Eastern Orthopaedic Association

Eastern Orthopaedic Educational Foundation (EOEF)

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What is the Eastern Orthopaedic Educational Foundation, Inc. (EOEF)?

The Eastern Orthopaedic Educational Foundation, (EOEF) was established in 1998 by Dr. Chit Ranawat. Dr. Ranawat, a past EOA President, understood the value of continuing education within the EOA and established a non-profit foundation to enable orthopaedists to give back to their profession. Through his continued efforts as Chairman of the EOEF Board and those of the Board of Directors, membership and corporate sponsors, tax deductible donations to the EOEF enhance the development of and advances in orthopaedic education, patient care and medical research through grants and awards to orthopaedic fellows and residents as well as provide for educational speakers and special lectures at the annual EOA meetings.

Objectives

The objectives of the Foundation are the advancement of education, patient care and research in orthopaedics through dissemination of knowledge by publications, seminars, lectures and other educational modalities, as well as grants and awards to selected orthopaedic fellows and residents who prepare and submit papers that, in the opinion of the Foundation, contribute to and enhance the advancement of orthopaedics.

Why was the Eastern Orthopaedic Educational Foundation established?

EOEF was established to create a not-for-profit corporation to support the educational aims of the Eastern Orthopaedic Association.

All grants/contributions to the EOEF are tax deductible under Federal tax laws.

The assets of the EOEF at present are the result of contributions from industry as well as members of the Association.

Where does the money go?

Your contribution to EOEF will support the following programs:

Website development to facilitate improved communication of scientific information.
Financial support for recognized fellows and surgeons to attend EOA scientific meetings.
Scholarships and travel allowances to residents, fellows, and young physicians unable to attend the annual meetings.
Mentorship program to enhance the expertise of practicing orthopaedic surgeons sponsor to study with experts in the field. This program includes paid travel and lodging expenses for qualified surgeons for an intensive annual two week clinical visit to a center of the candidates’ choice.
Clinical research that supports evidence- based orthopaedic practice.
Workshop to improve the quality of the annual scientific program.

When was the EOEF founded?

The Bylaws of the Foundation were prepared at the direction of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Orthopaedic Association and approved on January 17, 1998. The EOEF was founded on July 17, 1998. The Officers of the EOEF were elected at that time.

Where is the Foundation located?

EOEF shares office space with the Eastern Orthopaedic Association at:

110 West Road, Suite 227
Towson, MD 21204

Who are the Foundation's members?

The EOEF has one member - the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, Inc., a Pennsylvania not-for-profit corporation.

Officers

Chitranjan S. Ranawat, MD, President
John D. Lubahn, MD, Secretary
Charles H. Classen Jr., MD, Treasurer
E. Anthony Rankin, MD, Ex Officio

Supporters

Patron - $50,000 and above
Stryker
Biomet Orthopedics, Inc.

Magna Cum Laude - $25,000 and above
Zimmer
DePuy, a Johnson & Johnson company

Summa Cum Laude - $10,000 and above
Smith & Nephew
Chitranjan S. Ranawat, MD

Cum Laude - $5,000 and above
Doctor and Mrs. Charles H. Classen, Jr.
Doctor and Mrs. J. Richard Bowen

Contributor - $1,000 and above
David S. Zelouf, MD

Doctor and Mrs. Glen A. Barden

Hari Bezwada, MD

Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, MD

Mark C. Buechel, MD

The Cotler Family Foundation

Colin E. Couper, MD

Doctor and Mrs. Henry R. Cowell

Doctor and Mrs. John S. Goetcheus

Hand, Microsurgery and Reconstructive Orthopaedics

Garry Houch, MD

Andrew Hudacek, MD

Doctor and Mrs. Shepard R. Hurwitz

Doctor and Mrs. L. Andrew Koman

Mark Lemos, MD

Doctor and Mrs. Stanley W. Lipinski

Doctor and Mrs. John Lubahn

James A. Nunley, MD

Philadelphia Hand Center

Premier Orthopaedics, Inc.

Doctor and Mrs. Edward A. Rankin

Doctor and Mrs. Thomas S. Renshaw

Doctor and Mrs. Robert N. Richards, Jr.

John C. Richmond, MD

Doctor and Mrs. Joseph O. Romness

Doctor and Mrs. Enzo J. Sella

Southern Orthopaedic Association

Thomas P. Vail, MD

James C. Vailas, MD

Supporter – Up to $999

Henry A. Backe, Jr., MD

Scott Boden, MD

Fred Carter, MD

Robert V. Dawe, MD

Ronald Hillegass, MD

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Lakeshore Orthopedic Group, PC

Paul F. Lachiewicz, MD

Doctor and Mrs. Stephen N. Lang

Merck & Co., Inc.

Gerald W. Pifer, MD

Kevin D. Plancher, MD

Mark E. Pruzansky, MD

Doctor and Mrs. Robert N. Richards, Sr.

Doctor and Mrs. David W. Romness

George Rowan, MD

Vincent J. Sammarco, MD

Edwin G. Singsen, MD

Geoffrey Westrich, MD

Paul H. Wierzbieniec, MD

How may I help?

You may support the Eastern Orthopaedic Educational Foundation by sending your tax deductible contribution to the Foundation's headquarters in Baltimore. The Eastern Orthopaedic Association and the Eastern Orthopaedic Educational Foundation welcome and appreciate your support.

Further Information?

We welcome your questions at 1.866.362.1409 or via email.

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