This course includes the recording of a live Instructional Course from the 2026 AOSSM Annual Meeting.Please Note: The Q&A QR code in the Recording is currently inactive. Any questions submitted through it will not be monitored or answered.
Course Description:
The aim of this Instructional Course (IC) is to review a series of challenging sports medicine cases and experiences that each of the panelists encountered in their early practice. Each presenter will review a surgical case or practice management topic, describe the specific challenges they faced, and share what they learned, including strategies they now use to avoid these issues. Cases will span a range of problems in shoulder, elbow, and knee sports surgery. The session will cover intraoperative technical challenges, surgical indications, and management of difficult postoperative patients. Moderators will facilitate discussion, ask probing questions, and encourage audience participation during a Q&A session. The intended audience includes trainees (residents and fellows) and early career surgeons, but surgeons at all levels could certainly benefit from this content. Panelists will represent different phases of early practice to provide diverse perspectives and insights. This course aims to deliver valuable educational content, promote networking among early career members, and should be offered as a free IC to encourage attendance at the AOSSM Annual Meeting.
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ABOS MOC CREDIT STATEMENT: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s (ABOS) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit. AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.CLAIMING CREDIT In order to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ participants must complete the activity and online evaluation. No hard copy submissions will be accepted.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) (BOC AP# P460) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1 Category A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Claire D. Eliasberg, MD
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Brian C. Lau, MD
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Evan E. Vellios, MD
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Michelle E. Kew, MD
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James B. Carr, MD
"has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose"
Meghan Bishop, MD
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, we have implemented measures to identify and mitigate relevant financial relationships. All individuals in control of content have disclosed their financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. These relationships have been reviewed and mitigated.
ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: 8/1/2026EXPIRATION DATE: 7/31/2029