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Poster in my pocket

We are delighted to announce that BOTA offers poster presenters the option of extra exposure of their posters via the new Poster in my Pocket app! This app is available FREE from the iTunes App store ... Read more

BOTA World Orthopaedic Concern guidelines on preparing a placement abroad.

BOTA and World Orthopaedic Concern have produced a document to help trainees who are preparing for an orthopaedic placement in a less developed country.... Read more

The Bone and Joint Journal Reviewers day

This newly revamped CME accredited course is ideal for anyone wanting to be involved in peer review and provides essential information and tips for writing papers.... Read more

AO UK research prizes and grants available

Please see attached the following AO UK trauma research prizes and grants for 2013... Read more

World orthopaedic concern annual executive meeting 2013

The World Orthopaedic Concern (WOC) annual executive meeting is taking place on the 11th and 12th of May 2013.... Read more

Course Alerts

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Knee surgery and rehabilitation in 2013

2 day conference examining how engineering is driving improved treatment in knee surgery and rehabilitation.... Read more

Basic biomechanics in orthopaedics course 2013 - win a free place!

Dates: 15th June 2013 Venue: Royal Society of Medicine, London The course is aimed at anyone from FY1 through to junior registrar/ clinical fellow level.... Read more

Colchester basic shoulder and knee arthroscopy courses- May 2013

These one day courses include arthroscopic techniques using a combination of lectures, practical workshops and live surgery demonstrations. They are designed for junior trainees.... Read more

Tibia masterclass - nail, plate, ilizarov

Tibia masterclass - nail, plate, ilizarov; the unsolved problem 26-27th November 2013 This two day course will provide a comprehensive and contemporary overview of the relative merits of alternati... Read more

Alder Hey & NWCOG Instructional Course in Paediatric Orthopaedics

Date: 15th-17th May 2013 Registration Fee: £395 Venue: Education centre, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool Topics include Perthes disease, pes cavus... Read more

Tendon transfers in foot and ankle surgery - a cadaver course

Date: 7th June 2013 Venue: University of Glasgow, Dept of Anatomy cadaver skills lab Aimed at: Senior specialist registrars and fellows with an interest in foot and ankle surgery... Read more

Royal Free FRCS (Tr&Orth) viva and communication skills course

Date: 12th April 2013 Venue: Royal Free Hospital, London Fee: £50 A single day of intensive viva practice with experienced orthopaedic surgeons and trainees who have recently passed the exam.... Read more

RCS Clinical Skills in Spinal Assessment and Management

Date: 25-26 June 2013 Venue: RCS, London Fee: £400 (£360 for RCS members) Aimed at CT2-ST4 This highly popular course teaches the clinical skills necessary for the assessment and man... Read more

Position Statements

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The future of ISCP

BOTA positional statement on the Future of ISCP Authors Vice-President: Mr Jeya Palan BMA representative: Mr Nick Ferran On behalf of the BOTA Committee 2012/13 (April 2013) ... Read more

Use of simulation in T&O training

BOTA positional statement on the use of simulation in surgical training in Trauma and Orthopaedics Date: 23 April 13 ... Read more

BOTA position statement on PBAs

Procedure Based Assessments in Trauma and Orthopaedics Date: 11 June 2012 ... Read more