Cristalei Polk, a prosthetic resident at ProCare Prosthetics, Buford, Georgia, has been selected as the recipient of the Russell Walker CP, LP, Emerging Leader Grant Program. Orthotic Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA), Waterloo, Iowa, and Össur, Reykjavik, Iceland, announced the recipient during the Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium on March 3.
“The Rusty Walker Grant is designed to pay tribute to a practitioner that was passionate about mentoring the next generation of O&P leaders, as well as providing annual funding to a current O&P resident that will allow them to attend and participate in two different events that are outside of the clinical setting and realm but are highly important to the O&P profession and the patients it serves. Cristalei Polk is an exceptional inaugural recipient,” said Todd Eagen, president of OPGA.
“Össur is honored to partner with OPGA to provide professional development opportunities for the future leaders of O&P while memorializing Rusty Walker and the imprint he left on the lives of his patients and colleagues,” said Jenna Matz, director of sales and marketing for Össur. “We look forward facilitating these resident experiences as they aid in elevating the O&P profession.”
