
BOTA AGM 2025

Apply to be on the BOTA Committee 2025-2026 and become a National Trainee Representative of T&O trainees
The following positions will be open for nomination:
Executive Committee*
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President
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Vice President
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Secretary
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Treasurer
Committee
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Education Representative
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Academic Representative
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Publicity Representative
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Web, Innovation & Technology Representative
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SAC Representative
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Women in Surgery Representative
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Culture & Diversity Representative
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Sustainability & Workforce Representative
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Global Surgery Representative
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Northern Ireland Representative
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Wales Representative
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Scotland Representative
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Junior Representative**
*Executive Committee positions are available only to members who have been on the BOTA Committee for at least 12 months
**Junior Representative is available only to Core Surgical Trainees who hold a NTN
The BOTA 2025 Committee Elections are approaching! If you are interested in shaping the future of our association, here’s your chance to get involved.
Key Dates
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Nominations Open: Week of Monday 27th October 2025
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Nominations Close: Friday 14th November 2025, 23:59
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Voting Opens: Monday 24th November 2025, 08:00
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Voting Closes: Wednesday 26th November 2025 23:59
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New Committee Announcement: Friday 28th November 2025 at the BOTA AGM
Eligibility
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Candidates must be full BOTA members with a NTN (Junior reps may hold a Deanery DRN)
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BOTA/BOA membership numbers must be supplied
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Executive positions: Require 12 months prior BOTA committee experience
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Other posts: BOTA membership only
How to Apply
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Proposer:
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Must be a BOTA member
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Must provide a 100 word statement of support
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Video Pitch:
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Maximum 1-minute video to be uploaded to the BOTA AGM website page for voters
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Voting
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Voting will take place online during the window above
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Results will be announced at the BOTA 2025 AGM
This is your opportunity to contribute to BOTA’s future and make a real impact on our community. We look forward to receiving your nominations!