Resident Resources
Find the resources you need to apply for a residency, register with NCOPE, manage your training and prepare for completion.
Quick Access
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View the Residency Site DirectoryExplore NCOPE-accredited residency sites
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Apply for a ResidencyFind hiring programs and apply through OPRESCAS
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Begin Your ResidencySubmit your NCOPE registration form
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Determine Your TimelineRun your Residency Timeline Report
Which requirements apply to you? This hub serves residents under the 2025 and 2021 Residency Standards. Find your standards and pathway resources.
Learn About and Apply for an O&P Residency
Explore accredited programs, understand your options and apply for a position.
- Review the Future Resident FAQAnswers to common questions about finding, applying for and starting a residency, including program options, registration, transcripts and fees.
- Residency Program DirectoryFind NCOPE-accredited sites and their directors and mentors.
- OPRESCAS ApplicationFind programs that are hiring and apply for a residency position.
- OPRESCAS Candidate InformationApplication guidance, applicant support and information about Hanger Clinic opportunities.
- Internationally Educated ApplicantsEducation evaluation and residency eligibility for applicants trained outside the U.S.
Register and Get Ready
Register with NCOPE after arranging your residency. Applying for a position and registering are separate steps.
- Resident Registration FormSubmit your registration to begin your residency.
- Submit Your Official TranscriptsNCOPE must receive official transcripts for every resident within 30 days of the residency start date.
- Pay Resident Registration FeesPay resident registration fees after submitting the registration form or when prompted at the end of the form.
- Resident Eligibility and ResponsibilitiesEducation, registration, case logging and documentation guidance. Check the standards that apply to you.
- Review the Current Resident FAQAnswers to common questions about documentation, Tracker access and completion, including earlier program structures.
- Learn How to Use NCOPE TrackerGuides and tutorials for logging cases, completing forms and running reports.
Manage Your Training
Log experiences and keep track of your residency record.
- NCOPE TrackerLog cases and complete required forms in the resident system.
- Resident Status ReportCheck received forms, transcripts, payments and your recorded residency dates.
- Resident Timeline ReportFind the due dates for your required evaluations and forms.
- Request a Residency Status ChangeThe status change form for changes to your residency. Coordinate with your residency director.
Complete Required Activities
Use the resources for your program’s track and activities. Confirm what applies with your director.
- Minimum Activity Volumes (MAVs)Review minimum visit counts and required orthotic and prosthetic experiences under the 2025 Residency Standards.
- Submit Required EvaluationsLearn how to complete and submit required evaluations in NCOPE Tracker.
- Clinical Track ResourcesActivity options and suggested documentation for clinical track residents.
- Research and Development Track ResourcesDirected study formats, research guidance and project documentation.
- Professional Activity ResourcesO&P awareness presentations, volunteering and documentation guidance.
Post-Residency and Certification
- Verification of Residency CompletionRequest proof of completed residency training for employment or licensure.
- ABC Certification InformationReview board certification eligibility and how to apply for ABC exams.
- ABC Practitioner Exam PrepExam outlines, reading lists, practice questions and preparation resources.
- Academy Exam PreparationStudy materials, tutorials and exam preparation options from the Academy.
Support and Opportunities
Connect with people and resources that can support your residency experience.
- Regional Resident Liaison NetworkRecently certified practitioners who offer guidance and support to residents.
- Resident AwardsExplore resident awards, scholarships and research recognition.
- Larry Lange Travel Fellowship AwardConference travel support for eligible O&P residents and recent graduates.
- Resident Networking DirectoryConnect with former residents who have opted to share their information.
- Residency Knowledge BaseSearch answers to residency, Tracker and OPRESCAS questions.
- File a Residency ComplaintUse NCOPE’s formal complaint form to report a concern about a residency program.
- Policies and Workplace ResourcesFind NCOPE policies and resources addressing workplace concerns.
- Resident Training EventsFind upcoming education and training for residents.
Standards and Pathways
Confirm the standards and program structure that apply to your residency with your director. Use the matching resources below.
2025 Standards
1-Site and 2-Site Pathways
- 2025 Residency StandardsThe standards document and guidance on which standards apply.
- Required Experiences and MAVsGuidance on minimum activity volumes under the 2025 standards.
2021 Residency Standards
Earlier Program Structures
- 2021 Residency StandardsThe 2021 Residency Standards document for programs to which it still applies.
- Earlier Program Types and TracksSingle-discipline and combined residency structures under the 2021 Residency Standards.
- Residency Essentials Guide (May 2023)The earlier resident responsibilities guide. Use it with the standards that apply to you.
- 2021 Residency Standards Completion ChecklistCompletion guidance that includes the earlier combined-residency requirements.
Looking for additional information?
The resources linked on this page and the Residency Knowledge Base answer most questions about registration, fees, NCOPE Tracker, documentation and residency completion. Before contacting NCOPE staff, review the relevant resources and search the knowledge base below. You may also browse the knowledge base if you do not wish to perform a search.
If your question remains unanswered after reviewing these resources and searching the knowledge base, email residency@ncope.org or call (703) 836-7114. Briefly describe your question and the resources you reviewed so staff can assist you efficiently.