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Biomet and OMeGA collaborate in support of orthopedic graduate medical education
Biomet Inc. and the Orthopaedic Medical Grants Association announced their collaboration to support the training of orthopedic resident surgeons, according to a company release.
Biomet will provide funding to support resident education through the third-party administration of Orthopaedic Medical Grants Association (OMeGA). The grants will provide financial support to U.S. and Canadian orthopedic surgeon residency programs for the training of residents in the treatment of bone and joint disorders.
“Biomet has been a strong supporter of resident and fellowship education and research projects,” Jeff Binder, president and chief executive officer of Biomet, stated in the release. “The Biomet/OMeGA collaboration will expand our broad support to as many teaching institutions as possible in a fully transparent and ethical fashion. Bone and joint disorders are the leading cause of disability in the United States, and we need a growing supply of highly trained specialists to deliver the best possible care to patients suffering from these disorders. Support for residency programs enhances the quality of orthopedic health care.”
Biomet’s funding is intended for resident enhancement programs such as grand rounds programs, journal clubs, textbooks, attendance at professional meetings and other educational expenses. OMeGA plans to award the grants in July.