2022 Specialty Day Access Pass-The Time Is Now! Collaboration & Allyship for Diversity in Orthopaedics

The Time Is Now! Collaboration & Allyship for Diversity in Orthopaedics

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This speech highlights the importance of collaboration and allyship to increase gender diversity in orthopedic surgery. Despite women making up over 50% of medical students, only about 15% of orthopedic residents are women, with even fewer in leadership roles. Initiatives, including diversity task forces, keynote lectures, and awards, have been launched by organizations like Anna and RJOS to improve inclusion and mentor female surgeons. The speaker emphasizes intentional efforts, education, and support to close the gender gap, promote diverse leadership, and advance the field. The message calls for continued commitment and collaboration to foster diversity and equity in orthopedics.

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Mary K. Mulcahey, M.D., FAANA

Keywords

gender diversity

orthopedic surgery

women in medicine

diversity initiatives

allyship and collaboration