Mark Bloomberg Resident Research Awards

One or more awards are given each year to residents submitting abstracts for presentation at the VOS Annual Conference. The awards allow recipients to travel to the meeting to present their research work.

Background: Mark Bloomberg was a former VOS president, longstanding member, contributor, and supporter with special interests in orthopedics, sports medicine, clinical and research settings. He was also a tremendous supporter and mentor to residents. The Veterinary Orthopedic Society established The Mark S. Bloomberg Memorial Resident Research Awards to honor his memory, work, and devotion to residents.

Eligibility:

• Veterinary residents
• Must submit an abstract for presentation at the VOS Annual Conference

Award Details:

• Recipients are encouraged to attend the Thursday night banquet for recognition by VOS membership
• Winners give back by acknowledging VOS's contribution to their research and career
• Bloomberg lectures scheduled for Thursday morning to facilitate banquet attendance
• In 2025, seven awards were funded through generous donations from endowed Bloomberg sponsors

Sponsors: AO Vet North America, Arthrex, Boehringer-Ingelheim, New Generation Devices, Orthomed, Securos, and VOS Past Presidents

Recent Winners (2025): Charlotte Barton (Colorado State University), Christopher Beggan (Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre), Emma Devereux (University of Florida), Casey Gordon (Animal Referral Hospital Brisbane), Charlotte Pfund (VCA Animal Specialty Group), Regan Stoneburner (Cornell University), Peter Welsh (Washington State University)