The JOE W. KING ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE is widely known for its Continuing Medical Education program. The INSTITUTE develops quality educational programs for physicians, allied health professionals, patients, and the general public. Each conference includes knowledgeable and experienced presenters, evidence-based information, and unique interactive environments.
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
The INSTITUTE received Full Accreditation from the Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) as a provider of Continuing Medical Education (CME) in April 2001 and was fully reaccredited in March 2005.
The INSTITUTE sponsors several CME courses each year. Scroll down to see specific courses (listed below) or contact our office for upcoming CME conferences.
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Glenohumeral Reconstruction
Advanced Shoulder Arthroplasty
Upcoming CME Conferences (physician education):
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
> NOTE: limited to 12 attendees per course (course often fills 2 to 3 months ahead of scheduled dates).
> NOTE: surgeons must know how to tie a one-handed SURGEON'S knot BEFORE attending this course.
> NOTE: surgeons must have experience with shoulder arthroscopy (diagnostic, subacromial decompression, etc.) BEFORE attending this course.
> 16 hours of Category I CME credit.
> Download pdf for 2008 course and hotel information, and a printable registration form.
Upcoming course dates: All course are 2 days (
> March 28-29, 2008 AND October 17-18, 2008; Download pdf for registration form and hotel information.
> Course registration fee: $2000 for physician; $3000 for physician plus 1 non-physician assistant. (Price includes course syllabus, textbook & CD, a shoulder model, and other learning tools that each physician participant takes home to practice the technique.)
> Refunds: There will be NO REFUND for cancellations within 30 days of the course. Cancellations more than 30 days ahead of the course are subject to a $500 adminstrative charge.
> All courses are located at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, in Houston, Texas.
Contact us by email or call 713-794-3517 for more information.
Arthroscopic Glenohumeral Reconstruction
> NOTE: limited to 12 attendees per course (course often fills 2 to 3 months ahead of scheduled dates).
> NOTE: The Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair course is a prerequisite for this course; no exceptions.
> 16 hours of Category I CME credit.
> Download pdf for registration form and hotel information.
Upcoming course dates: All course are 2 days (7 AM to 5 PM, Friday & Saturday)
> September 12-13, 2008; Download pdf for registration form and hotel information
> Course registration fee: $2000 for physician; $3000 for physician plus 1 non-physician assistant.
> Refunds: There will be NO REFUND for cancellations within 30 days of the course. Cancellations more than 30 days ahead of the course are subject to a $500 adminstrative charge.
> All courses are located at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, in Houston, Texas.
Contact us by email or call 713-794-3517 for more information.
Advanced Shoulder Arthroplasty
By Gary M. Gartsman, M.D. and T. Bradley Edwards, M.D.
> NOTE: limited to 12 attendees per course.
> 16 hours of Category I CME credit.
> Participants will have the opportunity to place arthroplasty components in both anatomic models and cadavers.
Upcoming course dates: All course are 2 days (7 AM to 5 PM, Friday & Saturday)
> February 22-23, 2008 & November 7-8, 2008; Download pdf for registration form and hotel information.
> Course registration fee: $2000.
> Refunds: There will be NO REFUND for cancellations within 30 days of the course. Cancellations more than 30 days ahead of the course are subject to a $500 adminstrative charge.
> All courses are located at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, in Houston, Texas.
Contact us by email or call 713-794-3517 for more information.
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Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-794-3517
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