IODA Leadership and Strategy webinar

A free event featuring a panel discussion on leadership and strategies to increase diversity in orthopaedics, and the benefits associated with a diverse orthopaedic workforce on improving patient outcomes.

Held: 23 November 2024

IODA Journal Club - Disparities in Health Care

Article 1 - Fate of the Uninsured Ankle Fracture: Significant Delays in Treatment Result in an Increased Risk of Surgical Site Infection.​

Article 2 - Health Disparities in patients with Musculoskeletal Injuries: Food Insecurity is a Common and Clinically Challenging Problem.​

Article 3 - Lack of Diversity in Orthopaedic Trials Conducted in the United States.

Importance of mentoring and leadership in Orthopaedic academic training (Spanish) webinar

The webinar explores the significance of mentoring and leadership in orthopaedic academic training and the development of institutional programs that support mentoring and empower minority groups.

Held: July 5th, 2024

IODA Journal Club – the Science of Diversity

Article 1 - 'Racial and Sex Disparities in Resident Attrition in Orthopaedic Surgery'

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Article 2 - 'The role of Gender in Operative Autonomy in orthopaedic Surgical Trainees (GOAST).'

Held: January 30th, 2024

Diversity in Orthopaedic Publishing: A Path to Excellence – IODA Webinar

Discover practical insights, thought-provoking perspectives, and actionable takeaways that can shape your approach to research and contribute to the advancement of orthopaedics.

Held: August 15th, 2023

'Diversity in African Orthopaedics' webinar – an IODA/RJOS/PAWAS/SAFOSS collaboration.

An IODA/RJOS/PAWAS/SAFOSS collaboration.

Held: May 27th, 2023.

'Women in Orthopaedics – Leadership, Being Intentional & Minimizing Bias' – IODA and RJOS webinar

The webinar discussed: the most successful initiatives to promote gender diversity, the role of mentorship, and the importance of gender diversity in leadership.

Held: March 4th, 2023.

Strategies to increase the inclusion of LGBTQI+ surgeons in orthopaedics worldwide

This webinar reviewed the evidence, brought to life global perspectives on LGBTQI diversity, and provided insights from successful personal and regional-specific strategies.

Held: February 4th, 2023

AAOS & IODA 2022  'Creating a global orthopaedic culture in which everyone can thrive'.

Raising awareness of the need for diversity, inclusion, and equity; and the unique challenges that exist in different regions.

Mentorship to Support Diversity in Orthopaedics

Sharing orthopaedic mentorship experiences from around the world. 

Creating a Diverse & Inclusive Environment in Global Orthopaedics.

IODA Members share diversity insights from across the globe.

Why Diversity in Surgery Matters – Dr Jennifer Green

IODA Founder Dr Jennifer Green speaks on 'Why Diversity in Surgery Matters' at the 2021 RACS Diversity in Surgery meeting.