Imagine this: a group of bright-eyed female medical students, driven young doctors, and determined orthopedic trainees and surgeons, each with their own story of navigating a world where operating rooms often felt like boys' clubs. Their shared experiences, the hurdles they'd leaped, the whispers of doubt they'd overcome – that's the spark that ignited the female orthopedic empowerment program. You see, the numbers don't lie; the field is overwhelmingly male. But as the world increasingly recognizes the undeniable brilliance and crucial contributions women bring to every profession, the demand for skilled female orthopedic surgeons isn't just a matter of fairness – it's an absolute necessity. It's about bringing diverse perspectives, empathetic care, and a new wave of talent to a field that shapes lives.
Yes, the Female Orthopedic Empowerment Program started from Ethiopia but has quickly become boundaryless.
(MD, FCS ECSA Ortho)
FOEP Program manager
Founder & CEO of ADFA
Consultant Orthopedic Hip & Knee Surgeon, UK
FOEP Mentor
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Uganda
FOEP Mentor
Consultant Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon, Ethiopia
FOEP Mentor
Consultant Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon, Zambia
FOEP Mentor
Consultanat Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, UK
FOEP Mentor
Consultant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Australia
FOEP Mentor
Dr Bezawit Tefere
Consultant Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon, Ethiopia
FOEP Mentor
Dr Laura Deriu
Consultant Pediatric Trauma and Orthopedic Surgeon, UK
FOEP Mentor
Dr Michelle Atkinson
Consultant Spine and Orthopedic Surgeon, Australia
FOEP Mentor