Foundations: Primary to Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty BioSkills Course Austin 09.25-26.26 (EID85117)

This course was designed for the Central Zone for Residents PGY4/5, Fellows and surgeons 1-2 years into practice.  Please refer to link for states included in the designated zone.

For attendees residing within the above locations with driving time over 90+ minutes to and from the course address, and/or not able to get back home by 11:00 PM after course adjourns, please contact the meeting planner for travel options.

Approval for attendees from outside the outlined region will be based on course capacity and course offering in said attendee’s region. Upon registering, you will be contacted by the meeting planner or a member of the Early Career Surgeon Education team to discuss.

Summary

Course Overview:
This Foundations: Early Career Surgeon Education course is facilitated by experienced surgeon faculty from leading educational institutions from across the U.S. The educational format consists of interactive case discussions, coupled with hands-on cadaveric BioSkills labs with Zimmer Biomet instrumentation, implants, equipment, and surgical techniques. This modern educational approach also addresses surgical principles and preferences that best meet the ever-changing needs of today’s patient population.

This Foundations Course focuses on the enhanced patient treatment options below:
• Complex Primary & Revision Hip Arthroplasty
• Anterior Hip Approach
• Complex Primary & Revision Knee Arthroplasty
• Technology in Orthopaedics

Who Should Attend:
Residents PGY4/5, Fellows and Surgeons (1-2 years into practice)

Agenda Overview:
Friday, September 25, 2026  
Evening of Education: Complex Hip and Knee Discussion & Dine
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT

  • Discussion & Dine Location:  (Meeting Room Paramount ll on the 2nd Floor) 
    The Westin Austin Downtown
    310 E. 5th Street 
    Austin, TX. 78701

Saturday, September 26, 2026  
Primary to Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty BioSkills Lab   
7:00 AM - 5:15 PM CDT

  • BioSkills Lab Location:  
    MedtoMarket   
    2101 E. St. Elmo Road, Building 1, Suite 100   
    Austin, TX 78744

 

Note:  MizuhOSI Hana® Tables will be used at all stations in the lab.Zimmer Biomet works with an external vendor to enhance the educational experience through the use of Mizuho OSI Hana® operating tables.  Your name, city, state and email address only will be disclosed to this vendor.

All faculty are paid Zimmer Biomet consultants. 

Frank Buttacavoli, M.D.

Adam Freedhand, M.D.

Ben McArthur, M.D.

Kwan "Kevin" Park, M.D.

Faculty

Details

WHEN

WHERE

PLANNER

September 25, 2026 – September 26, 2026
6:30 PM-5:15 PM

MedtoMarket

2101 East Saint Elmo Road
Austin, TX 78744

Sunshine Reporting & Enrollment Consent

Your enrollment confirms that you will be present at the educational course for the full duration of the event. Should you arrive at the meeting location and not be present for the entire course, you may be responsible, at a minimum, to pay for your hotel accommodations and other related charges.

 

Sunshine Act In-Kind Payment Reporting

Meeting expenses may be reported by Zimmer Biomet to the U.S. government as in-kind payment as required by the Physician Payment Sunshine Act:

- Airfare (actual cost)

- Hotel (actual cost)

- Course Fees (shuttle, actual cost of meals)

Food and beverage provided in conjunction with this course is for meeting attendees only.  AdvaMed guidelines prohibit spouses or guests from participating in receptions and/or meal functions.

If you have questions about the Sunshine Act or in-kind payments reported by Zimmer Biomet to the U.S. government, contact Jo Ann Martin at joann.martin@zimmerbiomet.com.

Vermont Licensed Healthcare Professionals

If you are licensed in Vermont, a product training agreement is required. Please contact the meeting planner to process the required agreement.

Enrollment Consent 

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