Frank Horan, Editor Emeritus, has worked for the Journal for more than 30 years during which time we estimate that he has edited more than 2,000 papers. He continues to be actively involved in the editorial running of the Journal and travels extensively as our most respected ambassador.
To mark this vast contribution and experience we are establishing an essay prize in his honour.
The Frank Horan essay prize will be open to all orthopaedic trainees worldwide and will be awarded annually.
The winning submission will be published in the Journal and there will be a small accompanying financial reward.
How to enter
The submissions can be on any aspect of clinical orthopaedics and should be limited to 3,000 words and not contain more than 30 references and 5 figures.
Particular favour will of course be given to masterful and appealing submissions.
Submissions open: 1st August 2009
Submissions close: 31st December 2009
Please send your entry to
essayprize{at}jbjs.org.uk