The Orthopaedic Foundation is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. We are dedicated to supporting the community.
Our primary mission is to advance research and education to support fewer injuries and quicker recovery from Orthopaedic and sports injuries, as well as to advance treatments for Musculoskeletal diseases-- keeping people “in the game” for life. We offer and/or host complimentary educational programs, workshops, and rehabilitation sessions that span a range of the following:
1. Medical Research
Educational technology including advanced techniques in minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery
Advances in treatments of musculoskeletal diseases such as arthritis
2. BioSkills Laboratory
We have access to one of the largest state-of-the-art cadaver laboratories on the East Coast
3. Community Outreach
Presentations to augment and enhance science assignments for middle and high school students
Workshops and lab programs for middle and high school students, including our premiere “Dr.for a Day” program
Sports Medicine and Athletic Training programs for students
Self management health education programs for arthritis sufferers to increase their knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage the disease, designed to complement the services of healthcare providers
How to Prevent Sports Injuries” seminars
Rehabilitation programs for “weekend warriors”
Anatomy and physiology lectures and labs offered to area medical and nursing schools to give their students off-campus continuing education credit opportunities
4. Clinical Research Trials
Patients and the general public have access to the latest cutting-edge healthcare trends, medical procedures and methods for staying “In the Game” while being pain free.
09/15/2025
Let us host your next event at our Cutting-Edge Bioskills Surgical Training Center!
Located in the heart of New York City, our facility is the largest surgical training center with a simulated operating room — perfect for:
🔹 Surgeons & Residents
🔹 Medical Device Companies
🔹 Validation and Usability Studies
🔹 Healthcare Educators
🔹 Corporate Teams
Whether you’re planning hands-on training, product demos, or corporate events, our lab sets the gold standard for innovation.
👉 Reserve your spot now:https://www.ofals.org/pdf/bioskills-lab-booking-sheet-2024.pdf
08/27/2025
That's a wrap for our 2025 Summer Manhattan Medical Immersion College Cohort! A big thank you to all of the surgeons and faculty who came together to make this program a success.
Applications for our 2026 January Program will open soon - stay tuned!
08/17/2025
Welcome to the Manhattan Medical Immersion College Summer Cohort!
08/07/2025
Thank you to our interns for this summer ‘25! Sam, Aadi, Hannah~ we will miss you guys!
07/31/2025
Congratulations to our Fellows Rachel Brandl, D.O. & Patrick Tate, M.D. on their graduation!
07/03/2025
Here are some more exciting behind-the-scenes moments to share from our program! We had a busy day today, beginning with a lecture by David Jansen on medical device engineering. Later, Dr. David Potach gave an interactive presentation on Physical Therapy with Dr. Stephanie Petterson. Dr. Julia Iafrate taught our students about tendinopathy, instructing them through cadaver demonstrations. We also included some bonus footage from yesterday’s laparoscopy challenges and Achilles tendon repairs. Stay tuned for more updates! •
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07/01/2025
We had a packed day with hands on Vascular surgery and Anesthesia. Thank you to Dr. Johnson and Dr. Page for an incredible day!
06/30/2025
Welcome to our 4th Annual Medical Immersion High School Program. We are so excited to spend an amazing week together.
on learning Lab Immersion camp
06/24/2025
We are proud of our Fellows Dr. Patrick Tate and Dr. Rachel Brandl for presenting at West Point Fellows Day yesterday at the historic United States Military Academy.
06/19/2025
We were honored to host 15 amazing women from Brown University, Yale University and George Washington University who are part of the BronxCare Summer Orthopaedic Fellowship under the leadership of “Dr. K”.
06/16/2025
Welcome back Anna Yacura!! We are so excited to have you back in the Lab with Dr. Kirschenbaum and his amazing interns with BronxCare Health Systems.
Anna is a graduate of our Medical Immersion Program(MMIC) and completed a clinical research internship with the Foundation.
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The Orthopaedic Foundation: A Context for Conversation
Born of the need to promote and encourage research and education in the field of orthopaedics and sports medicine, the Orthopaedic Foundation was established in 2002 with a focus on innovation to better manage osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal diseases, prevent injury to individuals across the spectrum of activity, and develop minimally invasive treatments with shorter recovery times, with the aim of keeping our world active and pain free.
During different stages of our lives, we may not always feel as though our bodies are able to keep up with our spirit. Whether it’s due to injury, illness or the natural progression of aging, the active and sometimes adventurous lifestyle we are accustomed to enjoying may be slowed down or even halted.
Through education and medical discovery, we are helping everyone passionate about a healthy and active lifestyle, to “Stay in the Game…for Life”.
The Foundation:
The Orthopaedic Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization (EIN # is 06-1605002.) As a non-profit, our success relies heavily on the investment of time and talent donated by our Board of Directors and Medical Advisory Commitee. This leadership team, demonstrates a collection of visionaries and supporters dedicated to growing the Foundation through their outreach efforts and philanthropic commitment.
Our Mission:
The Orthopaedic Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that improves quality of life through cutting edge research and education for the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, with a focus on orthopaedic and sports injuries.
