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The retiring surgeon

The retiring surgeon

Dr Paul McCoubrie

Welcome back to Dr Paul McCoubrie’s a 'view from the dark side' — a series looking at the world of surgery through the lens of a radiologist.
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“When you get to fifty-five, you either move sideways or slide into senescence”. These bons mots came from a slightly older surgical colleague. This was several years ago just prior to them moving to Australia. I merely queried the big move at that age.

15 October 2026

About

BJS Academy

BJS Academy is an online educational resource for current and future surgeons. It serves as the home for all things relating to the BJS Foundation as well as produces content, both original and in conversation with material published in the BJS Journals.

BJS Academy was founded as a part of the charitable activity of BJS Foundation, which owns and operates the following.

A celebration of excellence in surgical science, the BJS Award recognises a discovery, innovation or scientific study that has changed clinical practice. Awarded every two years, this international accolade gives an exceptional individual the recognition they richly deserve.

BJS Academy

Content

Academy content is comprised of five distinct sections: Continuing surgical education, Young BJS, Cutting edge, Scientific surgery and Surgical news.

BJS Journals

Journals

The Foundation owns and publishes two surgical journals, BJS and BJS Open.

BJS Institute

Institute

BJS Institute provides formal certified online surgical courses to surgeons in training and established surgeons who wish to develop their skills in surgical writing and publishing.

BJS Partner

Partners

Championing a Partners collaborative approach, the Foundation offers two levels of partnership, each with their own unique benefits.