AwardsThe 2024 Scientific Awards: Call for Papers Now Open! Deadline to submit is November 13, 2023The Knee Society annually presents three (3) scientific awards for papers submitted from the various training programs or from practicing orthopaedic surgeons, both members and non-members, for presentation at the Specialty Day Meeting of The Knee Society (during the AAOS Annual Meeting). The 2024 Specialty Day will be held on Friday, February 16, in San Francisco, CA. More about AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting. Top 3 papers are selected for the following awards: Any and all of these awards are granted at the discretion of the Program Committee of The Knee Society. Submission Process
2023 Scientific Award Winners
The Knee Society’s Lifetime Achievement AwardThe Knee Society is honored to present its 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award to Lawrence D. Dorr, MD (posthumously) Dr. Dorr (1941-2020) was a founding member of The Knee Society who contributed to all aspects of the organization from its inception and until his passing. He organized the closed meetings of The Knee Society and served on its board in many positions, including as its President in 1990. More importantly, Dr. Dorr was a pioneer in research and education, as well as in enhancing clinical care of patients with knee arthritis throughout his career. He is noted throughout the world for being a masterful educator, an innovator, a mentor, and a philanthropist. “The ultimate service is unconditional giving of knowledge and skills... This is why we all chose medicine.” Lawrence D. Dorr, MD More about the Award HERE. |