STEPOrtho
@StepOrtho
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Scottish T&O Equality Project. Exploring demographics of the orthopaedic workforce & diving deep into culture, career journeys & experiences in the workplace
Joined August 2022
Great to see the first part of The Scottish T&O Equality Project’s work in print @BoneJointOpen @BritOrthopaedic @scotorth Well done team @MonuOrtho @Ortho_Cherry @deboraheastwood @EdinburghKnee @PhilWalmsley4 @emilyjanebaird & heart felt thanks to all respondents
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DEI explained so well
DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) 101: DEI policies and programs are intended to foster equality of opportunity. They help create a more level playing field, in which everyone, regardless of their background, has similar chances to succeed in workplaces. 1/12
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Diversity is the magic!
Patients have better postoperative outcomes when surgery is carried out by surgical and anaesthetic teams with greater sex diversity, shows research published in the British Journal of Surgery @BJSurgery
https://t.co/2jC4TqLh4Q
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Attention T&O SAS and LEDs! If you haven’t already, please join our network – STONe for career and educational support specific to your situation. Register your interest here: https://t.co/MPtGrJwgPR
#orthotwitter
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BOA-BOTA Culture & Diversity Champions nomination More info on: https://t.co/YyIjsQeqNb Please login to MyBOA to nominate yourself for the BOA & BOTA Culture & Diversity Champions. Once logged in, the submission form will appear on this page.
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Yes ladies!!!! This is huge! 🏴 Scottish Orthopaedics is increasingly diverse, backed up by data from @StepOrtho 🏴
An all female orthopaedic team on this weekend from FY1 to consultant! 💪 @EllieOrtho @JulieAdamsOrtho thanks for a great weekend!! 🦴 #orthotwitter #womeninortho #WomenInSTEM @women_ortho @WomenSurgeonsUK @EdinOrthopaedic
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‘Exposed to constant attempts of character assassination’ ‘There have been so many episodes throughout my career that are continuing to this day’
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‘There is a tendency to underrate qualities which are more typically ‘female characteristics’’ ‘Scottish colleagues that I know avoid engaging with IMGs’
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‘I was so overwhelmed with the toxic work culture, where every recent female registrar in my region has had an issue with training, that I HANDED IN MY NOTICE’ ‘Sometimes just ignored’
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‘A lack of understanding regarding commitment to caring for children’ ‘I was made to feel that I was the problem because I didn’t provide a better fit in that department. I can’t/won’t change the ‘problem’ that I WASNT MALE’
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‘The medical education director made racist remarks to me’ ‘I frequently receive comments such as ‘my accent is funny’’
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Incredibly important landmark study thanks to @Ortho_Cherry @PhilWalmsley4 @emilyjanebaird @deboraheastwood at @BritOrthopaedic #BOAAC23 70%+ return rate on survey of all Ortho surgeons in Scotland on barriers to progression Really striking examples citing workplace culture ⬇️
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Just getting ready to present the results of @StepOrtho at #BOAAC23. Come join us in room 11C for an interesting session! @emilyjanebaird @deboraheastwood @BritOrthopaedic @PhilWalmsley4 @MonuOrtho @EdinburghKnee
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Are you coming to @BritOrthopaedic #BOAAC23? Come & hear @Ortho_Cherry present findings from STEP Thurs, 0830 Session: Sustainable Systems Room 11c @emilyjanebaird @PhilWalmsley4 @MonuOrtho @EdinburghKnee @deboraheastwood @bota_uk @BOTA_CD @scotorth @OrthoDiversity
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Thank you for speaking up @RoshanaMN In our nationwide @StepOrtho study participants stated workplace CULTURE to be the most significant barrier to career progression in T&O We need to CHALLENGE We need to CHANGE @joanna_maggs @deboraheastwood @BritOrthopaedic @scotorth
In the last few years I have been lucky enough to work with the most supportive and wonderful consultants, male and female One of them asked me ‘is all this sexism & sexual harassment in surgery stuff true?’ And I realised, despite my own discomfort, I had to speak up
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@StepOrtho’s @emilyjanebaird talked to @Phil_mce from @MedAllApp about the Scottish T&O Equality Project and more ⬇️
"I hope that by making myself visible, I can be a role model to others and fight the stereotypes" @Phil_mce had the privilege of interviewing @emilyjanebaird about her career, the T&O community and we can all advocate for change. Read the full article 👇 https://t.co/kFIl1aWmNN
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We’re on our way to The Winter @scotorth Meeting to present initial results from the @StepOrtho project Looking forward to discussing next steps with the 🏴 T&O community #Equality #Diversity #astepintherightdirection
@BritOrthopaedic @BOA_President @bota_uk @BOTA_CD
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