Pride Ortho - No Bones About It! How to Support LGBTQIA+ Health Equity: Introduction

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Jaime Bellamy, an arthroplasty surgeon stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, introduces herself and discusses her military background and transition to civilian life. She shares her ongoing commitment to the field of orthopedics, mentioning her upcoming fellowship in trauma and her role as vice president of Pride Ortho, highlighting the importance of support and collaboration within the LGBTQ community in medicine. Bellamy reflects on her own experiences without LGBTQ mentors during her training, emphasizing the significance of visibility and representation in orthopedics. She expresses pride in the initiatives of Pride Ortho and introduces Tyler Tetreault, an esteemed speaker and fellow surgeon, who will share his own story.

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