The Collaborative
The Collaborative works to remove barriers affecting underrepresented and marginalized communities while helping Academy members foster belonging, expand access, and advance inclusive action throughout the O&P profession.
Find Your Academy Community
the Academy's Communities & Groups
Connect with colleagues who share your interests, practice setting, or professional goals. Explore these Academy groups to find your community, exchange ideas, and help move O&P forward.
HBPC
Connect with Academy colleagues working in hospital-based O&P settings to share perspectives, strengthen professional collaboration, and engage with issues that matter to hospital-based practice.
IPG
Built for Academy members who own, co-own, or manage independent O&P practices, the Independent Practice Group offers a trusted peer network to exchange solutions, navigate practice challenges, and strengthen independent care.
REG
The Research Engagement Group brings together Academy members who want to connect, collaborate, and contribute to O&P research, creating more opportunities to engage with research and strengthen the profession's evidence base.
Rising Professionals
Designed for O&P students, residents, and early-career professionals to connect, share experiences, and grow together.
Eligible Academy members are automatically added to the group.
Interested in Getting Involved?
Select a group above to learn more and view its current participation or application information.
Connect With Us
Questions?
Please email us:
info@oandp.org
Join the Conversation
Connect with peers, share insights, and stay part of the dialogue in the Academy Exchange.
Visit the Academy Exchange