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MEETING REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION FEE INFORMATION
ALL presenters are required to register and pay a registration fee.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Our room block at the La Cantera Resort is now full.
If additional rooms become available and you would like to be added to the waitlist for La Cantera, please complete this form.
Additional rooms have been blocked at the:
Embassy Suites by Hilton
5615 Landmark Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78249
Transportation will be provided between La Cantera Resort and the Embassy Suites throughout the meeting.
Email [email protected] with questions.
SCIENTIFIC MEETING - PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
Pre-Meeting Course | Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Pearls for the Early in Practice Orthopedic Surgeon
This course is designed to help early-career surgeons build clinical expertise by addressing key challenges such as negotiating contracts, developing referral networks, and utilizing social media for professional purposes. It emphasizes the importance of continued learning, including ABOS MOC, as well as understanding billing and coding. Additionally, the course covers mentorship, education, research, guiding surgeons in navigating academic versus private practice, and incorporating Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) into practice. It also focuses on achieving work-life balance, managing burnout, and engaging in financial planning and professional activities for long-term success.
2025 ANNUAL MEETING | Thursday, April 10, 2025 - Saturday, April 12, 2025
Dr. Christopher McAndrew, 2025 Program Chair, along with the 2024-2025 Program Committee have put together and excellent program for the 2025 Annual Meeting. Some highlights include:
- ASK THE EXPERT & OPEN CASE DISCUSSIONS
- INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES
- Treating the Patella: From the Cradle to Grave
- Fractures of the Hand and Wrist: Evaluation and Current Treatment
- Sports Patellofemoral 2025: Current Issues & Algorithms
- Common Approaches to Nonunion and Bone Loss and When to Consider Transport
- SYMPOSIUMS - presented by a 2-3 person panel who are experts in that particular field
- SPOTLIGHT LECTURES - an expert on the breakout topic will give a brief presentation in addition to the podium presentations
- 9TH ANNUAL RESIDENT QUIZ BOWL - all residents are invited to compete (2-person teams) in this exciting and fun competition. Email [email protected] to register! 2025 will welcome our *NEW* host Dr. Curtis Hartman!
PODIUM INFORMATION | 2025 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
POSTER INFORMATION | 2025 POSTER PROGRAM
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2025 CLASSICS SPEAKER
David G. Lewallen, MD
Rochester, MN
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2025 CLASSICS SPEAKER
Robert T. Trousdale, MD
Rochester, MN
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2025 RAPP LECTURER
Brett D. Crist, MD
Columbia, MO
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2025 PRESIDENTIAL GUEST
James P. Stannard, MD
Columbia, MO
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2025 STEEL LECTURER
Sam Acho
Dallas, TX
Sam Acho is an author, a public speaker, a humanitarian, an in-studio and game analyst for ESPN, a nine-year NFL veteran and a committed Christian. As an analyst at ESPN, Sam covers the NFL, college football, and the UFL. He’s also currently an ambassador for the International Justice Mission.
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OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Faculty Quiz Bowl Cantina Challenge - Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
La Cantera Pool
Teams will compete to craft the ultimate margarita and prepare delicious batches of guacamole. Through game show-style orthopedic trivia, they’ll have the chance to earn secret ingredients & tips to perfect their margaritas and guacamole!
Annual MAOA Golf Tournament - Friday, April 11, 2025 | 1:30 PM
La Cantera Golf Club
Scramble format | Shotgun start
$190
Lunch and club rental options available!
Contact [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.
ONLINE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Online abstract submission for the 2025 Annual Meeting is NOW CLOSED!
Acceptance notifications were sent out in September 2024.
Abstract submission for the 2026 Annual Meeting will open in MAY 2025.
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