O&P Rising

Apr 17 2024 2
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O&P Rising, hosted by rising O&P professionals, offers candid insights from seasoned O&P professionals on topics that are relevant to those interested in starting out on the right foot when it comes to a career in O&P. During these half-hour sessions, students, residents, and newly certified practitioners will speak with established O&P professionals to get their take on what worked well for them.

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Mastering Resume Writing

Apr 17 2024 25 mins  
In this episode, recorded live at the 50th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium in Chicago, we hand over the hosting duties to Gloria Lee, an instructor at Northwestern University Prosthetics Orthotics Center in Chicago. Gloria sits down with Adrienne Hill, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, program director of Kennesaw State's O&P Master's Program, for an insightful conversation on

Supporting the Future of O&P

Mar 20 2024 22 mins  
In this episode, recorded live at the 50th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium in Chicago, we hand over the hosting duties to Nicole Walker, MS, CPO, a doctoral candidate in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Minnesota, and a board certified research prosthetist orthotist in the Minneapolis Adaptive Design & Engineering (MADE) program at the Minneapolis V

Navigating the O&P Residency Roadmap

Feb 21 2024 24 mins  
In episode 14, we hand over the hosting duties to Madison Ciccaglione, a board-eligible orthotist prosthetist in northern New Jersey. Join her as she engages in a lively conversation with Eric Watters, residency program coordinator & accreditation assistant at the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education. Together, they explore the ins and outs of applying for r

Avoiding Burnout in the O&P Profession

Jan 17 2024 19 mins  
In the season 2 premier of O&P Rising, we give the hosting reins to Kierra Falbo, a research prosthetist orthotist at the Minneapolis VA and a PhD candidate at the University of Minnesota. She chats with John Brinkmann, CPO, FAAOP(D), an associate professor at Northwestern University's Prosthetics Orthotics Center in Chicago, about developing and implementing strategies to help

Celebrating ABC’s 75th Anniversary

Dec 20 2023 19 mins  
In episode 12, we give the hosting reins to Glen Thompson, a newly certified prosthetist orthotist and regional development manager for Integrum. He chats with Cathy Carter, executive director of the American Board for Certification in orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics, about ABC's 75th anniversary, its mission, its approach to determining patient care and organizational standa

Avenues for Disseminating Research

Nov 15 2023 37 mins  
In episode 11, we continue our discussion about the publishing process with host Ariel Fortenberry, prosthetics resident at UT Southwestern. She chats with Tiffany Graham, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP(D), an associate professor at UT Southwestern, Prosthetics-Orthotics Department, about avenues for disseminating research outside of formal research publications and the many opportunities tha

Working through the Publishing Process

Oct 18 2023 27 mins  
In episode 10, we give the hosting reins to Ariel Fortenberry, prosthetics resident at UT Southwestern. She chats with Tiffany Graham, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP(D), an associate professor at UT Southwestern, Prosthetics-Orthotics Department, about how to begin the publication process and tips on getting your research published.

Being a Catalyst for Change

Sep 20 2023 26 mins  
In episode 9, we give the hosting reins to Sophia Mancini, MS, MSOP, prosthetics resident at Yanke Bionics. She chats with Amandi J. Rhett, MS, CPO, LPO, an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine, about being a catalyst for change, specifically prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility from thought to action. O&P Rising is produced by Association Br

Navigating Challenging Encounters

Aug 16 2023 28 mins  
In episode 8, we give the hosting reins to Jonah Rhymer, MPO, CPO, Clinic Manager at Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics. He chats with Kristin Carnahan, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP, a seasoned clinician and educator, about navigating challenging encounters with patients and co-workers while responding in ways that lead to healthy outcomes.

Partnering for Success

Jul 19 2023 28 mins  
In episode 7, we give the hosting reins to Daniel Gieselman, an orthotic resident at Boston Orthotics and Prosthetics. He chats with Kris Desjardins, CPO, FAAOP(D), a certified prosthetist and orthotist at Hanger Clinic, about partnering for success by finding a right mentor.