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Presidential Message from

Anthony Miniaci, MD, FRCSC:

Dear ASES Members,

As we move from Thanksgiving into the heart of the holiday season, we find ourselves reflecting not only on what we are grateful for, but also on the spirit of giving and sharing that unites us—regardless of culture or faith. This time of year is about hope, joy, peace, and generosity—values that resonate deeply with our work as shoulder and elbow surgeons and as members of the ASES community.

During this season of reflection and giving, it is fitting to recognize the incredible work being done by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Foundation. Six years ago, when I was honored to be selected as Chairman of the Foundation, many members were unaware of its existence or the impact it could have. We heard that message loud and clear. Since then, we have invested significant effort into reorganizing the Foundation, defining its relevance, developing a strategic plan, and engaging our membership. Today, thanks to the dedication of countless members and partners, the Foundation has grown into a thriving, highly effective organization supporting initiatives that advance education, research, training, and patient care.

One of our most visible and successful efforts is National Shoulder and Elbow Week. What began as a small outreach initiative with just five “test” sites has grown into a nationally recognized event celebrated in communities across the country. By the end of May 2026, we will have completed our fifth year, hosting 39 events nationwide and engaging more than 5,000 attendees with participation from over 300 ASES members. Since its inception, National Shoulder and Elbow Week will have raised more than $2 million—half of which has been reinvested directly into the hosting communities. These funds have supported a wide range of initiatives, including research grants, patient education, and community outreach programs—many of which would not have been possible without this support.

In addition, the Foundation supports programs for our patients, members, fellowship training, and research awards that total millions of dollars annually. All of this work is driven by a single goal: improving shoulder and elbow care for our patients while training and supporting current and future generations of shoulder and elbow surgeons.



Yet, there is always more we can do. Charity, of course, begins at home. As an ASES member, you have many opportunities to contribute meaningfully—by attending or helping organize National Shoulder and Elbow Week events, recruiting patients to participate, assisting with fundraising activities, or considering a personal donation. Membership engagement continues to grow, with more than one-third of our members now actively giving and participating.

Remember, even small contributions can make a significant impact. Something as simple as setting aside the cost of a favorite coffee or weekly beverage can add up over time. I was recently at a restaurant during a meeting where a single cocktail cost $20. A $20 weekly contribution grows to more than $1,000 annually—a powerful and tangible way to support the Foundation and its mission.

By actively participating in Foundation activities, supporting events, and contributing in any way possible, we send a clear message about our collective commitment to improving care for patients with shoulder and elbow conditions. Every effort, no matter the size, truly counts.

This holiday season, I encourage each of you to embrace the spirit of giving and sharing—both within our specialty and beyond. Thank you for your dedication, generosity, and continued support of the ASES Foundation. Together, we can continue to make a lasting impact on the lives of our patients, our members, and the broader community.

Wishing you and your families a season filled with joy, peace, and meaningful connections—and a very Happy New Year as we step into 2026 together.

With gratitude,

Anthony Miniaci, MD, FRCSC

President, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons

As we reflect on the year coming to a close, we would like to thank you for your continued engagement, commitment, and support. Throughout this year, your involvement has helped drive meaningful progress across our educational programs, research initiatives, and collaborative efforts—strengthening the shoulder and elbow community as a whole.

Looking ahead, we are excited about the opportunities before us. With new programs, ongoing innovation, and a shared focus on advancing patient care, we remain committed to serving you and building on the momentum we’ve achieved together.

We wish you and your families a joyful holiday season and a healthy, successful year ahead. Thank you for being an integral part of ASES.

-ASES Leadership and National Office Team 

In March, ASES proudly launched the ASES LINK—our new Learning Management System created to serve as a centralized hub for shoulder and elbow education. Introduced on behalf of ASES President Dr. Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, Education Committee Co-Chairs Drs. Randall J. Otto and Albert Lin, former Education Committee Co-Chair Dr. Alexander Creighton, the Education Committee, Board of Directors, and National Office staff—and led by ASES Senior Education and Meetings Coordinator Shannon Lykowski—the LINK marked an important step forward in how we deliver educational content to our members.

Since its launch, the ASES LINK has provided members with on-demand access to a growing library of high-quality educational resources, including surgical technique videos, the ASES Podcast, recorded webinars and meeting sessions, and other on-demand learning opportunities. Designed for flexibility and ease of use, the platform allows members to engage with content anytime, anywhere.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for ASES/AANA Joint Specialty Day in March! Over 500 people joined us in San Diego and the program was a great success!

A special thank you goes out to our 2025 Specialty Day Co-Chairs Drs. Rachel M. Frank and Michael J. O'Brien for developing this great program, as well as all of of our participating faculty!

Thank you again for a terrific Specialty Day 2025! We look forward to seeing everyone at Specialty Day 2026 in New Orleans.

This year’s Mentor/Mentee Meeting was a highly successful and engaging experience that brought together early-career surgeons and seasoned ASES members for meaningful connection, education, and mentorship in Naples, FL. Led by Early Career and Mentorship Subcommittee Co-Chairs Drs. Daniel Acevedo and Justin Griffin, and Program Co-Chairs Drs. William Aibinder, Wayne Chan, and J. Ryan Hill, the meeting fostered open dialogue through structured discussions and informal networking. Participants had the opportunity to share career insights, clinical experiences, and professional goals in a supportive setting, while building lasting relationships across career stages.

We also extend our sincere thanks to Catalyst OrthoScience for their generous support of the program, which helped make this impactful meeting possible.

We look forward to continued success of this program at the 2026 Mentor/Mentee Meeting next April in Chicago, IL.

Reflecting on Eight Incredible Events!

From Los Angeles to Baltimore, it was truly inspiring to see how we came together to honor the incredible advancements and innovations in shoulder and elbow care for NSEW 2025 back in May. 



2025 Events:

Baltimore, MD-DC

Central Florida

Chicago, IL

Cleveland, OH

Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX

Los Angeles, CA

San Antonio, TX

St. Louis, MO

Each event showcased the dedication and passion of our surgeons, researchers, industry partners, and patients in its own unique way. Engaging discussions and hands-on demonstrations created meaningful opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate our shared commitment to advancing patient care.

The collective time and effort invested in these exceptional events is reflected in the more than $970,000 raised overall from registration, sponsors and donors. With 1,384 attendees across eight events, National Shoulder and Elbow Week 2025 demonstrated a growing reach and a deepening impact within local communities.

We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make National Shoulder and Elbow Week 2025 such a success—our hosts, attendees, and sponsors alike. Together, we are helping shape the future of shoulder and elbow surgery.

The ASES 2025 Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty Course, held May 30–31, 2025 at FIVE Labs in Atlanta, offered an unparalleled, hands-on educational experience for shoulder and elbow specialists. Co-chaired by Drs. Vahid Entezari and Surena Namdari, this implant-agnostic course drew elite faculty and sold out due to high demand, providing participants with comprehensive skill-building opportunities in revision shoulder arthroplasty from expert surgeons in the field.

Attendees engaged deeply in practical labs and interactive sessions designed to enhance technical proficiency and clinical decision-making in complex shoulder cases. We look forward to seeing you again in May at the ASES 2026 Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty Course at FIVE Labs in Las Vegas, NV! Registration opens soon!

On Friday, June 13th, ASES held the 2025 Fellow’s Day at SDSI during the San Diego Shoulder Institute. Chaired by Drs. Andrew Sheean and Eric Wagner, this unique educational and networking event provided an opportunity for graduating fellows to present their research, further their orthopaedic knowledge, and interact with experts in the field.

Two awards were presented during this symposium. The Robert H. Cofield, MD, Award for Best Oral Presentation was presented to Hayden Schuette, DO while the Richard J. Hawkins, MD, Award for Best Poster Presentation went to Claire E. Hayes, MD.

Congratulations to Drs. Schuette and Hayes and their co-authors on excellent research projects, and thank you to all of our faculty and participating Fellows for their contribution to this important program!

Thank you to everyone who joined us in San Diego this October for the 2025 Annual Meeting. Thanks to our exceptional faculty, engaged Industry Partners, and dedicated member attendees, we achieved record-setting levels of attendance, revenue, and overall engagement. A special shout-out goes to Drs. Jonathan Barlow and Robert Hartzler, who under the guidance of ASES 2024-2025 President Dr. Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, developed an amazing program for our attendees.

We were thrilled to welcome so many of you in-person, and the overwhelmingly positive feedback confirms that this year’s meeting was a resounding success.

We look forward to building on this momentum as we continue to deliver high-quality educational content and meaningful experiences for our members and guests.

This year’s Annual Meeting was a testament to the incredible generosity and commitment of our members, who continue to drive the ASES Foundation's mission forward.

One of the highlights was recognizing the outstanding contributions of our members and leaders. The Annual Meeting marked the conclusion of Dr. Joseph A. Abboud’s three-year term as Foundation Chairman, during which he provided dedicated leadership and expanded ASES Foundation funding to historical highs, and we were honored to welcome Dr. Thomas “Quin” Throckmorton as the Foundation’s new Chairman. Additionally, we awarded the Founders Legacy Awards, celebrating Dr. Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, Dr. Joseph A. Abboud, Dr. Ranjan Gupta and Dr. Jason Hsu for their remarkable work in Leadership, Service, Impact & Opportunity, and Mentorship.

The meeting also marked a fundraising milestone with the Foundation’s paddle raise. Thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of attendees, we raised an incredible $240,000 to support our mission.

ASES 2025 SHOULDER AND ELBOW COURSE FOR RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS FACULTY

Thank you to everyone who attended the ASES 2025 Shoulder and Elbow Course for Residents and Fellows, held this November at the state-of-the-art OLC Education and Learning Center in Rosemont, Illinois. This annual program, led by course Co-Chairs, Drs. Ranjan Gupta, Jay Keener, and Stephanie Muh, brought together Residents and Fellows from across the country for an engaging weekend of learning, skill-building, and collaboration.

Participants explored the core principles of shoulder and elbow surgery through a robust combination of hands-on laboratory experiences and interactive didactic sessions. Guided by an outstanding faculty of nationally recognized experts, the course delivered cutting-edge education and practical surgical insights specifically tailored to the needs of early-career surgeons.

We are proud to support the development of the next generation of leaders in shoulder and elbow care and look forward to continuing this tradition of educational excellence. Thank you to our faculty and attendees for making this course such a meaningful and successful event.

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Shoulder and Elbow Course for Residents and Fellows, taking place November 19-21, 2026.

In 2025, the ASES Foundation placed a focus on connecting members to the mission and impact of their giving. Through targeted awareness efforts, we shared how Foundation support directly fuels research, education, and early-career development. These initiatives strengthened engagement and reinforced the confidence our members place in the Foundation’s work and long-term vision.

Thanks to the support of our members and industry partners, the Foundation awarded more than $1 million in grants this year through key programs such as National Shoulder & Elbow Week and the Fellowship Education Grant. These funds will support the salaries and benefits of 33 fellows and advance critical research in shoulder and elbow care, as well as support local research projects across the country

As we close out the year, your continued support ensures that this important work not only continues, but grows.

ICSES 2026 Abstract and ICL Submission: Deadline January 15th

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Now Accepting Applications for New and Advancing Members: Deadline January 15th

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ASES Research Grant Opportunities: Applications Due February 20th

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We are pleased to announce our upcoming ASES and ASES Foundation programs! More information on these activities will be provided as they become available, but in the interim, please add these important dates to your calendar:

ASES Specialty Day

March 6, 2026

New Orleans, LA

ASES 2026 Mentor/Mentee Meeting

April 29-30, 2026

Chicago, IL

The ASES Foundation's National Shoulder and Elbow Week

May 11-16, 2026

ASES 2026 Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty Course

May 29-30, 2026

Five Labs, Las Vegas, NV

ASES 2026 Fellows' Day

June 13, 2026

Naples, FL

International Day at ICSES 2026

September 22, 2026

Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia

ASES Member Dinner at ICSES 2026

September 22, 2026

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia

ICSES 2026: Vancouver

September 23-25, 2026

Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia

ASES 2026 Shoulder and Elbow Course for Residents and Fellows

November 19-21, 2026

OLC Education & Conference Center, Rosemont, IL

NEW: ASES 2027 Winter Summit (Open Meeting)

February 16-19, 2027

The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood, FL



ASES 2027 Annual Meeting

October 13-16, 2027

Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland (DC Metro)

ASES 2028 Annual Meeting

October 11-14, 2028

Omni Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee