Career Trajectories and Opportunities for Advancement.

This article explores the career trajectories of women in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery, highlighting opportunities for advancement across various practice settings. Drawing on practical strategies and tips, it emphasizes the importance of personal alignment, visibility, and institutional support. National engagement through societies like the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons, as well as career pivots and redefinition of success, are discussed as essential to long-term fulfillment and leadership development. The article affirms that success in orthopedics is best defined by individual values and sustained engagement over time.

Keywords

AOFAS engagement, Career advancement, Career sustainability, Female surgeon mentorship, Leadership development, Nontraditional career paths, Women in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery

Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.