Mark Clary, CPO/L assumed the role as the NCOPE Chair from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025.  During his tenure, NCOPE implemented new residency standards, crafted updated O&P technician education standards, and initiated a workforce demand study.  Marks...

IMPACT SPOTLIGHT Every investment in education and research is an investment in the future of orthotic and prosthetic care. Through the support of our donors and partners, The O&P Foundation is proud to uplift the next generation of clinicians, researchers, and...

As of December 1, 2025, NAAOP is accepting applications for its annual George and Dena Breece Health Policy and Advocacy Fellowship. NAAOP is a national nonprofit association advocating for consumers/patients requiring orthotic and prosthetic care, as well as the...

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...

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...