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.
2026 JRGOS Excellence in Collaboration Award
The Gladden Society announces Timothy S. Johnson, MD as the recipient of the 2026 J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society Excellence in Collaboration Award. The Award honors an orthopaedic surgeon or member of the orthopaedic community who demonstrates a commitment to advancing the field through exemplary leadership, collaboration, and service.
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