OREF proudly recognizes the growing number of corporate partners that have stepped forward to support the Clinician Development Program (CDP). 

Free of bias, approved by monitors appointed by the Department of Justice
Created to facilitate corporate support for quality education and training for orthopaedic surgeons throughout their career cycles, the CDP program provides impressive returns on industry’s investment in improved outcomes while complying with best practices.

• Independent, transparent grant-making that is free of bias
• Establishes OREF as solely responsible for inviting, reviewing and evaluating applications, determining qualified candidates, and selecting recipients
• Directed and overseen by the OREF Educational Grants Board, all orthopaedic surgeons who are free from industry conflicts for a minimum of two years prior to their term of service
• Approved by monitors appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice for several device manufacturers

Experience and independence you can count on
Established in 1955 as the one foundation for all of orthopaedics, OREF is uniquely poised to provide responsive, professional, and objective support.

• 54-year tradition of advancing orthopaedics through research and education
• Experienced in developing and managing grants, awards, and skill development programs for orthopaedic surgeons at all career stages, from residency onward
• A non-member organization, OREF depends on voluntary gifts from industry and individuals, and the leadership and insight offered by its trustees, review boards, committee members who contribute their time and talent

OREF invites your company to add — or renew — its support
In its first six months, the CDP program attracted nearly $5 million in support from seven industry partners.  Of that, $3.2 million has already been awarded to 50 institutions in the form of fellowship grants.  And more than $1 million in additional grants will be awarded through the fall. 

• CDP partners are encouraged to direct their support to practice areas that align with corporate priorites while considering ways to support the depth and breadth of the specialty
• We invite you to consider a leadership commitment in one or more of the following categories:
  

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  Foot/Ankle  Hand  Hip  Knee Oncology  Pediatrics 
  Research  Shoulder  Spine  Sports Medicine  Trauma
  Upper Extremity  Other

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For more information, please consult the CDP resources page or contact: