Relationships and collaborations with for-profit and not-for-profit organizations are of vital importance to our faculty because these exchanges of scientific information foster innovation. As experts in their fields, WCM physicians and scientists are sought after by many organizations to consult and educate. WCM and its faculty make this information available to the public, thus creating a transparent environment.

Consultant refers to an individual who provides expert advice to a business or entity (e.g., consulting on medical devices or pharmaceuticals)Consultant:

MicroPort Medical Co., Ltd; OsteoCentric Technologies; Smith & Nephew; Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

Other Interests refers to miscellaneous financial interests not covered in other categories (e.g., stipends, anything of monetary value)Other Interest:

Smith & Nephew

Ownership refers to any financial stake an individual owns in any company (e.g., stock options, equity interest)Ownership:

CableFix LLC; McGinley Orthopaedic Innovations; Primo MC LLC

Professional Services refers to a service requiring specialized knowledge and skill usually requiring a license, certification, or registration (e.g., expert witness, commissioned writing)Professional Services:

CableFix LLC; Primo MC LLC

Proprietary Interest refers to ownership of intellectual property rights (e.g., trademarks, patents, royalty income)Proprietary Interest:

CableFix LLC; MicroPort Medical Co., Ltd; Smith & Nephew; Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.