2026 ODLC TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP
Collaborative Learning for Collective Impact
Application deadline April 15, 2026
Why HEAL?
This program empowers surgeons to become values-driven changemakers in their institutions and beyond.
The ODLC Health Equity Action and Leadership (HEAL) Traveling Fellowship™ is a first-of-its-kind traveling fellowship designed to cultivate leadership in care transformation within the field of ortho. Through immersive experiences at leading institutions, fellows gain real-world insights into advancing equity and inclusion in musculoskeletal care.
THE VISION
This innovative fellowship brings leaders from across the country together to learn from institutions that are at the forefront of equitable care delivery, while sharing their own expertise.
By building bridges between institutions and advancing leadership to address health disparities, the HEAL Fellowship drives systemic change in musculoskeletal health care.
Who Should Apply?
Practicing orthopaedic surgeons with demonstrated achievement in the areas of health equity and inclusion
Leaders eager to engage in bidirectional best practice sharing with other institutions
Individuals looking to expand their network in health equity and orthopaedic leadership
Fellowship Benefits
Exclusive, funded site visits to leading institutions tackling complex healthcare challenges
Mentorship from national leaders in orthopaedics, policy, and advocacy
Hands-on exposure to best practices in quality & safety, and inclusive leadership development
Advanced Certification in Transformative Health Equity Leadership through the ODLC-Cornell partnership program
BOLD GOALS. BOLD MOVES.
2026 FELLOWSHIP SITES
Each HEAL Fellow will visit two distinguished institutions, carefully selected for their innovative approaches to health equity in orthopaedic care.
DUKE HEALTH
Durham, NC
Clinical Care Equity & Value-Based Care Models
NYU LANGONE HEALTH
New York, NY
Health Policy & Leadership
ABOUT ODLC
The Orthopaedic Diversity Leadership Consortium (ODLC) is the premier professional organization dedicated to advancing inclusion and equitable care in orthopaedics. ODLC provides thought leadership, strategy resources, and professional development opportunities to drive meaningful change in musculoskeletal healthcare.
The HEAL Fellowship™ is one of ODLC’S flagship initiatives to support emerging leaders in health equity.
Start Your Aplication
Take the first step toward participating in HEAL. Complete the application to share your background, interests, and intent to engage in this experience.
Application deadline April 15, 2026