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Bristol, Oxford, Aberdeen Surgical Trials Intervention Course (BOASTiC)

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Anni Skilton, University of Bristol © University of Bristol

A three day, intensive, comprehensive, and stimulating crash course in surgical trials. We learned everything from asking the right question to delivering a multi-arm multi-intervention platform RCT of surgical interventions and more. What struck me was the extraordinary breadth of clinical trial methodology that was covered, yet each talk was delivered in a manner that was bespoke to surgical trials and furthermore, appropriately tailored for surgical trainee audience.

BOSTIC DELEGATE, 2022

BOASTiC 2026 will be held from Tuesday 29 to Wednesday 30 September 2026 at Merton College, Oxford

This two-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

Places are very limited so apply today so apply today to register your interest via the application form.

The deadline for registration is Tuesday 30 June 2026.

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 both days.