British Association of Clinical Anatomists

The British Association of Clinical Anatomists is a Registered Charitable Company in the United Kingdom, dedicated to advancing the study of, and research into clinical anatomy for the public benefit.[1]

British Association of Clinical Anatomists
AbbreviationBACA
Formation1977
TypeMedical association
Legal statusCharity
PurposeClinical anatomy in the UK
Region served
UK
AffiliationsAmerican Association of Clinical Anatomists
WebsiteBACA

History

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The Association was founded on the 7th of July 1977, at a meeting convened in London, at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. R. E. Coupland was elected as President, R. M. H. McMinn appointed as Secretary, and D. Mayor as Treasurer.

Function

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The Association holds two professional meetings each year, dedicated to advancing the understanding of Clinical Anatomy. It hosts a series of online webinars (BACA Beats) at which presentations by experts in applied clinical anatomy will present reviews of the current topics in the subject. It also contributes editorial content to the journal Clinical Anatomy.[2]

Structure

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The Society is a registered charitable company in the United Kingdom.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ANATOMISTS". Archived from the original on 11 May 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  2. ^ "British Association of Clinical Anatomists, Summer Meeting, 1980". Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. 63 (3): 208–213. 1981. PMC 2493910. PMID 19310748.
  3. ^ "British Association Of Clinical Anatomists". charitychoice.co.uk. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
  4. ^ "British Association Of Clinical Anatomists". totalgiving.co.uk. Archived from the original on 9 May 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2014.