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8th International Congress on Shoulder & Elbow Therapy

This is the archived 2026 Vancouver congress on shoulder and elbow therapy. The society announced Joy MacDermid and Chris Littlewood as keynote speakers, with rehabilitation research and clinical reasoning among its programme themes. The official page gives conflicting 22–25 and 23–25 September date ranges; see the evidence below.

Summary source checked 2026-10-30 · Official programme information ↗

Course at a glance

Dates
Sep 23, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
Location
Vancouver, Canada
Format
Congress
Listed level
All levels
Focus
Shoulder + Elbow
Registration
Past event

The listed level describes the published audience. It does not establish eligibility, an open seat, or permission to attend a specimen lab.

Topics to review in the program

  • Rehabilitation
  • Therapy
  • Practical workshops

Use these topics to shortlist the event, then read the official program for the actual schedule and learning objectives. A topic listed in the directory does not guarantee hands-on practice in that procedure.

Applicant information & evidence

Each check applies only to the named field and scope, not the entire listing. Unmentioned conditions remain unverified. Programme information does not confirm a seat in a particular edition.

Archived congress and date discrepancy

The 2026 Vancouver congress has concluded. The page heading gives 22–25 September while its keynote announcement gives 23–25 September. Retain this discrepancy when consulting the archive; neither range establishes a new edition.

conflict · edition · checked 2026-10-30 · Official field source ↗
Therapy programme and keynote speakers

The society names Joy MacDermid and Chris Littlewood as keynote speakers. Its call describes shoulder and elbow rehabilitation research, assessment and treatment, and clinical reasoning. Proposed focused symposia are 1.5 hours and practical workshops 1–1.5 hours; these submission guidelines are not a confirmed final timetable or a guarantee of individual workshop access.

verified · edition · checked 2026-10-30 · Official field source ↗

Questions to resolve before registering

  • Audience and prerequisites: confirm your training level, professional role, required credentials, and any invitation or membership conditions.
  • Learning format: check whether the program is lectures, case discussion, demonstrations, or a hybrid format, and what your registration includes.
  • Budget and travel: confirm the total registration charge, accommodation, transfers, cancellation deadline, and the exact venue before purchasing nonrefundable travel.
  • CME and documentation: credit type, credit amount, claim requirements, and any board reporting are not verified on this page. Read the organizer’s exact designation statement and confirm that it meets your requirements.

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