Melvyn Harrington, MD, currently serves as associate professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Prior to his recent move to Houston, Dr. Harrington was assistant professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. A member of the Diversity Advisory Board of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and secretary of the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS), Dr. Harrington specializes in total hip and knee arthroplasty. His current clinical and research interests include medical education and health policy.

Stuart A. Hirsch, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon in private practice at Bio-Sport Orthopaedics, Bridgewater, NJ. Dr. Hirsch also serves as an orthopaedic consultant at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ and St. Joseph's Hospital, Paterson, NJ, where he is clinical professor of orthopaedics. In private practice since 1973, Dr. Hirsch has held numerous AAOS leadership positions.

Ramon L. Jimenez, MD, serves as orthopaedic surgeon, senior consultant, Monterey Peninsula Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Institute, Monterey, CA, and accredited medical evaluator, orthopaedic surgeon, MAS Associates, Sonoma, CA. Dr. Jimenez has served as chairman of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Diversity Advisory Board since 2003 and has held numerous other leadership positions within the AAOS and professional organizations in the state of California. He is also president of the Western Orthopaedic Association. His professional interests include: total joint replacement and revision surgery, arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, communications skills for orthopaedic surgeons and diversity/culturally competent care in orthopaedics.

Amy L. Ladd, MD, serves as professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; chief, Robert A. Chase Hand & Upper Limb Center; chief, Pediatric Hand Clinic, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital; Stanford Hand Fellowship Director; and Stanford University Multimedia and Information Technologies (SUMMIT) Head of Outreach. Dr. Ladd's research interests include: multimedia in medical education, interactive web teaching and surgical simulation, high resolution anatomy imaging, upper limb motion analysis in neuromuscular disorders and use of synthetic biologic agents in fracture healing. Dr. Ladd currently serves as an ad hoc member of the Diversity Advisory Board of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

Toni M. McLaurin, MD, is assistant professor of orthopaedics, New York University (NYU) Hospital for Joint Diseases. Prior to her appointment, she served as chief of orthopaedic trauma, Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. McLaurin currently serves on the Fellowship Committee, Orthopaedic Trauma Association, on the executive board of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, and on the Diversity Advisory Board of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Her professional interests include acute and reconstructive trauma, with a focus on the treatment of malunions, and nonunions.

William Robert Martin, III, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon in private practice at Copper State Orthopedics, Ltd., and Children's Rehabilitative Services in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Martin serves on the Diversity Advisory Board of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). He is an active member of numerous professional organizations including the J. Robert Gladden Multicultural Orthopaedic Society and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

E. Anthony Rankin, MD, is chief of orthopedic services, Providence Hospital; clinical professor of orthopedic surgery, Howard University College of Medicine; and clinical associate professor, Georgetown University School of Medicine.

Currently serving as first vice president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Dr. Rankin will assume presidency in March, 2008. He is the first African-American elected to the AAOS presidential line. During his tenure as president, Dr. Rankin will focus on research, advocacy, diversity and effective communications. Trained at Walter Reed Army Medical center, Dr. Rankin's areas of specialty include adult reconstruction and hand surgery.

Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD, is Walter A.L. Thompson Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and chairman, New York University (NYU) Hospital for Joint Diseases Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also Surgeon-in-Chief, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY. Dr. Zuckerman currently serves as second vice president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). His medical specialties include: elbow surgery, geriatric orthopaedics, shoulder surgery, joint replacement, and hip and knee replacement surgery. Recipient of countless awards including the "Lifetime Achievement Award," New York Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation in 2005, Dr. Zuckerman has been named one of "America's Top Doctors" five consecutive years and one of the "Best Doctors in New York" on nineteen occasions.