December Foundations in Arthroscopy – 2026: dates, venue & registration
- What are the listed dates and venue?
- 10–12 Dec 2026 · Orthopaedic Learning Center (OLC), 9400 W. Higgins Road, Suite 100, Rosemont, Illinois 60018, United States
- Who is the course listed for, and what is the format?
- PGY1–4 orthopaedic residents and arthroscopy fellows. Listed format: Skills Lab. Confirm prerequisites and any individual laboratory access with the organizer.
- What fee information is available?
- Fee information at the last source check: General registration: US$2,399. Confirm the applicable category, inclusions and current amount on the official page.
- What is the registration status?
- Registration was closed or full at the last source check. Check the official source for any waitlist or status change.
Original record checked 14 Oct 2026. Selected practical fields reviewed 03 Nov 2026; see the source review below.
Official-source review · 3 November 2026
The official sources were accessible. This review covers the fields described below, rather than re-verifying every detail of the original record.
What the sources establish
- The edition page explicitly says the course is full and offers a waitlist. It publishes US$2,399 and more than 16 hours of cadaver practice for PGY1–4 residents and arthroscopy fellows.
Still to confirm
- A waitlist request is not confirmation of a place.
Original directory record checked 14 Oct 2026. Confirm changes with the organizer before registration or travel.
What to expect
A three-day resident and fellow course covering foundational knee and shoulder arthroscopy. More than 16 hours of cadaver practice support motor-skills development, knot tying, operative technique and direct faculty feedback.
Programme, learning format & faculty
The course description confirms learning objectives and lab time; consult the edition agenda for the session timetable. The December 2026 title establishes the edition; a historical footer revision date does not identify a different course.
Learning focus
- Safe shoulder and knee arthroscopy
- Operative motor skills and knot tying
- Operating-room setup
- Intended participants
- PGY1–4 orthopaedic residents and arthroscopy fellows
- Learning format
- Skills Lab · Foundational (directory level)
- Practical participation
- The edition page advertises more than 16 hours of knee and shoulder cadaver-lab practice. Individual specimen allocation is not stated; admission and the final timetable remain subject to the organizer.
- Teaching language
- Not confirmed in this record; ask the organizer.
Programme outline
- 10 December — motor skills
Registration 10:30; simulator, FAST motor-skills and knot-tying rotations, then evening teaching.
- 11 December — knee
Knee cadaver sessions with diagnostic arthroscopy, meniscus procedures and operative skills.
- 12 December — shoulder
Shoulder cadaver sessions with diagnostic and reconstructive skills; see the source for group assignments and final times.
Course chairs
- Patrick Wakefield Joyner
- James P. Leonard
Names and roles are those published for this edition; attendance and faculty assignments may change. See the source for the complete roster and disclosures.
Programme sources
Published sessions and demonstrations do not guarantee hands-on participation. Confirm the current timetable, instructor supervision, language and any separately booked workshop directly.
Registration, fees & contact
Refund, cancellation or transfer requests must reach AANA in writing at least four weeks before the course
Resident/fellow course registration
Participant evidence · field-specific checks
These sources support only the participant fields listed here. Organizer-wide policies and international travel arrangements do not confirm course admission or visa approval. Original record checked 14 Oct 2026.
- Participant requirements · Checked 04 Nov 2026 · Edition-specific source
Course introduction and Target Audience ↗ - Practical / lab access · Checked 04 Nov 2026 · Edition-specific source
Foundations course description: dedicated cadaver lab time ↗ - Cancellation terms · Checked 04 Nov 2026 · Edition-specific source
More Information: written requests ↗ - International participants · Checked 04 Nov 2026 · Organizer-wide policy
Frequently Asked Questions: letter of invitation ↗
Participant information reviewed 04 Nov 2026; see the field-specific evidence above. This does not renew the original course verification or guarantee admission.
Selected practical fields reviewed 03 Nov 2026. The original record check date remains 14 Oct 2026; see the source review above for scope and unresolved details.
What the published fee or registration covers
- ✓ Three-day course for PGY1–4 orthopaedic residents and arthroscopy fellows
- ✓ More than 16 hours of knee and shoulder cadaver practice
- ✓ Motor-skills and knot-tying instruction
- ✓ Up to 28 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Details to confirm before booking
Ask the organizer about any item not established in this directory. A published course page or fee does not settle every participant condition.
- International admission eligibility: not established in a dedicated field; confirm with the organizer and check the source notes.
- Teaching language: not established in a dedicated field; confirm with the organizer and check the source notes.
- Confirm your final payable total, current place and selected participation category before making travel arrangements.
The December 2026 event page was rechecked on 3 November 2026 and now explicitly states that the course is full. The published US$2,399 fee and maximum 28 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits remain edition information, not evidence of an available seat. Contact AANA about the waitlist.
Why this course may fit
Four details worth confirming
- EligibilityConfirm the intended experience level and any specialty or membership requirements.
- Hands-on accessCheck whether the listed format includes individual lab time, observation, or optional workshops.
- Total costVerify taxes, laboratory fees, accommodation, travel, and what the registration price includes.
- Current availabilityUse the organizer’s live page for final dates, seats, accreditation, and cancellation terms.
This independent summary is based on published organizer information or an authoritative professional-society calendar. Dates, fees, program, eligibility, accreditation, and availability can change. Confirm everything with the organizer before making travel or registration arrangements.