AO Access to success

Age-related biases persist, sometimes limiting opportunities and potential. Listen to Annika Hättich, chairwoman of the Young Forum Germany, and Lynette Spalding, AO Access Mentorship Task Force member explore how creating opportunities for open and respectful dialogue can close the potential age-bias.

The impact of the glaring underrepresentation of black people in medical illustrations and, by extension, medical education extends beyond the pages of textbooks or clinical journals, influencing patient experiences, outcomes, and the broader understanding of health inequities rooted in systemic racism. Listen to Chidiebere Ibe and AO Access Steering Committee member Amy Kapatkin discuss consequences, impact and potential solutions.

Learn about disproportionate representation in orthopedic surgery with Dr. Ana Fer Antón, orthopedic surgeon, and creator of orthowomen, and Pedro Jorba, orthopedic surgeon and AO Access task force member.

Listen to best practices from a paired AO Access mentoring couple on how to build a successful mentoring relationship.

Hosts Marinis Pirpiris and Lynette Spalding from the AO Access Mentorship Task Force speak with AO president-elect Tim Pohlemann on inclusive leadership and mentorship. Don't miss Tim sharing open and honest reflections on being a leader.

Hosts Matthew Allen and Pedro Jorba speak with Claudia Arroyo about the future of science education and specifically, how using virtual reality in training could lead to a more inclusive environment.

The importance of partnerships: How to model change challenging the status quo: from pipeline programs to cultural differences to selection of leaders. 

Marinis Pirpiris and Lynette Spalding speak to internationally recognized spine surgeon, educator and researcher Prof. Jeff Wang about inclusion and transformative leadership.

How can you be a more inclusive leader; a better mentor and ally? Listen and learn with Brad Johnson and David Smith, authors of "Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women" and "Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace".

The AO Access Steering Committee - Robert McGuire, Amy Kapatkin , Jaime Quintero and Urs Rüetschi share the strategy of AO Access and the framework used to create culture change in AO.