OTA Research & Education Corporate Support Opportunities
The OTA’s success in achieving our mission is directly linked to the strength of our industry partnerships, collaborative efforts and support. Help continue the OTA long-time tradition of excellence in orthopaedic trauma research and education through support of our initiatives.
Donate today!
Phone: (847)698-1631 E-mail: ota@aaos.org • Web: www.ota.org
Education Initiatives EDUCATION GRANT SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES OTA educational meetings and courses are developed and taught by some of the most highly regarded orthopaedic trauma surgeons in North America and Internationally (pulling from a membership base of over 1,500). The OTA has continued to expand educational offerings to reach trauma surgeons at every stage of their career. Residents and Fellows
Young Practitioners
Mid – Senior Level
International
OTA Annual Meeting Residents Comprehensive Fracture Course (PGY1 -3) Advanced Trauma Techniques Course (PGY 4 – 5) OTA Fellows Course
Young Practitioners Forum
Masters Level Coding Course
International Orthopaedic Trauma Care Forum
Basic Science Focus Forum Grant Writing Workshop Orthopaedic Trauma Boot Camp Acute Care Trauma Course
On-line Education: Webinars, Video Techniques Library, Lecture Series, Residency Curriculum
The continued success of the OTA educational programming is dependent on industry education grants. OTA educational programs continue to grow in both quality and attendance.
OTA Annual Meeting Registration
Research Initiatives RESEARCH GRANT SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES Among the highest of priorities for the OTA, is orthopaedic trauma research funding. The OTA funds trauma-related research projects to advance the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal injury. All research grant applications are reviewed by the OTA Research Committee, and upon committee recommendation, are approved by the OTA Board of Directors.
Ways to Support OTA Research
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Non-Directed Research Grants OTA Directed Topic Research Grants Industry Directed Topic Research Grants Resident Research Grants
(see the OTA website for details regarding the directed topic donation policy)
OTA Offered Research Grants
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Clinical Research Grants ($40,000 maximum) Basic Research Grants ($50,000 maximum) Resident Research Grants ($20,000 maximum) Industry Directed Grants (determined by industry supporter)
History of OTA Grant Cumulative Funding 1990-2011
Secondary Funding Sources 1990 - 2011
History Stats: 1990 – 2012
• 272 Research Grants Awarded, Totaling Over 5.9 Million Dollars
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Over 380 Presentations Over 140 Publications Over 25 Million Dollars of additional grant awards to studies that began as OTA funded research studies
Grant Award Levels LEVELS and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Copper
$ 250,000 and above $ 150,000 - 249,999 $ 100,000 - 124,999 $ 75,000 - 99,999 $ 50,000 - 74,999 $ 25,000 - 49,999 $ 5,000 - 24,999 $ 5,000 - 24,999
Diamond
Diamond Award: Platinum Award: Gold Award: Silver Award: Bronze Award: Copper Award: Sponsors Award: Members Award:
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• Presentation of a donor award plaque at Annual Meeting General Session
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• Sign acknowledging donors prominently located at meeting and courses
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• Acknowledgment printed in the Annual Meeting Program, Specialty Day Program and course programs
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• Research grant support credited to OTA grants; investigators requested to acknowledge corporate sponsorship in resulting publications
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• Opportunity to purchase multiple booth spaces
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• Award sign placed in donor booth
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• Opportunity to support labs at the Annual Meeting and courses
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• Invitation to support and participate at OTA Resident and Fellows Courses with table top exhibit space
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• Company Representatives invited to meet with the OTA Presidential Line during the OTA Annual Meeting
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• Ten (10) complimentary badges to attend OTA Annual Meeting Pre-meeting Courses
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Acknowledgements:
• Recognition at OTA meetings
• Donor award ribbons distributed at the Annual Meeting
• Recognition on OTA Website
• Website banner on the OTA Annual Meeting webpage
• OTA Diamond Award lapel pins
• Two (2) complimentary badges to attend the OTA Specialty Day Meeting and Members reception
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Marketing & Sponsorship MARKETING and SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The OTA offers a wide array of marketing opportunities. Annual Meeting exhibitors and sponsors enjoy the benefit of an audience of over 1,200 orthopaedic trauma surgeons, traveling to the meeting from North America and Internationally. Sponsorship of on-line education also reaches a very extensive audience. Please visit the OTA website exhibitor and sponsorship prospectus for complete details.
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COTA has emerged as the leading source for orthopaedic trauma Fellowship Funding. Promote excellence in orthopaedic trauma fellowship training through your support of COTA. • 52 Fellowship Grants have been awarded between 2010 - 2012 totalling over 3.3 million dollars. • $42,297 additional funds for Orthopaedic Trauma Education • $276,650 for research conducted in 2010
COTA Expenses 2010 - 2012 Medical Education $42,297 (1%)
Research $276,650 (7%)
Operating Expenses $79,057+ (3%)
Fellowship Program Funding $3,300,000 (90%)
Help continue the OTA long-time tradition of excellence in orthopaedic trauma research and education, by donating today! For details regarding OTA and/or COTA, please contact: 6300 N. River Road, Suite 727 E-mail: ota@aaos.org Rosemont, IL 60018-4226 E-mail: office@cotagrants.org Telephone: 847-698-1631 Website: www.ota.org Fax: 847-823-0536 Website: www.cotagrants.org (Please note: COTA donations are not included in OTA donor award levels)