The AO is a medically-guided, not-for-profit organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders.
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Karen Robinson shares her journey to Sheffield as pelvic and acetabular surgeon, at the AOUK&I medical student programme. She didn't get the A levels she wanted to start with, but she's made up for it since. Mentors: Jonathan McGregor-Riley & Fazal Al @BritOrthAssoc @BOMSA_UK
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Absolutely @BritOrthopaedic. This outdated nonsense is just that; nonsense. I've long said colleagues @BOMSA_UK @NCLSurgSoc @UOSMedicine @NCLOrthoSoc @BOMSA_UK & @AOUKEd amongst others that the only reason to stop you being a T&O surgeon is that you don't enjoy T&O surgery.
BOA response to The Times (1st May, 2025) article suggesting orthopaedic surgery is primarily suited to men due to the physical nature of the work: “outdated and derogatory.”
BOA President Mark Bowditch: “Skill, judgement and teamwork—not gender—define a good surgeon.”
Read it here: bit.ly/4cYpibT
#WomenInSurgery #OrthoEquality
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@BSSHand are funding a plastic surgeon with an interest in hands, through the RCSEd Future Leaders Programme. Applications now open shorturl.at/RVLg6
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World Orthopaedic Concern are funding a place on the BOA Future Leaders Programme in September . applications here shorturl.at/UAdB5 by end May
Advanced Principles of Fracture Management for ORP is based on current trends and concepts at an advanced level. The course will focus on the surgical treatment and intraoperative nursing care of complex fractures. 3 places remain for June 26 & 27 in Leeds aofnd.my.site.com/evt/s/evt-…
Our amazing Sarah Gill is guiding the next generation of T&O surgeons to learn how to position patients for index procedures in Edinburgh on the Basic Course
Impressed by the response to the Community Charter presented by Felicity Pease, paediatric surgeon in Aberdeen. Treating each other with respect is of particular note this weekend
and we're off...driven and focused group of people interested in a career in T&O, attending the Introductory Programme in Edinburgh this fine Sunday
"the teaching has helped me appreciate the beauty of this speciality, in how the seemingly simple principles can be applied to complex situations, like severe and multiple bone fractures caused by motor vehicle accidents." Join us for Edinburgh Introductory course on Sunday
@ymichla will share his T&O journey next weekend-previous participant.."really important to hear these perspectives from a successful and confident orthopaedic surgeon so early in my medical career, as it taught me that these are common struggles, and that they can be overcome
One place left....to register for Sunday: aofnd.my.site.com/evt/s/evt-…
9 days until our AO Introductory course in Edinburgh aimed at med students & foundation docs. Still 2 place left. Register here shorturl.at/JA4ca
On the way to AOUK&I Introductory Programme in Dublin. As ever weather is presenting challenges....will faculty and participants get there?
So impressed to see everyone hard at work on the final day of the AOUK&I Basic course in Sheffield. The networking opportunity both within the UK & Ireland and with trainees from overseas is 2nd to none.
Interesting conversation with participant on maxillo-facial trauma principles course in Leeds y'day re why the course is so highly valued. Faculty like Rob Bentley understand how people learn best and use those principles to teach
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A couple of places remain on our wrist programme with expert faculty...ration 1 faculty to 4 participants. #wristsurgery here: aotrauma.events/sti/1931242
Participants have already registered from all over the UK, Ireland & Europe, supported by internationally renowned faculty. With a ratio of 4:1, this is a unique opportunity to grow your wrist networks
Unique aspect of hand & wrist courses in Leeds-case-based discussion among peers of similar levels, facilitated by enthusiastic faculty-all properly trained in educational principles combined with well-thought-out pre-course learning & practicals. Reg: shrunken.com/O2QNYBbJ
