named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual ISOC Conference
Yearly closed meeting rotating among member centers to exchange best practices and advance collaboration in patient care, education, and research
ISOC Research Initiatives
Cross-institutional research collaborations including surveys and consensus studies on orthopaedic care and training practices
ISOC Traveling Fellowship
Annual six-month program where one selected orthopaedic surgeon trains for two months each at three different ISOC member centers, engaging in clinical and research activities
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Medical Professional Education & Training 3 activities
- Advocating for systemic improvements in global orthopedic carePublishes position statements identifying key challenges facing large orthopedic hospitals and healthcare systems internationally, aiming to influence policy and practice standards in musculoskeletal health through collective expert voice.
- Delivering international clinical and research fellowship training for orthopedic surgeonsSelects one post-residency orthopedic surgeon annually for a structured six-month fellowship involving two-month rotations at three ISOC member centers worldwide. The program includes advanced training in operative and non-operative care and requires publication of a research article and presentation at the ISOC conference.
- Hosting annual conferences to advance global orthopedic collaborationHosts annual meetings convening CEOs and leaders from leading orthopedic centers worldwide to share best practices and address common challenges in patient care, education, and research. These conferences serve as platforms for knowledge exchange and cross-institutional collaboration.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Conducting international research studies on orthopedic practice and careConducts multicenter, international research studies to evaluate and define best practices in orthopedic surgery, including studies on residency program goals, adult joint reconstruction, and the management of periprosthetic joint infections. These studies aim to establish consensus and improve clinical outcomes globally.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$71K
Contributions & grants$71K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$64K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$158K
Cash$158K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$153K
Liquid reserves29.6 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +66.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- MATHIAS BOSTROM — DIRECTOR
relationships · 50
Who they work with
- Campbell Clinic Network — Full member center of ISOC located in Tennessee, USA.
- Charité University Hospital Network — Full member center of ISOC located in Berlin, Germany.
- Cleveland Clinic Network — Full member center of ISOC located in Ohio, USA.
- Cleveland Clinic Partner — Institution of an Ad Hoc Board member
- Clinica Alemana Network — Full member center of ISOC located in Santiago, Chile.
- Clinica Alemana Partner — Institution of the Treasurer & Current Program Chair, a Past Program Chair, and former Co-Chairmen of ISOC
- Hadassah University Medical Center Network — Full member center of ISOC located in Jerusalem, Israel.
- Helios Endo Klinik Partner — Institution of a Board member and the Future Program Chair
- Helios Endo-Klinik Network — Full member center of ISOC located in Hamburg, Germany.
- Helios Endo-Klinik Partner — Hosting site for the 2018 ISOC Traveling Fellow, Dr. Zoy Anastasiadis.
- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein Network — Full member center of ISOC located in São Paolo, Brazil.
- Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires Network — Full member center of ISOC located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires Partner — Institution of an Ad Hoc Board member
- Hospital for Special Surgery Government — Collaborates with Hospital for Special Surgery, which publishes the HSS Journal where multiple ISOC studies have been published.
- Hospital for Special Surgery Network — Full member center of ISOC located in New York, USA.
- Hospital for Special Surgery Partner — Hosted the 13th ISOC Conference in New York City
- Hospital for Special Surgery Partner — Hosting site for multiple ISOC Traveling Fellows, including Dr. Philip Huang in 2019 and Dr. Rodrigo Cardoso in 2017.
- Hospital for Special Surgery Partner — Hosts multiple ISOC leadership members including the Executive Director President, Administrative Director, and several committee chairs
- Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Partner — Hosts ISOC administrative contact and communication via HSS email address (earleyn@hss.edu).
- I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi Network — Full member center of ISOC located in Milan, Italy.
- Institute for Locomotion Network — Full member center of ISOC located in Marseille, France.
- Instituto Nacional De Rehabilitacion Network — Full member center of ISOC located in Mexico City, Mexico.
- Instituto Nacional De Rehabilitacion Partner — Institution of a former ISOC Chair
- Instituto Nacional de Traumatologia e Ortopedia Network — Full member center of ISOC located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Network — Full member center of ISOC located in Bologna, Italy.
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Partner — Institution of a former ISOC Chair
- Istituto Rizzoli, ISCCS Partner — Institution of two Ad Hoc Board members
- Mater Hospital Network — Full member center of ISOC located in Sydney, Australia.
- Mater Hospital Partner — Hosting site for the 2018 ISOC Traveling Fellow, Dr. Zoy Anastasiadis.
- Mater Hospital Partner — Institution of a former ISOC Chair and Board member
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Delphi Consensus for Standardized Orthopedic Educationmethodology: delphi_consensusBy using structured expert consensus, the organization establishes standardized educational goals in orthopedics, because iterative agreement among specialists ensures alignment and quality across international training programs.
- Global Clinical Immersion for Surgeon Trainingmethodology: global-clinical-immersionBy placing high-achieving surgeons in cross-cultural clinical training across top-tier international centers, the organization improves understanding of patient care and outcomes, because exposure to diverse healthcare systems enhances clinical adaptability and innovation.
- Global Collaborative Knowledge Exchangemethodology: collaborative-knowledge-exchangeBy convening leading orthopedic institutions globally, the organization advances patient care, education, and research through shared best practices, because collective expert insight accelerates standardization and innovation in clinical outcomes.
- International Survey Research on Clinical Practicemethodology: international_survey_researchBy conducting international surveys of member centers, the organization identifies and compares clinical practice patterns in orthopedic surgery, because systematic data collection across diverse settings informs evidence-based standardization and quality improvement.