Officers & Board of Directors
Meet the physician leaders stewarding the Society’s mission, growth, programs, and national relationships.
View leadership directoryA surgeon-led professional society
Rooted in legacy.
Advancing orthopaedics.
The J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society is a multiracial, multicultural, and inclusive national community where orthopaedic surgeons connect, lead, collaborate, mentor, advance research, and expand their professional impact.
Our mission
Advance inclusion in orthopaedic surgery and promote high-quality musculoskeletal care and health equity for all.
The multicultural organization
Attending and Young Attending surgeons anchor a broader community of fellows, residents, medical students, institutions, allies, and partners committed to professional excellence and a stronger future for orthopaedics.
Our story
History in one
clear, living timeline.
Mission, Dr. Gladden’s legacy, past presidents, and major milestones are consolidated here rather than separated across multiple thin pages.
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1998
A national vision
JRGOS begins building a home for multicultural leadership, mentorship, and excellence in orthopaedics.
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2008
Leadership makes history
E. Anthony Rankin, MD becomes the first Black President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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2026
A growing community
Membership spans more than a thousand professionals across five career stages, strengthened by national programs and partnerships.
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Today
Legacy in action
The Society continues advancing inclusion, musculoskeletal care, professional opportunity, and health equity.
The legacy of J. Robert Gladden, MD
A pioneer whose name continues to open doors.
Dr. Gladden’s example of clinical excellence, leadership, mentorship, and service anchors the Society’s work. This consolidated profile becomes the canonical home for his story, supported by archival materials and a curated historical gallery.
Explore the historical timelinePhysician-led governance
Leadership with
professional influence.
JRGOS gives experienced surgeons meaningful opportunities to guide strategy, shape programs, represent the Society, strengthen partnerships, and contribute beyond their individual practices.
Committees & National Service
Apply your expertise to education, mentorship, research, advocacy, innovation, membership, and governance.
Explore leadership opportunitiesPast Presidents
Honor the attending leaders whose vision, service, and professional example shaped JRGOS.
Explore past presidentsMove the mission with us
Belong to the legacy. Help build what comes next.
Join a national community committed to excellence, mentorship, leadership, and health equity.
