Programme Chairs:
Professor Tahir (Tash) Masud (Nottingham, UK) & Professor Kassim Javaid (Oxford, UK)
Aims and objectives
Programme
Who should attend?
Registration and accommodation
Networking events
Venue
Travel
Contact
Information for delegates (download)
This three-day residential training course aims to provide clinicians working in medical specialties such as rheumatology, endocrinology, care of the elderly, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, respiratory medicine and clinical chemistry with the knowledge and understanding to manage patients with osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases. The course focus is on practical issues relating to patient management and is strongly recommended for anyone who treats patients with these disorders. A stimulating interactive format will be employed combining lectures, case based discussions and workshops. The course is suitable for clinicians of different levels of expertise, including doctors in specialist training, consultants, GPs and specialist nurses.
Some comments from those who attended the previous courses:
"I feel more confident in recognising rare disorders of the bone and referring. Excellent update on the current guidelines and expert opinions"
"I have gained a better understanding and insight to the complexities of bone health. I will be utilising information learnt into my daily practice"
"Excellent resource, as a trainee and as a practicing clinician"
"Excellent content and speakers. It lives up to the hype! I have thoroughly enjoyed it and it will be of huge benefit to my practice"
"Really excellent, I would definitely recommend it and would like to come back in 3 years time! The food and the accommodation was worth the course fee alone even before the fantastic, engaging speakers and content delivered."
"Highly educational, enlightening, engaging and entertaining."
"The perfect balance of clinical expertise with an encouragement to ask questions, meet new people and have an enjoyable time - a great course"
"One of the most valuable aspects was meeting other trainees and consultants in my specialty and other specialties"
“Brilliant course set at the right level, knowledgeable speakers, will definitely recommend it”
“Fantastic course, probably the best I have ever been on”
"Excellent course. Well organised and clinically relevant with excellent speakers"
"An excellent learning experience. Came home feeling enriched with knowledge and well equipped to provide evidence based care to my patients"
Endorsed by:
For information about sponsorship opportunities for the Clinical Training Course, please contact the Kate at the BRS Event Team kate@freerange-events.co.uk
Below is an overview of the topics which we will be covering in the 2027 course:
OSTEOPOROSIS
OTHER BONE DISEASES
Please click the following link to view the complete list of our faculty and the full training course programme for 2026:
Call for cases for the Thursday morning session:
“Expect the unexpected in your clinic: Some interesting cases”
If you have a case which you would like to be considered for oral presentation in this session, please send either a half page case history or 3 powerpoint slides to kate@freerange-event.co.uk no later than Friday 26 February 2027. We will let you know before the course if your case will be included.
Our speaker talks will all be available as PDF's for our delegates who register for the course. These will be added to this web page - to be accessed via the below button - as a password protected link when the course starts.
The course will be of particular interest to those involved with the management of patients with osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases, including:
Trainees in specialties such as:
Nurses and Allied Health Professionals working in specialist clinics including:
The course will also be of interest to newly appointed consultants working in any of the above fields, as well as anyone who would simply like to update their knowledge.
The 'BRS Oxford Clinical Training Course in Osteoporosis and other Metabolic Bone Diseases' will be applying to the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom for category 1 (external) credits. We anticipate that we will qaulify for approximately 16 credits. Full conditions of approval are listed in their guidelines.
REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION
12/10/26 - Update regarding registration. This was opened on the 1st October to those who had enquired in advance about the 2027 course, bookings were offered on a first come - first served basis and subsequently the course is now fully booked.
Should you wish to join the waiting list in case we have a cancellation, please email the events team on Kate@freerange-events.co.uk
Both residential and non-residential options are offered. We recommend participants to take the residential option to take advantage of all the networking opportunities the course offers. Previous attendees have found it very useful to share experiences with each other in the evenings and over breakfast.
Residential fee: £725.00
Residential option includes:
Non-residential fee: £455.00
Non-residential option includes:
The reception and Course Dinner will be held on the second evening (Wednesday 25 March). This is already included in both the full residential and non-residential package and is an opportunity for delegates to continue networking with colleagues and is intended for course attendees only.
For those travelling from further afield there is also an option to book bed and breakfast accommodation at the College on the Monday night (22 March 2027) at £135.00. Just select this option on the registration form and it will be automatically added to your booking.
Cancellation of Registration / Refund Requests
All cancellations of registration or refund requests must be made in writing to the Bone Research Society kate@freerange-events.co.uk
Cancellation of registration or refund requests will be accepted until and on Friday 26 February 2027. Until that time a refund of 70% of the registration fee will be made.
For cancellations or refund requests made after Friday 26 February 2027 (for any reason including ill health) we regret that no refunds can be made or authorised.
Please send your email confirmation and receipt with the written cancellation. Refunds will be processed after the event.
NETWORKING EVENT - COURSE DINNER
We very much look forward to welcoming all our delegates to our Course Dinner whether or not they are staying on campus at Merton College. There will be opportunities to mix with other participants and speakers and this sharing of information and ideas can really enhance your learning and give you the opportunity to set up new collaborations.
This event is included in both the residential and non-residential registration fee.
Wednesday 24 March - 18:45 (dinner served at 19:30)
Reception and Course Dinner in The Hall at Merton College
Followed by free time and networking
(Tuesday 23 March - This will be a free evening for all delegates and faculty)
The course will be based at Merton College, Oxford, with its beautiful and tranquil buildings and gardens, just a stone's throw from the busy High Street.
Explore Merton College here
Map of Merton College for delegates
Please note that no parking is available at Merton College. We recommend public transport or Park and Ride. Should you choose to drive you can find information about parking HERE.
By air
London’s Heathrow airport is the nearest to Oxford. There is a regular bus service (journey time approximately 90 minutes) to Oxford bus station from where you can get a taxi to the venue (or walk – approximately 10 minutes). See The Airline bus company for more details.
By train
Trains run at least once an hour between Oxford and London, and twice an hour during peak times. Oxford is also on the main cross-country routes. For details of times and fares visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
The College is around 20 minutes’ walk from the train station. If you prefer to take a taxi just ask for “Merton College”.
By coach
Two companies run frequent buses, 24 hours a day, between London (Victoria Bus Station) and Oxford. These are the Oxford Bus Company (telephone +44 (01865 785 400), and Oxford Tube (telephone +44 (0)1865 772 250). There are also direct and regular services to Oxford from Heathrow and Gatwick airports operated by the Oxford Bus Company (telephone +44 (0)1865 785 400). Coach services from other parts of the country are available with National Express.
High Street is the nearest stop, or alternatively the College is around 10 minutes’ walk from the bus station. Taxis are also available.
For further information and sponsorship opportunities please contact:
Kate Chick
Event Manager
t: +44 (0)7748 933231
e: kate@freerange-events.co.uk
