Navy Orthopaedic Surgeon & Alum receives OREF Clinical Research Award for on-the-ground research leading to evolution of battlefield Orthopaedic Care (Covey '73)

Published on April 17, 2026

The Orthopaedic Research Excellence Awards (OREA) recognize groundbreaking contributions to musculoskeletal science. 

These prestigious honors recognize individuals and teams whose work exemplifies scientific rigor, innovation, and clinical relevance across the research continuum—from emerging discovery to impactful translation. We encourage those interested in research recognition to explore this mission-driven awards program and encourage applications from researchers across academic, clinical, and industry settings whose work aligns with the values of excellence, innovation, and impact in orthopaedic research. 

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BZ '73!