ASES News - October 2024
Presidential Message from Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, MD, PhD
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There Are Just a Few Spots Left for the
ASES Shoulder and Elbow Course for Residents and Fellows!
Join the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons from November 21-23, 2024 at the OLC Education & Conference Center in Rosemont, IL for our 2024 Shoulder and Elbow Course for Residents and Fellows!
This course, chaired by Drs. Emilie Cheung, Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo and Ranjan Gupta, will offer a review of the principles of shoulder and elbow anatomy and help residents and fellows further their skills and gain mastery of surgical approaches and procedures of the shoulder and elbow. Registrants must be current residents or fellows during the 2024-2025 year.
Attendees will learn essential procedures of the shoulder and elbow through hands-on lab instruction, case discussions and podium presentations by renowned ASES faculty. The many topics and procedures covered will include:
- Shoulder Instability
- Rotator Cuff Lab & Cases
- Arthroscopic Bankart and Posterior Labrum Repair
- Diagnostic Elbow
- Anatomic and Reverse TSA and much more
The Course will kick-off with an informal meet and greet reception with faculty on Thursday evening. Please plan your travel accordingly.
Registration is limited! Register Today!
Thank You for Attending the
ASES 2024 Annual Meeting
Thank you to all who joined us earlier this month in San Antonio for the 2024 Annual Meeting. From our stellar faculty to our engaged Industry Partners to our amazing member attendees, we achieved record-setting numbers on attendance, revenue and engagement
We are pleased that so many of you were able to attend, and from the initial feedback we have received we are confident that the meeting was a great success!
We look forward to capitalizing on this success and continuing to provide quality educational content to our members and guests.
Keep your eyes open for a special Annual Meeting edition of the ASES Newsletter coming to your inbox next week!
Announcing: the New ASES Learning Management System!
We are excited to announce that a new Learning Management System (LMS) has been approved by the ASES board and will be launched for members in early spring 2025! This platform will enhance your learning experience and offer a variety of new features, including a video library, improved searchability, mobile accessibility, and a user-friendly interface.
In the meantime, we want to assure you that the ShED platform will continue to be accessible. Please note that the 2024 Annual Meeting content will also be added in November, ensuring you have access to valuable resources until the new LMS is live.
Apply Now for the 2025 SECEC Exchange Fellowship Program
“My traveling fellowship was the most formative month of my training so far. I gained valuable insights into various techniques, practices, and the nuances of different healthcare systems and patient management approaches. Some consistent themes focused on shoulder and elbow care, including the latest in bone loss management for shoulder instability, advancements in reverse TSA, and the best options for rotator cuff repair. I’ve integrated many of these learnings into my current practice, and not a day goes by where my time in Europe doesn’t shape the care I provide.” Jonathan Barlow, MD – 2023 SECEC Traveling Fellow |
“When I look back, I’m confident this will stand out as one of the most important milestones in my career.” Peter Chalmers, MD – 2023 SECEC Traveling Fellow |
The three to four-week SECEC exchange fellowship will be in September/October of 2025. Applicants must be no more than 10 years out of their fellowship as of December 31, 2024, practicing in the United States or Canada, board-eligible, or certified orthopaedic surgeons with a special interest and experience in shoulder and elbow research and patient care.
The application deadline is November 30th, 2024.
2025 Traveling Fellows will receive the following benefits:
- Eligibility for an ASES Research Grant.
- All travel and hotel expenses will be covered and fellows will receive a small stipend after completion of travel.
- After completing your traveling fellowship, submit a testimonial to the ASES office, which will be included on the ASES website and communicated through the monthly newsletter to members.
For any further questions or assistance, contact the ASES office at info@ases-assn.org.
Young Scholars Memorial Fellowship Award
The Young Scholars Memorial Fellowship Award is an international award to promote an enriching and supportive climate that shines a spotlight on brilliant young shoulder and elbow surgeons and encourages the pursuit of academic excellence and involvement. This award is to be given out annually to “young scholars,” defined as shoulder/elbow surgeons in their first (5) years of clinical practice or Shoulder & Elbow Fellows. This award was created to honor some of the young shoulder & elbow surgeons we have lost prematurely, including Doug Harryman, Alexandra “Sandy” Kirkley, Birgit Werner, Stefano Carbone, and Dominik Meyer.
Two awards will be given annually and will provide the recipient $1500.00 USD to assist with their attendance at the ASES Annual Meeting. One award will be specifically targeted each year to enhance diversity in our specialty. This is an international award and is open to all nationalities.
Applications for this scholarship are due by Dec 1st.
Please complete an application to be considered for this award. For more information on this award, interested applicants may contact Steve Mlodoch (smlodoch@ases-assn.org), Dr. Vani Sabesan (sabes001@gmail.com), or Dr. Oke Anakwenze (oke.anakwenze@duke.edu).
This award aims to transform our academic community and integrate our future leaders into a place where everyone can thrive and succeed in an ever-changing global community of shoulder and elbow surgeons.
Registration Opens November 13th for
ASES/ AANA Joint Specialty Day
Join us as ASES teams up with the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) to bring you a one-of-a-kind event. This unique two-for-one schedule highlights the best of both worlds in shoulder and elbow surgery and shoulder and elbow arthroscopy.
A DOUBLEHEADER WITH LEADING
ASES AND ANNA MEMBER SURGEONS
Morning Session: AANA and ASES unite to bring you combined lectures featuring cutting-edge research from both areas.
Late Morning/Early Afternoon Sessions: Join ASES for lively debates, discussions, and case presentations covering an array of topics in shoulder and elbow surgery.
Registration will open via the AAOS website in November 2024.
ASES Advocacy Corner
Technological innovation in Orthopaedics has placed shoulder and elbow surgery at the forefront of modern medical advances. Modern techniques and implants now allow us to provide patients with similarly successful results to traditional approaches but with less invasive, less morbid, and faster recovery alternatives. Unfortunately, insurance coverage prevents access to some of these options for many patients. The Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) antiquated approach to implant coverage places our healthcare system at risk for exacerbating health disparities. As a result, many patients with Medicare are unaware that they may have limited access to increasingly common treatment alternatives as their neighbors with commercial plans. We should continue to advocate on behalf of our patients to improve implant coverage parity. Educating our legislators and policy makers on how implant coverage impacts their constituents is equally as important as our surgical prowess and the care we provide.
Thank you for Supporting the ASES Foundation at the Annual Meeting!
Thank you for making the ASES Foundation’s first-ever auction at the 2024 Annual Meeting such an incredible success! Your enthusiasm and generosity helped raise an impressive $400,000 to support our mission. Highlights included an exciting live auction at the Neer Circle Dinner and a dedicated Paddle Raise for Multi-Centered Studies, along with a fantastic silent auction and on-site donations. As we continue our efforts, we’re aiming for 90% member participation in donating to the Foundation this year. Your support is invaluable, and together, we’re advancing shoulder and elbow care through research and education.
ASES Podcast - New Episodes
Episode 115 – Dr. James Andrews
In this episode of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Podcast, hosts Dr. Brian Waterman and Peter Chalmers interview Dr. James Andrews about his career and lessons learned.
Episode 114 – Leadership Development Program
In this episode of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Podcast, host Dr. Brian Waterman interviews Drs. Emilie Cheung, Christopher Klifto, and Jason Holcomb about the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Leadership Development Program.
"The Shoulder"
by Ernest Amory Codman, MD
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| On behalf of the ASES Foundation and the Board of Trustees, we present to you our reprinting of this classic book by the man who made the first and the most lasting imprint on our field. Ernest Amory Codman’s The Shoulder: Rupture of the Supraspinatus Tendon and Other Lesions In or About the Subacromial Bursa has been, is now, and will always be a must read and a constant reference for those individuals who have any interest in the field of shoulder. At the prompting of Bill Mallon and Carl Basamania, we have indexed the entire book for greater ease of reference. As Codman wrote in the Autobiographic Preface, “And now this book is presented to you as a final illustration of my life work, rather than as a monograph on the shoulder.” It is our hope that this book will find its way into private and public libraries to allow for a deeper appreciation of the shoulder, and of EA Codman. 100% of the proceeds will support the ASES Foundation and its programs. |
ASES Grant Opportunities
Each year, the society issues a call for proposals encouraging new investigators to apply for seed and start-up funding for promising shoulder and elbow research projects. Grants of up to $20,000, for work to be performed over 12-24 months, are considered. Only orthopaedic surgeons acting as principal investigators are eligible to apply. All applications are reviewed and graded by the ASES Research Committee.
In an effort to provide research assistance to Candidate members, the ASES will offer an annual grant of $10,000 to the most deserving applicant. This grant was started thanks to the generosity of 4 donors. Dr. Felix Savoie, Dr. Anthony Romeo, Dr. Matthew Ramsey, and Dr. William Levine.
The ASES PJI Grant is designed to provide supplementary funds, or funding for pilot studies which will lead to larger foundation or government grants. The focus can be on any aspect of scientific study that affects the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of shoulder prosthetic joint infection. A grant of up to $10,000, for work to be performed over 12-24 months, will be considered. Only orthopaedic surgeons acting as principal investigators are eligible to apply.
Applications for all 3 grants are due by February 21, 2025. Completed applications should be emailed to ASES at info@ases-assn.org.
Mark Your Calendars
We are pleased to announce our upcoming ASES educational offerings! Complete details will follow in the new year, but in the interim, please add these important dates to your calendar:
ASES Fellows’ Day at SDSI
June 14, 2024
Hilton San Diego, San Diego, CA
ASES 2024 Annual Meeting
October 16-19, 2024
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, TX
ASES 2024 Shoulder and Elbow Course for Residents and Fellows
November 21-23, 2024
Orthopaedic Learning Center (OLC), Rosemont, Illinois
ASES 2025 Annual Meeting
October 16-18, 2025
Gaylord Pacific Resort, San Diego, CA
ICSES 2026: Vancouver
September 22-25, 2026
Vancouver, BC
ASES 2027 Annual Meeting
October 13-16, 2027
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, MD (DC Metro)
