Program
The International Sports Medicine Fellows Conference is a unique opportunity for fellows to learn
the latest advancements in articular cartilage treatment, restoration and repair while participating
in the largest gathering of 2018-2019 orthopaedic sports medicine fellows.
Program Content
Two days with an Optional Half-Day Session:
- Scientific Papers
- Panel Discussions
- Case-Based Presentations
- Articular Cartilage Repair Hands-On Workshop
- Ultrasound Diagnostic and Injection Workshop
- Surgical Demonstrations
- Optional Patellofemoral Lecture & Workshop Session
Why Attend the 2019 ISMF Conference
- Case-Based Interactive Approach
- Opportunity to interact with world renowned faculty
- Comprehensive approach to Cartilage Repair
- Become knowledgeable on topics such as Ultrasound and Orthobiologics
- Reduced Registration Fees
- Ultrasound Workshop
- NEW! Optional Patellofemoral Lecture & Workshop Session
Cadaver Workshops & Demonstrations
The Cadaver workshops will include techniques in cartilage restoration and repair, orthobiologics,
Carticel®, osteochondral autografts and allografts.
Ultrasound Workshop
The Ultrasound Workshop will focus on diagnostic and injection techniques PRP and Stem Cells.
Optional Patellofemoral Lecture & Workshop Session
The session will be held the morning of Friday, January 18. It will include lectures and cadaver demonstrations on patellofemoral surgical techniques by expert surgeons. An additional registration fee applies.
Welcome Reception
Meeting attendees are invited to enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while meeting new colleagues
and interacting with faculty on Friday, January 18, 2019.
International Sports Medicine Fellows Conference Scholarship
The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports
Medicine is pleased to offer the opportunity for three international sports medicine fellows to attend the ISMF Conference. This scholarship is intended to promote better understanding and communication regarding injuries or conditions as related to sports medicine.
2019 Winners:
Rakesh John MBBS,MS,DNB, MRCS, Dip. SICOT, MNAMS CANADA
Jaime Palos MD, MMSc MEXICO
Weili Fu MD, PhD CHINA
Radoslaw Grabowski MD POLAND
2018 Winners:
Umile Giuseppe Longo, MD, MSc, PhD ITALY
Kanto Nagai, MD, PhD JAPAN
Bujar Shabani, PhD ALBANIA
2017 Winners:
Adam Kwapisz, MD, PhD POLAND
Herve Ouanezar, MD FRANCE
Kazunori Shimomura, MD, PhD JAPAN
2016 Winners:
Ignacio Alonso Hidalgo, MD - Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
Manit Arora, BMedSc, MBBS, MSc, MS Ortho - Chandigarh, INDIA
Karolina Stepien, MD - Warsaw, POLAND