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Mentoring future Orthopaedic Surgeons who are female or from under represented minorities
IODA's mission: To champion diversity, equity and inclusion in orthopaedics worldwide.
IODA is an international collaboration with a vision for a global orthopaedic culture in which everyone can thrive.
Our website is a “diversity hub” to connect diversity advocates, promote events, support research & to provide resources through our extensive library of diversity literature, webinars and podcasts.
Membership is free and open to all in the healthcare sector.
IODA Platinum Sponsor:
IODA Gold Sponsors:
IODA Charter Signatories
IODA recognises the following as organisations committed to improving diversity, equity, inclusion and engagement in orthopaedic surgery:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Association
Australian Orthopaedic Association
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
British Hip Society
British Orthopaedic Association
British Orthopaedic Trainee Association
British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
Canadian Orthopaedic Association
European Foot & Ankle Society
Danish Orthopaedic Society
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Federación Mexicana de Colegios de Ortopedia y Traumatología A.C.
International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Irish Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
New Zealand Orthopaedic Association
Pacific Islands Orthopaedic Association
Società Italiana di Ortopedia e Traumatologia
Société Française de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique
Société Royale Belge de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie
In signing the IODA Charter, these signatories believe that a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging is essential to reflect the society that we serve today. It is essential for our patients and our profession, because it helps us to attract and retain the best healthcare providers. It enables us to understand and to meet our patient’s needs more effectively. By doing so, they provide higher quality and more equitable, patient-centered care.
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