LEADING SURGICAL

EDUCATION

About BJS Academy


It is essential for surgeons to engage in life-long learning to provide patients with the best available treatments.

Divided into five sections, BJS Academy is an online education resource that supports the professional development of current and future surgeons worldwide by championing research and collaboration.

Continuing surgical education


Committing to a career in surgery means keeping abreast of medical and surgical progress throughout 20–30 years.

Continuing surgical education summarises advances in various subspecialties, as well as providing lectures and vodcasts on topics of interest. If you wish to pursue formal credentialling or educational training courses, you can find out more about the BJS Institute’s collaboration with the University of Edinburgh.


               <bold>OSRC: developing novel tools for medical research</bold>

OSRC: developing novel tools for medical research

Alaa El-Hussuna (M.B.Ch.B, M.Sc.,Ph.D.)

The Open Source Research Collaboration (OSRC) is an international organization dedicated to advancing healthcare innovation through the integration of information technologies. Comprising a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, scientists, IT engineers, computer scientists, and students from these fields, OSRC focuses on developing and disseminating novel tools for medical research.
OSRC's mission is to promote innovation in healthcare by implementing information technologies. The organization emphasizes the use of publicly available information, such as databases, the internet, and social media, to conduct open-source research. Recognizing the limitations of traditional research methods in addressing current healthcare challenges, OSRC aims to explore and develop new tools for medical research through the application of information technologies.

17 June 2025
2025 Association of Surgeons in Training BJS Prize: Open repair vs endovascular repair in connective tissue disease patients with thoracoabdominal aortic pathologies - a systematic review &amp; meta-analysis

2025 Association of Surgeons in Training BJS Prize: Open repair vs endovascular repair in connective tissue disease patients with thoracoabdominal aortic pathologies - a systematic review & meta-analysis

We are proud to present the BJS Prize session from 49th ASiT Annual Surgical Conference held at the ICC Belfast from 7-9 March 2025. The BJS Prize winner was Hashem Malkawi: "Open repair vs endovascular repair in connective tissue disease patients with thoracoabdominal aortic pathologies - a systematic review & meta-analysis".

2 June 2025

Young BJS


Dedicated to and managed by surgeons in training, Young BJS offers everything a trainee could need to supplement and expand upon their core learning.

Focusing on the importance of surgical research, it gives trainees the opportunity to read and critique research, design surgical projects and optimise their chances of being published in peer-reviewed journals.

Preoperative management and resectability criteria in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma 

Preoperative management and resectability criteria in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma 

Sturesson C, Soreide K.
BJS 2025; 112: znae329.
Comment: Treatment often considered futile, but a thorough work-up, and surgery for selected patients is worthwhile.

28 June 2025
Evaluation and treatment of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm

Evaluation and treatment of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm

Leinweber ME, Rahmaditya FS, Hinchliffe RJ
Br J Surg 2025; 112: znaf051.

23 May 2025

Cutting edge blog


Globally recognised journals, BJS and BJS Open, deliver a wealth of quality materials surrounding surgical science and learning.

The Cutting edge blog offers commentary and opinion pieces about published papers, journal clubs and debates for regular readers of the Foundation’s journals, as well as summary digests of other recent surgical publications.

Author response: Assessment of nodal staging and risk factors for nodal involvement in gallbladder cancer

Author response: Assessment of nodal staging and risk factors for nodal involvement in gallbladder cancer

Anita Balakrishnan, Petros Barmpounakis, Nikolaos Demiris, Bodil Andersson, Alejandro Brañes, Xavier de Aretxabala, Malin Sternby Eilard, Paul Gibbs, Simon J F Harper, Emmanuel L Huguet, Asif Jah, Vasilis Kosmoliaptsis, Javier Lendoire, Siong S Liau, Shishir Maithel, Jack L Martin, Colin Noel, Raaj K Praseedom, Alejandro Serrablo, Volkan Adsay, the OMEGA Study Investigators

Correspondence to: Anita Balakrishnan (email: ab2031@cam.ac.uk)
Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

14 July 2025
Comment on: Assessment of nodal staging and risk factors for nodal involvement in gallbladder cancer

Comment on: Assessment of nodal staging and risk factors for nodal involvement in gallbladder cancer

Wissam Benhami, Dihia Makaci, Ahmed Fouad Bouras, Chafik Bouzid

Correspondence to: Dr. Wissam Benhami (email: wissambenhami@gmail.com)
Department of General Surgery
RAHMOUNI Djilali Public Hospital (Les Orangers)

14 July 2025

Scientific surgery


Designed to help the busy surgeon keep up to date, Scientific surgery provides succinct summaries of new and interesting information collated from leading surgical journals and digital media.

Surgical news


Exploring topics relevant to both surgeons and people without medical training, Surgical news is accessible to everyone.

Many patients seek reliable information on the best treatments for surgical diseases, whilst others have a general interest in reading quality articles about surgeons and surgical practice.

A view from the coffee room...Academic craving for praise: vanity or simple human nature?

A view from the coffee room...Academic craving for praise: vanity or simple human nature?

Dhananjaya Sharma, MBBS, MS, PhD, DSc, FRCS, FCLS (Hon), FRCST (Hon)

The pursuit of knowledge, often heralded as the noblest of human endeavours, occupies a paradoxical space in academia. On one hand, it is driven by curiosity, the desire to uncover truths about the world, and the betterment of society. On the other hand, it is inextricably tied to recognition - a longing for accolades, titles and applause. This craving for praise, manifesting through the relentless chase for honours and awards, raises a question: is it vanity or an intrinsic aspect of human nature?
Humans are fundamentally social beings and Psychologists have long established that recognition and validation play critical roles in shaping self-esteem and motivation. Abraham Maslow, in his hierarchy of needs, placed esteem, including respect and recognition, just below self-actualization1. Academics’ work often unfolds in the solitary realms of research and contemplation, such external validation provides a tangible acknowledgment of their contributions.

30 June 2025
Clinical examination is dead

Clinical examination is dead

Dr Paul McCoubrie

In this new series, Dr Paul McCoubrie offers a 'view from the dark side' — looking at the world of surgery through the lens of a radiologist.
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I was at a national radiology conference four years ago when a consultant surgeon stood up and stated, “Clinical examination is dead”. There was a stunned silence for a few moments then hushed murmurs of discontent. She clearly believed it and stated it without embarrassment.

23 June 2025

BJS Academy team


The talented team behind the Academy bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their roles.

The Academy website is managed by IT partners, River Valley Technologies, a Content Management team coordinated by ACS Global and a BJS Academy Board managed by Robert Hinchliffe.

Editor in Chief

Editor in Chief


Robert Hinchliffe manages and coordinates the activities of BJS Academy.

Editor in Chief

BJS Academy Board


Supporting the Editor in Chief, this team creates the Academy’s educational resources.

Editor in Chief

Management team


This team supports the Editor in Chief to deliver the strategy and manage the delivery of the Academy.