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Tax-deductible donations to the UC San Diego Department of Orthopaedic Surgery support the education and training of new surgeons as well as innovative research initiatives. Your generous gift contributes to advancing the field of orthopedic surgery, leading to new and better treatments for numerous orthopedic injuries and conditions.

EMPOWERING EDUCATION, FOSTERING INNOVATION
DR. WAYNE AND JUNE AKESON VISITING PROFESSORSHIP AND ORTHOPAEDIC EDUCATION ENDOWMENT
Established by the founding department chair, Dr. Wayne Atkinson, the endowment makes highly regarded visiting professorships possible and provides on-going funding in support of advancing the resident educational experience.
Advancing Research and Extraordinary Science
ORTHOPAEDIC DISCOVERY FUND
Empowered by UC San Diego Health Science’s innovative minds and state-of-the-art infrastructure, Orthopaedic Surgery produces groundbreaking discoveries that expand the boundaries of medical science and advance clinical care. Your gift equips our faculty to further our critical research mission.


ALUMNI: OUR PAST AND FUTURE
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY RESIDENT ALUMNI FUND
Alumni gifts are an impactful way of furthering the educational goals of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery while also supporting our alumni activities.
Supporting Our Greatest Needs
ORTHOPAEDIC ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT
Unrestricted funds are a vital component of the department’s sustainability in areas as diverse as education, faculty recruitment and retention, innovative research and clinical care. Your gift will ensure that our department is able to nimbly respond to whatever challenges and opportunities arise.


BUILDING A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE FUTURE FOR EVERYONE
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION FUND
The UC San Diego Orthopaedic Surgery EDI program fosters diverse perspectives, reduces discrimination, and promotes inclusive environments, benefiting individuals from underrepresented groups and improving our community. Your support helps build a more just and equitable future for patients, trainees, and our healthcare team.
Questions
Lindsey Faniola
Director of Development
lfaniola@ucsd.edu
858-822-5930
Teri McIntyre
Executive Director of Development
tlmcintyre@ucsd.edu
858-822-4212
The UC San Diego Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization designated by the Internal Revenue Service. Our Federal Tax ID number is 95-287-2494.
Director of Development
lfaniola@ucsd.edu
858-822-5930
Teri McIntyre
Executive Director of Development
tlmcintyre@ucsd.edu
858-822-4212
The UC San Diego Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization designated by the Internal Revenue Service. Our Federal Tax ID number is 95-287-2494.