Education
Delivering high-quality, cutting-edge education is at the core of AANA. Our mission is to advance the art and science of arthroscopy and minimally invasive surgery so Orthopaedic Surgeons can deliver exceptional patient care. Access innovative learning opportunities through online education, live meetings, webinars and hands-on lab training.
AANA Learning Center
Access the online AANA Learning Center to gain peer-reviewed, on-demand education. Choose from self-assessment programs, CME courses, customized question banks and surgical videos designed to strengthen skills.
Take a look at some of the latest offerings below:
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New self-assessments available now! Advance your surgical knowledge with the Comprehensive Arthroscopy Self-Examination (CASE). These peer-reviewed exams meet CME, SAE and MOC Part II requirements while helping surgeons improve decision-making and confidence in arthroscopic procedures.
- CASE Hip 2025: Focused on advanced hip arthroscopy
- CASE 2025: Comprehensive all-joint review of arthroscopic techniques
- Gain year-round access to the AANA25 Annual Meeting with the All-Access Pass, featuring over 100 expert faculty presentations and worth up to 54 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
- Access Instructional Course Lectures (ICLs) presented at past AANA Annual Meetings. Learn from leaders in arthroscopy with content designed to enhance surgical expertise.
- Experience Specialty Day from anywhere with the Specialty Day 2025 All-Access Pass! Stay updated on evolving arthroscopy techniques, new sports medicine research and expert case discussions.
- Master joint-specific arthroscopy techniques with Virtual APEX Courses. These recorded sessions feature case studies, expert panels and Q&A designed to replicate live course engagement.
- Join interactive Webinar Wednesdays to explore trending topics in minimally invasive surgery. Each session is led by a moderator with expert faculty offering practical insights.
If you’ve already purchased programs, access them here: AANA Education Online.
In-Person Education
AANA live meetings bring Orthopaedic Surgeons together to discuss new research, surgical innovations and the future of arthroscopy. Attend sessions at the:
Lab Courses and Skills Training
Refine skills in a personalized, hands-on setting with AANA Lab Courses. Courses feature live demonstrations, expert-led instruction and cadaver labs.
- E.L.I.T.E. Skills Training: Customizable cadaver labs tailored to individual goals.
- Resident and Fellow Courses: Foundational skills and roundtable learning.
- AANA/SOMOS Course: Focused on care of the military athlete. This course is for SOMOS Members only.
- Copernicus Initiative for Proficiency Based Progression (PBP) Training: Stepwise training requiring mastery of fundamentals before advanced skills.