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Eastern Orthopaedic Educational FoundationNEW - Make a Resident Travel Grant Award Donation in Your Name Make a donation If you would prefer to pay by check, please make it payable to Eastern Orthopaedic Educational Foundation and mail it to: EOEF Asset Gifting Form
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 Chair 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. ObjectivesThe 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. Where does the money go?Your contribution to EOEF will support the following programs:
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: Who are the Foundation's members?The EOEF has one member - the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, Inc., a Pennsylvania not-for-profit corporation. OfficersHenry Backe, MD, Chair 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 (866) 362-1409 or via email. Make a DonationMake a Resident Travel Grant Award Donation
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