Mr Phillip Ameerally
Mr Phillip Ameerally
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Baoms Travel Award
The BAOMS Travel Award refers to travel and study grants awarded by the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS). These grants support trainees and members of BAOMS to undertake educational visits, clinical external placements, research travel or attendance at scientific meetings both within the UK and overseas.Overview
Founded Year:
Founder: British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS)
Purpose: To provide financial support enabling oral and maxillofacial surgeons in training or early career to gain additional clinical experience or expertise, attend educational events and enhance professional development.
Governing Body
Organisation Name: British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS)
Company Status: Non‑profit professional association and registered charity representing UK oral and maxillofacial surgeons
Regulatory Status: Operates travel and research grant schemes under governance of its Endowments Sub‑Committee
Industry Standing: Recognised specialist surgical association for oral and maxillofacial surgery in the UK with longstanding history since 1962
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply: BAOMS members, typically trainees or Fellows in Training or similar early career surgeons
Requirements:
Hold current membership of BAOMSSubmission of a grant application outlining purpos...
Restrictions:
Applications must be received before travel or act...BAOMS membership generally required
Judging Criteria
Evaluation Factors:
Educational or clinical benefit of the proposed travel/study to applicant’s trainingStrength and clarity of objectives outlined in applicationRelevance to oral and maxillofacial surgical practice and continued professional development
Categories
Available Categories:
Major Travel Grants for trainees or surgeonsMini Travel Grants (smaller funding amounts)Trainees Travel/Study Grants
Accreditation Requirements
Inspection Required:
Documentation Required:
Completed travel grant application formProject or travel plan descriptionEvidence of relevance to training or professional ...
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Verification Process
Public Register:
Certificate Validation Method: Awardees are typically listed by BAOMS and funding decisions communicated to successful applicants via BAOMS channels
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Renewal & Compliance
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Benefits
Reputation: Being awarded a BAOMS Travel Award is a mark of professional development support within the oral and maxillofacial surgical community.
Patient Trust Impact: Support for additional training experiences can enhance future clinical expertise, indirectly improving patient care.
Patient Safety Impact
Mechanisms of Protection:
Facilitates exposure to different clinical settings and practices that reinforce safe surgical techniques and broaden clinical knowledgeEncourages professional growth and competence in trainees
Limitations:
Travel awards themselves do not directly regulate clinical practice; impact is through individual professional development
Comparison with Other Bodies
Comparable Entities:
Travel or fellowship awards from other surgical associations such as Royal College of Surgeons travel grantsSpecialty travel scholarships within other medical professional organisations
Key Differences:
BAOMS Travel Awards are specific to the oral and maxillofacial surgical speciality and administered through BAOMS membership schemes
Industry Recognition
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Credibility Signals:
Administered by BAOMS, a well‑established professional association in oral and maxillofacial surgeryFunding decisions reviewed by BAOMS Endowments Sub‑Committee
Government Regulation Status
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Legal Status: Non‑statutory professional association award governed by BAOMS internal policies
