Welcome from the Co-Chairs

Bert R. Mandelbaum, MD
Course Chair
Ralph A. Gambardella, MD
Course Chair
Dear Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellows:

We are delighted to welcome you to the 12th International Sports Medicine Fellows Conference: Comprehensive Approaches to Articular Cartilage Repair and Hip Arthroscopy to be held in Carlsbad, California on January 27-29, 2012.

This course provides a unique opportunity for fellows to learn the latest advancements in articular cartilage treatment and participate in the largest gathering of 2011-2012 sports medicine fellows. The two day course includes a variety of lectures and surgical skills workshops.

Surgical Skills workshop sessions are included in the registration fee and will be held in two sessions: Friday, January 27 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm and Saturday January 28 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. Fellows will be assigned to the sessions based on travel requirements. Space is limited. Enrollment in the Workshops is on a first-come, first-served basis.

An optional Lecture and Workshop session will be held on Sunday, January 29 for interested fellows. This session requires an additional registration fee of $50.00 . The session will include lectures and cadaver demonstrations on hip arthroscopy by expert surgeons. Please note, registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

This course is exceptional opportunity for fellows as it is targeted toward a homogenous audience, the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellow! The faculty will teach toward the fellows’ potential, while giving advice aimed toward passing the Orthopaedic Board Exam.

We look forward to seeing you in Carlsbad, California!

Warmest Regards,

Bert R. Mandelbaum, MD
Medical Director
Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group


Ralph A. Gambardella, MD
Medical Director
Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic