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fireside chats video library

RJOS Early Career Resources

The Women in Orthopaedics Virtual Fireside Chat Video Library is a curated collection of conversations with women leaders across orthopaedic surgery, created to support the professional development and advancement of women surgeons.
a collection of focused reflections

Women in Orthopaedics
Virtual Fireside Chat Video Library

This on-demand video library transforms live recordings from the Women in Orthopaedics Virtual Fireside Chat series, hosted by Dr. Anna Miller and Dr. Kate Gerull, into a lasting educational resource for RJOS members.

Each video features candid discussion and practical insights from accomplished women orthopaedic surgeons on topics such as mentorship, leadership, negotiation, managing complications, operating room dynamics, and career sustainability. Designed especially for residents, fellows, and early-career surgeons, this library aims to provide accessible guidance on a wide variety of professional development topics. Sessions combine focused reflections from expert speakers with open dialogue, offering real-world strategies grounded in lived experience.

If you have ideas for future webinar topics, please email us at info@rjos.org

Fireside Chat: Leadership in the Operating Room

Dr. Ann Van Heest

Fireside Chat: Negotiating Salary, Contracts and Resources

Dr. Cynthia Emory

Fireside Chat: Leadership in Academic Surgery

Dr. Antonia Chen

Fireside Chat: How to Champion your Professional Value

Dr. Leesa Galatz

Fireside Chat: Tackling Difficult Conversations with Finesse

Dr. Eva Burger

Fireside Chat: Work Life Integration Key Strategies

Dr. April Armstrong

Fireside Chat: Negotiating Success: Strategies for Salary and Resource Advocacy

Dr. Michelle Caird

Fireside Chat: Navigating Complications and Poor Outcomes

Dr. Wakenda Tyler

Fireside Chat: How to Get Involved in National Organizations and Boards

Dr. Kristy Weber

Fireside Chat: Cultivating Mentorship Relationships

Dr. Cara Cipriano

Fireside Chat: Building Orthopedic Talent Pathways

Dr. Bonnie Simpson Mason

Fireside Chat: Enhancing Your Professional Visibility

Dr. Mary Mulcahey

Fireside Chat: Building a Clinical Practice

Dr. Lisa Lattanza

Fireside Chat: Building Industry Relationships and Managing Conflicts of Interest

Dr. Susan Bukata

Fireside Chat: Navigating Promotion and Professional Advancement

Dr. Dawn LaPorte

Fireside Chat: Strategies for Mentoring, Teaching and Modeling

Dr. Jennifer Wolf

Fireside Chat: Tips for Effective Self Promotion

Dr. Val Lewis

Fireside Chat: Engaging with Industry

Dr. Amy Ladd