Mobile Lab Experience

Summary

This course was designed for the Central Zone for Residents, Fellows and Surgeons 1-2 years into practice.  However, based on course capacity, priority will be given to attendees from the Houston area.

For attendees residing within the Houston area 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, Zimmer Biomet will cover 1 night hotel stay; however, transportation to/from the course will not be covered. Please contact the meeting planner for more information.

This course has limited capacity. Attendees from outside the Houston area will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on course capacity and regional course offerings. Upon registering, you will be contacted by the meeting planner or a member of the Early Career Surgeon Education team regarding your participation.

Course Overview:
This Foundations: Early Career Surgeon Education Mobile Lab Experience is facilitated by experienced surgeon faculty from leading educational institutions. This educational format may consist of case-based presentations, interactive demonstrations, and hands-on cadaveric BioSkills labs with Zimmer Biomet instrumentation, implants, equipment, technologies, 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:
• Primary to Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty
• Primary to Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
• Technology in Orthopaedics  

Who Should Attend:
Residents and Fellows

Agenda Overview:
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Session 1 – Primary to Revision Hip & Knee Arthroplasty BioSkills Lab (Mobile Lab)
06:45 AM   Registration & Breakfast
                  Welcome – Opening Remarks 
07:00 AM   Primary Hip Arthroplasty Hands-On BioSkills
08:15 AM   Revision Hip Arthroplasty Hands-On BioSkills
09:45 AM   Break
10:15 AM   Primary Knee Arthroplasty Hands-On BioSkills
11:30 AM   Revision Knee Arthroplasty Hands-On BioSkills
1:00  PM    Adjourn

Session 2 – Technology in Action Discussion & Dine (B&B Butchers)
7:00 PM    Registration & Reception
7:15 PM    Tech in Action
8:15 PM    Welcome – Opening Remarks & Dinner
8:30 PM    Case-Based Learning: Complex Hip and Knee Arthroplasty & How I Use Technology in My Practice
9:30 PM    Adjourn

Friday, November 13, 2026

Session 3 – Primary to Revision Hip & Knee Arthroplasty BioSkills Lab (Mobile Lab)
06:45 AM    Registration & Breakfast
                   Welcome – Opening Remarks 
07:00 AM    Primary Hip Arthroplasty Hands-On BioSkills
08:15 AM    Revision Hip Arthroplasty Hands-On BioSkills
09:45 AM    Break
10:15 AM    Primary Knee Arthroplasty Hands-On BioSkills
11:30 AM    Revision Knee Arthroplasty Hands-On BioSkills
1:00 PM      Adjourn

BioSkills Mobile Lab Location:
Zimmer Biomet South Texas
3610 Willowbend Blvd.
Houston, TX 77054 

Technology in Action Discussion & Dine Location:
B&B Butchers
1814 Washington Ave.
Houston, TX 77007

*If you requested a hotel stay during registration, you will receive a separate email with your reservation details.

*Please arrive in scrubs for this BioSkills session, as there are no changing facilities.

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Sunshine Reporting & Enrollment Consent

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. 

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