The Effect of Implicit Bias and Current Culture in Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic surgery continues to be the least diverse subspecialty in medicine. The current culture and implicit bias contribute difficulty recruiting qualified individuals who do not fit stereotypical orthopaedic surgeon mold. Bullying, discrimination, sexual harassment persist our specialty, creating an unwelcoming environment for students considering orthopaedics. Active effort must employed create a more welcoming culture.