AAOS’ Diversity Award goes to Illinois orthopedic surgeon with 40+ years of experience

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recognized James Hill, MD, with its 2020 Diversity Award on March 30.

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Three things to know:

1. The award recognizes AAOS members for their commitment to making orthopedics more representative of — and accessible to — diverse patient populations.

2. Dr. Hill has served as professor of orthopedic surgery at Chicago-based Northwestern University School of Medicine for 40 years and is a former chief of staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

3. He is also a founding member and the longest serving president of the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society, which is a multicultural organization focused on increasing the number of minorities in orthopedic surgery.

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