Surgeons Successfully Manage Their Own Medical Conditions

Julie Balch Samora, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAOS, FAOA

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law designed to enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in all aspects of society as well as to prevent discrimination.

Surgeons Discuss Bullying, Harassment, Racism, and Discrimination from Patients and Colleagues

Janice Bonsu, MD, MPH; Arianna Gianakos, DO; Valerae Lewis, MD, FAAOS; William Levine, MD, FAAOS

On Oct. 12, 2021, the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS) hosted a panel discussion titled “Combating Microaggressions, Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination in Orthopaedics,” cosponsored with the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance, MENDTM, Physician Just Equity, #SpeakUpOrtho, SurgeonMasters, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, Black Women Orthopaedic Surgeons, J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society, and Women in Orthopaedics Worldwide.

Bridging the Confidence Gap: Imposter Syndrome and Perfectionism in Surgical Training

Catphuong “Cathy” L. Vu, MD, MPH

In light of the ongoing efforts to increase diversity and representation in orthopaedic surgery, there is a push to understand the factors that can affect the training experience of men and women in this field.