The Glass Is Half Full: Orthopaedic Surgeons Can Benefit from Optimism and a Social Network for Health and Well-being

Julie Balch Samora, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAOS, FAOA

I have considered myself a Pollyanna since early childhood, much thanks to my mother, who has always seen the world through an optimistic lens.

Newly Created Pride Ortho Is an Inclusive, Proactive Community for LGBTQ+ Orthopaedic Surgeons and Allies

Joseph Letzelter, MD

Although lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals have long been members of the orthopaedic community, they have been underrepresented.

Sound Off: Fasting during Ramadan as an Orthopaedic Surgeon

Sean A. Tabaie, MD, FAAOS

As my alarm sounded at 4 a.m. on April 2, I was quicker to wake up than other days. It was the first day of Ramadan, signifying a monthlong observance and fast. I was optimistic for this year’s fast—it was April, the temperature outside was still mild, and the days weren’t super long. I soon realized that over the course of the month, the period between dawn and dusk would increase to close to 15 hours long. This was going to be a challenge, I thought.

J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society Wants to Shape Next Generation of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Terry Stanton; Rebecca Araujo

The J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS), named for J. Robert Gladden, MD, the first African American to be board certified as an orthopaedic surgeon, is a multicultural society whose stated mission is to increase diversity among the orthopaedic surgeon workforce and promote the highest-quality equitable musculoskeletal care for all people.

RJOS She For She Award: Lisa Cannada, MD, Is a Mentor, Advocate, Sponsor, and Friend to All Women

Julie Balch Samora, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAOS, FAOA

The Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS) announced a new annual award in 2021, titled “She For She,” which recognizes a female orthopaedic surgeon who serves as a supporter of other women in orthopaedics, mentoring and empowering women at all stages of their careers to achieve their personal and professional goals.

‘No One More Deserving:’ Seth Leopold, MD, Embodies What the Freddie Fu He For She Award Represents

Dawn LaPorte, MD, FAAOS

In 2020, the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS) instituted the annual “He For She” Award, which recognizes a male orthopaedic surgeon who serves as a strong mentor and sponsor for women in orthopaedics, supporting and empowering women at all stages of their careers to achieve their professional goals.

Diversity, Humanitarian, and Tipton Leadership Award Winners Take Center Stage at Your Academy Event

AAOS has announced the annual recipients of the Academy’s Diversity Award, Humanitarian Award, and William W. Tipton Jr, MD, Leadership Award.