Welcome to
BAPO Juniors
BAPO Juniors is a new addition to BAPO that is completely free to join for ENT Trainees interested in specialising in Paediatric ENT
This new offshoot of BAPO is an evolving group and we hope you will join us in building it into a thriving hub for education and opportunities in paediatric ENT for students and trainees. Membership to BAPOJ is free to UK foundation/core trainees and ENT specialty trainees. All you have to do to join is complete the form at the bottom of this page.
A welcome to BAPO Juniors
Ayla Tabaksert
BAPO Trainee Rep
Hi, my name is Ayla and I am the BAPO trainee representative for 2024-2026.
I am an ST7 in the North East of England and feel very fortunate to be part of this friendly, welcoming paediatric ENT community having got to interact with and meet so many of you this past year.
Having had supportive mentors guide me into paediatric ENT, my aim is for
BAPO to act as an informal mentor to you and ignite or sustain that spark of
enthusiasm as it did for me.
I am striving to continue what Emma Gosnell started and build our trainee membership and network, as well as to provide and highlight educational and
professional opportunities that are open to you.
I am always happy to hear ideas from you about how you feel BAPO could do
more to support you or your colleagues through your training and beyond so
please get in touch.
Becoming a member of BAPO Juniors offers you so much, including fellowships, prizes and grants
Once a member we will keep you updated on conferences, courses and educational updates. We will give you access to educational resources and paediatric fellowship details. You will also be eligible to apply for the fellowship grants, research funds and the short paper prizes. Plus you will get a discount on the annual conference registration fee.
We plan to expand our BAPOJ committee and will update members on opportunities and roles within the society that members will be able to apply for. We look forward to welcoming you to BAPOJ and the fantastic subspecialty of paediatric ENT.
The Susanna Leighton Fellowship
In memory of the late Mrs Susanna Leighton, Consultant at Great Ormond Street Hospital, BAPO supports a training grade surgeon to attend the European Society of Paediatric Otolaryngology with a grant of up to £750. The fellowship is awarded annually at the BAPO scientific meeting to the trainee who delivers the best oral presentation during the Leighton Fellowship session. You can contact us to find out more.
The Amged El-Hawrani Memorial Prize
The tragic death of Consultant ENT Surgeon Amged El-Hawrani, Queen’s Hospital, Burton, from Covid-19 Coronavirus in March 2020 was a devastating blow to his family, colleagues and the wider ENT community. Alongside paediatric ENT, Amged had a special interest in H&N surgery, thyroid surgery and skin cancer. He was full of energy, known for his very high workload, cared deeply about his patients and had time for everyone. He was particularly known for his good reputation as a clinical teacher and trainer. This memorial prize of £750 will be awarded to a trainee following the oral presentations at the annual BAPO meeting.
BAPOJ Research Grant
This latest addition to BAPO’s prizes is £1500 towards a paediatric otorhinolaryngology based research project. Abstract submissions will be open prior to the September Annual Meeting for BAPOJ members. Those successfully shortlisted will be invited to present their proposal at the September Annual meeting in front of a panel of judges and be prepared to “pitch perfect” for a chance of winning the prize.
Submission deadlines and application forms will be advertised on the website.
BAPOJ Travelling Fellowship Prize
We are delighted to announce the BAPOJ fellowship fund of up to £1000 to contribute towards a paediatric otolaryngological fellowship which is open to BAPOJ members. Interested members will be invited to submit a 500 word response to a paediatric otolaryngology related topic, question or controversy. The prize is to be collected at the annual meeting in September. The winner will be asked to share their fellowship experience with us at a future meeting.
Submission deadlines and application forms will be advertised on the website.
Paediatric fellowships
We are dedicated to advancing the careers of medical professionals by providing access to an extensive range of pediatric fellowship opportunities. As a leader in fostering specialised education, BAPO connects aspiring paediatric specialists with renowned hospitals and clinics, offering hands-on experience in various specialties. Our goal is to empower clinicians to hone their expertise, contribute to cutting-edge research, and ultimately improve patient outcomes in the field of paediatric healthcare. We offer the following opportunities.
UK fellowships
International fellowships
Apply to join BAPO Juniors
If you would like to be considered for membership, then simply fill in the form below and we will come back to you. If you would simply like to find out more then please use the general enquiries form beneath this one.
BAPOJ General Enquiries
For any queries or other enquiries then please us the contact form below.