26006: 51st Annual Orthopedic Surgery Visiting Professor (April 23-24, 2026)

Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:00 AM - Friday, April 24, 2026, 5:00 PM CT, Rainbolt Auditorium, Oklahoma City, OK

The 51st Annual Orthopedic Surgery Visiting Professor (April 23-24, 2026) course features 15–45 minute talks by OU Orthopedic Surgery faculty, residents, and students presenting research projects, along with didactic lectures and case discussions by Visiting Professors on state-of-the-art orthopedic practices and management guidelines.

1. Implement the current evidence-based, practice guidelines of orthopedic surgery.
2. Utilize the new evidence-based skills provided through innovative clinical and basic science research.
3. Apply the evidence-based, up-to-date algorithms in managing complex orthopedic cases.

1. Implement the current evidence-based, practice guidelines of orthopedic surgery.
2. Utilize the new evidence-based skills provided through innovative clinical and basic science research.
3. Apply the evidence-based, up-to-date algorithms in managing complex orthopedic cases.

1. Implement the current evidence-based, practice guidelines of orthopedic surgery.
2. Utilize the new evidence-based skills provided through innovative clinical and basic science research.
3. Apply the evidence-based, up-to-date algorithms in managing complex orthopedic cases.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTICE
Students and OU College of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation residents receive complimentary registration.
OU College of Medicine residents must register using their OU.edu email address.

Early Registration
(Closes at 11:59 p.m. on April 17, 2026)
MD/DO – $100
APP/RN – $75
Resident (OU College of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation) – $0
Resident (Non-OU College of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation) – $25
Student - $0

Regular Registration
(Opens at 12:00 a.m. on April 18, 2026 and closes at 11:59 p.m. on April 22, 2026)
MD/DO – $125
APP/RN – $100
Resident (OU College of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation) – $0
Resident (Non-OU College of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation) – $25
Student - $0

On-site Registration
(Begins at 12:00 a.m. on April 23, 2026 and remains open through the conclusion of the program on April 24, 2026)
MD/DO – $150
APP/RN – $150
Resident (OU College of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation) – $0
Resident (Non-OU College of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation) – $25
Student - $0

Physician Continuing Education
ACCME/AMA PRA Accreditation Statement:
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Continuing Education
ANCC Accreditation Statement: 
OU Medicine, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

12.00 CNE will be awarded for meeting the following criteria: 90% attendance of conference, completion and submission of evaluation form.

This educational activity does not include any content that relates to products and/or services of a commercial interest that would create a conflict of interest.

No relevant financial relationships were identified for any presenters or individuals with the ability to control content of this activity.

AAPA Accreditation Statement:
AAPA has reviewed and approved the CME programs during the conference for AAPA Category 1 CME or AAPA Category 1 Self-Assessment CME credit hours as indicated. PAs should claim only those hours actually spent participating in the CME activity.

Mitigation Statement: The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Office of Continuing Professional Development has reviewed this activity’s speaker and planner disclosures and has mitigated all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies, if applicable.

University of Oklahoma Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the university operates or provides.

To file a grievance related to the non-discrimination policy, report sexual misconduct, and/or file a formal complaint of sexual misconduct, please utilize the reporting form at link.ou.edu/reportingform.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Office(s) of Institutional Equity as may be applicable – Norman campus: (405) 325-3546/3549, Health Sciences Center: (405) 271-2110, or OU-Tulsa Title IX Office: (918) 660-3107. Additionally, individuals may visit www.ou.edu/eoo.

Accommodation Statement: For accommodations, please contact Melissa Trimble at (405) 271-5964, extension 47951 or [email protected] as soon as possible.

Acknowledgement of Commercial and In-Kind Support: Commercial support is financial, or in-kind, contributions given by an ineligible company, which is used to pay all or part of the costs of a CME activity. An ineligible company is one whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Appropriate acknowledgement of all commercial and in-kind support will be given at the time of the educational activity.

Disclaimer Statement:
Statements, opinions and results of studies contained in the program are those of the presenters and authors and do not reflect the policy or position of the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma (“OU”) nor does OU provide any warranty as to their accuracy or reliability.

Policy on Faculty and Presenters Disclosure: It is the policy of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine that the faculty and presenters identify all financial relationships with ineligible companies relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of off-label or investigational drugs/devices and/or therapies during their presentation(s).

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (11.00 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME Credit (11.00 hours), ANCC Nursing Contact Hours (11.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (11.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Office of Continuing Professional Development has reviewed this activity’s speaker and planner disclosures and has mitigated all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies, if applicable.