Sep 23, 2024
ALEXANDRIA, VA—The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC) has awarded the William D. Beiswenger Volunteer Award to John H. Reynolds, CPO, FAAOP.
May 09, 2024
The O&P Foundation and ABC partner to identify and celebrate outstanding research by orthotic and prosthetic students. Three ABC Student Poster Prizes were awarded to student-created posters...
Feb 29, 2024
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Foundation for Education and Research (The Foundation) is excited to announce that the 2024 Chester Haddon Scholarship will begin accepting applications on March 4.
Feb 12, 2024
ABC and NCOPE are working to advance the process of becoming a CPO by transitioning to new residency standards and certification exams that require both disciplines.
Jan 30, 2024
In proud partnership with The Foundation, we are pleased to recognize and congratulate the recipients of the 2024 ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship and Scholarship for O&P Diversity.
Jan 29, 2024
ABC, in partnership with The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research, would like to congratulate Jessica Smit, CPO, as the recipient of the 2024 ABC Resident Travel Award.
Sep 18, 2023
The ABC Board of Directors recently took action to create a pathway for future pedorthists to receive approved education and pursue a career in pedorthics.
Jun 01, 2023
In partnership with The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research, we take great pride in congratulating the recipients of the inaugural 2023 ABC O&P Technician Scholarships and Scholarships for O&P Technician Diversity.
May 19, 2023
The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research (The Foundation) and the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) are proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 ABC Student Poster Prizes.
Feb 08, 2023
ABC, in partnership with The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research (The O&P Foundation), would like to congratulate Bria Collins as the recipient of the 2022 ABC Resident Travel Award.
Jan 12, 2023
In proud partnership with the Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research, we are pleased to announce and congratulate the recipients of the 2023 ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarships and Scholarships for O&P Diversity.
Jan 06, 2023
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC) is proud to announce 75 years of serving the orthotic and prosthetic profession...
Jun 29, 2022
ABC, in proud partnership with the Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation (OPERF), is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 inaugural ABC Student Achievement and Student Diversity Scholarships.
May 10, 2022
Essentially Women (EW) presented the award to Walsh Aframe at a special ceremony during Focus Conference 2022 in Clearwater Beach, Fla. Mary is the owner and founder of The Women’s Image Center in Worcester, MA.
Apr 21, 2022
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation (OPERF) and the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) are proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 inaugural ABC Student Poster Prizes.
Apr 18, 2022
ABC and NCOPE are proud to announce that the established education and certification pathway to the Certified Orthotist-Prosthetist (CPO) credential was approved as an accredited Prosthetist/Orthotist Level Pathway by ISPO.
Apr 08, 2022
The five national organizations that comprise the Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) Alliance stand in strong opposition to any direct-to-consumer delivery model for the provision of custom prostheses or orthoses...
Mar 01, 2022
We Are ABC. This year’s report summarizes our activities during this year. See highlights of our successes and important data on our programs.
Jan 13, 2022
ABC is excited to announce that it will partner with organizations such as the Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation (OPERF) to offer $1 million in OP&P scholarships over the next five years.
Apr 08, 2021
OPERF and ABC are proud to announce the recipients of the 2021 OPERF/ABC Student Award for Academic Achievement and Resident Travel Award. Congratulations to these outstanding students and residents!