Guidance on use of study leave throughout training:
 
ST3/4
Reg Ready Course                              This is part of the teaching program
ATLS /UK                                              This must remain current throughout
Basic Fracture / AO Principles          AO or similar
BOA Instructional Course
BOA Annual Congress
Arthroscopy Course                             In the UK
External Fixation Course                     In the UK
Nailing Course                                       In the UK
Basic Hip and Knee                              In the UK
 
ST5
ATLS
​Advanced Fracture Course                AO or similar
Teaching Course
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)               Online
BOA Instructional Course
BOA Annual Congress
 
ST6/7
BOFAS Instructional Course                Course fee refunded 
Hands Course x1                                     In the UK
Childrens Orthopaedics Course         Tunbridge Paeds or Evelina
Arthroplasty Course                              In the UK
Spine Course x1                                      In the UK
Basic Sciences Course x 1                     In the UK
Exam Revision Course x 1                    In the UK
 
ST8
Teaching Course
Management Course                            Keel at RCS (Book early)
GCP Online                                             (if not already completed)
Advanced Speciality Course               In the UK
BOA Instructional Course
BOA Annual Congress
Communication Skills Course

You are allocated 30 days of study leave per academic year, 20 days are used for the rotational teaching. OITE, UKITE and Regional meetings etc. This does not actually cover all the days of teaching provided. This will leave 10 days for other courses.

Exam related courses will be funded once only in the six year of training.

Agreement from your educational supervisor and leave administrator is required 6 weeks prior to the course.

Please note that the following will not be funded in future:
1. ATLS Instructor Course
2. Any courses or leave pertaining to gaining a diploma or higher degree.
3. USMLE
These are optional, and not part of your primary aim which is to pass the FRCS (TR/ORTH) and be trained in the generality of orthopaedics and trauma. 

All funded courses should have a learning content with a specific purpose toward the exam.  Attendance at meeting such as the BOA and specialist societies meetings is encouraged and may also be funded, especially if you are presenting.  Overseas meetings and courses are judged on individual merit.

Relevant Links:

BOA Annual Congress
https://congress.boa.ac.uk/

BOFAS Principles Course
www.bofas.org.uk/Meetings-Courses/BOFAS-Courses
Mandatory to complete during ST5-6 before FRCS (Tr&Orth) Exam
​application will be approved.
FREE (Course fee refunded on attendance)
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