This pamphlet has been developed for female orthopaedic residents as a service by the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society. It is a synopsis of the different types of orthopaedic practices and the specific orthopaedic subspecialties. Several women orthopedists donated their time and effort to this project to help you, female orthopaedic residents, better understand what options are available to you on completion of your residency. Any of the listed contributors would be willing to talk with you about practice options and/or fellowships. The current chairperson of the mentoring committee of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society is Ginger Holt, MD. Please feel free to contact her or any member of the mentoring committee.
One of our key missions is to promote and support women in orthopaedic surgery. As part of that mission, the RJOS has developed a mentoring program to help interested women medical students make contact with women orthopaedic surgeons. More recently, the RJOS has been delighted to partner with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in this mentoring effort.
Download the RJOS Resident Mentor Pamphlet For more information:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Diversity/Mentoring Program
Or contact the RJOS office at 847.698.1626 or by e-mail at rjos@aaos.org.