LIFT UP – ASES Foundation’s 2026 National Shoulder & Elbow Week
Join Us! May 8 – 15, 2026
(See all eight events at www.ases-assn.org/foundation)
Area: Seattle, WA
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Hours: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: The Museum of Flight
Address:9404 East Marginal Way S., Seattle, WA 98108
Room Block: Pending
Ticket Price: $150
Dress Code: Semi-Formal
Attendance: Spouses are encouraged to attend
Description:
The ASES Foundation evening in Seattle will bring together surgeons from across the Pacific Northwest to foster camaraderie and collaboration. The event will take place in the Great Gallery at the Museum of Flight, an inspiring venue where historic aircraft are suspended above the event space. Featured speakers will include Rick Matsen, Joseph Abboud, and Kevin MacDonald. Dr. Matsen will share his journey to the Pacific Northwest and reflect on his experience as a cofounder and former president of the ASES. The evening will also feature a panel discussion in which our speakers will review and debate a series of interesting and controversial cases. Industry partners and local supporters will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services as part of this engaging and dynamic event.
Agenda:
5:30-7:00 PM – Arrival, Cocktail hour/socializing/visit exhibitors + museum tour
7:00-7:30 PM – Begin buffet
7:30-7:35 PM – Welcome and Opening Remarks – Corey Schiffman, MD
7:35- 7:45: Impact of the ASES Foundation – Joseph Abboud, MD
7:45-7:55: An update on Orthopaedic political advocacy – Kevin MacDonald, MD
7:55-8:15: Case panel discussion – Joseph Abboud, MD, Frederick Matsen III, MD, Nathan Orvets, MD, Mariano Menendez, MD, Corey Schiffman, MD
8:15-8:30 PM –“My Journey to the PNW and experience with the ASES”– Frederick Masten III, MD
8:30 – 9:30 PM – Socializing/networking, visiting exhibitors
Local Planning Committee:
- Dr. Corey Schiffman, Host
- Dr. Laura Stoll
- Dr. Richard McLaughlin
- Dr. Billy Crutcher
- Dr. JT Heffernon
Event Sponsorship
Sponsoring a National Shoulder & Elbow Week Event provides a great opportunity for industry representatives to interact with local surgeon leaders in a fun, social environment. It also makes a direct impact on the community through grants that are given back to these surgeons for various research project which improves the care that patients receive. Sponsorship is open to industry partners, hospitals, private practice groups, physical therapy and rehabilitation facilities. Sponsors receive recognition both onsite and nationally, as well as they receive tickets to attend. Each year these events continue to grow and expand their reach to local communities.
To sponsor and support National Shoulder & Elbow Week (NSEW), please review the sponsorship agreement by clicking the sponsor button above.
If you have any questions about the 2026 NSEW sponsorships, please contact Matt Van Wie at matt@esvw.com, (804) 240-3839.
