The Effect of Implicit Bias and Current Culture in Orthopaedic Surgery

Abstract

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