 2026, 7pm
Looking at the impact of clinical practice being influenced by AI technologies, aiming to provide hand surgeons with an understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved.
Free registration: buff.ly/1QzWHqB
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Applications are now open for BSSH Fellows to stand for election to Council for the 2027โ2029 term.
Council sits at the centre of the Societyโs work, representing members, shaping decisions, and guiding the delivery of BSSHโs strategic priorities.
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JOIN US Friday 5th June @GrowHackney for an evening of live music from @hazelmakmusic and the Trans-Siberian March Band, with DJ Jamie Renton on the decks. Proceeds going towards tthe BSSH LION project in Malawi.
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5 weeks to go until the BSSH Instructional Course - The Wrist
19-20 June 2026, Manchester
Course content includes:
-Scaphoid injuries
-Scapholunate ligament injuries
-Distal radial fractures
-Perilunate dislocation
-DRUJ instability
-TFCC Injuries to
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BSSH/ORUK Hand Research Fellowship
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!! ๐ DEADLINE 16th JUNE 2026
@BSSHand and @OR_UK are jointly funding one research fellowship in a hand surgery-related topic. A total cost of up to ยฃ100,000 will be funded over 2 years.
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BSSH Scientific Meeting 2026
๐ข ABSTRACTS NOW OPEN
๐ DEADLINE: 13 JULY 2026
Accepted abstracts will be podium presentations and will be assigned either as a free paper or an emerging concept and given a slot within the programme.
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๐ข VACANCY: Chair of BSSH Research Committee
Deadline of 15th May is quickly approaching!
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/xo7bAyy
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AI in Hand Surgery Webinar - 28 May 2026, 7pm BST
Looking at the impact of clinical practice being influenced by AI technologies, aiming to provide hand surgeons with an understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved.
Free registration: buff.ly/1QzWHqB
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Faculty will explore law and ethics, ambient transcription and the role on AI in journal publishing.
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The BSSH are offering 2 funded places on the annual Nottingham Systematic Review Course, 9-12th June 2026.
DEADLINE: 3rd May 2026
For more details and to apply: buff.ly/7dNhqZf
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JOIN US Friday 5th June @GrowHackney for an evening of live music from @hazelmakmusic and the Trans-Siberian March Band, with DJ Jamie Renton on the decks. Proceeds going towards tthe BSSH LION project in Malawi.
Find out more: buff.ly/AGjDU8j
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A landmark moment for healthcare in Sierra Leone.
The new National Reconstructive Surgery and Burns Unit, officially opened by the President of Sierra Leone, representing hope, healing, and a major step forward in specialist care for patients.
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Join us from 18:00 on Tuesday 24th March for this free webinar bringing together surgeons specialising in tetrahand surgery to discuss contemporary approaches to restoring hand function following spinal cord injury.
Free registration: buff.ly/XIAHmMq
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