Bristol, Oxford and Aberdeen Surgical Trials intervention course (BOASTiC) 2026

BOASTiC 2026 will be held on Tuesday 29 September to Wednesday 30 September 2026  - Merton College, Oxford OX1 4JD

This 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 deadline is 30 June 2026. 

Please apply via form: Bristol Oxford Aberdeen Surgical Trials Intervention Course (BOASTiC) 2026

Cost: £475 (includes lunches, refreshments and one conference dinner)

If you have any queries, please email Katie.Chegwin@ndorms.ox.ac.uk