Membership
CORTICES will not be considering new applications until May 2025.
CORTICES is a collaboration of pediatric orthopedic surgeons dedicated to improving the Quality, Safety and Value in the management of emergent orthopedic conditions through education, research and development of optimal care guidelines. Our membership consists of multiple geographically diverse and busy pediatric centers that are fully committed to our mission. A list of our current members can be found on our team page.
Application Submission
Please email completed application, including the name of the CORTICES sponsor, to Allan Beebe and Jennifer Laine .
Decision on new membership will be based on
- Research potential of the applicant and institution/ previous research track record
- Institutional geographic representation and significance to the unmet need of CORTICES
- Support from other CORTICES members
- Assessment of fit with the organization and its mission
- Institutional support as evidenced by chair letter, research infrastructure, previous DUAs, previous/current multi-center involvement
- Trauma volume, Level I status
Each application will be considered on the merits and the ability of the centers to contribute to the goals of the group.
Each membership application consists of:
- Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Support from current CORTICES member (sponsor)
- Letter of Institutional Support from Division or Department Chair or CMO
- A written commitment to contribute the required CORTICES membership fee ($5000/institution) if admitted