OSMA Fellows
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.
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.
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.