Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery · Professional Society · UK
British Orthopaedic Association
BOA
SpecialtyTrauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
Trainee Cost£192 / year
The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) is the leading professional body for orthopaedic surgeons in the UK. BOA membership is designed to support members throughout their career from medical students to senior consultants, offering professional representation, world-class education, research guidance, and practical benefits.
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Specialty
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
Abbreviation
BOA
Registrar Cost
£192 / year
Student Cost
£22.2
Trainee Committee
No
Travel Grants
Not available
Research Prizes
No
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
| Membership Type | Eligibility | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Home Fellow | Orthopaedic consultants in a substantive post, resident in UK and Ireland, on the Specialist Register for T&O Surgery on the GMC or IMC | £692.4 |
| Home Member | Orthopaedic consultants in a locum or temporary post | £456.6 |
| Post CCT Member | Those who have been awarded a CCT and have not yet been appointed to a substantive post (Y1 to Y3) | £456.6 |
| Overseas Fellow | Orthopaedic surgeons resident outside UK and Ireland, established as consultants or specialists | £358.2 |
| Senior Home Fellow | Home Fellows who have fully retired from all NHS and private work | £88.2 |
| Home Fellow Reduced Rate | Home Fellows who have partially retired from NHS and private work | £481.2 |
| SAS Surgeon Year 5-10 | Specialty Doctors, Staff Grades and Associate Specialists with at least 4 years post-graduate training and 1 year T&O experience (Years 5-10) | £204.12 |
| SAS Surgeon Year 11-15 | Specialty Doctors, Staff Grades and Associate Specialists with at least 4 years post-graduate training and 1 year T&O experience (Years 11-15) | £282 |
| SAS Surgeon Year 16+ | Specialty Doctors, Staff Grades and Associate Specialists with at least 4 years post-graduate training and 1 year T&O experience (Year 16+) | £397.2 |
| Home Associate Full Time CT1-CT2 | Orthopaedic trainees in full time Core Training Years 1-2 in UK and Ireland | £192 |
| Home Associate Full Time ST1-ST2 | Orthopaedic trainees in full time Specialty Training Years 1-2 in UK and Ireland | £192 |
| Home Associate Full Time LAT | Orthopaedic trainees in full time Locally Appointed Trainee (LAT) posts in UK and Ireland | £210 |
| Home Associate Full Time ST3-ST4 | Orthopaedic trainees in full time Specialty Training Years 3-4 in UK and Ireland | £210 |
| Home Associate Full Time ST5-ST6 | Orthopaedic trainees in full time Specialty Training Years 5-6 in UK and Ireland | £254.4 |
| Home Associate Full Time ST7-ST8 | Orthopaedic trainees in full time Specialty Training Years 7-8 in UK and Ireland | £297.6 |
| Home Associate Part Time CT1-CT2 | Orthopaedic trainees in part time (≤3 days per week) Core Training Years 1-2 in UK and Ireland | £123 |
| Home Associate Part Time ST1-ST2 | Orthopaedic trainees in part time (≤3 days per week) Specialty Training Years 1-2 in UK and Ireland | £123 |
| Home Associate Part Time LAT | Orthopaedic trainees in part time (≤3 days per week) Locally Appointed Trainee (LAT) posts in UK and Ireland | £131.4 |
| Home Associate Part Time ST3-ST4 | Orthopaedic trainees in part time (≤3 days per week) Specialty Training Years 3-4 in UK and Ireland | £131.4 |
| Home Associate Part Time ST5-ST6 | Orthopaedic trainees in part time (≤3 days per week) Specialty Training Years 5-6 in UK and Ireland | £153.6 |
| Home Associate Part Time ST7-ST8 | Orthopaedic trainees in part time (≤3 days per week) Specialty Training Years 7-8 in UK and Ireland | £175.2 |
| Overseas Affiliate | Orthopaedic trainees in International training posts outside UK and Ireland | £177 |
| Foundation Year Doctor | Postgraduate doctors in foundation years one and two with interest in trauma and orthopaedic surgery | £22.2 |
| Medical Student | Undergraduate medical students years one through six with interest in trauma and orthopaedic surgery | £22.2 |
| Affiliate | Medically and non-medically qualified members of professions allied to orthopaedic surgery | £94.2 |
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
Professional Representation
Advocacy for the specialty and professional representation
Education and Training
Access to high-quality education and training opportunities supporting lifelong learning and professional development across all career stages
Research Support
Access to prestigious awards, fellowships and prizes that promote research, international collaboration, leadership development and career progression
BOA App
Year-round access to BOA app to keep up to date with all BOA activities and resources
Benevolent Fund
Access to financial hardship support through the BOA Benevolent Fund
Career Support
Career guidance and support for trauma and orthopaedic surgeons at all stages
Personal Subscription to The Bone & Joint Journal
Included membership benefit providing personal subscription to The Bone & Joint Journal (12 print issues per year) and/or Bone & Joint 360 (6 print issues per year)
BOA Annual Congress Discount
100% discount on registration for the BOA Annual Congress during Early Bird Registration period for all active members
Free Parental Leave Membership
Free membership during Maternity, Paternity, Adoption or Shared Parental Leave
Tax Relief Eligibility
Membership fees may be tax deductible if paid from earnings and resident in the UK
Fellowship Reduced Rates
Reduced membership rates available for members undertaking fellowships in the UK or abroad
External Provider Discounts
Range of exclusive discounts from partner providers including visa services, medical indemnity insurance, private healthcare, financial advice, and surgical education resources
EVENTS Events & Conferences
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities