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Practical MSK education for real-world primary care

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At Jackson Orthopedic Foundation, we believe primary care is often the best place to treat common muscle, bone, and joint problems.

However, despite high demand from patients, most primary care clinicians don’t get adequate MSK training to be able to confidently manage these conditions. Our work as a nonprofit provider of clinical education focuses on closing this important skills gap.
From experienced clinicians to students just beginning their journey, our programs support better care today and tomorrow.

Orthopedic Primary Care

Our nationally accredited Orthopedic Primary Care (OPC) curriculum – online and hybrid courses – is the only non-degree continuing education program of its kind in the U.S.

The affordable, flexible curriculum is designed to fit busy clinical lives while building the skills and confidence needed to deliver high-quality musculoskeletal care.
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Healthcare Immersion Program

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Our month-long summer program gives college students a unique exposure to possible health careers through in-clinic shadowing. HIP helps cultivate the next generation of healthcare professionals through hands-on learning and meaningful clinical mentorship.
2026 Program Dates: July 7-31
Applications are now open.
Deadline to apply is Monday, June 8.
Learn more about HIP

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Kathleen Geier, DNP and Catherine Matthews, RN
Meet our board members (learn more)
Charlie Chaplin lookalike poses with gala guest
Feeling famous at our Canes Film Festival & Gala (learn more)
Nurse learning orthopedic ankle exam
Learning orthopedic assessment skills (learn more)
nurses examine another's shoulder
Students learning about placement of orthopedic injections (learn more)
Meet donor and HIP preceptor Melissa Allen, NP
Meet our donors, including HIP preceptor Melissa Allen, NP
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OPC students show off their casting skills (learn more)
Supporters enjoying our Canes Film Festival & Gala (learn more)
A fun & informative afternoon at our annual Canes Film Festival & Gala
Healthcare Immersion Program students shadowing clinicians (learn more)
Learning upper extremity exam techniques at Orthopalooza
Happy supporters at our Canes Film Festival & Gala
Practicing exam techniques at Orthopalooza

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  • Home
  • About
    • History
    • Team
    • Mission and impact
  • Get CEs
    • Our courses
    • Orthopedic Primary Care
    • Orthopalooza
    • FAQs
    • Scholarships
  • Support Us
    • Ways to support us
    • Meet our donors
    • Canes Annual Gala
  • Students
    • Healthcare Immersion Program >
      • HIP Application
  • Blog
  • Contact