The academy is placing advertisements in medical student publications and sponsoring booths at student meetings to attract more women to the field. Loyola University Health System in Chicago is also helping with the effort. Twenty percent of the school’s orthopedic faculty and 16 percent of the orthopedic residents are women.
Read the Newswise report on female orthopedists.
Read other coverage on orthopedic surgeons:
– 10 Recent Physician Moves
– 3 Technical Innovations for Orthopedic Surgeons
– Mississippi Orthopedic Surgeon Uses New Approach for Hip Replacement
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
