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“You are a lifelong learner -- hold onto your enthusiasm, and never lose the passion.
Sarah M. Gutknecht, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC



Sarah was champion in the pediatric orthopaedic advanced practice field. She advocated for professional development, emphasizing the importance of building your basic pediatric orthopaedic knowledge while utilizing primary care fundamentals as a foundation for your daily practice.

In honor of Sarah, POPS will award one scholarships per year to assist with registration and travel fees associated with  IPOS conference (1 recipient).  This scholarship has been graciously funded by Gillette Children's Hospital Division of Orthopaedic Surgery.



Dr. Lori Karol was a true trailblazer, leader, mentor, role model, colleague, and friend to us all. As an advocate for Advanced Practice Providers, Dr. Karol was instrumental in the foundation of POPS in 2005.  

In honor of Dr. Karol POPS will award one scholarships per year to assist with registration and travel fees associated with POPS conference (1 recipient).  This scholarship has been graciously funded by the POPS organization and independent donations.




Interested applicants will be notified via email when applications are open. The recipients will be formally recognized at the POPS conference.

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATIONAL GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

Sarah Gutknecht Continuing Education Scholarship Qualifications To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a registered POPS member for at least 1 year prior to the annual meeting. This includes being current on annual dues.

2. Member has not received a POPS scholarship in the past 3 years.  (review updates)


3. Member is not a current member of POPS Executive Board.

4. Complete an application form for the Sarah Gutknecht Continuing Education Scholarship.

5. In the year following the scholarship award, scholarship recipient(s) are required to become involved in POPS through committee participation, poster or speaker presentation at the following year’s annual conference


About the association

The Pediatric Orthopaedic Practitioners Society (POPS)  exists to advance and enhance the care provided by the Advanced Practice Nurse and Physician Assistant specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedics.


Contacts

popssociety2019@gmail.com


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