Welcome to the Slocum Research & Education Foundation

Dedicated to improving musculoskeletal care for all patients through community-based research and education for over 30 years.

Established in 1990, the Slocum Foundation works to advance musculoskeletal care by conducting high quality clinical research, providing medical education, and building up our local community through strong partnerships. The organization is named in honor of Dr. Donald B. Slocum who was a world-leader in the field of orthopedics. Through this, we carry on the commitment to innovation and prioritize the advancement of patient care.

The Team

The Slocum Foundation’s skilled team of Certified Clinical Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, and Interns work together with the Board of Directors to select and engage with clinical research and education opportunities for the benefit of their community.

meet the staff
meet the board

Mission

Our mission at the Slocum Research & Education Foundation is to improve musculoskeletal care across the lifespan through community-based research, education and collaboration.

Vision

The vision of the Slocum Research & Education Foundation is that all healthcare providers base clinical decision-making on the best available evidence, tailor treatment plans to meet the needs and goals of their individual patients, and invest in local solutions for improving musculoskeletal patient outcomes, across all care settings and in our communities.

Goals

Our work focuses on promising opportunities for improving patient care and community health by achieving the following goals:

  • Prevent disability

  • Enhance athletic performance

  • Restore function and quality of life

  • Inform new approaches to patient care, treatment and rehabilitation

News and Events

  • Slocum Foundation Winter 2025 Newsletter

    December 15, 2025

  • 2025 Scholarship Recipients Carry Forward a Legacy of Care

    June 4, 2025

  • Slocum Shows Up Strong at the Eugene Marathon Weekend

    May 7, 2025