The program supports visiting scholars from resource-limited environments to attend the POSNA Annual Meeting or IPOS®.
POGO International Educational Scholars Program
The POSNA-POGO International Scholar Program was initiated in 2007 to provide educational opportunities for emerging leaders who treat children with orthopaedic conditions in resource challenged environments worldwide. Financial support is available each year for 4-6 orthopaedic surgeons to attend either the POSNA Annual Meeting or the International Pediatric Orthopaedics Symposium (IPOS®). The scholars also visit selected centers for observerships during their trip.
Scholar Applicant Eligibility
Be a practicing orthopaedic surgeon in an underserved region
Be directly involved in the care of children with orthopedic problems
Have a need for financial support
Agree to complete a feedback form regarding his/ her experience as a POGO scholar
Past scholarship winners are not eligible to apply again for 8 years
