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Drexel Athletics and Rothman Orthopaedics Announce Partnership
12/1/2022 1:00:00 PM | Drexel Athletics
PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 1, 2022) –Drexel Athletics and Rothman Orthopaedic Institute have announced a multi-year partnership that will begin this season. Rothman Orthopaedics will become the Official Orthopaedic Partner of Drexel Athletics. Additionally, Rothman Orthopaedics will oversee Drexel's on-site clinic for student-athletes.
"Drexel Athletics looks forward to the partnership with Rothman Orthopaedics," said Drexel University Director of Athletics Maisha Kelly. "The health and well-being of our student-athletes is our top priority. We are excited to provide our athletes access to Rothman's outstanding group of physicians and surgeons. Rothman's expertise and association with some of the areas top collegiate and professional sports organizations, elevates our commitment to student-athlete care."
"This partnership will be great for all parties involved, and we are thrilled to partner with Drexel University on providing high-quality orthopaedic care to their student-athletes," said Alexander R. Vaccaro, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A, President of Rothman Orthopaedics, Richard H. Rothman Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics, and Professor of Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals. "Additionally, we look forward to educating the athletes on the latest evidence-based recommendations, prevention and treatment options which are essential for keeping all athletes safe."
The extended agreement between Rothman Orthopaedics and Drexel also includes a strong branding presence at the newly-renovated Daskalakis Athletic Center. Rothman Orthopaedics will receive prominent in-venue branding on Drexel's state-of-the-art video board for men's and women's basketball as well as wrestling.
Other key pieces of the agreement include sponsorship of Drexel's rivalry series against the University of Delaware. Rothman Orthopaedics will also be the presenting sponsor of annual esports tournament on campus and will have significant exposure across all Drexel Athletics channels including digital, broadcast, multimedia, rec, and intramurals.
About Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is the largest musculoskeletal practice in the United States according to Becker's Review. A world-leader in the field of orthopaedics, Rothman Orthopaedics partners with health systems, hospitals and physicians to build enduring musculoskeletal systems of care in communities that are high-quality, compassionate, affordable and grounded in evidence-based medicine.
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute orthopaedists treat patients in 43 locations and has surgical privileges at 71 facilities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Florida. With experts in nine orthopaedic sub-specialties including spine, hip and knee, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, hand and wrist, sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopaedic oncology and trauma, Rothman Orthopaedics is recognized for excellence in clinical treatment methods, research, education and technology.
Consistently recognized as national and regional "Top Docs," Rothman Orthopaedics is proud to be the official team physicians for the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, the iconic Radio City Rockettes, The Big EAST Conference, as well as 63 college and high school teams.
For more information about Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, please visit www.RothmanOrtho.com.
About LEARFIELD
LEARFIELD a media, data, and technology services leader in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions. LEARFIELD services include licensing and collegiate sports properties' multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; data analytics and insights; ticketing software; and ticket sales, premium seating, and fundraising services; branding; campus-wide business and sponsorship development; and venue technology systems. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for NACDA's acclaimed LEARFIELD Directors' Cup, recognizing athletic departments across all divisions.
"Drexel Athletics looks forward to the partnership with Rothman Orthopaedics," said Drexel University Director of Athletics Maisha Kelly. "The health and well-being of our student-athletes is our top priority. We are excited to provide our athletes access to Rothman's outstanding group of physicians and surgeons. Rothman's expertise and association with some of the areas top collegiate and professional sports organizations, elevates our commitment to student-athlete care."
"This partnership will be great for all parties involved, and we are thrilled to partner with Drexel University on providing high-quality orthopaedic care to their student-athletes," said Alexander R. Vaccaro, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A, President of Rothman Orthopaedics, Richard H. Rothman Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics, and Professor of Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals. "Additionally, we look forward to educating the athletes on the latest evidence-based recommendations, prevention and treatment options which are essential for keeping all athletes safe."
The extended agreement between Rothman Orthopaedics and Drexel also includes a strong branding presence at the newly-renovated Daskalakis Athletic Center. Rothman Orthopaedics will receive prominent in-venue branding on Drexel's state-of-the-art video board for men's and women's basketball as well as wrestling.
Other key pieces of the agreement include sponsorship of Drexel's rivalry series against the University of Delaware. Rothman Orthopaedics will also be the presenting sponsor of annual esports tournament on campus and will have significant exposure across all Drexel Athletics channels including digital, broadcast, multimedia, rec, and intramurals.
About Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is the largest musculoskeletal practice in the United States according to Becker's Review. A world-leader in the field of orthopaedics, Rothman Orthopaedics partners with health systems, hospitals and physicians to build enduring musculoskeletal systems of care in communities that are high-quality, compassionate, affordable and grounded in evidence-based medicine.
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute orthopaedists treat patients in 43 locations and has surgical privileges at 71 facilities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Florida. With experts in nine orthopaedic sub-specialties including spine, hip and knee, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, hand and wrist, sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopaedic oncology and trauma, Rothman Orthopaedics is recognized for excellence in clinical treatment methods, research, education and technology.
Consistently recognized as national and regional "Top Docs," Rothman Orthopaedics is proud to be the official team physicians for the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, the iconic Radio City Rockettes, The Big EAST Conference, as well as 63 college and high school teams.
For more information about Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, please visit www.RothmanOrtho.com.
About LEARFIELD
LEARFIELD a media, data, and technology services leader in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions. LEARFIELD services include licensing and collegiate sports properties' multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; data analytics and insights; ticketing software; and ticket sales, premium seating, and fundraising services; branding; campus-wide business and sponsorship development; and venue technology systems. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for NACDA's acclaimed LEARFIELD Directors' Cup, recognizing athletic departments across all divisions.
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