2024 Orthopaedic Update Conference Welcomes 700+ Attendees
On Saturday, August 24th, the Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation hosted its 20th Annual Orthopaedic Update Conference at the Rosen Centre Hotel. Welcoming over 700 attendees, the conference marked another significant milestone for orthopaedic education and technology.
Proceeds from the event benefit the 501(c)(3) Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation and its mission to provide the highest quality sports medicine and orthopaedic education to our healthcare community to further aid our youth athletes.
Highlights from the 20th Annual Orthopaedic Update Conference include:
- An Expert-led Program: This full-day agenda disseminated the latest insights into orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care. Tailored to empower healthcare professionals, like athletic trainers and physical therapists, the program emphasized enhancing care quality and patient recovery outcomes. Attendees also had the chance to earn valuable Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) at an affordable rate.
- Supporting Tomorrow’s Talents: The Foundation extended a generous donation to the UCF Student Athletic Trainers’ Organization (SATO). With the Foundation’s biannual conferences, more than $50,000 has been gifted to both UCF’s Student Physical Therapy Association (SPTA) and SATO since the conference’s commencement. From this donation, $1,500 was allocated for the Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation Scholarship. This year, the proud recipient was Isabel González-Aponte.
- A Tribute to Chris Payer: During the event, the Foundation also presented the Chris Payer Honorary Sports Medicine Scholarship to one Orange county and one Seminole county high school student who are pursuing a career in sports medicine. The scholarship was named in honor of Chris Payer, an Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation board member who passed away unexpectedly. This year’s recipients were Amayah Morgan and Ava Enrique.
- Foundation’s Enduring Mission: The event’s proceeds will continue to fuel the Foundation’s dedication to helping youth athletes utilize sports to develop a lifetime of healthy habits playing the game they love.
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