Enormously proud to have been voted the Northern Deanery Trainer of the Year. A huge honour & very humbling. I can only say that I will strive to improve the training that I provide @SunderlandRoyal. Thank you to all that supported me! @Orthnorth1 @MADEinHEENE @HEE_NEast @nhsfyp

📚BJJ X OTS Journal Club🦴 Join us for our first subspecialty journal club with @OTrauma, a discussion of 3 papers. 📍Online via Teams - 18th June 7 pm 🔗teams.microsoft.com/meet/397…

Submit your work & win this great prize! @BOMSA_UK

ALERT! Medical Student Prize 2026 is NOW OPEN! Have a Quality Improvement Project (QUIP) in Trauma & Orthopaedics? Submit an essay on how your project has improved performance in your department. Your QUIP must have completed one PDSA cycle and can focus on any aspect of T&O—education, patient care, or surgical innovation. Prizes: ✅ BOA-recognised certificate ✅ £100 prize ✅ Ticket to BOA Medical Student’s Day 2026 (London) plus travel & one night’s accommodation covered Deadline: 31st July 2026 More info: bit.ly/3XnRzST

❗️Upcoming this week: BJJ Masterclass on Research Methods & Journal Club Led by three leading academics Andrew Duckworth, Daniel Perry & Matthew Costa! 📍This session will be held on Thursday May 21st at 6 pm virtually. 🔗Sign via our newsletter bomfa.org.uk/join-us-copy

📢 BOTA Junior Essay Competition 2026 ‘How should Trauma & Orthopaedic Training Evolve to meet the needs of the Modern NHS’ Open to ALL pre-registrars - get your submissions in for a chance to win £500 Deadline 11th May 2026 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Congratulations to all those securing an ST3 General Surgery post today. The hard work has paid off; well done to you all @ASGBI_MA @LeedsEGS @heyitsurvi @ALuesley

Stay Updated with the BOA. Here’s a few things that are coming up or on now! ✅ Developing the profession •BOA Congress Early Bird Registration opens on 13th April •Medical Student Elective Bursary applications now open – closing 17th Apr •BOA Congress Abstract submissions now open – closing 10th May •Future Leaders Programme (FLP) applications now open – closing 29th May •BOA Travelling Fellowships now open - closing 6th July Find more details on our website: boa.ac.uk/

Exciting updates on What We’re Doing at the BOA! Here’s just a few things we’ve been up to recently: ✅ Speaking up for T&O •Update on Stryker Cyber Attack •Hi-Fatigue G Cement Training Video Available ✅ Driving excellence •New BOA Standard (BOASt) - Outpatient and on-call services for people with fractures or musculoskeletal injury - published! •Meeting with RCS Edinburgh to discuss collaborative working ✅ Championing research and innovation •Our jointly funded Surgical Specialty Leads with the RCS are advancing orthopaedic trauma and children’s research •Support our Joint Action runners – 2026 TCS London Marathon (26th Apr 2026) 👉 Visit the BOA website for more info: boa.ac.uk/

Attention BOA member medical students! Applications for the 2026 Medical Student Elective Bursary are now open! Planning a Trauma & Orthopaedics elective (Mar 2026–Feb 2027)? Apply for up to £500 and receive: ✔ BOA-recognised certificate ✔ Guaranteed place at T&O Careers Day at BOA Congress Deadline: 17th April 2026 Applicants must be BOA Medical Student Members. Find out more and how to apply: bit.ly/3OSqoxS #MedicalStudents #Orthopaedics

Save the date! Our next BOA Annual Congress is taking place between 22nd – 24th September 2026 in London with the theme ‘The Changing Faces of Orthopaedics’. Early bird registration will open (for both BOA Members and Non – Members) on Monday 13th April 2026. Find more information at: boa.ac.uk/congress #BOAAC26

Attention BOA member medical students! Applications for the 2026 Medical Student Elective Bursary are now open! Planning a Trauma & Orthopaedics elective (Mar 2026–Feb 2027)? Apply for up to £500 and receive: ✔ BOA-recognised certificate ✔ Guaranteed place at T&O Careers Day at BOA Congress Deadline: 17th April 2026 Applicants must be BOA Medical Student Members. Find out more and how to apply: bit.ly/3OSqoxS #MedicalStudents #Orthopaedics

Submit your research today! Abstract submissions NOW OPEN and close on Sunday 10th May 2026! We welcome submissions across a wide range of categories, including, Education, Trauma, Hip, Knee, Medical Students, and more. Find submission criteria and full details at boa.ac.uk/Abstracts Share your work and be part of #BOAAC26. #Orthopaedics #AbstractCall

Attending @RCSEd today to help develop the network of Regional Surgical and Dental Ambassadors. We are the voice, eyes and ears of Members and Fellows of @RCSEd so please contact us to see how we can help you! @asgbi @ASGBI_MA

🌍👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization and a global network of surgeons. Driven by our people, we advance education 📚, research 🔬, and innovation 💡 in musculoskeletal care. ✨ Discover your AO pathway: ow.ly/F01N50YmsaA

Alternative Paths & Opportunities in Trauma & Orthopaedics A career in T&O doesn’t just mean becoming a consultant surgeon! There are many diverse pathways to choose from, including: ✔️ SAS doctor roles ✔️ Clinical fellowships ✔️ Academic and research careers Each offers unique ways to contribute to orthopaedic care and surgery. ✨ Ready to explore your options this #NationalCareersWeek? 🔗 bit.ly/40cpoHh @CareersWeek #NCW2026 #Careers

Apply! Apply! A great opportunity to boost your elective funds! @BOMSA_UK

Attention BOA member medical students! Applications for the 2026 Medical Student Elective Bursary are now open! Planning a Trauma & Orthopaedics elective (Mar 2026–Feb 2027)? Apply for up to £500 and receive: ✔ BOA-recognised certificate ✔ Guaranteed place at T&O Careers Day at BOA Congress Deadline: 17 April 2026 Applicants must be BOA Medical Student Members. Find out more and how to apply: bit.ly/3OSqoxS #MedicalStudents #Orthopaedics