We are pleased to announce the recipient of the
2025 Women’s Leadership Forum Award
Michelle Caird, MD
Dr. Michelle Caird is the Harold W. and Helen L. Gehring Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Caird has served on and currently Co-Chairs the Anti-Racism Oversight Committee for Michigan Medicine. Dr. Caird received an engineering degree from The University of Michigan, followed by medical school at The University of Michigan where she earned Alpha Omega Alpha honors. Dr. Caird completed her internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at The University of Michigan, and fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at University of Michigan and her goals are continued diversification of orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal medicine to reach and help the broadest group of patients.
Overview
The ORS Women’s Leadership Forum Award will provide an honorarium of $500 to a female biologist, clinician, or engineer who has made significant contributions to the understanding of the musculoskeletal system and musculoskeletal diseases and injuries.
About the Award
The Women’s Leadership Forum Award is given every year to recognize a woman biologist, clinician, or engineer who, throughout her professional lifetime, has made significant contributions to the understanding of the musculoskeletal system and musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. She will have also demonstrated outstanding leadership through service to the professional community and mentorship of colleagues and trainees.
Nominations will be reviewed by the ORS Awards and Recognition Committee.
Recognition
- Honorarium of $500
- Commemorative plaque
- Complimentary registration to the Women’s Leadership Forum Reception
The winner must be present at the ORS Annual Meeting to accept the award.
Eligibility
- Nominee must be an ORS member* in good standing.
- Nominations/applications packages for this award must be received by August 12 (self nominations are accepted).
- Service to the broader professional community (ie., other musculoskeletal societies and organizations).
*Note: If you are not a member of the ORS, but would like to apply to be eligible for this award, visit our membership section of the website for an application. Thank you for your interest.
Submissions
Submission package must include:
- Nomination Letter
- Brief Letter Outlining Achievements
- Nominee’s Full Curriculum Vitae (NIH biosketches will not be accepted.)
Only complete electronic submissions will be considered for review.
*For those submitting nominations who are not ORS members please contact Karey Hyland at [email protected]*
Nominations Now Closed.
For further information, please contact Karey Hyland at [email protected].
