Member News & Events

Watch the IODA Africa webinar entitled 'Reshaping surgical education: innovative solutions for resource challenges'

Join the IODA Africa webinar entitled 'Reshaping surgical education: innovative solutions for resource challenges'

IODA will select one Asia-Pacific candidate to attend the Australian Orthopaedic Association's (AOA) 2026 Emerging Leaders Forum (ELF)

Our February 2026 IODA Newsletter is here! Catch up on the latest DEI efforts in orthopaedics: www.orthopaedicdiversity.org/newsletters This issue shines a light on inspiring initiatives from around the globe – organisations and individuals making real impact in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Here’s what you’ll find inside: – reflections on progress and future goals from IODA Africa representative Dr Bezawit Tsegaye – IODA LATAM and Caribbean region update from IODA LATAM

Featuring three articles examining the ways in which various disparities impact the healthcare of patients in the United States.

IODA welcomes all members to join the IODA and JBJS Journal Club, entitled 'The Science of Diversity' — to be held on Thursday 13 November 2025

Our October 2025 IODA Newsletter is here! Catch up on the latest DEI efforts in orthopaedics: https://www.orthopaedicdiversity.org/newsle...

At the recent Annual Member Meeting, IODA President Dr Matthew Schmitz took a moment to recognise and thank the six outgoing members of...

We are excited to announce the launch of the IODA Mentorship Program — the first worldwide mentorship network created specifically for...

La grabación del webinar "Impulsando tu Camino Profesional: Herramientas para el Desarrollo Profesional Médico", realizado el 13 de junio...

Our June 2025 IODA Newsletter is here! Catch up on the latest DEI efforts in orthopaedics: https://www.orthopaedicdiversity.org/newslette...

Last week, the IODA Webinar: Orthopaedic Diversity and Inclusion in Africa brought together African orthopaedic surgeons for a powerful...

This issue features the world's first female orthopaedic association president Dr Teresita Altre – ; an interview with Dr Mari Thiart; a...

IODA welcomes all members to join the 2024 IODA Annual Member Meeting! The meeting will be an opportunity for you to hear from IODA's...

IODA invites you to join our second IODA Journal Club, entitled 'Disparities in Health Care' — to be held on Thursday 29 August 2024....

This issue features an overview on how Charter organisation OrthoPlastics Shefield is approaching #DEI; an update on the recent South...

Following the success of our inaugural Latin America and Caribbean webinar (in Spanish - translation available): Importance of mentoring...

This issue features a recent update on IODA's #DEI activities with NOA and AAOS: WOGO's incredible success story in Guyana; an overview...

Join IODA for our inaugural Journal Club – a global initiative exploring the science of diversity!📚🔬 When: Tuesday 30th January 2024 at...

This issue features an update on #DEI activities in the Middle East and North Africa; a report on the Zimmer Biomet Institute EMEA...

Join us as esteemed experts Dr. Laurie Hiemstra, Dr. Kanu Okike and Dr. Marc Swiontkowski, along with moderator Dr. Matthew Schmitz,...

Just launched: the latest IODA Newsletter! The newsletter focuses on the theme of leadership and showcases global efforts to promote...

IODA recently held its Annual Member Meeting on Saturday 1 July 2023 at 7.00am CDT/1.00pm BST/2.00pm SAST/10pm AEST. This year's meeting...

The closing date for the Zimmer Biomet Resident and Fellow Educational Program has been extended to allow you the opportunity to apply! ...

View the 'Diversity in African Orthopaedics' 🌍✨ Held: Saturday, May 27th, 2023 Time: 7am CST / 1pm GMT / 6:30 pm IST Proudly brought to...

The next issue of IODA's quarterly Newsletter is now available! Dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in orthopaedics...

Watch the webinar on 'Women in Orthopaedics – Leadership, Being Intentional & Minimizing Bias' – a collaboration between IODA and the...

Watch the webinar on 'Strategies to increase the inclusion of LGBTQI+ surgeons in orthopaedics worldwide' – a collaboration between IODA...

A heat map is now available that contains a representation of the data relating to the percentage of female orthopaedic surgeons across...

IODA recently co-hosted a free virtual symposium with the British Orthopaedic Association and Women in Orthopaedics Worldwide (WOW) on...

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Vera Sallen discusses the challenges of working in a demanding career where women continue to be significantly...

AOA and OWL invite those female who are not yet on the AOA training program and currently working in Australian hospitals, to enter the...

IODA leaders recently joined an international panel to discuss: 'Reversing the barriers to females becoming orthopaedic surgeons'.

A recording of the second part to IODA's free webinar series is now available. A global panel coming together to share their experiences...

ISAKOS and IODA's recent webinar provided insightful ideas on how to be an ally and a sponsor throughout your orthopaedic career. View...

On 19 March 2022, IODA leadership presented this webinar to raise awareness of the need for diversity, inclusion, and equity; and the...

Ayesha Siddiqua, Mohit Bhandari, Laurie Hiemstra and Nancy Hiasat write on preparing for an inclusive future.