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Diversity & Inclusion

POSNA Diversity Statement

The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) values diversity, and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all of our current and future members. We strive to eliminate healthcare disparities and deliver the highest quality orthopaedic care to all the children and families we serve. View the full statement >

Videos, Webinars, & More

Just the Beginning – A Brief Look at the Past, Present, and Future of POSNA Diversity - Jaysson Brooks, MD; Robert H. Cho, MD, FAAOS, FAOA; Corinna Franklin, MD; Qusai Hammouri, MD; Monica Payares-Lizano, MD; Selina Poon, MD, MPH; Coleen S. Sabatini, MD, MPH; and the POSNA Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee
Racial Inequalities in the Delivery of Pain Medication in Pediatric Orthopaedics and a Call to Action - James J. McCarthy, MD, MHCM; Jennifer Kelley, MSN, PNP; Alvin H. Crawford, MD; Mara S. Karamitopoulos, MD; Rachel Habib, PharmD, BCPPS; Vidya Chidambaran, MD, MS, FASA; Dominique D. Laron, MD
A Health Equity Primer: Understanding and Addressing Inequities in Pediatric Orthopaedics - Rachel L. Montoya, MSc; Laura Gill-Sealy, MD; Coleen S. Sabatini, MD, MPH
Discriminatory Patient Behavior Towards Minority Healthcare Providers: Prevalence, Consequences, and Coping Strategies - Anthony Yung, MMSc; Terrence G. Ishmael, MBBS; Aaron Cedric Llanes, MS; Mohan V. Belthur, MD, FRCS (Tr & Orth), FAAOS
Health Equity for Children with Disabilities - Amy Houtrow, MD, PhD, MPH; Coleen Sabatini, MD, MPH; Jessica Jarvis, PhD
Best Practices for Gender Affirming Care for Pediatric Orthopaedic Patients - Veronica Meneses, MD; Kelsie Coe, MD; Arturo Corrales, PsyD; Jaysson Brooks, MD; Whitney Herge, PhD; Megan Johnson, MD

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