Open AccessWomen in Leadership in State and Regional Orthopaedic Societies
Author(s) -
Tolulope Ramos,
Roxanne Daban,
Nisha N. Kale,
Symone M. Brown,
Cadence Miskimin,
Lisa K. Cannada,
Mary K. Mulcahey
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-21-00317
Subject(s) - state (computer science) , political science , medicine , computer science , algorithm
Female representation in orthopaedics remains low compared with other specialties. Recently, several studies have examined the membership composition and leadership roles of women in orthopaedic societies. However, there is a paucity of information on the possible connection between the number of women within state and regional orthopaedic societies and women who serve in leadership roles within these societies.