The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UC Davis Health is committed to building a department, residency, and specialty that reflect the broad experiences and backgrounds of the communities we serve. With the full support of the School of Medicine and the University of California system, we are creating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, welcomed, and supported.

Our recruitment strategy focuses on identifying talented and highly qualified individuals for faculty and resident positions. Recent match results highlight our purposeful efforts to welcome more women and individuals from historically underrepresented pathways into our professional community. We believe that a wide range of lived experiences enhances our ability to care for California’s population, and we continue to prioritize inclusive representation in all that we do.

Our faculty have contributed to research identifying long-standing gaps in access and opportunity within the orthopaedic field, and have offered evidence-based recommendations for change. We’ve also published studies exploring how personal background, such as socioeconomic status, cultural context, and life experiences, can influence access to orthopaedic surgical care and outcomes.

Excellence in patient care, education, and research depends on listening to and learning from a broad range of voices. We strive to cultivate a professional culture where every team member - faculty, trainees, staff, and patients - can contribute fully and thrive. We recognize that the field of orthopaedic surgery has room to grow, and we are committed to doing our part to advance meaningful progress.

Cassandra A. Lee, M.D.
Professor 
Chief of Service
Chief of Diversity and Outreach Officer