Deborah Eastwood
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BOA Past-it, Post-it, ex President. Paedipod. @GreatOrmondSt, @RNOHnhs, @BritOrthopaedic, @RCSnews, Assoc Prof UCL, Lover of London Life
London, England
Joined April 2009
That's me . who would have thought it . not the me of 20 years ago that is for sure!.
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As I head to work to do a “tackle-the-backlog-extra-list’ I remember thisslide from a Marcel Levi talk last year. , @BritOrthopaedic
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Last time the RNOH became a 'Trauma Centre' at the drop of metaphorical hat - this time, as a major incident is declared in London, we have become a COVID ICU and COVID recovery centre . hats off to colleagues who are managing the change . we can do this - and do it well. .
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Early morning callisthenics led by my colleague as we wait for the first case of the day….@RNOHnhs @BritOrthopaedic Wellness is alive and well!
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The RNOH is going back to its roots, first trauma meeting since 1982 at 7.30am tomorrow. Hopefully not going to go back further in time to its days as a Sanitorium? I am sure our well trained trainees will keep us on the straight and narrow🤞@RNOHnhs @BritOrthopaedic @bota_uk.
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Such an honour and such a surprise! @PottRotation @pramodachan -thank you all.
Deborah Eastwood - Named as the Percival Pott Trainer of the year !!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Visual proof that I have passed on the ‘bling’ -I know it is in safe hands!! @BritOrthopaedic
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Looking forward to new challenges! And to working with you all….
We're thrilled to introduce @deboraheastwood as our Second-Vice President! Deborah is the Immediate Past President of @BritOrthopaedic and holds the position of UCL Professor of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at Great Ormond Street and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospitals.
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They mirror yours Roshana. There needs to be career progression for all: it needs to be upfront & agreed. But -surgeons should be /must be (if they are interested) training surgeons and training well. So . training others - yes, but at the expense of surgical trainees, no.
I would be grateful for the thoughts of @deboraheastwood @BritOrthopaedic @RCSnews @RCSEd @RCSI_Irl @NHSE_WTE.
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30%of registrar intake are now female, almost 20% consultant appts in 2022 were women -the tide is changing. And ps - we are good surgeons too! @BritOrthopaedic.
@drlesleybarron I am 100% sure that being dismissive is the root of their problem. And in the realm of guy surgeons literally no specialty has proven themselves to be as awful as the big bro team of orthopods. We need young women to flood this specialty.
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Truly great day -truly proud of our profession - we are on a journey but we have made huge steps… thank you all. @BritOrthopaedic.
Fantastic day so far with inspiring talks and personal stories. Thank you to all who have attended, still time to join online!. @BOTA_CD @BritOrthopaedic @bota_uk @BOTA_WinS.@RCSnews .#orthotwitter #Diversity #equity #Inclusion #culture
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@RCSnews @MrTimLane @FranciscaFFerr @IanLoftus2 Thanks to my surgical colleagues who did me the honour of voting for me and I know that together we an continuing working for a brighter, better, more sustainable future . Looking forward to getting 'stuck in'!.
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All set for @BritOrthopaedic Council Mtg -wearing an appropriate shirt courtesy of my colleague @SAA_TandO
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Women in Paeds Ortho reception @POSNA_org -a great follow up to the EPOS meeting @orthoWOW @OrthoDiversity @drspoon8 @BritOrthopaedic
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Scots-on-Tour @SAOAcongress -great evening with Rosie @RosieHackney and Cat and the women of South Africa @MariThiart @BritOrthopaedic
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So - I fainted dead away in my first op as a registrar - I took the Mayo tray and the custom made implant with me… I didn’t think it was possible to be red faced on coming round from a faint!!.
Have just had a message from a Med student who saw my tweet about fainting . She wants to be a surgeon but faints and has been told more than once to give up her dream . So here is the advice I gave her, incase anyone else needs to hear it too 🧵. #medtwitter.
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Great article . update on 'UK' figures, 35% T&O CTs and 29% STs identify as Asian/British Asian, 30% and 18% are women, 30% of female consultants are 'early years' . we are changing .
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So . 'we' @RNOHrotation @RNOHnhs have a new TPD - Congratulations Miss Sally Tennant . looking forward to an exciting future . .
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I truly think our orthopaedic patients deserve consideration too - joint replacement well recognised as being one of THE best operations for improving QoL. our patients have been at the back of the queue too long. @BritOrthopaedic @WeAreARMA.
No sign of any rise in mortality since the UK COVID-19 ‘second wave’ yet we continue to have significantly reduced resources to carry out cancer surgery. Cancellation after cancellation. Can we just stop over-engineering this and get back to treating cancer patients please?.
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Proud to be part of the NHS . and seems no time at all since I was but a houseman at Steelhouse Lane . #HappyNHSBirthday #Throwback @BritOrthopaedic
“We wish the NHS a very Happy Birthday today! Proud that many of our members are part of such an amazing organisation that does so much to support patients and transform lives. Thank you to all NHS workers for all you do!” Don McBride, BOA President #NHSBirthday
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ST3 applications are open. Looking forward to great trainees applying to the best surgical specialty and . Remember women outshine the men (a bit!) at T&O interview! @BritOrthopaedic @bota_uk.
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No one quite like her - proud to call her my friend and mentor ….
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Dame Clare Marx CBE, DL, MBBS. A former BOA President and leading light in orthopaedic surgery, Dame Clare was a role model and inspiration to so many. She will be deeply missed, and our thoughts are with her friends and family.
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And @BritOrthopaedic reply - in @thetimes - those with end stage arthritis need a new joint - and may need painkillers whilst they wait ….
Friday’s Times: “Stop taking painkillers for arthritis patients told” #BBCPapers #TomorrowsPapersToday
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So- how well are we doing in elective orthopaedics? 3m into the restart, we have gone up . from bottom to next-to-bottom . NOT good enough, must do better. This is not a lack of motivation . this is a lack of resources . @BritOrthopaedic
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It’s only taken me 6m to get my hands on the gavel!! Practising for @BritOrthopaedic council mtg tomorrow…
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If you like fixing things, if you like removing the dis- to reveal the ability, if you are interested in how things function, comfortably, if you are always asking how and why and want to learn - then T&O is the only specialty there is. Simples!.
Take a look at the reasons to go into #trauma and #orthopaedics! It is a dynamic and varied specialty where your work can make an immediate impact on patient’s well-being. To find out more about this as a career choice visit #NCW2021 #painfreemobility
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ok . silly me . still a little naive as I did not think that photo would end up here . but it has been a blast . .
Last clinic after a tremendous 6 months as the @deboraheastwood registrar. Thank you for the education, inspiration and for making the job an absolute blast! #orthotwitter
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Dear @trussliz, people with arthritis are having to choose between heating their homes or living with more pain this winter. Please don’t abandon them - take urgent action to protect them. Join me in signing @VersusArthritis’ letter to the Prime Minister:
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Your panel (as advertised) is a pure manel and your clients are all women -is this really the message you wish to give??.
1/2 Blood boiling 🥵 Yet another #Manel .I’m calling you out @RoySocMed @BAPRASvoice .Why do organisors and conference hosts use pics of all male faculty? Why not include your female experts? .@medicalwomenuk @womenspeakersHC @RoshanaMN @scrubssurvivors @RCSnews @scarlettmcnally
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This is everyone's 'business' . .
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Appointing 28-ish female consultants next year would raise the consultant T&O percentage who are women by 1% - but we do have that number of trainees - it takes time to change. ,,.
@SurgicalTutor @UKWENTs @LiangRhea @EDEnchanted @gwebbharris @PeckyDeSilva @deboraheastwood had some good stats on this - to markedly change the overall % would need almost everyone CCTing each year to be female (ish). Or it's getting better but even with parity in training (not there yet) there's a lag in cons numbers due to career length.
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Looking at leadership - Excellent work Charmalie and the team @DrAmitZaveri @boa @bota_uk @OrthoDiversity
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Hard hitting meeting with the Presidents of the RCS of England and Edinburgh - trying to find ways to help our patients, surgeons and trainees. no magic wand but undeniably a willingness to continue to work together. @BritOrthopaedic @rjhgregory @bota_uk @PRCSEd @mortensen_neil.
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This is usually about skill too . .
Women power in Orthopaedics! .This is the only orthopaedic surgery that requires #strength, rest all surgeries are about skill, dexterity and finesse! (Keep the audio on!).#womeninorthopaedics #diveristy.#orthotwitter
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We must do better . I know you are fed up of me (and many others) saying this . but until we change I will keep speaking!.
Let’s stop wasting time & plastic in operating theatres. An excellent plea for common sense by @valehandsurgery . @BSSHand #BSSHAutumn23
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Absolutely unacceptable to behave in the manner outlined in the BJS study . you know that, we know that - so just don't do it . .
Everyone should have a basic right to work in a safe & respectful environment without fear. The behaviours identified in the research from @UniofExeter and @UniOfSurrey must end.
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@BritOrthopaedic @RCSnews great evening, great venue, great company - great to see so many past,current and future leaders of our field … thank you.
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There is no question anymore . resusable gowns is the only way . let's make it so in 2024. .
2/3 reduction in carbon footprint by wearing a reusable gown. And they’re less permeable and stronger than disposable ones.
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Let's start the New Year as we mean to go on . taking care of ourselves and others . reduce your risk and think about all you do . and read Hiro's comments too here
The final day of our #12RaysOfProtection joint campaign with @RCSEd. We created a short animation video that explains some of the simple steps surgeons can take to minimise the risks of radiation. Watch it here:
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But actually not that unusual these days . .
Privileged to be on call this weekend .with all female surgical team. Amazing!!
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Operating on kids in the Covid19 era . safe in our experience of 6w as a 'trauma' hub.
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and so another lockdown week of working differently comes to an end. back to the basics of straightening bent arms, draining pus (the two are not related!) and making people better . all good.
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Such fun!! Great conversation . lots to learn from each other . .
An all female multinational orthopaedic surgeon team in theatre today with the boss lady @deboraheastwood #ilooklikeasurgeon #womeninsurgery #ladypods
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Life is not easy, at the moment, for those in the health care professions and our patients. @BritOrthopaedic would like you to complete our survey to understand how you are - if you don’t let us know, we can’t help.
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We made it!! @yaelgelfer @MrDanPerry and all our coauthors. On to the next phase….
The most downloaded paper in the January issue of Bone & Joint Open defines a minimum set of outcomes to draw comparisons between centres and studies in the treatment of CTEV. Read it now!. #pediatrics #ortho @yaelgelfer @MrDanPerry @deboraheastwood.
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So . it was Exec today . I was wearing my badge (with pride) but in case your eyesight is bad like mine. I have 'blown it up for you'! @pattison_giles @rjhgregory @bota_uk @BritOrthopaedic
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Arrived in style yesterday evening … now working (but with a smile on my face!)
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That's me!! A slightly younger me at least!! Looking forward to spreading the word about the fun that comes with being a T&O nerd . .
We are very excited to announce we have BOA President, Deborah Eastwood joining us as our plenary speaker. She has won awards for teaching and training and is shortlisted for the BOTA Trainer of the Year award 2022. Her interests centre on growth and development of her patients.
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@kangsta77 - I believe ‘it’ has now been announced and is official!! Congratulations- an asset to @BritOrthopaedic ….
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We must and we will - a major theme at Congress @BritOrthopaedic SOS: Sustainable Orthopaedic Systems.
Plastic waste in theatres is shocking. All this “theoretically recyclable” plastic for an ankle #. Each screw packaged with 2 layers of hard plastic. Implant traceability is important in arthroplasty . but can we find a less environmentally damaging solution?. @BritOrthopaedic
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Great initiative, great project, great engagement - let’s change bit by bit by bit - @BritOrthopaedic @OrthoDiversity @BOTA_WinS @OrthoWomen.
Dr Azra Khatun and her colleague Dr Suga Roy have founded and implemented the Surgical Scarf Project at our Trust to support Muslim women who are looking to build a career in theatres. Find out more in our news story ▶️ #WorldHijabDay #EDI #Equality
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Happy days - at last someone who recognises what we do and what needs to be done!! Now we just have to make it happen! @BritOrthopaedic.
From a presentation by Marcel Levi, CEO of @uclh . Cannot wait for elective operating to be safe (and possible) again, so we can begin helping people as we always have. #orthotwitter #NHS #Covid19UK #COVID19 #qualityoflife #medtwitter
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Honoured to have been invited to speak at #IFSSH2022 - the ExCel centre seems bigger than I remember… think I have found the right place?
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Another step in the right direction . .
We are pleased to announce that from 1st July 2020 membership fees are now free for BOA members during Maternity, Paternity, Adoption or Shared Parental Leave. For more information visit
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And it was fun!! @OrthoDiversity Journal Club -the first of many - tell us what papers we should discuss next time?
Do join us . I know 9pm is almost bedtime on a school night . but a spot of Journal Clubbing would be a great end to the day . a bedtime story almost?!.
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Mentors are a bit like friends - who you choose to accompany you may depend on the event - so different mentors for different aspects of your career - but some are like family - you just can’t help coming home to them - at least from time to time!.
How imp is a mentor in an orthopaedic career? The qualities one should look for in one ?? @Pranai_B @deboraheastwood @drchrisahmad @InvictaOrtho @rkh_md @Shoulder2LeanOn @KMallettMD @anilbhatortho @MDMillerMDUVA.
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Dear 'Readers' the BOA gives you an early Xmas present for those wanting to extending their families and wanting to work as well. maybe all things are possible with help and planning???.
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En route to the Stanmore Building . crossing with PRIDE
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Great colleagues!! Welcome aboard. dare I say ‘girl power’?! Sorry Andrew. .
We are pleased to welcome the newly elected BOA Council members for 2022-2024 Deepa Bose, Caroline Hing, Andrew Price and Cheryl Baldwick. Congratulations! Read more about the BOA Council at
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WOW meeting @eposorg -welcome to our 3 (female) @POSNA_org travelling fellows - change is happening! @OrthoWomen @orthoWOW
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Love that painting - I look at it everytime I head to @BritOrthopaedic.
Just published today – the March issue of the JTO. This issue features a tribute to Dame Clare Marx, the first female President at the BOA – celebrating her remarkable life and work as an Orthopaedic surgeon. Read the full issue at: #orthotwitter #trauma
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Thank you @alex_brooker @TheLastLeg for shining a light on how to be who you are, to see the ability in disability. @GreatOrmondSt @RNOHnhs @BritOrthopaedic.
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Excellent news - so well deserved - all in orthopaedics are truly delighted. @BritOrthopaedic.
The College are honoured to present Ms Scott with The Hunter Doig Medal at today's ceremony. The Hunter Doig Medal is offered to a female Member or Fellow of the College who is specially selected by the College Council for demonstrating outstanding career potential and ambition.
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As I called for help with a rugby players dislocated hip - my first mentor said - remember it’s technique not strength that counts! He was right then . and now.
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<6w ago the RNOH Trauma 'Centre' opened . & today we have 54 patients with 'sorted NOFs' who are eager to go home - as we know easier said than done. Anju's Army of Helpers are providing the social interaction and the twice daily physio . all good! @AnjuJaggi @RNOHnhs.
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A great appointment… more great colleagues in the BOA team….
We are delighted to announce that Fergal Monsell has been elected as Vice President-elect. He will take on the BOA Presidency in 2025-2026. Fergal has been a Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic surgeon at the Royal Hospital for Children Bristol since 2005. #orthotwitter
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and as an EFORT 'PS' and as someone who loves her heels . I was impressed by the ease with which the Louboutins kept crossing the stage!! Hats off to the EFORT President!
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Great fun joining this group yesterday pm . do hope the discussions continued today with the same enthusiasm . @BritOrthopaedic @bota_uk @BOMSA_UK - the future is bright!
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Thank you @Pranai_B @HelenEmilyChase @merchantrajiv for keeping me company on the dance floor. Great evening! @eposorg @BSCOS_UK
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From @markbowditch65 (in full regalia including a @BritOrthopaedic tie!) First spade in the ground for our new orthopaedic centre …. Dame Clare Marx Building or DCMB as it is known
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Hopefully we can award this in person next year - and celebrate! @OrthoDiversity @OrthoWomen @orthoWOW
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Love the Lady Pods! What fun awaits you … hope to see you at Gosh /RNOH soon. Onwards and upwards.🦴🪚🔨.
Presenting the lady pods of the Pott club 💪🏼💪🏼 and celebrating a role model and Pott trainer of the year @deboraheastwood 🙌🏽💐! @PottRotation
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@BritOrthopaedic proud to be represented at the launch of the Paediatric Blast Injuries Centre @savechildrenuk @imperialcollege and @sherron_furtado @rnoh supporting PhD work there
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These 2 JAMA articles relating to Gen Surg add to the existing evidence base that women make good surgeons - surely this is no surprise? Those working in the field know this to be true @BritOrthopaedic @rcsnews.
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Trude - I took up your suggestion - @BritOrthopaedic strategy day in my house yesterday - lots of discussion and many ‘post-it’ notes!!
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Truly REALLY impt to remember how clever nature is! We should learn from her/him!.
Great to get a copy of this book…. Shows how very cool remodelling is in kids. Page 50 has a beautiful CRAFFT style XR! We’ve seen a lot of these in the study which is awesome!. Thank you @Davembmd.
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@OrthoDiversity have already highlighted this webinar . but its going to be 'awesome and cool' @MrDanPerry and something for everyone @bota_uk @BOTA_WinS - so why not 'drop in' with a coffee or a beverage of some other description .
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I still love it !!.
What is the president of @BritOrthopaedic favourite operation?🤔.(The Answer May Shock You). @deboraheastwood is the president of the British Orthopaedic Association and works at @GreatOrmondSt. Watch the full episode at the link below⬇️.🎥 #orthotwitter
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Just finished inaugural BOA EdCar mtg (Education and Career Development) - great enthusiasm and good ideas presented. Inclusivity, training opportunities for all and the curriculum changes took centre stage! Trainers and trainees both need to be ready!.
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So glad you said it … I was biting my tongue but it’s now been released - yes -WHY NO FEMALE DELEGATES??? @BritOrthopaedic @BritishHip @ArthrexMedEd.
@deboraheastwood @CambridgeHipDoc @RNOHnhs Looks like a great opportunity. Slightly disappointing that @ArthrexUK couldn’t invite at least one female to take part in this.
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Orthopaedics can not and must not be put back to the ‘end of the line’ in any further ‘lock down’ of services - our patients deserve so much better - log in NOW to the webinar!! @BritOrthopaedic.
@BritOrthopaedic just published our position on suspending planned surgery due to COVID-19. . Members can find out more at upcoming 10.30 live webinar ‘T&O and COVID-19; the good, the bad and the future’ #BOA2020.
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