Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society/Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation/DePuy Career Development Grant in Women’s Musculoskeletal Health

Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society/Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation/DePuy Career Development Grant in Women’s Musculoskeletal Health

Applications due September 15, 2010

With support from DePuy Orthopaedics, this Award will help train and develop female orthopaedic surgeons to improve knowledge in the area of women’s musculoskeletal health, and enhance the understanding of gender and diversity differences in the outcomes of orthopaedic procedures. The candidate must be a female orthopaedic surgeon who is a member of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society. PhDs and DVMs are eligible to apply if affiliated with an orthopaedic department and working with an orthopaedic surgeon who is the principal investigator. The amount of the award is $45,000 for one year.

For more information please contact:

Jean McGuire, V.P., Grants (847) 384-4348
Mary Marino, Grants Administrator (847) 384-4359

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
6300 N. River Road Suite 700
Rosemont, IL 60018-4261

Tel: (847) 698-9980 Fax: (847) 698-7806
Email: communications@oref.org