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British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
BAPRAS
SpecialtyPlastic Surgery
Trainee Cost£150 / year
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsYes
Research PrizesYes
The largest professional body of Plastic Surgeons in the UK, offering membership, training, education, research opportunities, and professional support for plastic surgeons at all career stages.
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Specialty
Plastic Surgery
Abbreviation
BAPRAS
Registrar Cost
£150 / year
Student Cost
£25
Trainee Committee
Yes
Travel Grants
Available
Research Prizes
Yes
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
| Membership Type | Eligibility | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full Members | — | £550 |
| Trainee Members | — | £150 |
| Junior Members | — | £95 |
| Student and Foundation Members | — | £25 |
| Affiliate Members | — | £50 |
| Associate Members | — | £100 |
| Interspecialty Members | — | £275 |
| Overseas Members | — | £90 |
| Nurse Members | — | £50 |
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
Membership of professional body
Membership of the largest professional body of Plastic Surgeons in the UK, with opportunities for dialogue, networking and support
Free access to JPRAS
Free access to the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Discounted event access
Opportunity to attend events, meetings and courses at discounted rates, for example the BAPRAS Scientific Meetings
Exclusive members-only events
Access to exclusive members only events such as the Wellbeing Weekend or the BAPRAS Cadaveric Course
Members area access
Free access to the Members area of the BAPRAS website, including educational resources, lectures and videos
Monthly bulletin
Monthly BAPRAS bulletin with news and updates
Grants and awards opportunities
Opportunities and reminders to apply for BAPRAS grants and awards, and support to undertake work in keeping with the charitable aims of the BAPRAS
Multi-centre research involvement
Opportunities to be involved in multi-centre research studies run by BAPRAS members
Committee participation
Opportunities to work on the BAPRAS Committees and Council to improve research and training in Plastic Surgery, in line with the charity's objectives
EVENTS Events & Conferences
8th October 2025 - 26th April 2026
SurgStar: For Undergraduate Medical Students
Course
26th - 27th March 2026
BAPRAS Subspeciality Education Meeting
Education Event
27th April 2026
National K-Wiring Course 2026
Course
27th - 28th April 2026
AEC 5.8 - Breast
Course
7th - 9th May 2026
11th International Breast Surgery Workshop & 7th World Consensus Conference on BIA-ALCL & MIRA Symposium
Workshop Conference
9th - 10th May 2026
Face, Eyes, Nose by BAAPS
Course
16th May 2026
Surgical Skills for Aspiring & Junior Plastic Surgeons
Workshop
17th - 19th June 2026
BBA Annual Conference
Conference
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
Barron Prize
Award for plastic surgeons, deadline 31 August
Paton Masser Memorial Fund
Award for plastic surgeons, deadline 30 September
Pump Priming Fund
Research funding opportunity, deadline 30 September
European Travelling Scholarship
Scholarship for travel to Europe, deadline 7 January
Student Bursaries
Financial support for students, deadline 7 January
Fellowship Travelling Bursaries
Financial support for fellows to travel, deadline 7 January
Travelling Bursaries for Presentations Overseas
Financial support to present work internationally, deadline 7 January
Microsurgery Education Fund
Educational funding for microsurgery, deadline 7 January
Leadership Bursary
Financial support for leadership development, deadline 7 January
Surgical Skills for Aspiring & Junior Plastic Surgeons
Course and workshop for trainees and students on 16th May 2026