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It’s the Pinnacle of Orthopaedic Education
The AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting educational program includes sessions, interactive lectures, courses, and workshops focused on the latest breakthroughs in orthopaedics across all specialties and career stages.
The Education You Need to Impact Your Patient's Care
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AAOS 2025 Education Sessions
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Find 2025 Education by Focus Areas
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Adult Reconstruction Hip
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Adult Reconstruction Knee
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Basic Research
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Career Development
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Casting Workshops
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Foot and Ankle
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General
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Hand and Wrist
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Infection
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Limb Deformity
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Musculoskeletal Oncology
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Patient Care (Non-technical)
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Pediatrics
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Practice Management
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Residents/Fellows
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Shoulder and Elbow
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Spanish-Language Sessions
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Spine
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Sports Medicine
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Technology
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Trauma
Education Learning Formats
Choose from 4 Dynamic Learning Styles to Create Your Ideal Experience
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Instructional Courses Master in-depth experience-based orthopaedic techniques from world-renowned surgeons.
Paper Presentations Explore new and exciting research and advances in orthopaedics.
TechTalks Attend presentations of the latest technology and applications beneficial to surgeons and staff teams. Non-CME session.
Engagement Theater Attend daily, engaging presentations on a variety of topics ranging from advocacy and research updates to mentoring.
Career Development Courses Advance or refine your career with curriculum including: Leadership, Teaching and Communication, Research and Education, Mentoring and Marketing.
Poster Tours Attend guided presentations of the top-rated posters. Recognized experts create a memorable experience by highlighting pearls and answering your questions.
Technical Skills Courses Focus on positioning, approach and step-by-step technical tips through edited videos; includes live discussion on the pearls.
OrthoDome® Attend specialty-specific sessions showing HD or 4K videos of cutting-edge and innovative orthopaedic surgical techniques on the big screen. Non-CME session.
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Innovation Theater Watch live demonstrations of innovative products, services, and solutions showcased by medical and technology professionals. Non-CME session.
Symposia Inspire your thinking as a panel of surgeons shares leading-edge research shaping changes in practice.
The Way I See It…® Listen to the faculty’s candid opinions on contemporary, top-of mind issues.
Flash Five®: What’s Coming Down the Pike Collect critical takeaways on hot topics during a series of five-minute presentations.
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Orthopaedic Video Theater Select and watch high-quality, peer-reviewed surgical technique videos, many with CME!
Posters Learn from visual presentations about the latest medical, clinical, and scientific research.
ePosters Access interactive video presentations of research during and after the meeting.
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Case Presentation Courses Engage in table discussions of complex cases with peers and experts, review case data, and hear the final solution.
Orthopaedic Influencer Learn what it takes to become an influencer as residents interview those that have the power to positively cause change through knowledge, position, and authority.
Ask an Expert Present your patient case challenges and receive expert diagnoses and recommendations. Non-CME session, located in Exhibit Hall.
Showdowns® Take the driver’s seat as you watch surgeons debate topics and techniques; then YOU determine who wins the debate.
Experience OrthoDome
OrthoDome is an AAOS Annual Meeting experience that offers an immersive and comfortable video theater room showcasing orthopaedic surgical techniques and devices in 4K resolution video, narrated live by the experts.
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Learning Objectives
Review our Annual Meeting learning objectives and CME Details
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Education Archives
Easy access to the premier educational content presented in 2024 and 2023
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Downloadable ICL Schedule
Access a guide of all of the ICLs that took place in San Francisco, broken out by specialty area.
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Medical Student Program
This program features a sawbones module, speed mentoring, and didactic components
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Resident-Focused Sessions
Browse activities and events tailored to your unique needs.
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Orthopaedic Video Theater
Discover orthopaedic videos with expert insights, surgical techniques, and educational content.
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Here, Moments Become Memories
Join the best in orthopaedics for an unforgettable experience in San Diego. From groundbreaking techniques to moments of true collaboration, this is where the future of orthopaedic care unfolds. Your moment awaits – don’t miss the experience!