2021 Annual Meeting Startup & Practice Management Access Pass-The Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine

The Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine

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Video Summary

The video is a talk given by Donnie S. T. Shaffer about diversity and inclusion in the orthopedic surgery profession, specifically within the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (ANA). Shaffer discusses the underrepresentation of women and minorities in orthopedic surgery and emphasizes the importance of diversity in attracting and retaining talent, improving patient satisfaction, and reducing healthcare disparities. He also mentions the need to identify and minimize personal biases in patient interactions. Shaffer highlights the initiatives taken by ANA, such as establishing a diversity and inclusion task force and implementing a diversity research award. He encourages the audience to continue working towards inclusivity and cultural competence in their practices and within ANA.

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Dr. Don Buford

Keywords

diversity and inclusion

orthopedic surgery

underrepresentation

patient satisfaction

cultural competence