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Pregnancy and Parenthood as a Woman in Orthopaedic Surgery

An interview with Dr. Laura Morrison

Orthopaedic surgery remains the surgical specialty with the lowest proportion of women.

Dr. Laura Morrison and colleagues delved into the scientific literature to determine how pregnancy and parenthood may be contributing to the gender gap in orthopaedics.

Download a summary of their research study here

Dr. Laura Morrison

PGY-3 Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, Clinician Investigator Program Trainee, Master’s of Medical Education Student

Learn more about gender equity in orthopaedics here

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