Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Allograft Creation
Donor Alliance, AlloSource and JRF Ortho invite you to visit their facilities on a tour led by Rachel M. Frank, MD, University of Colorado School of Medicine. Take a journey to discover the path an allograft takes from tissue donation to manufacturing, making them available for your surgeries. This unique opportunity is only possible in Denver and being offered exclusively to 2024 Annual Meeting attendees.
The tour is free! Registration is limited to the first 40 people and transportation is provided.
On the bus, hear from Dr. Frank regarding her experience using allografts and being an allograft recipient. Lunch and refreshments will also be provided.
For additional information contact [email protected].
Drive to Donor Alliance
Donor Alliance Tour
Learn about the tissue donation process, while touring a surgical recovery facility.
Drive to AlloSource
AlloSource Tour
View manufacturing of cartilage, tendon, fascia and skin allografts to understand the full potential of allografts in sports medicine.
Drive to JRF Ortho
JRF Ortho Tour
Hear how tissue distribution works and get tips for a smooth OCA selection experience.
Return to Convention Center
Annual Meeting Leadership Dinner
Location: Denver Art Museum
Invitation only
Join us for an exclusive evening of recognition and art at the prestigious AOSSM 2024 Leadership Dinner, held during our annual meeting at the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado. This invite-only event will honor distinguished achievements with several awards, set against the backdrop of a private viewing of select art galleries, offering a unique blend of celebration and cultural enrichment.
Exhibit Hall Hours
Location: The Field House (Hall A)
Meet Up: First Time Meeting Attendees
Location: Member Zone
Hosts: Membership Committee
Start your first meeting off right! Meet new colleagues and get your questions answered by the AOSSM professional team.
Meet Up: Be a Social Media Ambassador!
Location: Member Zone
Hosts: Marketing & Communications Committee
Do you LOVE AOSSM and want to tell the world? This networking session is for you! Learn tips and share ideas with Society leaders and staff!
Play Smart, Play Safe: An Interactive Flag Football Demo
Location: The Turf
Speakers: Robin West, MD and McKenna Peterson, ATC
Join team physician, Robin West, MD and athletic trainer, McKenna Peterson, ATC for an empowering session where experts engage with the Legend High School girls' flag football team to discuss comprehensive player safety strategies, covering pre-game preparation, in-game practices, and post-game recovery. This interactive dialogue aims not only to positively impact the team's health and performance but also to spotlight the growing participation of girls and women in football nationwide. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the evolving landscape of female football and learn best practices from leading sports medicine professionals.
Meet Up: Pathways to AOSSM Leadership
Location: Member Zone
Hosts: Committee Chairs
Connect with AOSSM Committee Chairs to learn more about the important role volunteer leaders play in sustaining and growing your community.
SOMOS Reception
Location: Hyatt Regency: Third Floor, Granite
Join us for the annual gathering of our military members. All are welcome to attend this event that recognizes and celebrates sports medicine in the military. If you are current military, former military, a colleague or friend who cares for those who serve or who have served our country, please join us.
The FORUM Meetup
Location: Hyatt Regency: Third Floor, Agate
Visit with colleagues and enjoy the end of the first day of the AOSSM Annual Meeting. Forum members and prospective members are invited to attend.
Welcome Reception
Location: Hyatt Regency: Fourth Floor, Capitol Ballroom
Connect with colleagues and friends at the AOSSM Welcome Night Reception for the 2024 Annual Meeting. This lively party will the colorful great outdoors, indoors, and celebrate this unique Mile High City. Enjoy an array of interactive activities and games for the young and young at heart, alongside local cuisines showcasing the flavors of Rockies. Located at the Hyatt Regency Denver, just across from the Colorado Convention Center.
Thursday Night Lights Social
Location: Tom’s Watch Bar
Join Us for a Night Out at AOSSM: Swing into action at Tom’s Watch Bar, set against the backdrop of Coors Field featuring golf simulators, shuffleboard and food & drinks with your peers and society leaders. Hosted by the Early Career Member Committee and sponsored by Össur and Vericel, all members under the age of 45 or in practice under 10 years are welcome.
Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast
Location: Hyatt Regency: Fourth Floor, Capitol 1
Playmaker Grant Lab
Location: Room 201
Finalists for the Playmaker Grant will present their research strategies at a shark-tank session open to all meeting attendees. This session will provide panelists, finalists, and audience members the opportunity to interact with and discuss the merits of each proposal. All funding decisions will be made by standing members of the AOSSM Research Committee and a winner(s) will be selected on site!
Exhibit Hall Hours
Location: The Field House (Hall A)
Residents & Fellows Trivia Bowl
Location: The Turf
Join us for this interactive and entertaining inaugural event. Be part of the action or come by to cheer as we test the knowledge of the Residents and Fellows. In this pub-style game of trivia, it’s every man and woman for themselves. The winners will get some AOSSM swag, an Amazon gift card and bragging rights until next year.
Meet Up: Sports Medicine World Tour
Location: Member Zone
Hosts: ISAKOS, ESSKA and SLARD session faculty
Get a global perspective! Surgeons from our international partner societies provide insight into the field of sport medicine around the world.
Meet Up: What Does it Take to be a Traveling Fellow Host?
Location: Member Zone
Hosts: Hosts from UCLA, Duke Health, Ohio State and more!
Host visiting surgeons from Europe, Asia and South America throughte AOSSM Traveling Fellows Program. Learn what makes a successful site visit and application from past hosts across the U.S.
J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JROGS) Meeting and Reception
Location: Meeting in Room 607, Reception in Room 608
AOSSM is pleased to host a special gathering in partnership with the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society. JRGOS members and all interested meeting attendees are invited to join.
The 2nd Annual Clarence Shields Lecture will be delivered by:
Olufemi Ayeni, MD
Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
McMaster University, Ontatrio
Sports Medicine Fellowship Reception
Location: Hyatt Regency: Third Floor, Agate
All Program Directors, Program Coordinators, Program Faculty, Residents and Fellows are welcome to join the Sports Medicine Fellowship Reception for continued networking opportunities with your peers and the society’s leaders.
Traveling Fellows Reception
Location: Hyatt Regency: Denver City Terrace
The Traveling Fellowship Reception at the AOSSM Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, invites attendees to connect and engage with past and present traveling fellows. This program facilitates an exchange of scientific knowledge and fosters relationships among sports medicine physicians from North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin American countries. The four-week fellowship includes visits to sports medicine centers, interaction with regional experts, patient care experiences, observation in operating rooms, scientific collaboration, case sharing, and recreational activities. Led by a senior orthopaedic sports medicine specialist, these tours feature three emerging leaders in the field. AOSSM collaborates with partner organizations such as APKASS, ESSKA, and SLARD to facilitate travel exchanges between regions, alternating between North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America biennially.
Exhibit Hall Hours
Location: The Field House (Hall A)
Meet Up: Meet the Hall of Fame Inductees (Past and Present!)
Location: Member Zone
Hosts: Legends in Sports Medicine
It’s your chance for a brush with greatness! Join Hall of Fame members to connect and celebrate the newest inductee.
Masters Competition
Location: The Training Center
Welcome
Aaron Krych, MD
Chondrofluid, an Injectable, Biological Treatment for Arthroscopic Cartilage Repair
Dean Wang, MD
First Pass Suture Passers
David Diduch, MD
The Art of Delivery: Transforming Biologic Therapies into Effective Treatments
Martha Murray, MD
Internal Brace Augmentation for ACL Graft Protection: From an Idea to an Evidence Based Solution
Patrick Smith, MD
A Novel Device Simplifying Joint Aspirations with Ease of Single Handed Use
Ian Backlund, MD
Judges Deliberate
Announce Winner & Photos
Meet Up: Get Published in AOSSM Journals
Location: Member Zone
Hosts: The Editors of AJSM, OJSM, Sports Health, and VJSM
Are you considering publishing your research in one of AOSSM’s esteemed journals? Take advantage of this opportunity to meet with the editors and learn what it takes to get your work recognized!
Meet Up: Peer Review for AOSSM Journals
Location: Member Zone
Hosts: The Editors of AJSM, OJSM, Sports Health, and VJSM
The peer review process is essential for upholding the high standards of research published in one of AOSSM’s four prestigious journals. Join the editors as they share their insights on the significance of this process and its impact on the publishing industry.
Closing Night Event
Location: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Get ready to soar through history and explore the future of aviation and space at our Closing Night Event! Join us at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, located in the Hangar 1 of the former Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado.
Step into a world of iconic aircraft, space vehicles, military uniforms, and so much more. Immerse yourself in the rich history of flight as you get up close and personal with historic artifacts and memorabilia. Feel the excitement of aviation and space exploration as you embark on realistic flight simulators and experience the thrill of soaring through the skies.
This is a night not to be missed, where attendees, guests, and their families can come together to appreciate the wonders of aviation and space. Join us for an unforgettable evening of discovery, inspiration, and connection. Let your imagination take flight at the AOSSM Annual Meeting Closing Night Event!