Diversity at Cedars-Sinai
Diverse orthopaedists serving a diverse community
We are very fortunate to be located in one of the most diverse cities in the world, and we emphasize the importance of culturally competent care and support efforts to diversify the field of orthopaedics. To provide the best possible orthopaedic education and patient care, we are committed to creating a welcoming environment for faculty, staff and trainees of all backgrounds. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Committee on Inclusion, Equity, and Advancement includes both faculty and resident members. Our mission is to foster a culture focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels, and to promote diversity-related initiatives within the institution and the department.
Carol A. Lin, MD
Milton T. Little, MD
Selina Poon, M.D., MPH, MS
Natasha Trentacosta, MD
David B. Thordarson, MD
Adam Wright-Chisem, MD
Carol Lee, MD
Mackenzie Bird, MD
Jalen Dansby, MD
Rebisi Owhonda, MD
Alfonso Ocampo, MD
Diversity-Related Programs
Nth Dimensions (http://www.nthdimensions.org/)
Perry Initiative (https://perryinitiative.org/)
Arthur I. Johnson, MD, Visiting Clerkship Scholarship (https://www.cedars-sinai.org/education/medical-students/diversity-program.html)
Grand Rounds Speakers
In 2019 we were honored to host Dr. Selina Poon as our grand rounds speaker on “Diversity in Orthopaedic Surgery”. Dr. Poon has published extensively on diversity and disparities in the orthopaedic workforce.
Cedars-Sinai Office of Diversity and Faculty Development (https://www.cedars-sinai.org/academics/faculty-development/diversity.html)
An Institutional Mission Dedicated to Diversity and Inclusion (https://www.cedars-sinai.org/diversity-and-inclusion.html)
Co-residents can count on each other! Christy, Jawad, Mackenzie & Carol.
Cedars orthopaedic outing for ladies (COOL) happy hour event for women in ortho, featuring attendings, residents and medical students.
Johnny, Ian, Mike and Lee (R1 class) celebrating the chiefs’ graduation, 2019.
Dr. Little and his three mentees (John, Tonya, Michael) enjoying sushi for their advising group dinner.
Adam, Harin, Ryan and Lukas sport long white coats on the first day of residency.
Holiday celebrations overlooking the lights of Hollywood.