Press Release

WARSAW — The Perry Initiative has opened registration for the Perry Outreach Program, a unique opportunity for high school students interested in the fields of orthopedics and engineering.

This free, one-day program aims to inspire and educate young women by providing hands-on experiences and mentorship from accomplished female surgeons and engineers. Applications can be submitted until Sept. 12, and the program is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 7, at Zimmer Biomet in Warsaw.

The Perry Outreach Program is designed to ignite passion and curiosity among high school women and non-binary identifying individuals who have an interest in orthopedics and engineering. The event offers hands-on mock surgery modules and mentorship sessions.

Interested high school students can learn more about the Perry Outreach Program and submit their applications online.

The Perry Initiative is a nationally recognized non-profit organization committed to promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in the fields of orthopedic surgery and engineering. By partnering with medical centers, universities, and high schools across the nation, the Perry Initiative creates programs that empower young women to envision themselves as future leaders in these fields.