“In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.” - Proverb

What are RJOS Circles? Circles is a group peer mentorship program designed to create small communities of connected, invested, and engaged members. Finding connection and support at work can be a challenge; Circles are designed to increase access to mentors and peer role models.

Participating in the RJOS Circles program offers a unique and invaluable opportunity for personal and professional growth. Circles are a safe space to share struggles, give and get advice, and celebrate wins. Circles are an opportunity to provide guidance, share their experiences, and offer strategic insights into navigating the complexities of work and life in orthopaedics. Our goal is to foster relationships that will help you overcome barriers, build resilience, and advance confidently in your orthopaedic career.

Requirements for Circles Participants:
Resident or fellow member of RJOS in good standing (2024 dues paid in full)
Currently completing a residency in orthopaedic surgery
Willingness to meet via Zoom monthly with their Circle for one year
Although in-person attendance to the Annual Meeting is optional for Resident members, we do highly encourage participation

*Selection for the Circles program is dependent on the number of people who agree to function as Circle leaders. Circles of up to 10 individuals will be created annually in July and are expected to meet 10-12 times during the course of the year. This commitment requires monthly zoom or phone meetings for one year.

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* 1. My name is:

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* 2. My email address is:

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* 3. The best phone number to reach me is:

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* 4. My Race:

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* 5. My Ethnicity:

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* 6. My Gender:

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* 7. My Sexual Orientation:

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* 8. My RJOS category is:

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* 9. Are you willing to serve as a Circles leader or co-leader? (Training is provided)

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* 10. Residency/Fellowship Location: (City, State)

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* 11. Residency/Fellowship Name:

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* 12. Current Year in Training (as of July 1st):

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* 13. If in PGY-4 or 5, or fellowship, what is your subspecialty area of interest (if any)?

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* 14. As a Circles participant, what are your goals for participation? Do you have particular areas of knowledge, experiences, skills, concerns or barriers that you would like to explore with other residents/fellows? (Examples include family planning and work-life balance, LGBTQ+ concerns, subspecialty focus)

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