The Loyola Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation is committed to supporting the creation and maintenance of an equitable and inclusive department and work environment. We recognize that education and patient care benefit from diversity amongst medical providers and trainees that mirrors the diversity of the patient population whom we serve. We value and welcome all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and religion/faith.
DEI Committee Members
Hector Castillo, MD
Orthopaedic Resident
PGY4
Nithya Lingampalli, MD
Orthopaedic Resident
PGY3
Nnadozie Ekweariri, MD
Orthopaedic Resident
PGY2
Sara Winfrey, MD
Orthopaedic Resident
PGY1
The Loyola Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation is committed to supporting the creation and maintenance of an equitable and inclusive department and work environment. We recognize that education and patient care benefit from diversity amongst medical providers and trainees that mirrors the diversity of the patient population whom we serve. We value and welcome all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and religion/faith.
Resources
Visiting Medical Student Scholarships
Loyola Orthopaedic Surgery DEI Visiting Medical Student Scholarship:
Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine is committed to achieving excellence through equity and diversity. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation values diverse views and experiences that enrich our education and profession. In collaboration with the medical school, The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation strives to create an atmosphere of inclusion and diversity that will help to create a culturally competent healthcare workforce, better equipped to serve the needs of a diverse population. Our scholarship provides financial assistance for upcoming 4th year medical students who are planning a career in orthopaedic surgery and would like to do a four-week away rotation at our site. Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine invites outstanding medical students who self-identify as underrepresented in Orthopaedic Surgery from a social, economic or educational perspective to apply for our DEI Visiting Sub-Internship Scholarship. The chosen applicants will be given a stipend of up to $2,000 to be used towards their lodging and/or travel expenses for the visiting student rotation.
For more information: How to Apply to Orthopaedic Surgery Residency | GME | Loyola Medicine
The Loyola Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation is committed to supporting the creation and maintenance of an equitable and inclusive department and work environment. We recognize that education and patient care benefit from diversity amongst medical providers and trainees that mirrors the diversity of the patient population whom we serve. We value and welcome all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and religion/faith.
Ortho DEI Grand Rounds
2023:
September 7, 2023, Do We Really Need Racial Diversity in Orthopaedic Surgery?
Hector Castillo, MD PGY 4
Upcoming: TBA
2024
May 2,2024, Bunch Lecture A.
Rashard Dacus, MD
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Division Head of the Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Service
Vice Chair for Diversity, Inclusion, and Clinician Wellness
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
The Loyola Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation is committed to supporting the creation and maintenance of an equitable and inclusive department and work environment. We recognize that education and patient care benefit from diversity amongst medical providers and trainees that mirrors the diversity of the patient population whom we serve. We value and welcome all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and religion/faith.
DEI Journal Club Articles & Webinar Resources
Webinars:
Journal Club Articles:
- Haruno LS, Chen X, Metzger M, Lin CA, Little MTM, Kanim LEA, Poon SC Racial and Sex Disparities in Resident Attrition in Orthopaedic Surgery. .JB JS Open Access. 2023 Jun 20;8(2):e22.00148. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.OA.22.00148. eCollection 2023 Apr-Jun.PMID: 37351087
- Downie S, Cherry J, Dunn J, Harding T, Eastwood D, Gill S, Johnson S; BORCo collaborative authors. The role of Gender in Operative Autonomy in orthopaedic Surgical Trainees (GOAST). Bone Joint J. 2023 Jul 1;105-B(7):821-832. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.105B7.BJJ-2023-0132.R2.PMID: 37399113
- Brisbin AK, Chen W, Goldschmidt T, Smith BT, Bourne DA. Gender Diversity in Hand Surgery Leadership. Hand (N Y). 2023 Oct;18(7): 1200-1207. PMID: 35272512
- Terle PM, Osakwe IC, Ierulli VK, Mulcahey MK. Diversity-Related Positions in Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Programs. JBJS Open Access, 8(3):e23.00023 | AOA Critical Issues in Education | August 30, 2023
- Ihejirkia-Lomedico R, Brooks J, McLaurin TM, Egol KA, Hogan MV, LaPorte D, Pean Cm Jegede K, Kemp AK, Taylor E, Zuckerman JD, Dyer G. Increasing Diversity in Orthopaedics: The Problem, Strategies and Solutions. Instr Course Lect. 2023;72:79-87.
- Gunther SB, Bervell JA. What's Important: Diversity Mentoring and Advocacy in Orthopaedics. J Bone and Joint Surg Am. 2021 Jul 7;103(13): 1247-8.
The Loyola Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation is committed to supporting the creation and maintenance of an equitable and inclusive department and work environment. We recognize that education and patient care benefit from diversity amongst medical providers and trainees that mirrors the diversity of the patient population whom we serve. We value and welcome all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and religion/faith.
Upcoming Talks:
3/11/25 (Moderator: Mary Mulcahey, MD)
Recent Talks:
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“Family Call: Understanding how Orthopaedic Surgeons Balance Family and Work Responsibilities” Dr. Mary Mulcahey Tuesday, Feb 13, 2024 AAOS Annual Meeting (Session – Moving Towards a Critical Mass of Women in Orthoapedics)
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“Strategies to Recruit and Retain Women in Orthopaedics: An Update in 2024” Dr. Mary Mulcahey Tuesday Feb 13, 2024 ARCOS (keynote speaker)
Past Events:
Testimonials from 2023-24 Recipients of DEI scholarship
Recipient #1
In both orthopedics and the broader American medical system, there is a well-known high financial barrier to entry. Beyond tuition, there are significant costs for necessary items such as away rotations, applications, and board exams. This, combined with the lack of diversity in the orthopedic community, makes the specialty seem almost inaccessible to a first-generation college student. I am incredibly grateful to have encountered Loyola, a program that deeply understands these barriers and provides opportunities for students to explore orthopedics.
I applied for the Diversity Scholarship for all these reasons, and this scholarship significantly helped me during my away rotation season. I was able to travel to Chicago without worrying about affordability problems and could fully focus on putting my best foot forward. I will never forget the PD personally thanking us on the first day for taking the time to rotate with them and the residents treating our time as valuable even though we were visiting students. I not only learned from the specific medical student lectures carefully curated for us but the value of a residency program that truly cares about the individuals within. These seemingly small things have left a lasting impact on me and will continue to influence my training as an orthopedic surgeon.
Recipient #2
The DEI scholarship allowed me the opportunity to be a part of a new family. As I made my list of programs to rotate through, I thought about places I had never visited before and programs with visible diversity. With Loyola already being on that list for me, the scholarship pushed it to the very top. Coming from a medical school in the south, the scholarship helped make my stay in Chicago more than comfortable including my rooming and transportation. It allowed me the freedom to focus on what’s important, like the right splints for different fracture patterns, and the luxury of not having to worry about where I would sleep at night.
