The JRGOS membership cycle renews on January 1, 2025. Don’t forget to join/renew your JRGOS Membership for 2025. Membership in the Gladden Society supports the Mission. Membership is Mentorship!
The J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society is a multiracial, multicultural, and inclusive membership organization that promotes and supports underrepresented minorities in Orthopaedic Surgery, including African Americans, Blacks, Hispanics, Latinos, and Women.Our Mission is to increase diversity within the orthopaedic surgery profession and promote the highest quality musculoskeletal care to achieve health equity for all by advancing inclusion. JRGOS boasts the largest membership of Black Orthopaedic Surgeons in the world!
Excellence in Membership!
As the end of the year approaches, we want to thank you for being a valued member of the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS). Your commitment to membership is instrumental in the impact of our society.
The Membership is on a calendar year and starts January 1st and ends December 31st. By renewing, you’ll continue to access a wide range of membership only exclusive benefits, including:
Educational Resources: Stay at the forefront of orthopaedic innovations and best practices.
Peer Support & Mentoring : Members include surgeons from every orthopaedic subspecialty and all practice types including Academic, Private, and Private Equity owned practices.
Annual Events: Experience the JRGOS Annual Luncheon & Symposiums: Day of Innovation, Mentoring, and Community Building in San Diego, CA on March 13, 2025.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with a robust network of professionals dedicated to diversity in orthopaedics.
Career Development: Advance your career with mentorship programs, training sessions, and leadership opportunities.
Research Grant Funding: Grant opportunities.
Professional Recognition: Gain recognition in the field by contributing your expertise to critical issues in orthopaedic care.
Retain access to these opportunities and critical resources! Pay your dues directly online www.gladdensociety.org.
Sincerely,
The JRGOS Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Susan Ellen Stephens, MD President
George Russel, MD Vice-President
Lattisha L. Bilbrew, MD Treasurer
Gbolabo Sokunbi, MD Secretary
Kernysha L. Rowe, PhD Executive Director
Board of Directors
Rishi Balkissoon, MD
Jonathan Belding, MD
Lorraine Boakye, MD
Jaysson T. Brooks, MD
Eric Carson, MD
Rashad Angelo Dacus, MD
Artina Dawkins, PhD
Ron Delanois, MD
Tonya Dixon, MD
James Fleming, Jr., MD
L. Nathan Gause, MD
Alvin H.Crawford, MD
Rinelda Horton, MD
Ishaq Ibrahim, MD
Timothy Johnson, MD
Wayne Johnson, MD
Alvin C. Jones, MD
Alysia Kemp, MD
Shaina Lipa, MD
Valerae O. Lewis, MD
Milton Little, MD
Chris Marrero, MD
Joel Matta, MD
Addisu Mesfin, MD
Julius Oni, MD
Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, MD
Thomas P. Sculco, MD
Surrenthia Parker, MD
Christian Pean, MD
Selina Poon, MD
Scott Porter, MD
Kevin Purcell, MD
Paul Ruberry, MD
Coleen Sabatini, MD
Gbolabo Sokunbi, MD
Gary Stewart, MD
Wakenda Tyler, MD
MaCalus V. Hogan, MD
Darryl W. Peterson, MD
Lawrence Wells, MD
Brendan Williams, MD
Daryl Willoughby, M.D
Barrett Woods, MD
Senior Advisory Board
Daryll Dykes, MD, JD, PhD Charles H. Epps, MD
Melvyn Harrington, MD James H. Hill, MD
Richard Grant, MD
Ramon L. Jimenez, MD Audley M. Mackel, III, MD
Randall C. Morgan, MD Charles L. Nelson, MD E. Anthony Rankin, MD
Claudia L. Thomas, MD
Terry L. Thompson, MD Eleby Washington, MD Augustus A. White, III, MD James Wood, MD
