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It’s the Pinnacle of Orthopaedic Education

The AAOS Annual Meeting educational program includes sessions, interactive lectures, courses, and workshops focused on the latest breakthroughs in orthopaedics across all specialties and career stages.

ICLs Come Standard with Your 2026 Registration

Elevate Your Expertise at AAOS 2026

Explore hands-on sessions and expert-led workshops at AAOS 2026 to learn, connect, and advance your practice.

Explore the Education

AAOS 2026 Education Sessions

We invite you to view the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting Education Explorer to:

  • Browse topics by session title or topic area
  • Search by session type to learn in your ideal setting
  • Sort by date and time
  • View opportunities by author/faculty
  • Dive into your specialty or explore new topics

Industry Sponsored Education (non-CME)

Experience exclusive access to the top leaders in the orthopaedic industry and explore the latest innovations in musculoskeletal care. Don’t miss these valuable opportunities to enhance your practice and stay at the forefront of the field.

  • Beverages and Breakthroughs
  • Booth Education Showcases
  • Breakfast and Insights
  • Lunch & Learns
  • Innovation Theater Sessions
  • Investment Insights Forum

Education Learning Formats

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.

    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.

    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.

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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.

Instructional Course Lectures (ICLs) are now included!

Explore Additional Learning Resources

 

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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 2025 and 2024
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Your Academy
AAOS Presidential Line members will share past highlights and future insights. 
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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 New Orleans. From groundbreaking techniques to moments of true collaboration, this is where the future of orthopaedic care unfolds. Your moment awaits – register now!