Submit your nomination for the December 1, 2024 JRGOS Awards
The Alvin H. Crawford III, MD, PhD Mentorship Award
The Alvin H. Crawford Mentorship Award is presented to those who embody the characteristics of Dr. Alvin H. Crawford, a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon, seasoned clinician, dedicated teacher and devoted scientist. For many years Dr. Crawford tirelessly guided students, residents, and fellows on the road to careers as successful Orthopaedic surgeons.
JRGOS Awards Deadline is December 1, 2024
JRGOS Augustus A. White, III, MD Founders Award
This prestigious honor is presented to a distinguished member of the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. This award recognizes the recipient’s exceptional contributions to advancing culturally sensitive musculoskeletal care while promoting diversity within Orthopaedics and exemplifying an unswerving commitment to excellence in the field.
JRGOS Awards Deadline is December 1, 2024
JRGOS Presidents Health Equity & Diversity Award
The Presidents Health Equity & Diversity award reflects the ethos and achievement of past, present, and future JRGOS Presidents. The recipient for this award emphasizes leadership in Orthopaedic Surgery, advancement of culturally sensitive care, a commitment to diversity and inclusivity, educational impact, clinical and academic excellence, innovation in Orthopaedic practices, service, and humanitarian contributions.
JRGOS Awards Deadline is December 1, 2024
JRGOS Claudia L. Thomas, MD Award
This award honors Dr. Claudia L. Thomas who is the first African American woman to become an Orthopaedic surgeon. The recipient of this award demonstrates tenacity, resilience, and grit in the pursuit of excellence in the field. In the spirit of Dr. Thomas' contributions, they also lead by example and are well respected and valued among the Orthopaedic surgery community.
JRGOS Awards Deadline is December 1, 2024
Physician Membership
Benefits of Physician Membership Include:
Education
ACCME Accredited Meetings
Preparation for Certification and Recertification Exams
Opportunities to Increase Skill Level (see Research Grants)
Traveling Fellowships & Professor in Residence Program
Skill Course and Didactic Updates (in conjunction with NMA and other Medical Societies)
Practice Assistance
Assistance in Practice Location
Business of Medicine
Practice Opportunities
Research Opportunities
Financial & Administrative Support for Scientific Investigation (see Research Grants)
Physicians certified (or board eligible) by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery or Fellows of the Royal College of Surgeons of Orthopaedics of Canada.
Resident & Fellow Membership
Benefits of Resident & Fellow Membership Include:
Introduction to the standards of orthopaedic surgical practices and the ethical principles of practice with a focus on the deliverance of culturally competent care
Access to the newly developed Resident/Fellow email group
Opportunity to be nominated and serve as a voting member of the JRGOS Board of Directors’ Resident/Fellow Board Member
Opportunity to work with other JRGOS Members toward the continued diversification of orthopaedic residency training programs and the orthopaedic workforce at large
Criteria for Resident/Fellow Membership
Physicians enrolled in orthopaedic residency or orthopaedic fellowship training programs.
