Claudette Lajam

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ABOUT CLAUDETTE LAJAM

Academic orthopedic surgeon and health-system leader with a career built on the three pillars of academic medicine: exceptional patient care, impactful research, and meaningful medical education. My clinical practice focuses on complex hip and knee reconstruction. I aim to deliver high-value, patient-centered care while advancing quality, safety, and outcomes across diverse populations.I am deeply committed to building programs that translate evidence into practice. My research portfolio spans clinical outcomes, technology adoption, and system-level innovation, with an emphasis on data-driven decision-making, registry science, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Equally important is my role as an educator and mentor—training the next generation of surgeons, developing curricula, and fostering environments where learners and faculty can thrive.As a leader within a large, matrixed academic health system, I bring strategic vision and operational discipline to complex environments. I have led initiatives that create true “systemness” across sites—aligning stakeholders, standardizing best practices, and scaling quality and safety programs that improve both patient outcomes and organizational performance. My approach emphasizes transparency, accountability, and collaboration, with a focus on building high-functioning teams and sustainable clinical growth.I am passionate about advancing academic medicine through thoughtful leadership, innovation, and mentorship—and about partnering with colleagues and institutions committed to delivering outstanding care, advancing science, and educating future leaders.