Building Bridges - Sharing Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Dear Orthopaedic Colleagues from the Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS) from all over India & from across the Globe,
It is with great honour, immense pride and a deep sense of responsibility, that I assume the role of President of
this august body, the Bombay Orthopaedic Society, that all of us love so dearly. I am humbled by your trust and
excited to embark on this journey alongside each one of you.
BOS stands on the shoulders of legendary Orthopods from Mumbai like Dr. Masalawala, Dr. K. T. Dholakia, Dr. K. V.
Chaubal, Dr. J. C. N. Joshipura, Dr. D. D. Tanna, and my teachers Dr. N. S. Laud, Dr. V. T. Ingalhalikar, Dr. A. B.
Goregaonkar and Dr. Ram Chaddha, who have built a strong foundation for the orthopaedic community, not only in
Mumbai or in India, but across the globe. For over SIX DECADES since its inception in 1964, BOS has been a leader in
the field of orthopaedics, a shining beacon of excellence in orthopaedic education. Over these sixty years, BOS can
boast of directly or indirectly influencing upto 1/4th of all practicing orthopaedic surgeons in India through its
fellowships and observerships, various courses and its star attraction WIROC. BOS faculty is highly sought, at
conferences across the nation for its incredible knowledge, experience and teaching excellence. Hail BOS!!!
As President of BOS, I am committed to our shared goal of promoting Excellence in Orthopaedic Care across the globe.
“BOS Worldwide” is an initiative to collaborate with orthopaedic societies within India, and from across the globe
with a view to sharing knowledge, experience, innovations and expertise through shared academic programs. Under the
BOS Worldwide umbrella, we have planned the following programs across the year.
1. BOS Worldwide Webinars - in collaboration with international societies in a case-based format, specifically
directed at general orthopaedic surgeons. (90- 120 mins, once a month - Online)
2. BOS Outreach Programs - in collaboration with city / state chapters across India. (Once a month)
3. BOS Live Surgery Symposia - 4 symposia to be held as part of a BOS Basic Course on the same topic. 10- 12
recorded surgeries to be telecasted within the hospital but also to hopefully 25 centres across India.
4. BOS Monographs - 6 to be released at WIROC 2025
This is in addition to the BOS Clinical Meetings, the BOS Master Series, the much sought after BOS Courses and a
grand WIROC. My predecessor Dr. Mohan Desai and his team have started a BOS Clinical Fellowship Program, which the
present committee aims to consolidate and build upon over the year.
This ambitious agenda will require active participation from each and every one of our members. I look forward to
working together with all of you to achieve great things for the Bombay Orthopaedic Society in particular, and the
orthopaedic community at large.
Thank You & Hail BOS.
Warm regards,
Dr. Gautam Zaveri
Hon. President,
Bombay Orthopaedic Society
