O&P Rising

In the season 2 premier of O&P Rising, we give the hosting reins to Kierra Falbo, a research prosthetist orthotist at the Minneapolis VA and a PhD candidate at the University of Minnesota. She chats with John Brinkmann, CPO, FAAOP(D), an associate professor at Northwestern University's Prosthetics Orthotics Center in Chicago, about developing and implementing strategies to help avoid burnout in the new year.

In episode 11, we continue our discussion about the publishing process with host Ariel Fortenberry, prosthetics resident at UT Southwestern. She chats with Tiffany Graham, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP(D), an associate professor at UT Southwestern, Prosthetics-Orthotics Department, about avenues for disseminating research outside of formal research publications and the many opportunities that open up as a result of being published.

In episode 10, we give the hosting reins to Ariel Fortenberry, prosthetics resident at UT Southwestern. She chats with Tiffany Graham, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP(D), an associate professor at UT Southwestern, Prosthetics-Orthotics Department, about how to begin the publication process and tips on getting your research published.

In episode 9, we give the hosting reins to Sophia Mancini, MS, MSOP, prosthetics resident at Yanke Bionics. She chats with Amandi J. Rhett, MS, CPO, LPO, an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine, about being a catalyst for change, specifically prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility from thought to action.

O&P Rising is produced by Association Briefings.

In episode 8, we give the hosting reins to Jonah Rhymer, MPO, CPO, Clinic Manager at Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics. He chats with Kristin Carnahan, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP, a seasoned clinician and educator, about navigating challenging encounters with patients and co-workers while responding in ways that lead to healthy outcomes.

In episode 7, we give the hosting reins to Daniel Gieselman, an orthotic resident at Boston Orthotics and Prosthetics. He chats with Kris Desjardins, CPO, FAAOP(D),  a certified prosthetist and orthotist at Hanger Clinic, about partnering for success by finding a right mentor.

In episode 6, we give the hosting reins to Macy Oteri, a certified prosthetist-orthotic resident at AlliedOP. She chats with Jim Wynne, CPO, FAAOP, vice president and resident director at Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics, about how to make the most of your O&P residency. 

A special thank you to our episode sponsor, Spinal Technology.

This episode is produced by Association Briefings.

In episode 5, we give the hosting reins to Tyler Cagle, a prosthetics-orthotics graduate student at UT Southwestern in Dallas. He chats with Nina Bondre, CPO, FAAOP, a certified prosthetist orthotist and MBA candidate at The Wharton School, about the importance of a personal brand in the O&P profession. 

In episode 3, we give the hosting reins to Emma Newland, a board-eligible orthotist and current prosthetics resident. She chats with Stephen Fletcher, CPO, director of professional credentialing at the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, about preparing for various O&P exams. 

This episode is sponsored by Ottobock.

Show notes

This series is produced by Association Briefings.

In our inaugural episode, we give the hosting reins to Glen Thompson, certified prosthetist and orthotist at Rise Prosthetics and Orthotics. He chats with Jared Howell, MS, CPO/L, FAAOP, about the importance of networking and mentorship in the O&P industry. 

The American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists presents O&P Rising, hosted by rising O&P professionals offering candid insights from seasoned O&P professionals on topics that are relevant to those interested in starting out on the right foot when it comes to a career in O&P. Check out the trailer for season one!