RJOS Strategic Plan About

Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society 2020- 2021 Strategic Plan

Mission Statement:

Promote professional development of women of all backgrounds to succeed in orthopaedic surgery throughout all stages of their careers.

Strategic Domains

I. Diversity and Inclusion

Goal 1: Increase diversity and inclusion within the Society

Goal 2: Provide resources to promote and increase diversity and inclusion in Orthopaedic surgery and in leadership roles

II. Professional Development: Provide meaningful educational opportunities to enhance members’ careers.

Goal 1: Establish a professional development and leadership curricula

Goal 2: Enhance resource sharing, knowledge exchange and community strengthening.

III. Membership: Serve and engage members.

Goal 1: Build a member benefits portfolio based on member needs by career stage.

Goal 2: Enhance member interactions and create a strong mentoring network.

IV. Research: Empower members to participate in and lead research projects.

Goal 1: Expand the Society’s research funding and award opportunities.

Goal 2: Create greater awareness of research opportunities to increase participation.

V. Organizational Excellence: Become and maintain a healthy and viable Society

Goal 1: Improve the Society’s governance and operating structure.

Goal 2: Build a culture of transparency.

Goal 3: Secure the Society’s fiscal health.

Essential Components resonate throughout each strategic domain.