The Orthotics & Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research (The O&P Foundation) Welcomes Shane Wurdeman, PhD, CP, FAAOP(D) to the Legacy Leadership Council (LLC). Dr. Wurdeman is a nationally recognized leader in orthotics and prosthetics whose career reflects a deep and sustained commitment to advancing evidence-based care, clinical excellence, and
We are pleased to announce that Andrew Young has joined The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research as our new Director of Strategic Advancement. Andrew brings more than 20 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations expand their reach and impact through strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and partnerships. Over
The Orthotics & Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research (The O&P Foundation) is proud to announce its 2026 funding programs, designed to strengthen the profession and advance high-quality, patient-centered care across the orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics continuum. Through scholarships, research grants, professional awards, and workforce development initiatives, our 2026 programs
The Orthotics & Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research is proud to announce the recipient of the 2025 Fall Mentored Pilot Research Grant. These one-year, $5,000 awards support emerging investigators—including master’s and doctoral students, O&P residents, and practicing clinicians—as they conduct focused research projects under the guidance of experienced research
The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research is proud to recognize the recipients of this year’s Doctoral Training Awards. This program supports the next generation of clinician–scientists whose research will advance evidence-based care in orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics. Certified orthotists, prosthetists, and pedorthists who pursue doctoral training often
ABC Match Campaign Concludes, but the Work is Just Beginning. The Orthotics & Prosthetics Foundation for Education & Research (The O&P Foundation) is proud to announce the conclusion of the ABC Match Campaign, and the results speak to the strength and commitment of our field. Thanks to the generosity of
The Orthotics & Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research (The O&P Foundation) is honored to announce the recipients of the inaugural 2025 Fuel the Future of O&P Scholarships. These exceptional students were selected for their academic excellence and their capacity to make a transformative impact on patient care within the
The O&P Foundation’s Microgrant Program awards one-year grants of $2,000 to support clinically relevant activities and projects. These microgrants aim to empower health professionals, researchers, students, and residents to pursue projects and activities that may contribute to clinical care in O&P. The grants are awarded based on the scholarly merit and clinical relevance of
Join the largest professional community of volunteers in OP&P! The O&P Foundation invites members of the OP&P community to contribute their time, expertise, and resources to advance The O&P Foundation’s mission. We are currently seeking volunteers to serve in a variety of capacities in support of our core programs in
The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and the Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research (The O&P Foundation) are excited to announce an AOPA sponsored Research Grant available in the Spring 2026 cycle. It will support a one-year research grant with funding up to $50,000. The grant will
