Allyship for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hand Surgery.

Hand Clin · Feb 2023 · Review

Ray S, D'Auria J, Lee H, Baratz M

Department of Orthopaedics, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2000 Oxford Drive - Suite 510

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis article serves as a guide to allyship in hand surgery, covering its definition, history, benefits, qualities of a good ally, and strategies to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the specialty.
Abstract, as published

This article endeavors to be a resource to those individuals interested in becoming an ally or educating potential allies in the field of Hand Surgery. The definitions of allyship, its history, and its expected benefits are considered. The qualities of a good ally are enumerated, and approaches to becoming a better ally are described. The authors provide personal experience with impactful allies and describe strategies and resources on a local and national level. The authors conclude with "Bigger Questions": those issues that seem essential to have allyship succeed in expanding diversity, equity, and inclusion in the specialty.

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