The JRGOS Job Center is a platform that connects members directly with employers looking for skilled orthopaedic surgeons.
The JRGOS Job Center connects employers with a network of skilled orthopaedic surgeons.
The J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society is a multiracial, multicultural, and inclusive membership organization that promotes and supports underrepresented minorities in Orthopaedic Surgery which includes African Americans, Blacks, Hispanics, Latinos, and Women.
The Gladden Mission is to advance inclusion in the Orthopaedic Surgery profession and to promote the highest quality musculoskeletal care to achieve health equity for all.
Only 1.9% of practicing orthopaedic surgeons are black. Through multi-faceted mentoring programs, the Gladden Society is cultivating the next generation of underrepresented orthopaedic surgeons.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor or are a medical student, or resident seeking an orthopaedic mentor, visit our mentorship committee page for more information.
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The JRGOS Foundations in Orthopaedic Surgery 2026 (JFOS) was held May 1–3, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. Attendees—including 54 newly matched interns—participated in an engaging educational experience featuring hands-on surgical skills training, interactive sessions, professional development opportunities, and meaningful mentorship designed to support them as they begin and continue their orthopaedic surgery training journey. Throughout the symposium, attending orthopaedic surgeons actively engaged with participants through instruction, mentorship, discussions, and shared experiences, creating valuable opportunities for learning, connection, and guidance.
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