Expression of Interest

3-year tenure: Jan 2027- Dec 2029
(with period of remote mentorship for your successor)
3 vacancies are arising on the Hand Diploma Committee.

The Committee requests expressions of interest from BSSH Members who would like to be considered.

The Committee comprises a Chair, 8 module leads (elected members), the Internal Advisor to the programme and the Diploma Coordinator.

The remit of the Diploma Committee is to develop and refine the postgraduate courses in Hand Surgery; these comprise the Diploma in Hand Surgery and the Masters in Hand Surgery. The courses are delivered by the BSSH in partnership with the University of Manchester.

Committee activities include the writing, moderating and collating of materials for the annual diploma examination. In addition, the committee shall ensure compliance with the regulations and quality assurance standards of the University.
At present we are looking for people to take over responsibility for:
  • Module 1: Basic Science & Rehabilitation
  • Module 2: Skin, Soft Tissue & Infection
  • Module 3: Fractures, Injury & Instability
      Membership incurs a considerable commitment of time and effort for planned events and for tasks that are to be completed at home. Attendance at the Committee days is essential to ensure a balance of specialities and expertise.

      The full details of the post are available on the BSSH Vacancies webpage

      If you are interested being considered for membership of the Diploma Committee, please complete your application by 9am Wednesday 25th March 2026.

      Please do not feel daunted by this form – no-one is expected to be able to complete every box. Please contact me directly at diploma.director@bssh.ac.uk if you require further information or alternatively contact any of the committee members listed on the BSSH website.

      I can assure you that, despite the hard work, the Diploma Committee is an enjoyable and fruitful experience. I would highly recommend it and look forward to receiving your application and welcoming new members onto the committee.

      Applications will be formally considered by committee at the beginning of April with anticipation you will attend the 17th of June 2026 meeting in person to start a period of mentorship for a start in January 2027.

      Mark Brewster

      Chair Diploma and Masters Committee

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