Why Send Your Fellows to ISMF 2026?

Top 5 Reasons to Attend the Premier Sports Medicine Fellows Conference

  1. World-Class Faculty & Direct Access to Leading Orthopaedic Surgeons
    Fellows will learn side-by-side with global experts in sports medicine. ISMF’s distinguished faculty includes surgeons and thought leaders who set the standards in cartilage restoration, ligament reconstruction, biologics, and advanced arthroscopy. Sessions are interactive and designed for real-time case discussions—fostering mentorship opportunities not found in larger meetings.
  2. Hands-On Skills Development
    Two cadaveric workshops provide fellows with guided practice in cutting-edge techniques, from osteochondral grafts to cartilage repair and biologic applications. These high-touch, faculty-led sessions give participants technical confidence they can apply immediately in their clinical practice.
  3. Unmatched Peer-to-Peer Networking
    ISMF brings together fellows from across the U.S. and abroad in an intimate learning environment. Structured networking opportunities—such as the Friday evening reception—encourage fellows to build relationships with future colleagues and leaders in the field. Many past attendees cite these connections as the start of collaborative research, mentorship, and lifelong professional support.
  4. Comprehensive, Flexible Learning
    In addition to the in-person sessions, registered fellows gain exclusive access to the ISMF Pre-Course Lecture Library. This digital library allows participants to engage with core content on their own schedule, ensuring that in-person time is maximized for discussion, application, and interaction with faculty.
  5. High-Impact Investment for Programs
    ISMF delivers maximum educational value in just two and a half days. Compared to larger national meetings, the cost-to-benefit ratio is outstanding: your fellows receive concentrated education, skill-building, and mentorship that directly enhances their fellowship training. The take-home value for your program and patients is immediate.

Program Highlights

  • Cadaveric Workshops: Cartilage preservation, orthobiologics, and graft techniques
  • Case-Based Lectures: Complex scenarios and real-world decision-making
  • Faculty-Fellow Interaction: Direct mentorship from top surgeons
  • Networking Reception: Fellows and faculty in a collaborative setting
  • On-Demand Pre-Course Library: Extend learning beyond the meeting

Who Should Attend?

  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellows (U.S. and international)
  • Fellowship Directors & Training Programs looking to enhance their fellows’ exposure to the latest surgical techniques, research, and mentorship opportunities.

Make the Case to Your Program Director

Attending ISMF 2026 will:

  • Strengthen your surgical skills through cadaveric workshops
  • Provide direct mentorship from leading faculty
  • Expand your professional network with peers and future collaborators
  • Deliver concentrated, high-yield education tailored for fellows