The British Orthopaedic Assocation

What The British Orthopaedic Assocation does

The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) is the UK Surgical Specialty Association for Trauma and Orthopaedics, established over 100 years ago and registered as a charity (No. 1066994) and private company limited by guarantee. It serves approximately 5,000 members across the UK and internationally, spanning medical students, surgical trainees (ST3-ST8), fully trained consultants, and other professionals in the trauma and orthopaedic workforce, alongside specialist orthopaedic societies. The BOA holds Royal Patronage from His Majesty King Charles III and is the designated UK standards-setting body for the specialty, publishing clinical and process standards (BOASts and Specialty Standards) and administering the UK and Ireland In-Training Examination (UKITE) in collaboration with NHS England, NICE, GIRFT, the National Joint Registry, HQIP, and ODEP.

The BOA's service portfolio centres on the Annual Congress (a flagship CPD-accredited event with tiered Diamond-through-Bronze exhibition and sponsorship packages at a £495/m² base rate), the peer-reviewed Journal of Trauma & Orthopaedics, the BOA mobile App and My BOA member portal, CPD-accredited courses (casting courses with the British Casting Certificate, the BOA Ortho Update Course, TOTs/TOES, Future Leaders Programme), webinars and masterclasses (Hip Surgery, PROFAS, Limb Reconstruction, Wellbeing, Neurodiversity), fellowships and travelling awards (ABC, Austria-Switzerland-Germany), and the AI in T&O Hub. Supporting initiatives include Joint Action (a research fundraising appeal), the BOA Benevolent Fund (grants up to £1,000 for members in hardship), Clinical Trials Units at Exeter and Nottingham funded under the NIHR portfolio, and external member benefits via OrthOracle (50% subscription discount) and Wisepress (15% medical book discount).

Revenue is generated primarily through membership subscriptions across career-stage tiers, Annual Congress registration and exhibition/sponsorship sales, CPD-accredited course and casting course fees, donations via Joint Action, and modest merchandise sales through a Big Cartel-powered online shop. Distribution is multi-channel: direct membership, in-person congress and casting courses, digital delivery via app, website, and webinars, and partner-led benefits. Governance is exercised through Council, Executive, Committees, and Regional Specialty Professional Advisors (RSPAs), with annual AGMs and a published strategy cycle (currently 2025-2029). The BOA is actively operating, not pursuing IPO or M&A, and remains an independent charitable professional membership body.

Name

The British Orthopaedic Assocation

Legal name

British Orthopaedic Association

Website

https://boa.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The British Orthopaedic Association is the UK Surgical Specialty Association for Trauma and Orthopaedics, serving approximately 5,000 members through membership services, the Annual Congress, clinical standards, the Journal of Trauma & Orthopaedics, fellowships, CPD-accredited courses, and global health partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Association

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC)

Keywords

• Orthopaedic surgery association
• Professional medical membership
• Surgical education training
• Clinical standards orthopaedics
• Trauma surgery congress

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions: The BOA supports 5,000 members throughout the UK and internationally with tailored membership categories for all career stages. Membership fees are a primary revenue stream.
2. Congress and events revenue: Annual Congress (BOA Annual Congress) is a major revenue driver, with exhibition and sponsorship packages at tiered levels (Bronze through Diamond), delegate registration fees, and abstract submissions. Also runs casting courses, webinars, and masterclass series.
3. Donations and fundraising: Joint Action is the orthopaedic research appeal of the BOA, raising funds for musculoskeletal disorder research. The BOA also accepts donations through its website and challenge events.
4. Merchandise sales: BOA operates an online shop (Big Cartel) selling merchandise including ties, brooches, cufflinks, and Joint Action running/cycling jerseys.
5. Publications: The BOA publishes the Journal of Trauma and Orthopaedics (JTO) and BON (British Orthopaedic News) archive. Additionally, OrthOracle provides discounted subscriptions to members (50% discount), and Wisepress offers discounted medical book purchases.

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Core offering

The British Orthopaedic Association is a registered charity and professional membership body that represents trauma and orthopaedic (T&O) surgeons across the UK. It sets clinical standards (BOA Standards/BOASts), delivers continuing professional development including the BOA Annual Congress and casting/Ortho Update courses, funds research and fellowships, publishes the Journal of Trauma & Orthopaedics, and provides member services such as the My BOA portal and BOA App.

Product overview

The British Orthopaedic Association is a professional membership organization rather than a software product company. Its offerings consist of a membership-based service portfolio centered around the BOA App (mobile member portal with news, standards access, and My BOA features) and BOA Annual Congress (annual conference with CPD accreditation). The portfolio includes professional development offerings such as the Journal of Trauma & Orthopaedics (peer-reviewed publication), Casting Courses (certification programme), UK and Ireland In-Training Exam (UKITE), BOA Fellowships & Awards, and BOA Ortho Update Course. Supporting services include BOA Standards (clinical/process standards), AI in T&O Hub (educational resource), BOA Clinical Trials Units (research support), BOA Benevolent Fund (member financial support), Joint Action (research fundraising), and the BOA Shop (merchandise). External partner offerings include OrthOracle (surgical technique platform with 50% member discount) and Wisepress (medical bookshop with 15% discount).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Joint Action: The Orthopaedic Research Appeal of the BOA - a fundraising initiative for musculoskeletal disorders research to improve orthopaedic treatment and restore mobility.
• Journal of Trauma and Orthopaedics (JTO)

Products and services

• BOA Annual Congress Annual multi-day scientific congress and exhibition for orthopaedic professionals featuring keynote lectures, specialist sessions, and industry exhibition; attendees register individually while medical device companies purchase exhibition/sponsorship packages.
• Journal of Trauma & Orthopaedics (JTO) Peer-reviewed official journal of the BOA, publishing clinical research, reviews, and case reports for the trauma and orthopaedic community.
• Casting Courses Fee-based practical training courses in casting techniques for orthopaedic surgeons, trainees, and allied healthcare professionals.
• BOA Ortho Update Course CPD course covering current updates in trauma and orthopaedic surgery practice, aimed at consultants, trainees, and SAS surgeons.
• BOA Standards (BOASts) Evidence-based clinical standards and guidelines issued by the BOA for trauma and orthopaedic practice, available to members and the wider profession.
• UKITE (UK In-Training Examination) Annual self-assessment examination administered to monitor progress of T&O specialty trainees against the FRCS (Orth) curriculum, offered as a paid assessment product.
• BOA Fellowships & Awards Grant-funded fellowships, research awards, and bursaries awarded competitively to BOA members to support education, research, and international travel.
• BOA App Official mobile application delivering BOA resources, standards, event information, and member services to surgeons on iOS and Android devices.
• My BOA (Member Portal) Authenticated online member portal where surgeons manage their BOA membership, access clinical resources, register for events, and pay subscriptions.
• AI in T&O Hub Online educational hub curated by the BOA covering the application of artificial intelligence in trauma and orthopaedic surgery, available to members and the wider profession.
• BOA Shop Direct-to-consumer online shop selling BOA-branded merchandise and publications to members and the public.

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• MedAid InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023In 2023, Medical Aid International and the BOA joined forces to increase access to quality surgical instruments in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to enhance patient outcomes in orthopaedic surgeries. The collaboration aims to strengthen global healthcare, provide sustainable solutions through instrument reuse, and empower local communities.
• NHS EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS England is listed as a key collaborator on the BOA's Collaborations and Partners page. The BOA interacts and collaborates with NHS England on policy, standards, and healthcare system initiatives related to trauma and orthopaedic care.
• NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNICE is listed as a key collaborator. The BOA provides NICE Trauma and Orthopaedic Guidelines and contributes to evidence-based healthcare policy development.
• GIRFT (Getting It Right First Time)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIRFT is listed as a partner. The BOA works with GIRFT on musculoskeletal (MSK) community delivery programmes and national specialty reports to improve orthopaedic care quality and efficiency.
• National Joint Registry (NJR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNJR is listed as a key collaborator. The NJR collects data on joint replacement surgeries in the UK, and the BOA works with the registry on orthopaedic outcomes data and surgeon performance.
• EFORT (European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEFORT is listed as a key international collaborator. The BOA participates in EFORT activities and engages in European-level orthopaedic policy and research collaboration.
• Versus ArthritismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVersus Arthritis is listed as a partner. The BOA collaborates with Versus Arthritis on research priority setting (including the James Lind Alliance) and musculoskeletal care advocacy.
• ARMA (Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARMA is listed as a partner. ARMA is a coalition of organisations working to improve the lives of people with musculoskeletal conditions, with whom the BOA collaborates on policy and advocacy.
• ABHI (Association of British HealthTech Industries)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABHI is listed as a partner. The BOA collaborates with the health technology industry trade association on innovation, standards, and industry-professional engagement.
• Beyond ComplianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeyond Compliance is listed as a partner. This organisation supports the monitoring and reporting of joint replacement implants, and the BOA works with them on orthopaedic device safety.
• HQIP (Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHQIP is listed as a partner. HQIP runs national quality improvement programmes including audits in orthopaedics, and the BOA collaborates on quality and outcomes measurement.
• ODEP (Orthopaedic Data Evaluation Panel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerODEP is listed as a partner. ODEP provides benchmarks for the performance of orthopaedic implants, and the BOA collaborates on standards and evidence evaluation.
• OrthOracleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrthOracle is listed as an external provider benefit for BOA members. It offers a 50% discount on subscription rates for BOA members. OrthOracle is an independent, surgeon-developed online resource for practical surgical techniques.
• World Orthopaedic Concern UK (WOC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWOC is a charitable organisation dedicated to improving orthopaedics, trauma, and reconstructive surgery in low/middle income countries. The BOA has a particular association with WOC projects in developing countries, sending experienced orthopaedic surgeons for teaching and surgical instruction. Key contacts: Chairperson Ashtin Doorgakant, Secretary Roz Tucker, Treasurer Amer Shoaib.
• Royal College of Surgeons of EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe BOA works with the Royal College of Surgeons of England on matters of surgical standards, professional training, and CPD accreditation. The RCS awards CPD points for BOA events and courses (e.g., up to 25.5 CPD points for the Annual Congress). The BOA also refers surgeons to RCS College Assessors roles.
• BOTA (British Orthopaedic Trainees Association)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe BOA collaborates with BOTA on Culture and Diversity Champions initiatives and research opportunities for trainees. BOTA provides information on trainee research opportunities linked on the BOA website.
• BOA Clinical Trials Units (Exeter CTU and Nottingham CTU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe BOA has awarded grants to two Clinical Trials Units — Exeter Clinical Trials Unit and Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit — as part of its strategic research initiative. These units conduct multicentre orthopaedic clinical research supported through the NIHR portfolio.

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