July 2021
Upcoming Events
Career Breaks and How to Bounce Back
IODA is honored to co-host a free virtual symposium with the British Orthopaedic Association & Women in Orthopaedics Worldwide (WOW).
When: Friday 24 September 2021
Moderators:
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Kristy Weber (Immediate Past President AAOS, President IODA)
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Camila De Mattos (Co-Chair WOW)
Keynote Speaker:
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Deborah Eastwood (President-Elect BOA) – A return-to-work program for orthopaedics
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Zoe Little (UK) – Returning to work from parental leave
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Udo Anyaegie (Nigeria) – Returning to work from parental & research leave
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Olof Linden (Sweden) – Returning to work after a health issue
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Scarlett McNally (UK)
More details coming soon.

Upcoming Events
Ladies in Orthopaedics New Zealand (LIONZ) event

When: Saturday 30 October 2021
Venue: Wellington, New Zealand
Keynote speakers:
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Dr Jennifer Green – International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance Founding Member and AOA Orthopaedic Women's Link Immediate Past Chair.
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Dr Jennifer Weiss - Assistant Chief of Orthopaedics at Los Angeles Medical Centre, Kaiser Permanente.
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Ruth Robertson – Founder & Director of Executive Strength. Ru
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Jess Stuart - Jess helps high achievers build confidence, self-awareness & resilience.
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Dr Ayesha Verrall – Ayesha is the Minister for Food Safety, Minister for Seniors plus Associate Minister of Health and Associate Minister of Research, Science and Innovation.
More information: NZOA website.