Fellow First Fridays


Friday, October 3, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
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Category: Webinars

Fellow First Fridays

Elevate your Expertise

Join us for Fellow First Fridays, an exclusive members-only webinar series crafted by the Academy’s Fellows. These complimentary quarterly sessions highlight advanced topics and emerging trends in orthotics and prosthetics.

Why Attend?

  • Exclusive Access: Learn directly from Fellows leading O&P innovation.
  • Expert Insights: Gain strategies to elevate clinical practice.
  • Flexible Learning: Fellows receive exclusive access to recordings.

Quarterly Topic: 
This panel will feature practitioners from hospital-based, independent, and corporate practice settings as they share how the new 2025 residency standards will impact their clinical environment. Attendees will gain practical insights into the challenges and opportunities these changes present across different practice environments.

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Taffy Bowman, CPO, FAAOP

National Residency Director for Ottobock Patient Care with extensive leadership in clinical affairs and residency mentorship. A dedicated mentor and global volunteer advancing O&P education and innovation.

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Jeffrey Wensman, CPO

Clinical/Technical Director at the University of Michigan O&P Center. Oversees care for 35,000+ patients annually while advancing residency education and industry partnerships.

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Ellie Boomer, CPO, LPO

Clinical Educational Manager and Residency Director at CPO. Specializes in pediatric orthotics and cranial remolding, with over 22 years of experience advancing patient care and training.

Not a Fellow yet? Discover how to attain this prestigious designation and unlock exclusive benefits. Visit our Fellow Program page.

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Fellow First Fridays

Fast. Focused. Fellow-led. 

What: A focused 30-minute webinar featuring a 20-minute presentation and 5–10 minutes of Q&A.

When: The first Friday each quarter. 

Who: Presented by Fellows of the Academy and open to all Academy members at no cost.

Why Attend: Stay informed on timely topics in O&P, connect with peers, and learn directly from Academy Fellows.

Interested in becoming a Fellow?
Learn more here.

For More Information:

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