Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society

What Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society does

The Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional medical society founded in 1983 to support women in orthopaedic surgery. Headquartered at 330 West 38th St, Suite 1105 in New York with a staff of 11–50, RJOS serves a community of 1,500+ members comprising practicing orthopaedic surgeons, orthopaedic residents and fellows, and medical students, the majority based in North America with international members included. Its mission is to promote professional development across all career stages through education, mentorship, sponsorship, advocacy, and community.

RJOS's core offerings include tiered annual membership (Student $50, Resident/Fellow $75, Affiliate $150, Active $300, plus Candidate and International tiers), a structured mentorship program spanning career stages, a comprehensive grants and scholarships portfolio funded primarily by Zimmer Biomet (the exclusive Double Diamond sponsor at $50,000), an annual meeting co-located with the AAOS Annual Meeting that includes a Research Symposium, keynote, and the Bone to Run 5K, a podcast series hosted by Dr. Liana Tedesco and distributed across all major audio platforms, year-round webinars, member resources (including the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society Guide for Women in Orthopaedic Surgery, 2nd Edition), and a network of 75+ medical student chapters at U.S. medical schools. The underlying technology stack is intentionally lightweight: MemberClicks for membership and dues management, Eventbrite for event registration, and standard social/audio distribution channels (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram).

Revenue is generated across four streams: recurring membership dues, tiered corporate sponsorships (Supporting $1,500 up to Double Diamond $50,000 exclusive, with Zimmer Biomet, OrthoPediatrics, Stryker, DePuy Synthes, and Arthrex as named sponsors), tax-deductible donations from individuals and foundations (including matching from the A & J Kay Family Foundation), and event registration fees. External programmatic funding from AAOS via grant tranches ($20,500 in December 2023 and $31,500 in February 2026) supplements core revenue. The society is governed by an elected board and led as of 2026–2027 by Dr. Linda I. Suleiman.

Name

Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society

Legal name

Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society

Website

https://rjos.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RJOS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional society founded in 1983 that supports women orthopaedic surgeons through tiered membership, mentorship, grants, scholarships, an annual meeting, and education. It serves 1,500+ practicing surgeons, residents, fellows, and medical students across North America and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosamond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from multiple tiers (Student $50, Resident/Fellow $75, Affiliate $150, Active $300) provide recurring revenue from the 1,500+ member base.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Sponsorship tiers range from $1,500 (Supporting) to $50,000 (Double Diamond exclusive), with current sponsors including Zimmer Biomet (Double Diamond), OrthoPediatrics (Platinum), Stryker/DePuy Synthes/Arthrex (Silver), and Code Technology/JRGOS (Bronze).
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and foundations, including the A & J Kay Family Foundation as a matching donor. RJOS is a 501(c)(3) organization.
4. Event Registration: Revenue from annual meeting registration, with reduced fees for RJOS members. Events include the Research Symposium, business meeting, cocktail reception, keynote, and Bone to Run 5K.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

RJOS is a 501(c)(3) professional medical society founded in 1983 that delivers a unified platform of membership services supporting women in orthopaedic surgery across all career stages. Its core offerings include tiered annual memberships (Student, Resident/Fellow, Affiliate, Active, Candidate, International), an annual meeting and Research Symposium co-located with AAOS, a grants and scholarships program funded largely by Zimmer Biomet, a mentorship network with 75+ medical student chapters, webinars, a podcast series, and career resources.

Product overview

Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS) is a professional medical society offering a unified platform of programs and services supporting women in orthopaedic surgery. The core offerings include membership with access to mentorship networks, an annual meeting and research symposium, grants and scholarships program (comprising research grants like the RJOS/Zimmer Biomet Clinical & Basic Science Research Grant, Jacquelin Perry MD Resident Research Grant, traveling fellowships such as the Alexandra Kirkley MD Academic Traveling Fellowship, and various medical student and resident scholarships), webinars and educational resources, a podcast series, and medical student chapters. These services work together to promote professional development, mentorship, research, and leadership throughout all stages of orthopaedic careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RJOS Membership (Annual Dues) Tiered annual membership program for individuals affiliated with orthopaedic surgery, with tiered pricing and benefits by career stage, including access to mentorship networks, webinars, resources, and reduced annual meeting registration.
• RJOS Annual Meeting and Research Symposium Annual in-person event featuring the Research Symposium, business meeting, keynote sessions, networking, awards, and Bone to Run 5K; held in conjunction with AAOS.
• RJOS Podcast Seasonal podcast series featuring interviews with women surgeons, mentorship discussions, and career guidance in orthopaedic surgery, hosted by Dr. Liana Tedesco.
• Mentorship Programs Structured mentorship initiatives that connect members across career stages with experienced orthopaedic surgeons for professional guidance and career development.
• Medical Student Chapters Program National network of 75+ medical student chapters at U.S. and Canadian medical schools providing early orthopaedic exposure, mentorship, and grassroots membership recruitment.
• Educational Webinars and Member Resources Year-round educational webinars and member-only resource library including career guides, leadership training, contract negotiation advice, CORR journal access, and LearnORS integration.
• Bone to Run 5K Event Annual community 5K run/walk held during the RJOS Annual Meeting, combining fitness, networking, and fundraising for RJOS programs.
• RJOS Grants and Scholarships Program Portfolio of named research grants, traveling fellowships, and scholarships funded by Zimmer Biomet and other donors, supporting residents, medical students, and practicing surgeons pursuing orthopaedic research and education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000%+ membership growth from 42 members in 1983 to 1,500+ members today
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, strategic and minor.

• Zimmer BiometcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerZimmer Biomet is the exclusive Double Diamond sponsor ($50,000) of RJOS and provides exclusive funding for many scholarships and grants including the RJOS/Zimmer Biomet Clinical & Basic Science Research Grant, Jacquelin Perry, MD Resident Research Grant, Alexandra Kirkley, MD Academic Traveling Fellowship, Medical Student Annual Meeting Scholarship, and Resident Annual Meeting Scholarship. This is the most significant corporate partnership for RJOS.
• OrthoPediatricsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrthoPediatrics is a Platinum sponsor ($25,000) of RJOS, providing title sponsorship of specific high-profile sessions and significant visibility at the annual meeting.
• StrykermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStryker is a Silver sponsor ($10,000) of RJOS, co-sponsoring key sessions or events at the annual meeting.
• DePuy SynthesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDePuy Synthes is a Silver sponsor ($10,000) of RJOS, co-sponsoring networking sessions at the annual meeting.
• ArthrexmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerArthrex is a Silver sponsor ($10,000) of RJOS, supporting networking sessions at the annual meeting.
• J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic SocietystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerJRGOS is a Bronze sponsor ($5,000) of RJOS and collaborates on initiatives advancing diversity in orthopaedics. Both organizations focus on underrepresented groups in the specialty and co-sponsored events including the IDEA Grant program.
• AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRJOS holds its Annual Meeting in conjunction with AAOS, with events held the day before/after the AAOS Annual Meeting. RJOS also participates in the AAOS IDEA Grant program and is represented in AAOS leadership structures (Board of Specialties).
• The Perry InitiativestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to promote early exposure and interest in orthopaedics through hands-on workshops for high school and medical students. RJOS co-offers the Perry Initiative Medical Student Scholarship for students who have attended Perry Initiative programs.
• OREF (Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerOREF provides donation processing capabilities allowing donors to designate funds to RJOS. Also partners on the OREF/RJOS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Disparities in Orthopaedic Health Care Research Grant.
• ConMedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConMed sponsors the post-race breakfast at the RJOS Bone to Run 5K event, providing refreshments for participants at the annual meeting.
• Code TechnologyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCode Technology is a Bronze sponsor ($5,000) of RJOS, supporting networking coffee breaks or photobooth events at the annual meeting.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RJOSociety
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqn43FsH2OOz8LgW_4AYhXQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/RuthJacksonOrtho
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ruthjackson
• Instagraminstagram.com/ruthjacksonortho

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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