Orthopedics in Action
Partnership program and University Orthopedics
This semester program provides Lincoln Upper School students the opportunity to participate in a unique, hands-on curriculum that features real-world challenges from orthopedic surgery and biomedical engineering. The Orthopedic in Action (OIA) program- taught by physicians and a medical team from University Orthopedics is built on the Orthopedics In Action curriculum designed by The Perry Initiative.
Through the course of the semester, students investigate knee anatomy and function, design and repair injuries, and diagnose scoliosis and bone fractures. The girls also have the opportunity to work side by side with women surgeons and medical students to learn about their educational paths to the field of orthopedics. Historically, women have been underrepresented in orthopedic medicine. This credit-earning course is aimed at increasing interest and aptitude for further study in the orthopedic field.
Anabel S, '24 initiated Orthopedics in Action
Spearheaded by a Lincoln Student
Anabel S. '24 spearheaded efforts to bring the program to Lincoln School to challenge the gender disparity in orthopedic surgery.
"[Girls] learn that they have the ability to do anything, such as becoming an orthopedic surgeon, by seeing people who look like them become successful in their positions. If we can give access to seeing things like this at an early age or during early education, we are encouraging and promoting following your dreams to achieve the future."
Featured on PBN & WJAR
Orthopedics in Action has been featured on the Providence Business Network (Five Questions, Claudia Chiappa) and WJAR (Turn to 10, Barbara Morse).