Membership

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Everyone has a story. AOFAS celebrates member diversity through storytelling. Read stories from your colleagues or share your own.

The AOFAS Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Initiative was established in 2021 to:

conduct an assessment of the current AOFAS environment
identify ways to address DEI issues in the workplace and in patient care
work toward increased representation of under-represented minorities (URM) in foot and ankle orthopaedics as a profession as well as in AOFAS leadership roles.

The DEI Committee reports directly to the AOFAS Board of Directors with representation from the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation Board of Directors as well.

AOFAS Members, please help the DEI Committee by participating in the Member Census. Go to your Member Profile and update the information in "My Demographics" (under My Account Links).

Current Programs

AOFAS On the Same Page

These discussions address books and journal articles on healthcare inequities along with diversity and inclusion issues for the profession.

Join us at our next event!

AOFAS On the Same Page: The Latino Patient
Presented in collaboration with the American Association of Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons (AALOS)

Wednesday, October 23
8:00 - 9:00 pm CT

Featured Book: The Latino Patient: A Cultural Guide for Health Care Providers by Nilda Chong, MD, DrPH, MPH

Moderators: Eslam Alkaramany, MBBCh; Jacqueline K. Nguyen, MD; Ramon L. Jiménez, MD

By 2030, Latinos will comprise roughly 20% of the population of the United States. Growing numbers of health professionals are realizing the importance of understanding Latino cultural values to enhance their ability to communicate with and treat Latino patients effectively and respectfully. The Latino Patient provides an in-depth exploration of Latino diversity, relevant cultural values, health status, beliefs, and practices; and effective communication strategies. The author has developed an original, practice-oriented model that leads the reader from greeting the patient to ultimately negotiating treatment.

While the book will be the starting point for the discussion, you do not need to read the book to participate.

Bioskills Workshops

AOFAS Bioskills Workshops offer opportunities for medical students to gain hands-on experience with orthopaedic instruments and techniques. At the workshops, AOFAS faculty guide students through foot and ankle procedures on Sawbones in an interactive, small-group setting.

Next Event:
Saturday, November 16
Resurgens Orthopaedics (Atlanta, GA)

In collaboration with Nth Dimensions, AOFAS holds half-day skills workshops to introduce first- and second-year medical students to orthopaedic surgery, specifically foot and ankle surgery.

Next Event:
Saturday, October 5
Meharry Medical College (Nashville, TN)

See our Instagram page for highlights from past workshops: