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Women Chairs of Orthopaedic Surgery

RJOS would like to acknowledge this talented group of women whose hard work, dedication, accomplishments, skills, abilities, and reputations have led to inspiring careers as orthopaedic surgeons and ascension to the top leadership role in their respective orthopaedic department.

Only a handful of women currently serve as chairs of orthopaedic departments - we hope this amazingly dynamic group will continue to inspire the next generation of female orthopaedics surgeons and leaders and further expand the representation and inclusion of women at all levels of orthopaedics and healthcare.

Please note this page is updated on an annual basis. If you are or know of a female Chair that is not included in this list, please email us.

April D. Armstrong, BSc (PT),
MSc, MD

C. McCollister Evarts Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopaedics and  Rehabilitation, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center; Associated Medical School: Penn State College of  Medicine

Dr. Armstrong's Biography

Susan V. Bukata, MD

Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,  UCSD Orthopaedics; Associated Medical School: University of California San  Diego

Dr. Bukata's Biography

Evalina Burger, MD

Professor and Robert D’Ambrosia Endowed Chair of Orthopedics, Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado School of Medicine; Associated Medical School: Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus

RJOS Member

Dr. Burger's Biography

Michelle S. Caird, MD

Harold W. and Helen L. Gehring Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan; Associated Medical School: University of Michigan

RJOS Member

Dr. Caird's Biography

Cynthia L. Emory, MD, MBA

Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Associated Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

RJOS Member

Dr. Emory's Biography

Leesa M. Galatz, MD, MBA

Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Health System; Associated Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine

RJOS Member

Dr. Galatz's Biography

Lisa L. Lattanza, MD, FAOA, FAAOS

Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale New Haven Health System; Associated Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine

RJOS Member

Dr. Lattanza's Biography

Tamara A. Scerpella, MD

Ballantine Professor and Chair, Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Associated Medical School: University of Wisconsin-Madison

RJOS Member

Dr. Scerpella's Biography

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We believe advancing the future of women in orthopaedics requires strong advocates that foster responsibility and action.

Resident Testimonial

“Through RJOS I found several mentors that not only have provided incredible career advice, but also personal advice. RJOS has shown me that it is possible to have a successful career as a female surgeon and a happy family.”

Josephine R. Coury, MD
Orthopedic Surgery Resident
Columbia University Medical Center

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