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.

Attending CCJR Annual Meeting? Be sure to stop by the OREF booth and chat with our staff, pick up some swag and learn m...
12/11/2025

Attending CCJR Annual Meeting? Be sure to stop by the OREF booth and chat with our staff, pick up some swag and learn more about grant opportunities and how you can partner with us!

"How do I access an application in proposal CENTRAL?""Can I resubmit my proposal to OREF?""Who can apply for an OREF Gra...
12/10/2025

"How do I access an application in proposal CENTRAL?"

"Can I resubmit my proposal to OREF?"

"Who can apply for an OREF Grant?"

Get the answer to these questions and more on our Grant FAQ page: https://bit.ly/OREF-FAQs

Watch the 2025 OREF National Resident Research Symposium on our YouTube Channel as top residents from across the Unite...
12/09/2025

Watch the 2025 OREF National Resident Research Symposium on our YouTube Channel as top residents from across the United States present their award winning research!

Be sure to like and subscribe while you're there: https://youtu.be/AQx50bM299Q

Letters of intent are due in ONE WEEK! Submit your LOI for Resident Research Project Grant and the Resident Research Pro...
12/08/2025

Letters of intent are due in ONE WEEK! Submit your LOI for Resident Research Project Grant and the Resident Research Project Grant by Dec. 15, 2025 to be reviewed by the OREF Research Grants Committee.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/OREF_Research_Grants

We're excited to welcome Lindsey A. Criswell MD, MPH, DSc of !
12/06/2025

We're excited to welcome Lindsey A. Criswell MD, MPH, DSc of !

The Summit has begun! Led by , and !
12/06/2025

The Summit has begun! Led by , and !

12/04/2025

Thank you for your support this ! By giving to OREF, you've helped fund the research that drives advances in health & improves patients’ lives.

OREF/ASES Rockwood Clinical Shoulder Research Grant provides $50,000 in funding for new investigators to conducting rese...
12/04/2025

OREF/ASES Rockwood Clinical Shoulder Research Grant provides $50,000 in funding for new investigators to conducting research in the area of shoulder care.

For more info visit: https://bit.ly/428qxQn

12/03/2025

Make your donation NOW to support the research that drives advances in health and improves patients’ lives.

Thanks to our donors, OREF-funded studies have helped shape major breakthroughs in orthopaedics.

Donate: https://bit.ly/donate-OREF

12/02/2025

This , join us in supporting the research that drives advances in health & improves patients’ lives. Since 1955, thanks to our donors, OREF-funded studies have helped shape major breakthroughs in orthopaedics.

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

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday!Support our mission to fund innovative research that improves health, support investigators...
12/01/2025

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday!

Support our mission to fund innovative research that improves health, support investigators throughout their careers and collaborate with others to drive improvements in clinical practice.

https://www.oref.org/annual

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