Shoulder · Cadaveric
AANA / SOMOS Shoulder Course

The archived AANA/SOMOS shoulder course was invitation-only, with two learners per lab table at OLC in Rosemont. Its event fields span 7–9 August 2026, while the description specifies two intensive teaching days. The source does not explain the extra calendar day. Hotel and travel reservations were coordinated through the Henry Jackson Foundation.
Summary source checked 2026-11-06 · Official programme information ↗Course at a glance
- Dates
- Aug 7, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026
- Location
- Rosemont, Illinois, USA
- Format
- Cadaveric
- Listed level
- Advanced
- Focus
- Shoulder
- Registration
- Past event
Official planning resources
- Official historical programme and edition information ↗ · link checked 2026-11-06
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
- Arthroscopy
- Wet lab
- Treatment algorithms
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.
- Invitation-only practical teaching
The historical AANA/SOMOS page describes invitation-only teaching, with two learners per laboratory table, wet-lab practice, cadaver demonstrations, lectures and interactive cases led by AANA and SOMOS master surgeons.
verified · edition · checked 2026-11-06 · Official field source ↗- Listed span and teaching-duration distinction
The event fields give 7–9 August 2026 at OLC, 9400 W Higgins Road, Suite 100, Rosemont. The description calls it two days of intensive teaching; the page does not explain the extra calendar day or provide a day-by-day allocation.
conflict · edition · checked 2026-11-06 · Official field source ↗- Travel arrangement route
The edition directs hotel and travel reservations through the Henry Jackson Foundation. This establishes the arranging organization, not a verified individual airfare or reimbursement entitlement.
verified · edition · checked 2026-11-06 · 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.
- Hands-on access: ask which sessions involve participant practice, how many learners share each station, and whether the advertised fee includes the lab.
- 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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