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.

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01/09/2026

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The $50, 000 OREF/Goldberg Arthritis Research Grant provides seed and start-up funding for promising research projects t...
01/07/2026

The $50, 000 OREF/Goldberg Arthritis Research Grant provides seed and start-up funding for promising research projects that address issues related to the treatment of with an emphasis on .

For details and eligibility visit: https://bit.ly/47z0Ol5

OREF/ASES Rockwood Clinical Shoulder Research Grant provides $50,000 in funding for new investigators to conducting rese...
01/06/2026

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

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01/02/2026

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12/31/2025

Don’t forget! The tax deadline for charitable contributions is TODAY. Take advantage of eligible tax deductions for this year and support the advancement of through research by making a gift to OREF!

Donate TODAY: https://www.oref.org/annual

Thanks to our donors, OREF awarded $1M+ in 2025 to support 82 research grants and awards at 35 institutions in 18 states...
12/30/2025

Thanks to our donors, OREF awarded $1M+ in 2025 to support 82 research grants and awards at 35 institutions in 18 states funding innovative research that improves musculoskeletal health and drive improvements in clinical practice.

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

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12/25/2025

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12/25/2025

Planned giving helps ensure OREF can continue funding high-quality research for years to come. Options include bequest, CRT or naming OREF as a life insurance beneficiary. For immediate impact, consider a qualified charitable IRA distribution. Learn more: https://www.oref.org/planned

"How do I access an application in proposal CENTRAL?""Can I resubmit my proposal to OREF?""Who can apply for an OREF Gra...
12/23/2025

"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

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Congrats National Champion, Julia Retzky, MD, !Thank you to our sponsors: The Hark Family in Memory of Dr. Fred Hark & D...
12/16/2025

Congrats National Champion, Julia Retzky, MD, !

Thank you to our sponsors: The Hark Family in Memory of Dr. Fred Hark & Dr. William Hark, Smith + Nephew, Johnson & Johnson MedTech and Zimmer Biomet.

Watch her award-winning research here: https://youtu.be/eZtvb-vz8rI

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