The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics will sponsor the Presidential Papers, which represent the top 10 clinical education submissions of original research at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association’s 2017 World Congress, according to a press release. The World Congress is scheduled for Sept. 6 through 9 in Las Vegas.
According to the release, the papers will be published in a supplement of the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. Support from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) will make the research available through the journal and online.
“We are pleased to have a role in positively impacting the dissemination of scientific O&P research, clinical care and methodologies, not only to ABC certifees but also to those who will utilize this research to impact the future of the profession,” Eric Ramcharran, CPO, president of ABC, said in the release.
“ABC has once again proven its commitment to O&P education and supporting professionals in the field. We are excited to present the Presidential Papers at the 2017 World Congress, and are honored by ABC’s sponsorship,” Michael Oros, FAAOP, CPO, LPO, president of AOPA, said in the release.
The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) also announced that ABC will be an official partner of its 2017 World Congress.
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: Oros and Ramcharran report no relevant financial disclosures.
