Rothman Named 2026 J. Robert Gladden Society Institutional Partner of the Year

The J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS) has named Rothman Orthopaedics as the JRGOS Institutional Partner of the Year for 2026, which recognizes an orthopaedic institution that exemplifies a dynamic network of leaders dedicated to advancing orthopaedic surgery through education, innovation, mentorship, and collaboration.

This prestigious recognition is reserved for institutions that exemplify exceptional leadership, sustained commitment to education and mentorship, and a clear dedication to advancing excellence and equity within orthopaedic surgery. JRGOS believes that Rothman Orthopaedics has consistently demonstrated these values, serving as a national model for academic rigor, clinical innovation, and the development of future orthopaedic leaders. This honor reflects Rothman’s sustained commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and the empowerment of trainees and faculty, while fostering a culture that strengthens the profession and improves the care of diverse patient populations.

“Rothman Orthopaedics is deeply honored to be recognized by the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society as the 2026 Institutional Partner of the Year,” said Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, MBA, President of Rothman Orthopaedics. “This distinction reflects our long-standing commitment to education, mentorship, and leadership development, as well as our responsibility to advance excellence and equity in orthopedic care. We are proud to support initiatives that strengthen our profession and improve access to high quality musculoskeletal care for all communities.”

Rothman Orthopaedics will be formally recognized during the JRGOS Annual Luncheon, held in conjunction with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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About J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS)

The mission of the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS) is to increase inclusion within the orthopaedic profession and promote the highest quality musculoskeletal care for all people. The JRGOS is a pluralist multicultural organization designed to meet the needs of under-represented minority orthopaedic surgeons and to advance the ideals of excellent musculoskeletal care for all patients with particular attention to underserved groups.