Official Twitter account for WOC UK - British Division of an International Society Promoting Orthopaedic Education and Care in Developing Countries
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World Orthopaedic Concern UK retweeted
Alison Armstrong from Leicester sharing leadership lessons on the final module of this year's @BritOrthopaedic Future Leaders Programme she suggests appointing a mentor early and developing a spine of steel and a hand of kid glove
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Can’t wait to get started! I have been involved in global development since my elective, it’s incredibly rewarding work - first port of call will be to survey membership! If you have a project or want to get involved with developing services get in touch!
Delighted to announce the formation of the @BritishHip International Development Committee. Our first chair James Shelton from Sheffield is going to start work on helping us to deliver education and support on a global stage, to countries that might benefit from our support.
World Orthopaedic Concern UK retweeted
Aaand... we're off! WOC-UK Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 #WOCUK2025 @Orthoconcern @bota_uk @BritOrthopaedic
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Who will be our new @Orthoconcern secretary? Two past presidents pondering this important question! Interested? Contact me! @BritOrthopaedic @bota_uk Open to all T&O consultants and trainees.
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Dr Trish O'Connor, ED consultant, on the challenges of managing surgical patients on the Flying Specialists (FlySpec) programme in Zambia. #WOCUK2025. @Orthoconcern @BritOrthopaedic @bota_uk
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Dr JC Allen Ingabire emphasising the importance of research in low and middle income countries #WOCUK2025 @Orthoconcern
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A powerful demonstration of how simple interventions can have significant impact on patient care ##WOCUK2025 @Orthoconcern @bota_uk @BritOrthopaedic
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Mr Tim Williams highlighting @BOFAS_UK international work, teaching and training in LMIC environments. @Orthoconcern @BritOrthopaedic @bota_uk
The aim is to reduce the need on international faculty and hand over to local faculty.
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Collaborative work is the way forward @EFASnews @BOFAS_UK @cosecsa @Orthoconcern @BritOrthopaedic @bota_uk #WOCUK2025
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Theme of collaborative work coming through strongly from @BSSHand @Orthoconcern @bota_uk @BritOrthopaedic #WOCUK2025
World Orthopaedic Concern UK retweeted
Mr Duncan Whitwell telling us about the sterling work being carried out in LMICs by @BritOrthoOnc
@Orthoconcern @BritOrthopaedic @bota_uk
World Orthopaedic Concern UK retweeted
How good ate your fixations? Do you want to find out? Try the FFATs tool to aid development and mentorship. @Orthoconcern @AOFoundation #WOCUK2025 @bota_uk @BritOrthopaedic
World Orthopaedic Concern UK retweeted
Strong @Orthoconcern @bota_uk partnership! We're proud of our trainee involvement, and we're the first orthopaedic specialist society to have a trainee-led subcommittee 🫱🏻🫲🏾
World Orthopaedic Concern UK retweeted
Productive earlymorning @Orthoconcern committee meeting! Now to start our conference! Thanks to @Biocomposites1 for this lovely space! @BritOrthopaedic @bota_uk
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Missing the morning session for soemthing unforeseen last night. Excited to be talking this afternoon on trauma registries and setting up one for Low- and Middle- Income Countries. Representing Aberdeen and NHS Grampian as well! @bota_uk @OrthoGlobal @KiranHarding @NHSGra
Productive earlymorning @Orthoconcern committee meeting! Now to start our conference! Thanks to @Biocomposites1 for this lovely space! @BritOrthopaedic @bota_uk
World Orthopaedic Concern UK retweeted
Another very successful WOC UK Annual Scientific Meeting concluded! Well done all! @Orthoconcern @BritOrthopaedic @bota_uk @ashtin37 @82Rozh @globalorthopod @Orthocycle1
World Orthopaedic Concern UK retweeted
T&O trainees - want to get involved in global work? Reach out to @Orthoconcern @bota_uk @globalorthopod
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Not too late to sign up for the World Orthopaedic Concern annual conference! Still some places left! @BritOrthopaedic @bota_uk @Orthoconcern
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World Orthopaedic Concern UK retweeted
@Orthoconcern is delighted to sponsor a place on this prestigious course! Do apply!
World Orthopaedic Concern are funding a place on the BOA Future Leaders Programme in September . applications here shorturl.at/UAdB5 by end May
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@Orthoconcern former Chairman Steve Mannion recived his CMG appointment today from HRH Prince of Wales… Eagle eyed WOCers will have spotted him sporting his coveted & fashionable WOC(UK) tie… of which his Royal Highness was highly envious!
