Podcast Addresses Fostering Diversity in the Next Generation of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Rebecca Araujo

On an episode of “The AAOS Career Podcast,” Julie Samora, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAOS, FAOA, president of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, and A. Rashard Dacus, MD, FAAOS, J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society liaison, explained the barriers to inclusion of racial and ethnic minorities and women in orthopaedics, the importance of increasing diversity early in training, and how sponsors and mentors can foster the next generation of compassionate orthopaedic surgeons.

Referral Discrepancies between Female and Male Surgeons

Carmelita A. Teeter, MD, MBA, FAAOS

Several theories about why male and female physicians and surgeons earn different incomes have been proposed, with speculation that not all salary disparities can be explained by factors such as lifestyle or career choices.

One Surgeon’s Journey from Bystander to Ally to Advocate

George Damon Gantsoudes, MD, FAAOS

I cannot tell you what it takes, specifically, to be called an ally of women and underrepresented minorities (URM) in orthopaedic surgery. I can tell you, however, that the perception that one must fit into a rigid archetype to be considered one is untrue.

Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society Announces 2022 Freddie Fu ‘He For She’ Nominees and Winner

Dawn LaPorte, MD, FAAOS

This year, the annual "He For She" Award was officially renamed the Freddie Fu He For She Award to honor the memory of Freddie H. Fu, MD, and his lifelong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in orthopaedic surgery.

She For She: A Clear Mentor, Advocate, Sponsor, and Friend to All Women

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

The Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS) announced a new annual award in 2021, titled “She For She,” which recognizes a female orthopaedic surgeon who serves as a supporter of other women in orthopaedics, mentoring and empowering women at all stages of their careers to achieve their personal and professional goals.