BOS AWARD FOR ACADEMIC BOOK WRITING

Call for Nominations :
The Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS) invites nominations for the BOS Award for Academic Book Writing, instituted to recognize and honour outstanding contributions to orthopaedic education and academic literature through authorship of high-quality books.

Award : Cheque Prize: ₹25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Five Thousand only)

Eligibility includes :

• Open to Indian Orthopaedic Surgeons who have authored a book in Orthopaedics or a closely related discipline.
• Books must have been published on or after 1st September 2025 & before 31^st August 2026.

Nomination Process includes :

• Nominations may be submitted by any orthopaedic surgeon.
• Each nomination must be accompanied by a formal recommendation letter on the nominator’s letterhead, highlighting the academic merit, originality, and contribution of the book.
• A photocopy of the copyright page, including publisher details, ISBN number, and publication history, must be enclosed with the nomination.

Submission Guidelines includes :

• Three copies of the book should be submitted to the BOS Secretariat for evaluation along with mail application to Secretary BOS at secretary@bombayorth.com
• In the case of expensive publications, electronic copies may be submitted in lieu of printed copies.
• Submitted copies will not be returned after the review process.

Selection Process :

All nominations will be reviewed by the BOS Executive Council and assessed by an expert panel appointed for this purpose. The award will be conferred on the book that demonstrates outstanding academic value, originality, and contribution to orthopaedic knowledge and education.

Last Date for Submission: 31^st August 2026

Important Notes

• BOS reserves the right to confer, divide, or withhold the award based on the quality and number of nominations received.
• The decision of BOS and the expert review panel shall be final and binding.
• No correspondence regarding the selection process or results will be entertained.

BEST TREATISE AWARD

The Best Treatise Award is one of BOS’s premier academic recognitions, encouraging long-term original research and scholarly excellence among its members.

Call for Nomination :
The Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS) invites applications for the Best Treatise Award, instituted to recognize and encourage exemplary original scientific research that has made a significant contribution to contemporary orthopaedic knowledge and clinical practice

Award : Cheque Prize: ₹10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only)

Eligibility Criteria includes :

• Life Member of BOS
• Represent a minimum of five years of sustained investigation and original scientific scholarly effort relevant to orthopaedic practice
• Work based on postgraduate (P.G.) thesis shall not be considered for this award

Submission Guidelines includes :

• Three hard copies of the complete treatise must be submitted to the BOS Secretariat for evaluation along with mail application to Secretary BOS at secretary@bombayorth.com
• Submitted material will become the property of BOS and will not be returned after evaluation.

Selection Process :

BOS reserves the right to confer, divide, or withhold the award depending upon the number and quality of entries received. The decision of the BOS Executive Council shall be final and binding.

BOS encourages its members to showcase their research achievements and contribute to the advancement of orthopaedic science and patient care through this prestigious award.

BOS RESEARCH PROJECT GRANT

The Bombay Orthopaedic Society aims to actively promote both clinical and basic research in the field of orthopaedics and towards this objective, offers financial support for deserving research initiatives.

Orthopaedic surgeons practicing across India are invited to submit their research proposals for consideration. Preference will be given to projects that have received prior approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Institutional Ethics Committee.

All submissions will undergo a structured review process, where they will be evaluated by the Society’s Research Committee along with subject experts. Based on this assessment, suitable projects will be selected for funding.

Applications should be submitted in the prescribed format, which is available online at www.bombayorth.in
IRB/IEC clearance is mandatory prior to submission. Proposals may be submitted at any time during the year.

All correspondence should be addressed to the Hon. Secretary at the Society’s office or mailed to secretary@bombayorth.com

RECOGNITION OF PUBLICATIONS

As part of BOS commitment to promoting academic excellence and research, the Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS) will recognize noteworthy publications by its members during WIROC 2026.

Eligibility Criteria :

• The applicant must be a Life Member of BOS.
• Original articles published in PUBMED-indexed, peer-reviewed journals bearing an ISSN number will be considered.
• Chapters authored in books carrying a valid ISBN number are also eligible for recognition.
• Only publications that have been published or formally accepted for publication between June 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026 will be considered for this year's recognition.

Application Process :

• Three hard copies of the published article or book chapter must be submitted to the BOS Secretariat for evaluation along with mail application to Secretary BOS at secretary@bombayorth.com

Selection Process :

• All submissions will be evaluated by a committee of experts appointed by BOS.
• The decision of the committee shall be final.

Last Date for Submission: August 31, 2026

THE BOS JOURNAL : JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS

The Bombay Orthopaedic Society has long been recognized nationwide for its leadership in academic orthopaedics. The Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics, the latest initiative of the Society, continues this legacy with a primary objective of ensuring that clinically relevant knowledge reaches every orthopaedic surgeon.

Rapid progress across all subspecialties of orthopaedics has resulted in a continuously expanding body of knowledge. In our ongoing commitment to staying at the forefront, the Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS) invites and encourages its members to contribute their scientific work in the form of manuscripts and research papers to this peer-reviewed journal.

We acknowledge that the clinical challenges in the Indian subcontinent are distinct, as are the expectations and needs of our patients. In this context, BOS is dedicated to providing a platform where members and fellow orthopaedic surgeons can share practical solutions, access context-specific literature, and gain insights that directly enhance everyday clinical practice.

While the motivations for publishing are diverse, the core purpose remains the meaningful exchange and dissemination of knowledge among peers. We warmly invite submissions of manuscripts across all relevant subspecialties.

For more information and submission guidelines, please visit: www.jcorth.com

Editor in Chief
Dr. Sachin Kale

Executive Editor
Dr. Ashok Shyam

Associate Editors
Dr. Shubhranshu Mohanty

Associate Editors
Dr. Kshitij Chaudhary

Associate Editors
Dr. Arjun Dhawale

Associate Editors
Dr. Arvind Vatkar

Deputy Editors
Dr. Mandar Agashe

BOS HELP DESK

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Through prompt and efficient support, the BOS Help Desk strives to enhance member engagement and ensure a seamless experience across all activities conducted by the Society.

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