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Lectures from BOTA annual conference now online
Posted on 09/07/2010 21:57
All the powerpoint presentations from the Friday teaching session at this year's annual conference are now available for viewing. Read on for the links... (login required)
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JBJS Journal Club
Posted on 30/06/2009 12:25
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, British Volume puts onto its website summaries of papers presented at Journal Clubs in order to stimulate debate and encourage discussion as to how such meetings...
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The 'Lost Tribe' has come back to haunt us
Posted on 09/07/2010 09:31
Professor Angus Wallace presents his paper on the current state of disarray of early years Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgical training.
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Trainee representation at the RCS Ed
Posted on 26/03/2010 19:11
Following the recent development that both ASiT and BOTA no longer had a seat at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Council...
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Latest JCST report now available!
Posted on 06/07/2010 17:15
Emily Baird, BOTA Vice President, reports from the latest meeting. Discussion points included the ISCP/OCAP merger,  FRCS & college membership, training fees, ATLS & CCT...
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ASiT Cost of Surgical Training Survey.
Posted on 19/07/2010 21:07
ASiT are conducting a survey of Surgical Trainees regarding the costs associated with Surgical Training.
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Speculation on the Training Fee.
Posted on 29/06/2010 19:52
Following an extremely positive meeting with one of the Royal Colleges, I would like to dismiss the rumours regarding a rise in the fee associated with the administration of surgical training...
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BOTA Academic Rep
Posted on 17/06/2010 17:10
Dear all I am your new Academic Rep. Do let me know if I could provide any help, advice or support for any of your research or academic endevours. Feel free to contact me anytime.
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Your views wanted on RCSEng library subscriptions
Posted on 21/07/2010 16:28
The Royal College of Surgeons of England Library and Surgical Information Services has been granted funding to expand the provision of electronic resources for their members.
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BORS Annual Meeting 2010
Posted on 17/06/2010 17:15
The meeting is in Cardiff this year from 12-13 July. Excellent opportunity to see what is happening in Orthopaedic Research in UK. http://www.borsoc.org.uk/index.htm
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BSRF Research Grant
Posted on 17/06/2010 14:18
   The British Scoliosis Research Foundation are looking for projects that look into all aspects of scoliosis and allied conditions.
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Principles of Clinical & Experimental Research
Posted on 05/07/2010 10:31
An exciting new course developed jointly by BOTA, the Osteosynthesis & Trauma Care Foundation and supported by the Association of Professors of Orthopaedic Surgery (UK).
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COA Glasgow BOTA/BORS Session
Posted on 19/07/2010 11:11
Can I strongly request all trainees attend and support the joint BOTA/BORS session at the COA Annual Meeting in Glasgow.
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Peri-Operative Medicine Research Training Conferen
Posted on 02/07/2010 11:04
Friday 16 July 2010Governor's Hall, St Thomas' Hospital, King's College LondonA FREE networking meeting for all involved in the translation of perioperative medical research - from scientists to...
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Clinical Research Fellow Post in Nottingham
Posted on 24/07/2010 21:48
See attachment. One of the many pluses is having Professor Scammell as the supervisor.   
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London Surgical Symposium
Posted on 28/07/2010 00:26
Abstract submission open. Free to attend.  
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BOA/BOTA Working in the Developing World - Survey
Posted on 03/08/2010 19:17
This survey will take you less than five minutes to complete. All completed surveys will be entered into a prize draw for a bottle of champagne.
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BIOLOX Essay Competition
Posted on 02/08/2010 09:33
A 1000 word essay is required for entry that deals with ceramics as a bearing surface in hip arthroplasty. A clinical paper or patient based science paper are acceptable entries.
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John Black wants your opinions about training
Posted on 16/08/2010 14:32
It is now three and a half years since the Modernising Medical Careers programme collapsed and the subsequent Tooke inquiry recommended a restoration of traditional basic (core) training followed by c...
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BORS looking for 'Young Investigator'
Posted on 13/07/2010 16:53
I was at the British Orthopaedic Research Society (BORS) Annual Meeting in Cardiff and strongly suggest all trainees with an interest in research (i.e. most of us, if not all) join the Society.
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