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NCOPE Diversity Travel Award

Description of the Award NCOPE and the O&P profession value diversity as a measure of excellence.  A diverse student body improves the educational environment and by broadening perspectives we enhance the service of diverse populations. The NCOPE Diversity Travel...

Practitioner Residency & Certification Exam Changes on the Horizon

ABC and NCOPE are working to advance the process of becoming a CPO by transitioning to new residency standards and certification exams that require both disciplines. This decision was one of the outcomes of a conference that discussed entry level practitioner...

Public Comments On the Draft Residency Standards are Due 9/23/2024

NCOPE is updating its residency standards to reflect current practices and ensure the development of essential entry-level competencies in orthotic and prosthetic care. The last major update was in 2012, with minor changes since. In 2023, a comprehensive revision...

2024 Larry Lange Fellowship Award Winner: Casey Evans

Casey Evans is a resident working on her Combined O&P Residency through Hanger Clinic in Wyomissing, PA. As a part of the inaugural cohort of Salus University’s Masters of Orthotics and Prosthetics Program, she will officially earn her MPO in June 2025. Her...

Sheryl Sachs Featured in May Issue of O&P Almanac

Sheryl, who is a current NCOPE officer on the Board of Directors, underscores the impact of volunteerism and dedication to patient care within the field. Such acknowledgment not only celebrates Sheryl’s commitment, but also serves as an inspiration for others in the...