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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center

Advancing technology to improve lives.

The NUPOC Mission Statement

Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center (NUPOC) for Education and Research is dedicated to helping people affirm their lives with hope, independence and enthusiasm by advancing technology and knowledge about prostheses and orthoses.


NUPOC is committed to:


• The education and training of professional prosthetists, orthotists, rehabilitation engineers, and other rehabilitation professionals
• The design and application of prostheses and orthoses
• Improving human interactions with prosthetics and orthotics systems



NUPOC conducts its research and education within a clinically-oriented environment that fosters provision of effective prosthetic and orthotic treatments that enhance the independence and quality of life for individuals who live with a physical disability.

Prospective Student Zoom Sessions

Starting in late summer, join our regularly scheduled Zoom informational sessions for our MPO and MPO-R programs. You'll get the chance to meet with faculty and current students, as well as ask any questions you may have.

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Masters Program

As one of the largest and oldest accredited P&O training institution in the hemisphere, our Masters of Prosthetics-Orthotics graduates are well prepared for residencies, certification and successful careers. Applicants can choose from two program tracks, the MPO and the MPO-R, a research-focused extension of the MPO degree program.

Learn About the Programs

Explore Our Center

NUPOC conducts its research and education within a clinically oriented environment that fosters provision of effective prosthetic and orthotic treatments that enhance the independence and quality of life for individuals who live with a physical disability.

Research

The goal of our research is to improve the quality of life for people who use prostheses and orthoses through creative applications of science and engineering to the field.
See Our Latest Work

Facilities

Our specially designed facilities on the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine campus combine state-of-the-art clinical teaching resources with extensive research capabilities.
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Members

Our center members are highly respected experts in the field; browse their profiles to get to know more about them and see examples of their work.
Meet Our Team

Meet the Models

Our volunteers and research subjects are an integral part of our work. Their participation enables NUPOC to collect data and contribute to new knowledge in rehabilitation engineering.

Jane Crry

Jane Curry

"From what I see, the entire attitude about living with limb loss has changed dramatically and for the better, particularly for women, who have a much greater issue with body image."

Clarence Cakley

Clarence Coakley

"My goal is to reach out to other men who also are living with physical disabilities. If I can touch one person, influence just one person to get out into the community, I will have done my job. If I can help other men who have disabilities, then my job would be complete."

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