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Annual International San Francisco Orthopaedic Trauma Conference

Annual International San Francisco Orthopaedic Trauma Conference

Thursday-Saturday, April 16-18, 2026
Annual Orthopaedic Trauma Conference
InterContinental San Francisco
888 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 

COURSE OVERVIEW
This premier conference provides world-class orthopaedic trauma education drawing leading surgeons, healthcare professionals, and trauma specialists from across the globe, offering an unparalleled opportunity to enhance clinical expertise and surgical skills in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

WHY ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE
Participants will immerse themselves in the latest advancements in orthopaedic trauma care, including:
• Mastering plating, external fixation, and intramedullary nailing techniques through lectures and practical workshops.
• Exploring cutting-edge technological and osteobiologic innovations that can be seamlessly applied to clinical practice.
• Engaging with expert faculty to review fundamental principles, troubleshoot complex cases, and optimize patient outcomes.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits through ACCME, ACPE and ANCC accreditation.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE
Whether you are a general orthopaedic surgeon, trainee, nurse, or physician assistant, this conference provides essential knowledge and actionable insights to elevate your practice.
Attendees return with enhanced confidence in treating traumatic musculoskeletal injuries and creating strategies for improving patient care.
Benefit from the networking and learning environment, gain Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits through ACCME, ACPE and ANCC accreditation, and enjoy sharing knowledge with experts and colleagues. Secure your place early to maximize the value of this must-attend event in orthopaedic trauma.

COURSE CHAIRS
Ted Miclau-113
Theodore Miclau, MD
Professor and Vice Chairman
Orthopaedic Trauma Institute International Chair
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California, San Francisco
Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
Director, Orthopaedic Trauma Institute
 

Amir Matityahu-102
Amir Matityahu, MD
Professor of Orthopaedics
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California, San Francisco
Zuckerberg San Francisco General

 


 

Registration

Registration Rates will increase $100 after 4/2! Registration fee includes daily continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon break, reception, syllabus and workshops.

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Registration

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    $745 Physicians    
    $745 Industry Professionals  
    $645 AHP and PA’s 
    $645 Nurse's 
    $325 Residents/Fellows/Military
    $645 OTA Member
    $245 Inman-Abbott Society course attendees
    $445 ASSH Members

    Registration fee includes daily continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon break,
    reception, syllabus and workshops.

    Registration fees will increase by $100 after 4/2.

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    International Scholarship

    The past 20 years we are fortunate to have had 7,500+ attendees come to San Francisco from all over the globe.  International attendee scholarships are available on request.
    Please contact Erin Simon at erin.simon@ucsf.edu for further information and the discounted registration code.
     

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    UCSF Staff

    We offer complimentary and discounted rates on request.
    Please contact Erin Simon at erin.simon@ucsf.edu for further information and the discounted registration code.

Agenda

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    Program Agenda

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    COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
    • 9 Hands-On Workshops (CME)
    • Conference and Case Discussions
    • 26+ CME Credits
    • Welcome Reception Featuring Local Wine
    • Optional Off-Site Cadaver Hands-On Skills Lab 
    • NEW Optional OTI Spine Trauma Course with separate registration (CME) 

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    Speaker List

    GUEST FACULTY 
    Joseph Borrelli, Jr., MD, MBA
    Timothy Bray, MD
    Niloofar Dehghan, MD
    Kyle F. Dickson, MD, MBA
    James R. Ficke, MD
    Shepard R. Hurwitz, MD
    Michael D. McKee, MD
    Steven A. Olson, MD
    Andrew H. Schmidt, MD
    INTERNATIONAL GUEST FACULTY
    Fernando de la Huerta, MD
    Edward J. Harvey, MD, MSc, FRCSC
    Ross K. Leighton, MD
    Christian Krettek, MD
    Emil Schemitsch, MD
    Prism Schneider, MD, PhD

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    OPTIONAL COURSE ACTIVITIES

    Back due to popular demand. 
    Optional, offsite, cadaver and sawbones based workshops.

    Thursday afternoon, April 16th, generously supported by J&J Medtech
    Friday afternoon, April 17th, generously supported by Stryker
    When you register for the Trauma course you can choose to attend Thursday afternoon, Friday afternoon or BOTH days.  

    Round trip transportation will be provided to our Surgical Training Facility @ UCSF Pride Hall at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital from the InterContinental hotel.

  • Spine Trauma CME

    NEW in 2026!

    OTI Spine Trauma Course 'Optimizing Decision-making and Surgical Techniques'
    Saturday, April 18, 2026
    Simultaneous to our main Trauma course.
    UCSF Pride Hall at ZSFG, San Francisco, CA

    Course Chairs: 
    Ashraf N. El Naga, MD
    David Gendelberg, MD
    Anthony Digiorgio, MD

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    Registration:
    Click here 
    Click on this option *4/18 OTI Spine Trauma Course (ONLY) - $250.00
    Your registration confirmation will be emailed to you.

    Questions? 
    Please contact erin.simon@ucsf.edu

Location

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    Hotel

    Discounted hotel rooms are available at a $349 rate.  (Please note the rate, on our booking link, will automatically add the Urban Destination Fee; however, it will be removed at check-in as per our negotiated concession for attendees.)
    By staying at the host hotel, you help UCSF meet its contractual obligations and keep future registration fees reasonable. 
    Please take this into consideration when making your accommodation decisions.
    For questions about housing please contact erin.simon@ucsf.edu.

Travel and Dining

Exhibitors

CME

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    CME Contact Information

    In support of improving patient care, the University of California, San Francisco is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    ACCME: UCSF is reviewing this program for CME credit. 
     

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