International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance
@OrthoDiversity
Vision: A global orthopaedic culture in which everyone can thrive | Championing diversity, equity & inclusion in orthopaedics worldwide | *Not for profit* |
Nov Newsletter: ow.ly/SXUq50TYWVj 🌟 Feats the world's first female ortho assoc president; an interview with Dr Mari Thiart, and Dr Luis Saavedra; disability in DEI; an overview of AOA OWL workshops; and more. The newsletter is member-only. Sign up for free. #orthotwitter




Meet Muslim Women in Orthopaedics – a student-led initiative to uplift & empower Muslim women pursuing #ortho. Discover how MWO is reshaping ortho, supporting surgeons & leading conversations: ow.ly/JXGy50Wuwrv The Newsletter is a membership-only publication. Sign up today.

At the 2025 AAOS Annual Meeting, IODA was honoured to host a breakfast for connection, reflection, and progress in orthopaedic diversity. Read about the inspiring conversations, notable attendees, and what’s ahead in 2025 in our most recent Newsletter: orthopaedicdiversity.org/newsletters




Have you signed up to the IODA Mentorship Program? We're excited to see members from around the world have already hosting hours of insightful mentorship sessions, and we're just getting started! Mentee: mentoring.qooper.io/join/82497d Mentor: mentoring.qooper.io/join/648d2e #Mentorship #Ortho

IODA is proud to share that Miss Samantha Tross, esteemed IODA Secretary, has officially been inducted into the Council of the Royal College of Surgeons of England for the 2025 term. 👏 Please join us in congratulating Miss Tross on this achievement! #IODA #WomenInSurgery #ortho




Dr Jennifer Green, IODA Governance Director, shares an exciting update: the launch of the IODA Mentorship Program – the first global initiative of its kind. Join today: 👉 Mentees: ow.ly/NKxz50WlpXf 👉 Mentors: ow.ly/MbVE50WlpXe #Orthopaedics #Mentorship #DEI
The IODA Mentorship Program is gaining traction and you don’t want to miss it! Last week we proudly launched the first-ever global #orthopaedic mentorship network. 🌍 Connections 🤝 Guidance 🌱 Growth Sign up: Mentees: ow.ly/bfR850WlpU6 Mentors: ow.ly/KQhU50WlpU5

Introducing Dr Saseendar Shanmugasundaram, Deputy Chair the IODA Mentorship Committee, as he welcomes all to the IODA Mentorship Program — the world’s first global orthopaedic mentorship network 🌍 Ready to join? Mentees: ow.ly/ER2550WlpMc Mentors: ow.ly/29wB50WlpMe
Calling all #ortho surgeons, residents & med students! Whether you're looking to mentor or be mentored, this free, inclusive program connects you with others from your country or across the globe. Sign up: For Mentors: ow.ly/AaMA50Wlpz2 For Mentees: ow.ly/HNHx50Wlpz3

We're proud to introduce Valeria Lopez, IODA Mentorship Committee Chair, as she introduces the first-ever global mentorship network for the orthopaedic community. 🌍 👉 Become a Mentee: ow.ly/YMbL50WknkO 👉 Become a Mentor: ow.ly/8G6b50WknkN #Mentorship #Ortho
🚨🌟 BIG NEWS! 🌟🚨 Launching the IODA Mentorship Program – the first-ever global mentorship network created for #ortho 🦴 Become a Mentee: mentoring.qooper.io/join/82497d Become a Mentor: mentoring.qooper.io/join/648d2e Access the platform on web, Microsoft Teams, or the Qooper app.

🚨 Launching the IODA Speaker List – a powerful new resource connecting event organisers with diverse, highly skilled orthopaedic professionals from around the world. Our list makes it easy to find voices across #ortho subspecialties. Request access: ow.ly/ArfH50WfZfw

La grabación del webinar "Impulsando tu Camino Profesional: Herramientas para el Desarrollo Profesional Médico", realizado el 13 de junio a las 18:00 (hora de Argentina), ya está disponible para quienes no pudieron asistir en vivo o deseen volver a verlo. youtu.be/nVIa5OG-3sM?si…

Out now! Catch up on the latest DEI efforts in orthopaedics: ow.ly/H10O50Wc3X6 This issue shines a light on inspiring initiatives from around the globe – organisations and individuals making real impact in #dei. The Newsletter is exclusive to members. #orthotwitter #ortho

IODA's webinar: "Boosting your career: Tools for medical professional development" has just begun. Join the conversation now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #MedicalEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #Webinar #LatAmMedicine #ResidencyLife #GlobalHealth

Last chance to register for today's webinar: "Boosting your career: Tools for medical professional development". The webinar will begin in 20 minutes. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…


Register now for Friday's "Boosting Your Professional Path: Tools for Medical Professional Development" webinar: ow.ly/BNEI50W88v0 Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your career with guidance from inspiring experts across Latin America. #webinar #meded #orthotwitter #ortho

IODA webinar: "Impulsando tu Camino Profesional: Herramientas para el Desarrollo Profesional Médico"! Presentado en español. Brindar a jóvenes profesionales de la salud herramientas y perspectivas para planificar su desarrollo profesional después de la residencia. #orthotwitter

Calling #ortho surgeons in Asia-Pacific! A bursary is available to support attendance at the AOA Annual Scientific Meeting. 12–16 October 2025 in Hobart, Tasmania. Full ASM registration + social cocktail function. Apply by 30 June 2025. Further info: aoa.org.au/aoa-about/memb…

This June, we proudly stands with the LGBTQIA+ community in orthopaedics and beyond 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ To our LGBTQIA+ colleagues, trainees, patients and allies: we see you, we support you and we celebrate you. #PrideMonth #orthotwitter

Calling #ortho surgeons in Asia-Pacific! A bursary is available to support attendance at the AOA Annual Scientific Meeting. 12–16 October 2025 in Hobart, Tasmania. Full ASM registration + social cocktail function. Apply by 30 June 2025. Further info: ow.ly/2eRZ50W1ljt
