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
Emma Gosnell
BAPO Trainee Rep
Hi, I’m Emma and I’m the BAPO trainee rep for 2022 and 2023.
I’m really excited to be given the opportunity to help set up BAPOJ. I’ve just completed ST7 and am based in Manchester within the North West Deanery, having been fortunate to spend a large part of my training at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital where my love for Paediatric ENT grew.
I know how lucky I am to have had this opportunity and that not everyone gets this chance so I am really passionate about opening as many doors as possible for trainees to learn, touch and feel what life is like working in ENT with Children…because I think its great!
As one of the few trainee members of BAPO at my time of election, my objective is to grow our trainee membership base nationally by developing a really useful learning and networking community.
I look forward to meeting you all over the next 2 years!
Emma
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.