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Consider Orthopaedics

Picture yourself behind the mask of the many careers in medicine to choose from, none offers greater possibility than orthopaedics. As our population grows increasingly diverse, today's opportunities are especially relevant to women and minority candidates.

A variety of choices and opportunities

You will be able to create a practice that concentrates on sports medicine, pediatric orthopaedics, trauma, and prosthetics/orthotics, or focuses on a specific anatomical area like foot, hand, shoulder, spine, hip, or knee. You may select a single orthopaedic area or choose several. The variety of clinical choices and challenges you will face each day are endless!

We can help you take the next step in your medical career!
For medical students aspiring to become orthopaedic surgeons, the Nth Dimensions | AAOS Orthopaedic Summer Internship Program are invaluable. You'll receive exclusive opportunities to connect with professionals for guidance, support and fellowship. 

To learn how the Nth Dimensions | AAOS Orthopaedic Summer Internship Program can help make your orthopaedic aspirations a reality, visit the Nth Dimensions Educational Solutions website at www.nthdimensions.org

We also encourage you to start or participate in an Orthopaedic Special Interest Group at your institution. For more information on OSIGs, please contact volland@aaos.org.

Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
Founded as a support and networking group for the growing number of women orthopaedic surgeons in 1983, RJOS has expanded to offer guidance and mentoring for medical students and orthopaedic residents. RJOS recently published a book providing practical suggestions for women choosing and completing an orthopaedic residency.

As a motivated woman with an interest in orthopaedic surgery, the RJOS Guide for Women in Orthopaedic Surgery is a well spring of practical and direct information that will smooth your path and inspire you during your professional journey. This book will help you find answers to questions that will make your life easier.

J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society
A multicultural organization, the Gladden Society's mission is to increase diversity in the orthopaedic profession, improve musculoskeletal patient care by improving culturally competent care and eliminate musculoskeletal health care disparities in underserved groups. Learn about the mentoring and networking programs JRGOS can offer medical students and orthopaedic residents.