New York State Chapter of
American Academy of
Orthotists and Prosthetists
The NYSAAOP site is devoted to sharing information
pertaining to local and national
orthotic and prosthetic industry news.
About NYSAAOP
Chapter Goals and Objectives
- Promote professional ethics and
standards through communication and educational programs.
- To
offer quality educational programs on a local level in order
to keep travel and related costs to a minimum.
- Promote the field of
orthotics and prosthetics through athletic sponsorship to
individuals.
- To communicate relevant
state and national O&P news
- Pursue New York State
Licensure for Orthotic & Prosthetic Services.Reduced
registration fees for Chapter Programs
Chapter Boundries
New York State
Membership Requirements
Anyone practicing prosthetics and/or orthotics in the State of New York. Voting member is a member of and in good standing with the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists in addition to being a member of the New York State Chapter of AAOP ( A complete definition is in the Chapter bylaws).
Chapter Benefits/Projects
- Reduced registration fees for Chapter
Programs
- Membership Certificate for framing, a different format each year
- Membership directory for New York State AAOP
- Use of the Chapter photo exhibit
- Athletic sponsorship for members' patients
- Access to Chapter Web site: www.NYSAAOP.org for all chapter
happenings and updates.
Membership Application sign up
| Officers | |
| President | Herbert Shalant, CPO |
| President-Elect | Vacant |
| Vice-President | Vacant |
| Treasurer | Marty Mandelbaum, CPO |
| Secretary | Joann Marx, CPO, FAAOP |
| Past-President | Richard Catipovic, BS, CP, FAAOP |
| Chapter Directors | |
| Continuing Education | Joann Marx CPO, FAAOP |
| Business Committee | Ted Drygas, CPO, FAAOP |
| Athletic Sponsorship | Roger Howard, CPO |
| Website Updated on April 6, 2013 | |