BronxCare Health System Is Cultivating a Diverse Next Generation of Leaders

Lisa K. Cannada, MD, FAAOS

There are many other lesser-known programs that provide exposure and mentorship to students interested in going into the medical field; one such program is the Orthopaedic Pre-Medical Fellowship, offered by the BronxCare Health System in the Bronx in New York City.

Research Productivity Varies Based on Gender and Academic Rank

Julie Balch Samora, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAOS

Previous studies have identified several factors that contribute to gender disparities in orthopaedics, including lack of early exposure to musculoskeletal medicine, a paucity of female role models, the challenging lifestyle, male dominance in the field, difficulty maintaining work-life balance, and barriers to promotion.

‘My experience in the premedical program’

Ariel Silverman, BA

I spent the summer after my sophomore year of college participating in the Orthopaedic Pre-Medical Summer Fellowship at BronxCare Health System. The program’s impact was nothing short of life-changing.