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Distinctions & Recognition

Celebrating a pioneering surgical career and groundbreaking contributions to diversity, excellence, and innovation in orthopaedic medicine.

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Ms. (Dr.) Samantha Tross - Powerlist 2026

Trailblazing Orthopaedic Surgeon Ms. (Dr.) Samantha Tross featured on the Powerlist 2026

Ms. (Dr.) Samantha Tross, the UK's first Black female orthopaedic consultant surgeon, has once again been recognised as one of the most influential Black figures in Britain with her nomination on the prestigious Powerlist 2026.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Powerlist honours exceptional achievers who have made a significant impact in their fields. Ms. (Dr.) Samantha Tross joined an inspiring group of leaders, innovators, and cultural icons at the exclusive London event on Friday 24 October 2025, marking another milestone in her distinguished career.

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Notable Firsts

Groundbreaking achievements that have shaped the future of orthopaedic surgery

First Black Female Orthopaedic Surgeon in the UK

Pioneering the path for diversity in British orthopaedic surgery

First Woman in Europe to Perform Mako Robotic Hip Surgery

Revolutionising surgical precision with cutting-edge technology

Recognition & Awards

Prestigious honours recognising excellence and leadership

Ms. (Dr.) Samantha Tross Distinctions
1

Powerlist

100 Most Influential Black Britons (2011–2025)

2

Caribbean and African Healthcare Lifetime Achievement Award

2024

3

Caribbean Global Awards

Special Recognition Award — Diversity in Surgery (2023)

4

National Orthopaedic Alliance DEI Award

As part of the BHS Cultural and Diversity Committee (2023)

5

Zenith Global Health Recognition Award

2021

6

Black Women in Care Pioneer Award

2021

7

WINTRADE Awards

Women in the Public Sector Winner (2019)

8

Outstanding Guyanese of the Year

2018

9

Black British Business Awards

Image Award (2016)

10

Tatler's Doctors Guide

Britain's Top 250 Consultants (2013)

11

Lesotho Medical Association

Appreciation & Achiever Award (2002)

Professional Leadership

Influential roles shaping the future of medicine and surgery

Current Leadership Roles

  • Council Member, Royal College of Surgeons of England (elected 2025)
  • Secretary, International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance
  • Founding Member & Former Trustee, British Association of Black Surgeons
  • Advisory Board Member, NHS Implant Analysis Service
  • Advisory Board Member, The Phoenix Fellowship

Academic & Editorial Roles

  • Honorary Doctorate, University of Portsmouth for services to healthcare & diversity
  • External Examiner, University of the West Indies Medical School
  • Former Associate Editor, Journal of Medical Case Reports

Academic Presentations

Speaking engagements, webinars, and podcasts on diversity in healthcare, robotic surgery, and leadership

  • New Frontiers & Technologies in primary hip replacement - European Hip Society webinar (May 2025)
  • Complications in Total Hip Arthroplasty - British Hip Society/ Indian Orthopaedic Society webinar (June 2024)
  • Latest Advances in Hip & Knee Surgery - Centre for Medical Development (2023-25)
  • Technical Aspects in Primary Hip Replacement Surgery - Faculty BHS Annual Scientific Conference March'23
  • Achieving Accuracy in cup placement in hip replacement surgery - British Hip Society webinar (April 2021)

Education & Qualifications

Comprehensive medical education and specialist training

Medical Education

  • MBBS - University College and Middlesex School of Medicine, London (1987-1992)
  • FRCS(Ed) - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (September 1997)
  • FRCS(Lon) - Royal College of Surgeons of England (October 1997)
  • FRCS (Tr & Orth) - Specialist Orthopaedic Qualification (May 2003)
  • MSL - Master of Strategic Leadership
  • DA (Hons) - Honorary Doctorate of Arts from the University of Portsmouth

International Fellowships

  • Fellowship in Arthroplasty & Adult Reconstructive Surgery
    Orthopaedic & Arthritic Institute, Sunnybrook & Women's College, Toronto, Canada (July-December 2003)
  • Fellowship in Arthroplasty and Arthroscopic Surgery
    Peninsula Research Orthopaedic Institute, Sydney, Australia (January-July 2004)

Research & Publications

Contributing to medical knowledge through research and publications

Recent Publications

Articles

  • Predictors of mortality in periprosthetic fractures of the hip: Results from the national PPF study. AAHH Nasser et al. INJURY Vol 54, Issue 12, 111152, Dec 2023.
  • Characteristics and risk factors of UCS fracture subtypes in periprosthetic fractures around the hip. Ahmed A H H Nasser, Khabab Osman, Govind S Chauhan, Rohan Prakash, Charles Handford, Rajpaul S Nandra, Ansar Mahmood, PPF Study Collaborative Bone Jt Open 2023 Sep 1;4 (9): 659-667, doi:10.1302/2633-1462.49.BJO-2023-0065.R1.
  • Mortality and Incidence Rate of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Infection in Patients Admitted and Operated for Hip Fracture during SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic in London Hospital. F.Shah, J.Gill, H. Sheikh, S.Tross. Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia 2021 DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1726063 ISSN 0102-3616
  • Outcomes of Total Joint Arthroplasty in Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic Groups versus Local Population. A retrospective Review. Khan M, Ali M U, Prashanth N, Tross S Cureus 13(11) Nov 24, 2021 e19868
  • Tross SZ The Importance of Diversity in Health, Illness and The Workplace. Journal of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland. 2018 Summer Issue (No.52).
  • Katsougrakis I, Apostolopoulos A, Tross SZ. Conservative Management of a Femoral Neck Stress Fracture in a Female Athlete. A case report and review of the literature. Journal of the Long-term effects of Medical Implants 2016; 26(1): 7-12
  • Mackenzie H, Gulati V, Tross S. A rare case of swollen knee due to disseminated Synovial Chondromatosis. Journal of Medical Case Reports 2010, 4:113
  • Earlam R, Rizwan-Hasib M, Tross S, Morris G. Obtaining consent for an operation: a choice of words or numerical probabilities? Clinical Risk 2007; 13: 45- 52

Abstracts

  • Tross SZ, Min-Yeoh K, Walter L. Large Head Hip Replacement in patients with Neuromuscular Disorders. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2018. Vol 88 -B 2006 Supplement II pg 246
  • Shalaby S, Morgan G, Hanna M, Hafez M, Nakhla A, Abbas A, Zaman T, Saavedra E, Tross S. Orthopaedic cases treated by Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Br) 2011; 93-B: Supp I

Research

  • Benefits of Wrist Arthrodesis using the Cobra plate in patients with Cerebral Palsy
  • Safe zone in the tibial plateau for screw insertion to avoid neurovascular complications
  • Conversion of Hip Arthrodesis to Surface Replacement
  • Surface Replacement in patients with Neuro-Muscular disorders
  • Outcomes in THR and TKR in BAME population compared to white cohorts

Media Features

National and international recognition in media and exhibitions

Exhibitions & Features

  • Featured in The BMJ Careers (October 2018)
  • Exhibition "Radiating Greatness – Stories of Black Leadership" (Black Cultural Archives & JP Morgan, 2018)
  • Featured in TATLER Doctors Guide (February 2013)
  • Featured in 'At Home with Dr. Chris Steele: Choosing your Consultant' (January 2010)
  • Featured in photographic exhibition "Black Britannia – Inspiring the Next Generation" at the International Slavery Museum, Liverpool (2009)
  • Profiled in At Home with Dr Hilary Jones: Guide to Choosing Your Consultant (2009)
  • Featured in The Vine Magazine (March 2009)
  • Featured in photographic exhibition "Black Britannia – Inspiring the Next Generation" at London City Hall (2008)

Recent Media Recognition

  • BBC UK Black Radio Nov 2025
  • Featured in 'Finding Your Feet' series part 2 (Birkenstock/New York Times) July 2022
  • BBC 3 Counties Radio programme with Robert Perrone (April 2022)
  • BBC Documentary Windrush Contribution to the NHS (July 2023)
  • Profiled in Hunterian Museum of Royal College of Surgeons of England (May 2023-current)
  • Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) Class of 2023 Global Top 100

Speaking Engagements

International speaker on diversity, leadership, and orthopaedic surgery

Recent Keynote Addresses

  • Women International Network Conference (Sept 2025)
  • SICOT Webinar (Aug 2025)
  • Medical Women's Federation Conference Keynote Speaker (May 2024)
  • Nurture Network Conference (Nov 2023)
  • RCS Conference (Jul 2023)
  • Inspiring People in Medicine series (Sept 2022)
  • Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders Forum (July 2019)
  • Bristol University Science Forum Keynote Speaker (June 2019)
  • Mayor Sadiq Khan's Black History event 'Inspiring the younger generation' City Hall (October 2019)
  • International Women's Conference, Guyana (March 2018)
  • Melanin Medics Conference Keynote Speaker (August 2018)

Diversity & Leadership Talks

  • "We still live in an era of diversity firsts? Can we do better?" - BOA Conference, Liverpool (September 2017)
  • "The Importance of Diversity in Health, Illness in the Workplace" - ASGBI Conference, Manchester (May 2018)
  • Disparities in Training Outcomes in Black Surgeons - Faculty of Trainers Conference (Nov 2021)
  • Leadership in Orthopaedics - Edinburgh University Trauma & Orthopaedic Society Conference (Nov 2021)
  • "Differential Attainment of Black Surgeons. Causes & Solutions" - SURGICAL FORUM (October 2022)
  • "Gender Equity in Orthopaedics- Practical Strategies" - ISAKOS Conference (May 2022)
  • "Creating a Global Orthopaedic Culture in Which Everyone Can Thrive" - IODA/AAOS Webinar (March 2022)
  • Culture, Belonging and Overcoming Failure - MWF Conference (May 2024)
  • The Future of Diversity in Surgery (Mar 2025)
  • Impact of Racial & Cultural discrimination on Healthcare - WIMIN Conference (Sept 2025)

Professional Memberships

Active participation in leading medical and surgical organizations

Surgical & Other Societies

  • British Hip Society
  • British Orthopaedic Association
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgery
  • International Women's Federation

Diversity & Leadership

  • International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance (Board Secretary)
  • Women in Surgery
  • Medical Women's Federation

Royal Colleges

  • Royal College of Surgeons of England (Council Member, elected 2025)
  • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

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Speaking Topics

  • Hip & Knee Surgery
  • DEI topics
  • Robotic surgery
  • Leadership and Mentorship
  • Women's Health (Orthopaedics)

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Ms. (Dr.) Samantha Tross is available for keynote speeches, conference presentations, educational workshops, and panel discussions. She brings extensive experience in both clinical excellence and diversity leadership.

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Books & Publications

Published works celebrating diversity and excellence in medicine

Orthopaedic Surgeon

by Verna Wilkins (Tamarind Ltd., ISBN 1-870516-48-6)

A biographical work celebrating Ms. (Dr.) Samantha Tross's pioneering career

Millennium People: The Soul of Our Success

by Derek Burnett (Hibiscus Books, ISBN 0953538303)

Featured in this celebration of millennial achievements

Passion and Purpose

by Praise Matemavi (2020)

Profiling 76 Black female surgeons worldwide, including Ms. (Dr.) Samantha Tross

SICOT Cultural & Diversity Committee Inaugural Publication

(2021)

Contributing to the inaugural publication on cultural diversity in orthopaedics

Featured in BMJ Careers

October 2018

Profiled in Black & Great

by Rene German

A book celebrating Black female surgeons worldwide

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