From regional symposia to the national stage! On Nov. 18, the top 3 presenters from each region will compete in OREF’s virtual National Resident Research Symposium! Learn more about our 20+ years commitment to the next generation of clinician-scientists: bit.ly/OREF-RRS

Did OREF help shape your career or spark your passion for research? We want to hear your story! Share your experience at [email protected] as we collect stories that have defined OREF for more than 70 years. Help us inspire the next generation of orthopaedic leaders!

OREF Day of Giving is this Thursday, Oct. 22! Join surgeons, researchers and partners for 24 hours dedicated to funding the future of musculoskeletal discovery. Giving early? Donate TODAY: bit.ly/OREF-Day-of-Giving

Groundbreaking technology in the OR starts with seed funding. Learn how @OREFtoday grant recipient, Dr. Jonathan Morris, @WinshipAtEmory, utilizes cutting-edge 3D modeling and surgical planning to solve complex orthopaedic challenges: bit.ly/oref-jonathan-morris

See what you funded! Thanks to our generous donors, OREF is proud to back a brand-new round of research grants driving innovation in orthopaedic care. Thank you for investing in breakthrough discoveries. Explore the awarded projects: bit.ly/3T9jTcE

Why does funding matter? As Dr. Lukas M. Nystrom of Cleveland, Ohio reminds us: progress doesn't happen by chance. Thank you to all our generous donors who build the foundation of support for future breakthroughs! Read more: bit.ly/OREF-AR-Nystrom

1 week away! The @OREFtoday Day of Giving is Thursday, Oct 22. Goal: 75 donors in 24 hours. The first 40 gifts will fund the Carmen Metoyer Research Grant honoring 40 years of dedicated service! Don't want to wait? Give today: bit.ly/OREF-Day-of-Giving #OREFDayOfGiving

Apply for the OREF Michael P. Kelly Sr. Leadership Fellowship! This 1-year program develops leadership skills for early-career orthopaedic surgeons and researchers. PGY3–PGY5, fellows & early-practice surgeons are eligible. Applications due Nov. 10: bit.ly/OREF-kelly-fellowship

How do we keep young athletes in the game? With support from an @OREFtoday research grant, Dr. Ryan Roach, @UF, is developing educational tools to help caregivers prevent throwing-related injuries in youth baseball players. Read his story: bit.ly/OREF-ryan-roach

Save the Date: October 22, 2026, is the OREF Day of Giving! Join surgeons, researchers and partners for 24 hours dedicated to funding the future of musculoskeletal discovery. Giving early? Donate today and note "Day of Giving" in the comments: oref.org/annual

Attention CA Orthopaedic Residents! @COA_Ortho is accepting submissions for their Resident Paper Contest. Papers will be presented at their Annual Meeting on April 1–4, 2027, at the Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort. Info & eligibility: bit.ly/3V0TVIROP

Just $5,000 can start a new investigator on the path to a clinical practice breakthrough. Imagine the impact we can make for millions facing disabling #musculoskeletal conditions with your support! Watch how OREF-funded research changes lives: oref.org/annual

Whether you're wondering about resubmission guidelines, defining investigator roles, or eligibility for residents, our FAQ page has the details you need to prepare a strong proposal. Explore our grant FAQs: bit.ly/OREF-FAQs

Congratulations to Lindsey Remark, MD, of @NYULangone for winning 1st Place at the 2026 OREF Resident Research Symposium – Northeast Region! To read more about the research presented and view the complete list of winners, visit: bit.ly/OREF-RRS-Northeast

See what you funded! Thanks to our generous donors, OREF is proud to back a brand-new round of research grants driving innovation in orthopaedic care. Thank you for investing in breakthrough discoveries. Explore the awarded projects: bit.ly/3T9jTcE

Attention #OrthoResidents! @COA_Ortho is accepting resident paper submissions for COA’s 2027 Annual Meeting, April 1-4, 2027 at the Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort in Palm Springs area. Click here for details: bit.ly/4hxos88 Submission are due Dec. 31, 2026.

Since 1955, OREF 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 #musculoskeletal health. DONATE TODAY: bit.ly/donate-OREF

Watch OREF Grant recipients, Rebekah Lawrence, DPT, PhD and Benjamin Zmistowski, MD of @washumedicine learn they've received funding for their research on "Glenohumeral Joint Arthrokinematics: A Model for Investigating Eccentric" on our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3MFHD4J

Did OREF help shape your career or spark your passion for research? We want to hear your story! Share your experience at [email protected] as we collect stories that have defined OREF for more than 70 years. Help us inspire the next generation of orthopaedic leaders!

Joint stiffness affects millions, yet few effective treatments exist. The OREF New Investigator Grant recipient, Laura K. Moore, MD, PhD, @HSpecialSurgery, shares how her research targets cellular senescence to prevent & treat joint fibrosis. Learn more: bit.ly/OREF-AR-Moore