OREF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.  OREF educational grants are subjected to strict review by distinguished academics in highly regarded institutions.  OREF research applications are held to the highest standards through a mandatory, independent peer-review process, which is modeled on the same stringent parameters that govern National Institutes of Health grants.

Partner with OREF to continue orthopaedic advancements
As the one foundation serving all of orthopaedics, OREF offers a full range of opportunities for leadership and corporate citizenship. 

We look forward to exploring the possibilities of partnering with you.

Sharon Mellor, PhD, CAE
Chief Executive Officer
mellor@oref.org
(847) 384-4346

R. Barkley Payne
Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategic Philanthropy
payne@oref.org
(847) 384-4356

Ivy Gard
Director, Corporate Development and Strategic Philanthropy
gard@oref.org
(847) 384-4355

Corporate Development Committee

CHAIR
Thomas P. Schmalzried, MD
    Los Angeles, CA

MEMBERS
James R. Andrews, MD
    Birmingham, AL

Lawrence D. Dorr, MD 
    Inglewood, CA

A. Seth Greenwald, DPhil(Oxon)
    Cleveland, OH

Mr. Lawrence Gross
    Columbia, MO

Harry N. Herkowitz, MD 
    Royal Oak, MI

Stuart A. Hirsch, MD
    Bridgewater, NJ

Timothy C. Payne, MD
    Downers Grove, IL

Khaled J. Saleh, MD 
    Springfield, IL

Mr. Richard R. Tarr
    Kannapolis, NC

Kimberly Templeton, MD 
    Kansas City, KS