Bristol, Oxford and Aberdeen Surgical Trials intervention course (BOASTiC) 2025
BOASTiC 2025 was held from Monday 22 to Wednesday 24 September 2025 - Engineers House, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NB
This three-day surgical research training event on surgical trials is for foundation, core and specialist trainees of all surgical specialities. It is run annually by the Bristol, Oxford and Aberdeen Surgical Trials Units. This course was developed by eminent trialists Prof David Beard, University of Oxford and Prof Jane Blazeby, University of Bristol. The course is accredited by Royal College of Surgeons England and will be delivered by well-renowned local and international experts in surgical trials and trial methodology. Students work collaboratively to learn how to design and conduct Randomised Controlled Trials in surgery that answer research questions of relevance to surgeons and patients.
If you have any queries, please email Hannah Blackman
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