American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Fellows' Day is the premiere event for graduating Shoulder & Elbow and Sports Fellows.
ASES Fellows’ Day will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Innovation Hotel in Naples, Florida. This non-CME educational program will feature short podium presentations, poster sessions, and – new for 2026- selected technique video presentations by fellows whose submissions are accepted, along with presentations from ASES faculty focused on practical aspects of starting a practice and remaining engaged in the Society.
The symposium is chaired by Drs. Eric Wagner and Peter Chalmers. ASES President Dr. Anthony Miniaci, along with other members of ASES leadership, will participate in the program.
New for 2026: In addition to traditional abstract submissions, we will now be accepting technique video submissions, which will be incorporated into the program. Fellows are eligible to submit both abstracts and technique videos for consideration.
The abstract and technique video submission portal will be open from February 2 through March 15, 2026. Submissions are open to graduating shoulder and elbow fellows as well as graduating sports medicine fellows. Fellows are invited to submit abstracts and technique videos for review, with those accepted selected for brief oral and poster presentations.
Abstract Guidelines
- There is no maximum word count; however, submissions are limited to a single page of single-spaced text in 10-point Times New Roman.
- Must include Introduction, Material & Methods, Results & Discussion.
- May provide up to three references. These must be included within the single-page submission.
- May provide up to two figures. These may be submitted as one additional page if necessary.
- Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) must be disclosed.
- Any industry support must be disclosed.
Technique Video Guidelines
- The video must clearly demonstrate a surgical technique related to the shoulder or elbow.
- The video must contain a voiceover describing the technique and its indications, utility, advantages, pearls, and/or pitfalls.
- Videos are limited to a maximum length of 8-10 minutes.
- Videos must be uploaded in either as an MP4 file or PowerPoint format (.ppt or .pptx).
- Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) must be disclosed.
- Any industry support must be disclosed.
Outstanding submissions will be recognized with the following awards:
- Robert H. Cofield, MD Award – Highest-rated podium presentation
- Richard J. Hawkins, MD Award – Highest-rated poster presentation
- ASES Video Technique Award – Highest-rated technique video presentation
The Hawkins and Cofield Awards are named in honor of Drs. Richard Hawkins and Robert Cofield, whose longstanding dedication to medical education and research in basic science, biomechanics, and clinical outcomes continues to influence clinical decision-making through Codman’s End-Result Idea.
Separately, Arthrex will be hosting its own Fellowship Forum at its Naples facility during the same week on June 11-12th. Each event has its own registration process, and organizers manage attendance independently. Fellows are welcome to participate in either or both programs and taking part in one will not affect eligibility for the other.
The Symposium is chaired by Drs. Eric Wagner and Peter Chalmers. ASES President Dr. Anthony Miniaci and other members of the ASES leadership will participate as well.
Eric R. Wagner, MD, MS
Course Co-Chair
Peter N. Chalmers, MD
Course Co-Chair