The Joy of Giving: Sustaining Education, Research and Academic Leadership Development in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Thursday, February 27, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM MST

Location: 103 A-B

Faculty(s)

Ross Zafonte, DO (he/him/his)

Executive Vice Dean
University of Missouri

Course Director(s)

Gerard E. Francisco, MD (he/him/his)

Professor and Chair
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School

Speaker(s)

Matt O'Lone, CIMA

Portfolio Manager
Raffa Investment Advisers

Slides

Brief Session Description : Philanthropy has long sustained education and research, and it is more important now than ever due to the many financial challenges facing academic institutions and nonprofit organizations. Many physiatrists have supported the mission and operations of various professional societies by volunteering their time and talent, but financial support is ultimately the key to helping these societies realize their mission.