Student Orthopaedic Society
Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O) is an ever-evolving field offering exciting opportunities for surgical innovation. The Student Orthopaedic Society (SOS) brings together medical and healthcare students interested in exploring this speciality. Through educational talks from local consultants, hands-on workshops, and portfolio-building opportunities, we aim to educate, inspire, and provide a network through which students can make meaningful contacts and organise SSCs (Student Selected Components).
Across the many sub-specialties in T&O (e.g. shoulder, wrist, spine, hip, knee, ankle), there will be opportunities to increase knowledge through talks, practice examinations and exposure to the range of equipment used in orthopaedic surgery.
Open to all healthcare students.
No matter what year of study you are in, if you are curious about orthopaedics this society has you covered;
(Phase 1) Years 1–2:
Focus on anatomy, physiology, and early clinical skills with mock ISCEs.
(Phase 2) Years 3–4:
Build confidence for the wards, provide networking opportunities for SSCs, revision sessions and strengthen your CV through conferences.
(Phase 3) Year 5:
Lead revision sessions and mentor younger students while adding to your portfolio.
Upcoming Events (2025–2026)
(Dates are provisional and will soon be finalised)
UKMLA/Progress Test Revision Sessions
- High-yield MSK topics taught by 2–4 registrars - 1st & 3rd December 2025, UHW
Skill Workshops (taught by trainees)
Workshop 1 (Preclinical Students)
Session 1: Wound & bone healing, fracture management — 2nd February 2026, UHW
Session 2: Suturing techniques (interrupted, mattress, continuous, hand tying) — 13th April 2026, UHW
Workshop 2 (Clinical Students)
Session 1: Consenting for surgery, hip fracture management — 16th February 2026, UHW
Session 2: DHS fixation principles — 20th April 2026, UHW
ISCE Revision Session
23rd April 2026, UHW
Hip, knee, and hand examinations led by CST doctors, followed by mock ISCEs run by SOS members.
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