OREF

OREF The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) is the one foundation serving the entire ort How do we fund research and education?

OREF Overview
The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) is the one foundation serving the entire orthopaedic community. In 1955, leaders of the major professional organizations in the specialty — the American Orthopaedic Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Research Society — established OREF as a means of supporting research and education toward building the scientific base of clinical practice. Since 1955, the Foundation has raised nearly $95 million and holds a unique place in American medicine. Our Vision
OREF will be the leader in supporting orthopaedic research to improve function, eliminate pain and restore mobility. Our Mission
Improving lives by supporting excellence in orthopaedic research. Through gifts from orthopaedic surgeons, practice groups, medical centers, and industry we support research and education initiatives funded by OREF and by partner organizations. Governance
The Board of Trustees consists of approximately twenty individuals: orthopaedic surgeons and lay persons. The board is responsible for the governance of the foundation, while foundation personnel are responsible for daily operations.

The 2026 Resident Research Symposia season begins on April 20! This year, we are back to streaming live! Visit https://...
03/17/2026

The 2026 Resident Research Symposia season begins on April 20!

This year, we are back to streaming live! Visit https://bit.ly/OREF_RRS to learn more!

Since 1955, has been 100% donor funded! Become an Order of Merit Donor, you will help continue to improve clinical care...
03/13/2026

Since 1955, has been 100% donor funded!

Become an Order of Merit Donor, you will help continue to improve clinical care, advance innovative research, support new investigators and promote health.

DONATE TODAY: https://bit.ly/donate-OREF

03/07/2026

Thank you to our incredible volunteers for spending time at the OREF Booth during the AAOS Annual Meeting 2026!

It was great catching up with many of our donors, partners and the orthopaedic community. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you in 2027!

TODAY is Specialty Day! Join , and in lively debates, case discussions, QandAs and more through unique sessions on kn...
03/06/2026

TODAY is Specialty Day! Join , and in lively debates, case discussions, QandAs and more through unique sessions on knee, shoulder and hip surgery.

Register here: https://www.aana.org/specialtyday

Congratulations to the 2025 OREF Resident Research Symposium Champion, Julia Retzky, MD!Read all about Dr. Retzy's award...
03/05/2026

Congratulations to the 2025 OREF Resident Research Symposium Champion, Julia Retzky, MD!

Read all about Dr. Retzy's award-winning research on page 19 in today's NOW Daily Edition!

03/05/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 OREF Lifetime Service Award recipients: James R. Andrews, MD and the Ira A. Roschelle, MD Family Foundation!

Read all about their dedication to the OREF mission on page 22 in today's edition of NOW Daily Edition!

OREF is proud to be part of the excitement in New Orleans.Visit our booth to meet the team working to advance innovati...
03/05/2026

OREF is proud to be part of the excitement in New Orleans.

Visit our booth to meet the team working to advance innovative research, support the next generation of investigators and improve patient care.

Day 3 at in New Orleans!Stop by the OREF booth to connect with our special guests, meet members of the OREF team, pick...
03/04/2026

Day 3 at in New Orleans!

Stop by the OREF booth to connect with our special guests, meet members of the OREF team, pick up some swag and learn how you can partner with us to advance research and improve patient care.

Greetings from ! OREF is proud to be part of the excitement in New Orleans.Check out the faces behind the mission at ou...
03/03/2026

Greetings from ! OREF is proud to be part of the excitement in New Orleans.

Check out the faces behind the mission at our booth today. Make sure to stop by and join the conversation!

Greetings from the Annual Meeting in New Orleans! Check out who is at the OREF Booth TODAY! We look forward to connecti...
03/02/2026

Greetings from the Annual Meeting in New Orleans!

Check out who is at the OREF Booth TODAY! We look forward to connecting with you.

Do you have an OREF story? We'd love to hear all about it!Stop by the OREF Booth at the Annual Meeting and chat with a ...
02/27/2026

Do you have an OREF story? We'd love to hear all about it!

Stop by the OREF Booth at the Annual Meeting and chat with a member of our team!

Or send your story via email to Communications@oref.org.

02/25/2026

The Annual Meeting is NEXT WEEK! We are looking forward to seeing YOU in New Orleans, March 2-6. Stop by the booth ask about donor perks and learn about OREF's impact on orthopaedics!

Register here: https://www.aaos.org/annual/

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9400 W Higgins Road, Ste 215
Rosemont, IL
60018

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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