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Young People and Work Report (DWP) – BSCOS and BOA joint submission to consultation

2 February 2026: This joint BSCOS/BOA submission highlights a number of relevant...
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BOA statement on the investigation into care at Great Ormond Street Hospital

29 January 2026: The BOA notes the publication of the investigation into the car...
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GIRFT practical guide to decarbonising the total hip replacement pathway

22 January 2026: GIRFT’s ‘greener’ pathway guide to decarbonising the hip replac...
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2026 New Year Honours

8 January 2026: The BOA congratulates members of the orthopaedic community who w...
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Membership

The British Orthopaedic Association supports 5,000 members throughout the UK and internationally. By bringing together all those working in trauma and orthopaedic surgery we aim to provide national leadership and a unifying focus supporting our members to deliver excellence in patient care. 

We have membership categories tailored to suit all career stages and types of professional involved in the trauma and orthopaedic workforce, with a variety of membership benefits.

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Courses and Events

See below for the upcoming courses and events from the BOA and you can see more events on our Events Calendar.

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BOA Future Leaders Programme

Applications for the 2026-27 Future Leaders Programme are now open! The BOA’s vi...
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SAS Webinar: Orthopaedic Research - Fix Your Portfolio or Dig Deeper?

Orthopaedic Research - Fix Your Portfolio or Dig Deeper? at 7pm on 24th February...
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BOA/ORUK Consultant Preparation Course

Hosted 28th February 2026, this one-day programme takes you inside the consultan...
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2025 Congress session recordings

2025 Congress recordings are now available to BOA members and Congress registran...
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Limb Reconstruction: A Masterclass on Contemporary Management Techniques Webinar Series 2026

These webinars introduce paradigms of care within limb reconstruction and build ...
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Practice Ready Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery (PROFAS) 2026 Webinar Series

PROFAS 2026: Practice-Ready Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Series is a webinar series ...
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Joint Action: The Orthopaedic Research Appeal of the BOA

Through Joint Action, we help patients by raising funds for and promoting research into musculoskeletal disorders and to improve orthopaedic treatment, restoring mobility and giving people back their freedom and independence. 

Why not take on one of our Challenge Events annd raise vital funds for research into musculoskeletal conditions, transforming lives and giving people back their freedom and independence? Whether you are looking to take on a full marathon, a 5k or an obstacle run we have an event to suit you. 

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