IODA Charter
About the Charter
Orthopaedic societies serve as role models for the profession of orthopaedics.
IODA has developed a Charter to recognize organizations who have publicly committed to improving diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and engagement in orthopaedic surgery.
In signing the Charter, signatories believe that a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging is essential to reflect the society that we serve today. It is essential for our patients and our profession, because it helps us to attract and retain the best healthcare providers. It enables us to understand and to meet our patient’s needs more effectively. By doing so, we provide higher quality and more equitable, patient-centered care.
Charter Signatories
The following organizations are signatories to the IODA Charter:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Association
Australian Orthopaedic Association
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
British Orthopaedic Association
British Hip Society
British Orthopaedic Trainee Association
British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Canadian Orthopaedic Association
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
New Zealand Orthopaedic Association
Società Italiana di Ortopedia e Traumatologia
Société Royale Belge de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie
Orthopaedic Association Diversity Strategies
View the diversity strategies provided by IODA's Charter signatories:
Sign-up to the Charter
Should your organisation wish to join IODA as a Charter Signatory, please follow the Administrative Instructions or reach out to info@orthopaedicdiversity.org