Mr Brownson was honoured this week to become President of BESS (British Elbow and Shoulder Society).

As part of the BESS conference held in Coventry this week The Ricoh Arena was the host venue for the Conference Dinner on Wednesday 21st June. Mr Brownson was joined at the dinner by his colleagues from Liverpool and all previous shoulder fellows.

The Presidents dinner was held at Warwick Castle on Thursday 22 June.

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At the dinner Mr Brownson was received into the position of President by outgoing President and renowned surgeon, Mike Thomas. He was joined at the dinner by 7 of the past 14 BESS presidents including Prof Angus Wallace and Mr Mike Watson who are not only past Presidents but also represent two of the original 4 founding members of the Society.

Mr Brownson said,
“To follow in the footsteps of such outsanding surgeons who have been my mentors and teachers is both an honour and a humbling experience.

BESS are instrumental in educating and developing new innovative techniques in the UK. Their research is key to continued excellence in the field and I look forward to participating fully in my role as new President.”