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GENERAL SCIENTIFIC SESSION: Diversity Session, AANA Awards, Announcement of the 2024-2025 Board of Directors Slate (Main Stage)

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The General Session Diversity Session of the AANA annual meeting, moderated by Drs. John Tokish and Rachel Frank, focused on promoting diversity and inclusion within orthopedic surgery, a traditionally male- and white-dominated field. The session highlighted positive stories of women orthopedic surgeons supported by their surgeon fathers, emphasizing mentorship, support, and shared missions that inspire commitment and success. Speakers shared personal journeys underscoring the importance of grit, resilience, and the role of supportive family, alongside data showing slow but improving female representation in orthopedics.<br /><br />The session underscored that diversity improves patient care and outcomes. Panelists discussed the balance between encouragement and pushing for excellence, and how paternal support can empower women surgeons to excel amidst challenges like sexism and racism. The speakers called for ongoing advocacy and mentorship to make orthopedics more inclusive.<br /><br />Following the diversity lecture, awards recognized significant contributions to the field and society. Jeff Abrams and Bob Burks received distinguished service awards for leadership, teaching, and upholding academic integrity. The highest honor, a Lifetime Achievement Award, was presented to Steve Burkhart for pioneering arthroscopic shoulder surgery, which revolutionized care for military and civilian patients alike.<br /><br />The session concluded with presentations of research awards and recognition of committee chairs. The incoming 2024-2025 ANA board slate was announced, highlighting a strong, diverse leadership team prepared to advance the society's goals. Throughout, the emphasis remained on collaboration, mentorship, innovation, and the integral role of diversity in strengthening orthopedics.

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Moderators: Rachel M. Frank, M.D., John M. Tokish, M.D., FAANA

Keywords

AANA annual meeting

diversity in orthopedics

orthopedic surgery inclusion

women orthopedic surgeons

mentorship in surgery

female representation in orthopedics

paternal support in medicine

sexism and racism in surgery

advocacy for diversity

Lifetime Achievement Award

2024-2025 ANA board