British Association of Clinical Anatomists explained

British Association of Clinical Anatomists
Abbreviation:	BACA
Formation:	1977
Type:	Medical association
Status:	Charity
Purpose:	Clinical anatomy in the UK
Region Served:	UK
Affiliations:	American Association of Clinical Anatomists
Website:	BACA

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]

History

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

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

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ANATOMISTS . 23 September 2021 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140511075839/https://www.baca-anatomy.co.uk/ . 11 May 2014 .
2. 2493910. 1981. British Association of Clinical Anatomists, Summer Meeting, 1980. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. 63. 3. 208–213. 19310748.
3. Web site: British Association Of Clinical Anatomists. charitychoice.co.uk. 22 March 2014.
4. Web site: British Association Of Clinical Anatomists. totalgiving.co.uk. 22 March 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140509032753/http://www.totalgiving.co.uk/charity/british-association-of-clinical-anatomists. 9 May 2014. dead.