Diversity and Inclusion
A more diverse BOA better serves our patients and best supports our colleagues. Trauma and Orthopaedics should be an inclusive surgical profession that inspires, attracts and retains the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds. We believe that achieving this vision will promote better quality patient care.
A Career in Orthopaedics - As a Female Surgeon
Women of East Anglia T&O Surgeons (WEATS) share their experiences of working as a female orthopaedic surgeon. Hear their advice on a career in T&O surgery and what it means to them.
BOA & BOTA Culture and Diversity Champions
As part of BOA & BOTA’s culture and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy, we are delighted to launch a new Culture & Diversity (C&D) Champions’ programme.
Inclusive Orthopaedics Initiative
As part of our Diversity and Inclusion strategy we are committed to stimulate cultural change and improve diversity and inclusion across Trauma and Orthopaedics. As part of this work we want to challenge the status quo by joining up with industry on making orthopaedic tools more inclusive.
Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan
The BOA has published it Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan. Both documents are available to read and download. NOTE: The 2020 strategy is currently under review.
Race and Health - Outcomes for ethnic minorities working in and receiving care from the NHS
Held on 24th June 2021, this lecture and discussion co-hosted by the BOA and the BHS addressed issues faced by black, Asian and minority ethnic staff and patients in the NHS.
BHS Webinar - The Data of Diversity: Gender
Presentation on 'The Data of Diversity: Gender' by Joanna Maggs. Originally presented at BHS 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting
T&O Pride Month 2021
In celebration of Pride Month in 2021 we were delighted to join up with a number of our members to run a social media campaign. They all gave some valuable insight into how they view their career progression as someone from the LGBTQ+ community and gave some really outstanding advice to others.
Gender Diversity in Orthopaedic Surgery around the world
To celebrate International Women's Day 8th March 2020, we highlighted Gender Diversity in Orthopaedic Surgery. The JTO Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2020, features ‘Gender Diversity in Orthopaedic Surgery, A Perspective from the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance’.