ORS Community Networks are self-identified, organically established communities offering opportunities for members to connect with each other, share experiences, and form life-long friendships and collaborations.
All events below require you to indicate if you plan to attend. Some may include an additional fee.
Saturday, March 28
Saturday, March 28
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
The Pride@ORS Social is a networking session at the 2026 ORS Annual Meeting aimed at increasing connections within the network of LGBTQ+ ORS conference attendees, ORS members, and their allies. We will have an open panel discussion on common challenges we face, how the network might help, and opportunities to increase visibility and representation in the community. We welcome all ORS meeting attendees to join us for this discussion. We will provide light refreshments and beverages.
Pre-Registration Required
Sunday, March 29
Sunday, March 29
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Organized by: ORS-ALF Co-Chairs – Su Chin Heo, University of Pennsylvania and X. Edward Guo, Columbia University
Join the members of the Asian Leadership Forum for its Annual Networking Breakfast. You will hear an encouraging keynote address from a prominent leader in the Asian orthopaedic community.
Speaker:
Michelle S. Caird, MD, University of Michigan Medical School
Many Pasts, One Future
ORS Members and Non-Members: $60
Pre-Registration Required
Sunday, March 29
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Join the ORS Black Orthopaedic Research Network (BORN) Luncheon as we promote and advance the careers of Black Orthopaedic Researchers, build collaboration and community, and mentor and retain early stage scientists. All are welcome to attend! This event may be of particular significance to registrants who identify as underrepresented or as an ally of the underrepresented in medicine.
Speaker:
Toni McLaurin, PhD, YU Grossman School of Medicine
Orthopedics and Me: An Evolution
Dr. Toni McLaurin reflects on her journey in orthopedic surgery, sharing personal challenges, transformative technical advances, and the ongoing need for greater inclusion. She emphasizes the critical roles of mentorship, visibility, and leadership, offering insights into how the field can continue to advance, evolve and innovate both socially and scientifically.
Bio:
Toni M. McLaurin, MD is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Chief of Orthopedics at NYC Health+Hospitals/Bellevue and part of the Trauma Division of NYU Langone Orthopedics. She is a graduate of Harvard College, the University of Michigan Medical School, the Michigan State University orthopedic surgery residency program and an orthopaedic trauma fellowship at Emory University. She also completed a masters in medical informatics at the Northwestern University School of Professional Studies. Her interest is in post-traumatic reconstruction and deformity correction. She is a past Member-at-Large of the AAOS Board of Directors and is active in the OTA, Gladden Society and AO Trauma. She has won numerous teaching and mentoring awards and has been involved in resident education, mentoring, and diversity initiatives her entire career.
Students/Trainees: $10
Professional Members/Non-Members: $25
Pre-Registration Required
Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.
Sunday, March 29
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Join the Women’s Leadership Forum and ORS colleagues for an evening of networking and guided discussion to help shape future WLF programming. Complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
ORS Members: $45
Non-Members: $65
Pre-Registration Required
