June 13, 2026 | Rosemont, Illinois
This educational activity is designed to provide orthopaedic surgeons with an individualized, evidence-informed, and skills-focused experience in advanced shoulder surgery. The course integrates pre-course didactic modules with in-person expert instruction and extensive hands-on bio-skills training, enabling participants to acquire, reinforce, and apply technical knowledge and procedural decision-making strategies relevant to contemporary shoulder practice.
Participants engage with a comprehensive pre-course curriculum addressing key topics such as principles of SLAP and instability repair, capsular management, rotator cuff repair options, tendon transfers, biologic augmentation, bone loss management, and approaches to irreparable pathology. These modules, developed and delivered by recognized leaders in shoulder surgery, ensure that learners arrive with baseline knowledge aligned to current best practices.
During the live activity, participants receive focused instruction through Technical Pearls sessions, non-CME surgical demonstrations, and a case-based panel discussion. The core learning experience includes two extended hands-on E.L.I.T.E. lab sessions in which participants select from a range of advanced arthroscopic and open shoulder procedures, allowing for an individualized training plan based on each learner’s goals and practice needs. Faculty provide direct observation, guidance, and feedback to support skill acquisition and refinement.
The design of this activity supports improved competence and performance by enabling learners to:
- Strengthen understanding of indications, technical principles, and decision-making for advanced shoulder procedures.
- Demonstrate procedural skills in a controlled, supervised environment using contemporary instruments, implants, and techniques.
- Apply case-based reasoning to complex shoulder pathology, including instability patterns, rotator cuff tear types, bone loss, and irreparable or revision scenarios.
*Availability is limited based on equipment and faculty. Registrations submitted within two weeks of the start date cannot guarantee that the chosen procedures will be accommodated.
Course Co-Chairs:
Robert Hartzler, M.D., M.S.
Albert Lin, M.D.
Distinguished Professor:
Felix H. Savoie III, M.D.
Pricing:
Member Rate:
$2,899
Non-Member Rate:
$3,199
Agenda
CME Information
Learning Objectives
- Describe current evidence-based principles and technical considerations for advanced shoulder procedures.
- Demonstrate improved competence in performing advanced arthroscopic and open shoulder techniques
- Apply case-based reasoning to surgical decision-making for complex should pathology.
- Integrate procedural knowledge and technical skills into clinical practice.
- Evaluate personal learning needs and select individualized procedural goals.
Target Audience
The primary target audience for the Shoulder Arthroscopy Lab Course is AANA members and other healthcare professionals who desire to improve their arthroscopic knowledge, competence, performance, and patient outcomes.
Statement of Need
AANA has determined the need for this live educational activity based on identifying professional practice gaps, previous course evaluations and the AANA Self-Assessment Examination. The educational content of this activity was based upon current issues and topics provided by AANA Planning Committees and Membership.
Continuing Medical Education/Credit Designation
The Arthroscopy Association of North America is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Arthroscopy Association of North America designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity may also help fulfill the Maintenance of Certification credit requirements mandated by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Travel and Hotel Information
This course is being held at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont, IL.
Air Travel and Ground Transportation
Please fly into O'Hare International Airport. A shuttle to the Hampton Inn and Suites picks up every 45 minutes from the Bus/Shuttle Center. Follow the signs from baggage claim.
Hotel Accommodations
For your convenience AANA has reserved a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rosemont Chicago O’Hare (9480 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL 60018). The room rate is $142.00 per night plus tax (subject to change). Reservations can be made up to four weeks prior to the course.
For hotel reservations please call (847) 692–3000 and identify yourself as an Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) registrant or click here.
Full Travel Information
More Information
Request for refunds, cancellation, or course transfer must be received in writing by the AANA office at least four weeks prior to the start of the course. Visit our Lab Courses Policies page for full details.
For other questions, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Course content and faculty subject to change.