Bristol, Oxford and Aberdeen Surgical Trials intervention course (BOASTiC) 2025
BOASTiC 2025 will be 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.
Registration
The course is now FULL. Application forms are still being accepted but will be placed on a waiting list.
Please note registration does not guarantee a place. Applications will be reviewed shortly after the closing date, and you will be notified if you have been offered a place on the course. Once notified the course fee payment and confirmation of study leave are required to secure your place on the course. Please note that it is necessary to commit to all three days.
Course Fee
The course fee is £300 which covers lunches, refreshments and one conference dinner. Accommodation, travel and the remaining dinner are not covered.
If you have any queries, please email Hannah Blackman
Previous BOASTiC courses