Watch now: 'Diversity in Orthopaedic Publishing – A Path to Excellence'
Join us as esteemed experts Dr. Laurie Hiemstra, Dr. Kanu Okike and Dr. Marc Swiontkowski, along with moderator Dr. Matthew Schmitz,...
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Latest News
July 2023 Newsletter Now Available
Just launched: the latest IODA Newsletter! The newsletter focuses on the theme of leadership and showcases global efforts to promote...
Recording now available for IODA's Annual Member Meeting
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...
EMEA residents: apply now for Residents Educational Pathway sponsorship opportunity
The closing date for the Zimmer Biomet Resident and Fellow Educational Program has been extended to allow you the opportunity to apply! ...
Recording available: 'Diversity in African Orthopaedics' webinar
View the 'Diversity in African Orthopaedics' 🌍✨ Held: Saturday, May 27th, 2023 Time: 7am CST / 1pm GMT / 6:30 pm IST Proudly brought to...
IODA April Newsletter Now Available
The next issue of IODA's quarterly Newsletter is now available! Dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in orthopaedics...
IODA and RJOS webinar recording now available
Watch the webinar on 'Women in Orthopaedics – Leadership, Being Intentional & Minimizing Bias' – a collaboration between IODA and the...
Recording now available: IODA and PrideOrtho webinar
Watch the webinar on 'Strategies to increase the inclusion of LGBTQI+ surgeons in orthopaedics worldwide' – a collaboration between IODA...
Map of female orthopaedic surgeons per nation
A heat map is now available that contains a representation of the data relating to the percentage of female orthopaedic surgeons across...
Recording available – 'Career breaks and how to bounce back'
IODA recently co-hosted a free virtual symposium with the British Orthopaedic Association and Women in Orthopaedics Worldwide (WOW) on...
Podcast: 'Meeting women in surgery' with Dr Vera Sallen
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Vera Sallen discusses the challenges of working in a demanding career where women continue to be significantly...
Orthopaedic essay competition: 'Give a girl a hammer'
AOA and OWL invite those female who are not yet on the AOA training program and currently working in Australian hospitals, to enter the...
Reversing the orthopaedic barriers– watch webinar now
IODA leaders recently joined an international panel to discuss: 'Reversing the barriers to females becoming orthopaedic surgeons'.
'Mentorship to support diversity' – recording available
A recording of the second part to IODA's free webinar series is now available. A global panel coming together to share their experiences...
View webinar: Practical Strategies to Incorporate in Your Daily Practice
ISAKOS and IODA's recent webinar provided insightful ideas on how to be an ally and a sponsor throughout your orthopaedic career. View...
AAOS 2022 webinar – 'Creating a Global Orthopaedic Culture in Which Everyone Can Thrive'
On 19 March 2022, IODA leadership presented this webinar to raise awareness of the need for diversity, inclusion, and equity; and the...
Championing Women Orthopaedic Surgeons: Preparing for an Inclusive Future
Ayesha Siddiqua, Mohit Bhandari, Laurie Hiemstra and Nancy Hiasat write on preparing for an inclusive future.
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