OVERVIEW

James C. Esch, founded the San Diego Shoulder Course in 1983. Having a passion to educate, mentor, and positively cultivate the standard of shoulder care, he continually pursued opportunities to advance shoulder educational offerings. Beginning with a small group of like-minded individuals meeting to discuss evidenced-based and best-practice modalities related to arthroscopy, the course expanded throughout the years to incorporate arthroplasty, fracture management, instability, sports medicine, and complex shoulder care. The course has continued to grow and is now recognized world-wide for quality and comprehensive education, being proclaimed as the best shoulder course in the world. As President and C.E.O., Dr. Esch continues to oversee the annual course to ensure fulfillment of our mission: to improve the competence, performance, and patient outcomes of shoulder care.

TARGET AUDIENCE

SDSI’s primary target audience is United States and International orthopaedic surgeons.

SDSI’s secondary target audience is:

• Other physicians and surgeons with an interest in shoulder care
• Orthopaedic residents
• Orthopaedic Fellows with an interest in the shoulder
• General orthopaedic specialists

ACCREDITATION

The primary continuing medical education (CME) mission of San Diego Shoulder Institute (SDSI) is to:

• Improve knowledge, competence, performance, and patient outcomes in the treatment and care of shoulder disorders by offering a quality educational forum to global participants.
• Promote safe, accurate, and effective methods for the diagnosis and treatment of the shoulder and related joints.

EXPECTED RESULTS OF THE PROGRAM

SDSI expects participants to enhance their knowledge and skills in orthopaedic shoulder care.

SDSI expects validation of improved physician competence as a result of course participation. SDSI further expects participants to apply the knowledge and skills gleaned from course participation to improve performance and patient outcomes in the practice setting.

For more information please visit the official event page.