Embracing Allyship: Driving Diversity and Inclusion in Orthopaedic Surgery

Lessons in Orthopaedic Leadership: An AOA Podcast

Lessons in Orthopaedic Leadership: An AOA Podcast
Embracing Allyship: Driving Diversity and Inclusion in Orthopaedic Surgery
Feb 05, 2025
The American Orthopaedic Association

AOA Emerging Leader, Aaron Brandt, MD, sits down with Professor Bethany Adams (Villanova) and Mimi Peterson, MD (MGH), to discuss the power of allyship and privilege in orthopaedic surgery.  This discussion highlights the importance of DEI forums in fostering challenging yet vital conversations, supported by a three-year curriculum addressing allyship, DEI burnout, and the business aspects of DEI. Effective allyship is a continuous journey.

Explore strategies to drive DEI initiatives with limited resources, leveraging ERGs, collective allyship, and tools like reminder cards to turn intentions into actions. Learn how leaders can create environments where allyship thrives through shared learning and support.