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Honoring your legacy in orthopaedics

Becoming an OSMA Fellow is a prestigious distinction reserved for individuals who have significantly shaped the organization’s path and success. This exclusive membership recognizes your pivotal contributions and invites continued involvement in advancing the field of orthopaedics.

What to expect as an OSMA Fellow

As an OSMA Fellow, you will enjoy a variety of opportunities and benefits that empower you to continue making an impact in the orthopaedic field:

Access to exclusive resources

OSMA Fellows have privileged access to:

  • Members-only website - OSMA Fellows have full access to the members’ section of the OSMA website, providing you with a wealth of industry-specific resources, updates, and networking opportunities.
  • OSMA meetings - You are encouraged to attend OSMA meetings, where your registration fees will be waived. These meetings are a valuable platform for staying informed on industry developments and contributing to important discussions.
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Leadership, Mentorship and Participation Opportunities

OSMA Fellows are invited to take on leadership and mentorship roles, including:

  • Meeting planning and execution - You can assist in planning and executing OSMA meetings, ensuring they remain relevant and impactful.
  • Speaker participation - Share your expertise by participating as a speaker at OSMA events, helping to educate and inspire others in the field.
  • Workgroup leadership - Take an active role in OSMA by chairing or participating in one or more OSMA working groups, where your input can drive the industry forward.
  • Mentorship opportunities - Serve as a mentor to other OSMA members, especially those early in their careers, and help cultivate the next generation of industry leaders.
  • Advisory role - Offer your insights and advice to the OSMA Board of Directors, helping to shape the organization’s future direction.
  • Assisting with publications - Contribute to OSMA publications by writing, reviewing, or editing articles, ensuring that industry knowledge is accurately and effectively disseminated.

Travel reimbursement

OSMA recognizes your valuable contributions and provides travel reimbursement under certain conditions:

  • Reimbursement eligibility - A maximum of two Fellows per meeting may be eligible for travel reimbursement. This includes economy flights (or auto mileage at the average corporate rate), airport/venue parking, and standard hotel accommodations for the duration of the meeting.
  • Limitations - Reimbursement is not available for meals outside of those included in the meeting registration or for spouses/companions. Additionally, if you become employed by a member company or Strategic Partner company, your eligibility for travel reimbursement and registration fee waivers will be suspended for the duration of your employment.
  • Fellows who enter into a paid consulting agreement for OSMA, will receive reimbursement for travel expenses in keeping with their negotiated consulting contract unless significant contribution to a meeting/working group is made without payment.
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Honoring distinguished leaders who have shaped orthopedic regulatory excellence

The OSMA Fellows program would like to recognize these exceptional professionals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the orthopedic medical device industry and to OSMA throughout their distinguished careers.

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Ed Chin

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Sharon Starowicz

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Rodney Parker

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Member qualifications

Becoming an OSMA Fellow is a distinguished honor, and the selection process is rigorous to maintain the prestige of this recognition.

  • Nomination and selection – OSMA Fellows are nominated by existing members or can self-nominate if they meet the criteria. All nominations are reviewed and selected by the Board of Directors based on the nominee’s significant contributions to the organization and the orthopaedic industry.
  • Active participation – While there is no obligation for Fellows to actively participate in OSMA activities, those who continue to take on leadership roles, such as workgroup chairs or meeting speakers, are highly regarded and appreciated.
  • Posthumous recognition – The legacy of departed members who have significantly influenced the organization may be honored with a posthumous Fellowship.

Join the legacy of OSMA Fellows

If you have made significant contributions to the OSMA organization and are ready to be recognized for your efforts, we invite you to join the esteemed ranks of OSMA Fellows.

To express your interest in becoming an OSMA Fellow or to nominate a colleague, please fill out the form. Our team will review your submission and contact you with further details.

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Ed Chin


Twenty-seven years in orthopedic regulatory affairs at Medtronic established Ed Chin as a respected leader in navigating complex regulatory pathways. His expertise in managing multiple PMA submissions and FDA advisory committee processes became particularly valuable as the regulatory landscape evolved, especially with the introduction of EU MDR requirements that reshaped global clinical trial strategies.

Ed's OSMA legacy centers on two landmark regulatory achievements: leading the cervical screw down-classification initiative and championing the amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding custom devices. These accomplishments required exceptional consensus-building skills and deep regulatory knowledge.

Throughout nearly two decades with OSMA, Ed valued his Board service alongside distinguished industry leaders. The collaborative relationships he built with both industry peers and FDA colleagues through OSMA exemplify the organization's mission of advancing orthopedic regulatory science through partnership and shared expertise.

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Sharon Starowicz


With over three decades in orthopedic regulatory affairs, Sharon Starowicz has been a driving force in shaping industry-regulator relationships. She began her career at FDA as a Biomedical Engineer and Scientific Reviewer in the Orthopedics group before moving to Johnson & Johnson, where she advanced to lead regulatory, clinical and quality operations for major business initiatives.

Sharon's seven-year tenure as OSMA President transformed the organization into a trusted partner with FDA. Her leadership helped establish OSMA as a key communication channel for regulatory requirements and industry coordination efforts. She later served as Industry Representative to the FDA Orthopedic Devices Panel, cementing her role as a bridge between the two communities.

Having participated in OSMA for over 30 years, Sharon witnessed its evolution from intimate ten-person gatherings to robust meetings with strong FDA participation. Her notable achievements include spearheading successful device classification efforts and representing OSMA at industry forums, always working to advance the field through collaboration and education.

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Rodney Parker


Rod Parker dedicated 28 years to orthopedic regulatory affairs at Stryker Instruments, where he developed a uniquely comprehensive approach as Manager of Regulatory Affairs for the Instruments Division. His department oversaw not only traditional regulatory functions but also specialized disciplines of sterilization, biocompatibility, and instrument processing—creating one of the most interesting and diverse regulatory departments in the industry.

Rod's expertise extended beyond Stryker through his active participation as a sitting member of four ISO and AAMI standards committees, bringing cutting-edge regulatory insights to the OSMA membership over 20 years. Beginning his OSMA journey in 1996 when meetings drew just nine attendees, Rod witnessed the organization's remarkable growth, attending an impressive 85 quarterly meetings throughout his career.

His most significant OSMA contribution came as chair of the endotoxin issue with FDA in 2016, leading a complex negotiation that resulted in additional testing requirements rather than mandatory labeling for orthopedic implants. Rod considers this challenging outcome a proud achievement in representing both OSMA and the broader industry, demonstrating his ability to navigate the evolving approaches of FDA and international regulatory agencies.

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