The Rocky Mountain Shoulder and Elbow Society (RMSES) Conference 2027

Registration Rates for the 2027 Rocky Mountain Shoulder and Elbow Society Meeting:

• MD/DO/APP/General Registration: $500
• Students, Residents, Fellows, and all other allied health professionals including OTs, PTs, ATCs: $200
• Speakers: Free

Attendee Registration Includes:

• Breakfast and snacks on Friday and Saturday
• Entrance to the Reception on Friday evening
• All conference materials including CME credit for physicians & APPs and CEU credit for ATCs and therapists

Note:

• Non-attendees, including spouses and family members, are not permitted to attend any portion of the conference except for the Reception on Friday 3/12 with the purchase of a $75 paid ticket.
• Attendees may bring one adult guest to the Reception on Friday 3/12 with the purchase of a $75 ticket.
• The conference, and any associated activities, are for registered attendees only.
• Lodging, parking, and additional meals are not included in your registration fee and will not be provided as part of the conference.

Meeting Attire:

• Mountain casual for all attendees and speakers.

Cancellations and Refunds:

• The full fee is refundable if your registration is canceled by Thursday, March 4th.
• Refunds will not be granted after this time or for non-attendance.

• CU Orthopedics reserves the right to cancel this conference in the event of an unforeseen circumstance. In the event of cancellation, CU Orthopedics is obligated to refund the registration fee only.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

• CU Orthopedics does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or age.
• CU Orthopedics is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in all aspects of its continuing education activities.
• Participants who have special needs are encouraged to contact program organizers so that all reasonable efforts to accommodate these needs can be made.

We are excited to have the following world-renowned shoulder and elbow surgeons joining us in 2027 as our keynote speakers: 

George Athwal, MD
Matt Ramsey, MD
Bob Tashjian, MD
Gerald Williams, MD

The 2027 Conference will also honor shoulder legend and RMSES founder,  Peter Millet, MD of the Steadman Clinic Vail.

Grand Hyatt Vail options:

• Standard King rooms are available for $539 plus tax and resort fee.
• Mountain View King Rooms are available at $649 plus tax and resort fee.

Use this link to book your room https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/EGEGH/G-DOWC All rooms must be booked before February 11, 2027.

• Air Travel & Ground Transportation:
• If you are traveling to the conference by plane, your local airport options are Denver International Airport, about 2 hours from Avon, or the Eagle County Regional Airport, about 30 minutes from Avon.
• Once you arrive in Colorado, there are several transportation options including rental cars and shuttles.
• Click here for ground transportation options from Eagle County Regional Airport.
• Click here for ground transportation options from Denver International Airport, including mountain shuttles.
• For all information on Avon and Vail Valley, visit the Official Vail Valley Visitor Guide.

Continuing Education:

• Target Audience:
• This symposium is intended for physicians, APPs, athletic trainers, therapists, and all allied health professionals involved in patient care for shoulder and elbow injuries.
• Anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of athletic injuries and conditions of the shoulder and elbow is welcome to attend.
• The objective of this course is to educate participants on the best methods of managing patients with injuries of the upper extremity, specifically shoulder and elbow.


• Learning Objectives:
  • At the conclusion of this conference, attendees will be able to:
    • Determine indications for surgical and non-surgical treatments for rotator cuff tears.
    • Develop an algorithm for treatment of shoulder instability in the athlete that involves both operative and non-operative management.
    • Assess patients with shoulder and elbow arthritis and develop an appropriate treatment strategy based on the severity of their disease.
    • Learn imaging and examination techniques to understand the issues that throwing athletes have at the shoulder and elbow and implement strategies to improve treatment of these athletes.
    • Assess traumatic conditions of the elbow and appropriately recommend treatment for these conditions.


• Accreditation:
  • The Office of Continuing Medical Education at the University of Colorado School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • University of Colorado Sports Medicine (BOC AP# P3598) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 11.75 category A hours/CEU’s and is designated as an Orthopedic Specialty course. ATs should claim only those hours spent in the educational program.
  • This course meets the Physical Therapy Board Standards for Continuing Education Activities through the Colorado DORA.

The Rocky Mountain Shoulder and Elbow Society Meeting will be held March 11-13, 2027, at the Grand Hyatt in Vail, Colorado. We anticipate over 100 surgeons and allied health care professionals next March.

This conference will focus on the treatment of common shoulder and elbow conditions, with particular emphasis on surgical management. The program will highlight emerging technologies and advanced techniques in the treatment of shoulder and elbow pathology.

Our distinguished faculty will include surgeons from the region, as well as several world-renowned surgeons from across the United States. Keynote Speakers will include:

• Dr. George Athwal
• Dr. Matt Ramsey
• Dr. Gerald Williams
• Dr. Bob Tashjian 

To ensure adequate space and exclusivity, we will offer a limited number of sponsorship spots for this well-attended conference. Two sponsorship levels will be offered, with the platinum level allowing for a dedicated 30-minute lecture. 

Become a sponsor! 

2027 RMSES Sponsor Letter

For more information, please contact Maureen Gaeke.