Applications are welcome for the 2025 Presidents' Travelling Fellowship
Deadline - Tuesday 31st December 2024

The British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS) and the British Scoliosis Society (BSS) offer senior residents, spinal fellows and consultants within two years of their appointment a chance to have extensive exposure to complex spinal procedures at established spinal units over 2 weeks.
 
The Fellowship programme includes mandatory attendance at BritSpine 2025 in Manchester, 12-14 March 2025 to complete a group presentation. The programme rotates between established orthopaedic and neurosurgical spinal centres allowing significant contact between fellows and leaders in the field.
 
The Fellowship will take place between Monday 24th February and Friday 7th March 2025. The Fellowship will rotate around centres in the UK (Centres proposed around Preston and Salford - subject to change). Fellows will then attend BritSpine 2025 in Manchester to present as a group on their Fellowship.
 
If you have any questions or queries about this fellowship, further details can be obtained from Mr Aprajay Golash (president@spinesurgeons.ac.uk) and Mr Neil Oxborrow (president@britscolisis.org.uk)
 
Application Process:
To apply, please submit the following documents:

• your Curriculum Vitae (CV),
• a single-page personal statement describing your career pathway, interests and future plans.
• A letter of recommendation from your supervising consultant/clinical lead.

Your application should be sent to UKSSB@boa.ac.uk by Tuesday 31st December 2024. (only MS Word or PDF file formats accepted)

• Applicants should be members of either BASS, BSS, BOA, SBNS or local spine society.
• Applicants should be post-FRCS exam senior residents, clinical spinal fellows or junior consultants in the first 2 years of their appointment.
• Previously unsuccessful applicants can re-apply.
• Fellowships cannot be awarded retrospectively.

• BASS/BSS will reimburse travelling expenses up to £2,000. Claims must be submitted within 6 months of the Fellowship. Detailed financial arrangements will be provided to successful candidates.
• International fellows will be required to pay for their flights to the UK.
• By accepting the Fellowship, all awardees agree not to partake in any activities that will bring BASS/BSS and/or sponsors into disrepute. BASS/BSS accept no liability for the actions of the candidates whilst on the Fellowship or for activities related to it.
• Each Fellow is required to submit a report of approximately 500 words within 6 weeks of completion of the Fellowship. This may be published on the BASS and/or BSS websites and official communications.
• Fellows will be expected to register and attend BritSpine 2025 to present a group presentation.