Dr. Jennifer Green, Canberra Hand Centre, Australia
Dr. Jennifer Green is a renowned Australian orthopaedic hand and wrist surgeon based in Canberra, specializing in wrist reconstruction and Dupuytren’s disease. She completed her orthopaedic training in Sydney, followed by advanced fellowship training at the Indiana Hand Centre in the USA and Institut de la Main in Paris, France. Dr. Green is actively involved in promoting diversity and inclusion within orthopaedics and is a sought-after speaker and author on this subject. She currently serves as the Secretary of the Australian Hand Surgery Society and represents Australia on the Asia Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand Council. She is also the founder of the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance.
Professional Profiles
ORCID Profile
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Professional Experience
Hand and wrist surgeon, Canberra Hand Centre, Australia
Secretary, Australian Hand Surgery Society (AHSS)
Australian Representative, Asia Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (APFSSH) Council
Founder, International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance (IODA)
Past board member, Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
Past Chair, AOA Orthopaedic Women’s Link Committee
Committee roles with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and Australian Ethical Health Care Alliance
Published author and international speaker on orthopaedic diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Research Interests
Wrist reconstruction techniques
Dupuytren’s disease management
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in orthopaedic surgery
Top Notable Publications
Inclusion of Sex and Gender in Research Methodology, Funding, and Publication: A Systematic Review
Journal: Journal of ISAKOS
Year: 2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100377
Contributors: Jennifer Green, Kimberly Templeton, Ashley J. Bassett
Overcoming the Barriers to Diversity in Orthopaedic Surgery
Journal: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
Year: 2023
DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00238
Contributors: Essam Rama, Seper Ekhtiari, Gowreeson Thevendran, Jennifer Green, Kristy Weber, Vikas Khanduja
Diversity in Orthopaedics and Traumatology: A Global Perspective
Journal: EFORT Open Reviews
Year: Not specified, assumed 2023 or prior based on context.
DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.5.200022
Contributors: Jennifer Green
Conclusion:
Dr. Jennifer Green’s research stands out as groundbreaking, particularly in its focus on inclusivity and diversity in medical research. Her contributions have the potential to reshape how the medical community approaches research methodology, funding, and publication, ensuring that the perspectives of underrepresented populations are considered. For these reasons, Dr. Green is an excellent candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award, with the opportunity to further enhance her impact by expanding the global applicability of her work and fostering more interdisciplinary collaborations.