Providing a Platform for Excellence in Shoulder Surgery 
San Diego Shoulder Institute is recognized for providing the undisputed best shoulder course in the world. 

Types of Activities 
SDSI brings together recognized experts in the field of shoulder care to offer education on best practices, current research, and technological advances. The annual course combines various educational strategies and may be comprised of: 

• Didactic Lectures
• Interactive case studies 
• Panel Discussions 
• Elective hands-on arthroscopic motor skills laboratories using plastic shoulder models 
• Elective hands-on arthroscopic motor skills laboratories using cadaver specimens 
• Elective open surgical treatment of the shoulder including arthroplasty and reverse arthroplasty
• Distribution of an annual enduring material in flash drive format comprised of course lectures, case studies, and panel discussions 

James C. Esch, M.D. founded the San Diego Shoulder Course in 1983. Having a passion to educate, mentor, and positively cultivate the standard of shoulder care, he continually pursued opportunities to advance educational offerings specific to the shoulder. Throughout the years, the course has continued to grow and is now recognized world-wide for quality and comprehensive education. As President and CEO, Dr. Esch continues to oversee the annual course to ensure fulfillment of our mission: to improve the competence, performance, and patient outcomes of shoulder care.

A Letter from Our Chairman 
“On behalf of San Diego Shoulder Institute’s (SDSI’s) Board of Directors and Program Planning Committee, I would like to encourage you to register for the 35th Annual San Diego Shoulder Course. I am proud that the SDSI course is historically recognized as the leading shoulder course in the world! By critically considering feedback from our faculty, registrants, and leaders in the field we continue to raise the bar of professional practice annually. No other course offers the depth and breadth of the total spectrum of shoulder care as does SDSI. You will find our presentations balanced, stimulating, and presented in a format to identify your personal learning goals. This year promises to be our best course to date. We are pleased to announce the following key note lectures presented by celebrated experts in the development, mentorship, and perfection of the art of shoulder care. 

For more info and to register:
https://www.cvent.com/events/35th-annual-san-diego-shoulder-course/registration-18eed938c08d43b59a4f7d79dcff6b5b.aspx?fqp=true