About - BAJIS

About BAJIS

The Bone and Joint Infection Society, BAJIS, is a multidisciplinary group representing medical and allied professionals with a special interest in the management of musculoskeletal infections. Established in 2022, BAJIS is based in the United Kingdom is affiliated to the British Orthopaedic Association.

Society Objectives

To provide a forum for the discussion of research, advances in clinical practice and the results of surgical and non-surgical management of bone and joint infections

To enhance and support education in the management of Bone and Joint Infections across specialties and sub-specialties.

To promote networking and collaboration between different specialists and healthcare professionals, to facilitate the establishment of MDTs with the purpose of improving the quality of the care offered to patients with musculo-skeletal infections.

Committee statement, 19th May 2026:

The BAJIS Executive has become aware through recent press reports of disciplinary action involving Mr Bilal Jamal. Mr Jamal has not been an active member of the Executive since October 2025 and was replaced by Interim President in December 2025. During his period of involvement with BAJIS, the Executive had no knowledge of any allegations relating to his conduct.

BAJIS condemns all forms of inappropriate workplace behaviour and extends its support to anyone affected.

BAJIS Executive Committee 2025/26:

Interim President – Rhidian Morgan Jones, Colchester

President Elect – Nikhil Premchand, Northumbria

Vice President – Amy Cudmore, Exeter

Past President – Rhidian Morgan Jones, Colchester

Honorary Secretary – Carl Green, Glasgow

Honorary Treasurer – David Shields, Glasgow

Honorary Editorial Secretary – Mike Reed, Northumbria

Education Representative – Ian Kennedy, Glasgow

Webmaster – Daniel Howard, Leicester

EBJIS Representative – Mike Petrie, Sheffield

BAJIR Representative – Tim Petheram, Northumbria

Research Representative – Andrew Moore, Bristol

Nurse Representative – Claire Kennedy, Portsmouth

Plastic Surgery Representative – Alex Ramsden, Oxford

Pharmacy Representative – Joe Brayson, Northumbria

MDT and PROMS Representative – Anji Kingman, Northumbria

Trainee Representative – Vats Gupta, Coventry

Member at Large – Deepa Bose, Birmingham

Member at Large – Jeya Palan, Leeds

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