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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...
Feb 14, 20231 min read
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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...
Feb 9, 20231 min read
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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...
Aug 18, 20221 min read
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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...
Aug 18, 20221 min read
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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...
Aug 18, 20221 min read
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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...
Aug 18, 20221 min read
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Reversing the orthopaedic barriers– watch webinar now
IODA leaders recently joined an international panel to discuss: 'Reversing the barriers to females becoming orthopaedic surgeons'.
Aug 18, 20221 min read
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'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...
Aug 18, 20221 min read
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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...
May 13, 20221 min read
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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...
Mar 20, 20221 min read
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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.
Sep 24, 20211 min read
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