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AOA Critical Issues Symposium: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Orthopaedic Surgery
Sean A Tabaie1, Sarah Dance1, Matthew Schmitz2
1Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC.
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume
|April 18, 2024
Summary
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are crucial in orthopaedic surgery for better patient care and reducing health disparities. A symposium focused on strategies to implement DEI, fostering a more inclusive and representative surgical workforce.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Surgical Innovation
- Health Equity
Background:
- Growing recognition of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in medicine.
- Importance of DEI in improving patient outcomes and addressing health disparities.
- Orthopaedic surgery actively adopting DEI principles for workforce representation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss challenges and strategies for implementing DEI in orthopaedic surgery.
- To foster conversations on creating equal opportunities and resources within the field.
- To promote excellence and innovation through a diverse and inclusive approach.
Main Methods:
- Convening a DEI symposium sponsored by the American Orthopaedic Association.
- Bringing together orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, educators, and stakeholders.
- Facilitating discussions on key DEI topics and implementation strategies.
Main Results:
- Emphasis on the critical importance of equity in orthopaedic surgery.
- Exploration of establishing DEI divisions and defining metrics for success.
- Discussion of DEI leadership and available resources for implementation.
Conclusions:
- DEI initiatives are vital for advancing orthopaedic surgery.
- A diverse and inclusive approach can drive excellence and innovation.
- Continued focus on DEI is necessary to create a representative surgical workforce.
