2021 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-Diversity Lecture: The Handshake or Fist

Diversity Lecture: The Handshake or Fist

Video Transcription

Video Summary

Rick Ryu delivered the inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Lecture at the AOSSM and ANA meeting, reflecting on his personal journey as a Korean-American orthopedic surgeon. He acknowledged implicit biases and systemic inequities within the medical field, urging colleagues to move beyond tolerance to embrace genuine inclusion. Ryu emphasized the need for self-awareness, openness to different experiences, and collective action to foster equity. He challenged both marginalized individuals and the broader community to work towards justice, balancing merit and diversity. Concluding, he expressed hope and confidence in the profession's ability to advance diversity and strengthen their community through purposeful inclusion.

Asset Caption

Dr. Richard K.N. Ryu

Keywords

Diversity and Inclusion

Orthopedic Surgery

Implicit Bias

Systemic Inequities

Equity in Medicine