Description
In this VTT transcript, Kathryn Dayananda, the women in surgery representative for BOTA, addresses an audience during a session focused on the importance of culture, diversity, and inclusion within the orthopedic community. She expresses her gratitude for being elected to her role and highlights recent efforts, including the BOA's diversity inclusion strategy. Kathryn emphasizes the political nature of discussions around challenges faced by the orthopedic community and indicates the purpose of the session is to raise awareness and foster understanding regarding these topics.
The presentation involves a series of slides where Kathryn outlines key findings from a 2019 census of orthopedic trainees, discussing aspects such as gender distribution, mental well-being, and experiences of racism and bullying in the field. She stresses the significance of creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all professionals, which ultimately impacts patient care.
Additionally, the transcript includes comments and testimonies from a video presented by trainees that illustrate inappropriate comments made within the orthopedic community, shedding light on the challenges faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds. Kathryn wraps up the session by encouraging kindness and collaboration among colleagues and presents an optimistic outlook for fostering a more supportive professional atmosphere.
Part of: Surgical Techniques and Training Collection
"Culture & Diversity/Inclusion" is included in the following Surgical Techniques and Training playlist: