Pursue an Orthopaedic Career

Picture yourself behind the mask of the many careers in medicine to choose from, none offers greater possibility than orthopaedics. As our population grows increasingly diverse, today's opportunities are especially relevant to women and minority candidates.

A variety of choices and opportunities

You will be able to create a practice that concentrates on sports medicine, pediatric orthopaedics, trauma, and prosthetics/orthotics, or focuses on a specific anatomical area like foot, hand, shoulder, spine, hip, or knee. You may select a single orthopaedic area or choose several. The variety of clinical choices and challenges you will face each day are endless!

We can help you take the next step in your medical career! Apply to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ unique, one-on-one mentoring program today. To learn more about AAOS and our commitment to bringing a new generation of physicians into our ranks, please contact us at: 800-626-6726 or email: mentor@aaos.org

Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
Founded as a support and networking group for the growing number of women orthopaedic surgeons in 1983, RJOS has expanded to offer guidance and mentoring for medical students and orthopaedic residents. RJOS recently published a book providing practical suggestions for women choosing and completing an orthopaedic residency.

J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society
A multicultural organization, the Gladden Society’s mission is to increase diversity in the orthopaedic profession, improve musculoskeletal patient care by improving culturally competent care and eliminate musculoskeletal health care disparities in underserved groups. Learn about the mentoring and networking programs JRGOS can offer medical students and orthopaedic residents.

Meet the Faces Behind the Mask (Profiles Brochure 870k PDF)

Profiles in Diversity, Real-life Success Stories

Where are the women orthopaedists?

Tracing the Minority Experience in Orthopaedic Surgery (160k PDF)

Women Make Their Mark in Orthopaedics (41k PDF)

Guide to Orthopaedic Practices and Subspecialties (120k PDF)

How to Obtain an Orthopaedic Residency (114k PDF)

The Changing Face of Orthopaedics (Mentoring Brochure) (1M PDF)

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Ring: Gateway to orthopaedic residency programs