Peterson Shian L, Brandt Aaron M, Adams Bethany J, Baggstrom Maria Quintos, Salazar Dane H, Tabaie Sean A
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University, New York, NY.
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 Jul 31. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.24.01197.
As orthopaedic surgeons, we embrace a lifestyle and career defined by action, seeking to improve not only our patients' lives but also our profession. One critical area where we can improve lies in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Despite mounting evidence of the profound value that diverse teams bring to innovation, problem-solving, and patient care, orthopaedics has lagged behind most medical specialties in achieving a representative workforce. Addressing this disparity is important in advancing our profession and improving the equitable treatment of our patients. Recognizing this imperative, the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) hosted a DEI symposium in June 2024, in conjunction with its annual meeting, that brought together orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, and educators to build upon the importance of creating inclusive spaces in order to ensure that diverse voices are present and are actively contributing to the future of the profession of orthopaedics. A standout feature of the 2024 symposium was a fireside chat format that was accompanied by dynamic audience participation, offering valuable insights and actionable strategies drawn from both the business world and medical oncology. These fields have made substantial strides in promoting diversity and inclusivity, providing a model for orthopaedics in overcoming similar challenges. The discussions illuminated the critical concept of allyship and examined the tangible steps that individuals and institutions can take. Allyship, as emphasized during the forum, requires deliberate, sustained effort. It is an active commitment to understanding and supporting underrepresented individuals and groups within the orthopaedic community. This means listening to their experiences, challenging biases, and working collaboratively to dismantle structural barriers. For institutions, it involves cultivating policies, mentorship opportunities, and recruitment strategies that prioritize equity and that reflect the diverse patient populations that we serve. By embracing allyship and adopting lessons from other fields, this symposium demonstrated opportunities to transform our profession and the lives of those who depend on our care, ensuring that our actions align with the ideals that we strive to uphold.
作为骨科医生，我们秉持一种以行动为导向的生活方式和职业理念，不仅致力于改善患者的生活，也力求推动我们的专业发展。我们能够改进的一个关键领域在于多元化、公平性和包容性（DEI）。尽管越来越多的证据表明多元化团队在创新、解决问题和患者护理方面具有巨大价值，但骨科在实现具有代表性的劳动力方面落后于大多数医学专科。解决这一差距对于推动我们的专业发展和改善患者的公平治疗至关重要。认识到这一紧迫性，美国骨科协会（AOA）于2024年6月与其年会联合举办了一次DEI研讨会，汇聚了骨科医生、研究人员和教育工作者，以强调创建包容性空间的重要性，确保不同的声音能够被听到，并积极为骨科专业的未来做出贡献。2024年研讨会的一个突出特点是采用了炉边谈话的形式，并伴有活跃的观众参与，提供了来自商业界和医学肿瘤学的宝贵见解和可操作策略。这些领域在促进多样性和包容性方面取得了重大进展，为骨科克服类似挑战提供了一个典范。讨论阐明了盟友关系的关键概念，并探讨了个人和机构可以采取的具体步骤。正如论坛中所强调的，盟友关系需要深思熟虑、持续不断的努力。这是一种积极的承诺，旨在理解和支持骨科社区中代表性不足的个人和群体。这意味着倾听他们的经历、挑战偏见，并共同努力消除结构性障碍。对于机构而言，这涉及制定优先考虑公平性并反映我们所服务的多样化患者群体的政策、指导机会和招聘策略。通过接受盟友关系并借鉴其他领域的经验教训，本次研讨会展示了变革我们专业以及依赖我们护理的人们生活的机会，确保我们的行动与我们努力坚守的理想相一致。
