Pride Ortho Continues to Grow
The importance of LGBTQ+ representation in orthopaedic surgery and the formation of Pride Ortho are the focus of a current …
Gender-Based Differences in Burnout: A Review and a Way Forward
A recent JBJS report by Stein et al. calls attention to the important topic of physician mental health. In particular, …
We Can, and Must, Do Better: Investigative Report Offers Detailed Look at Orthopaedics’ Lack of Diversity
There is a long-standing crisis in the field of orthopaedics with respect to diversity, equality, and inclusion. It rightly has …
JBJS Stands with AOA/CORD on Statement of Support for Inclusivity
The American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and its Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) recently issued a Statement of Support for …
Clinical Relevance vs Statistical Significance: The Good, The Bad, and The Future of Sexual Harassment in Orthopaedic Surgery
This guest post comes from Jennifer Beck, MD.
As a female, mid-career orthopaedic surgeon, I believe I bring a unique …
Strengthening Our Residency Programs through Robust Research
Residency training is an essential pipeline to keeping the field of orthopaedics strong. As I tell the surgeons in my …
“Inflation” and Bias in Letters of Recommendation
OrthoBuzz occasionally receives posts from guest bloggers. This guest post comes Christopher Dy, MD, MPH in response to 2 recent …
Marian Frauenthal Sloane, MD: Ahead of Her Time
In 2016, only 6.5% of practicing orthopaedic surgeons in the US were women. By contrast, 49% of all medical students …
Webinar–Diversity in Orthopaedics: Taking Action to Drive Change
On Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 8:00 PM EST, the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and The Journal of Bone …