Hip and Knee Innovation Course

Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, EPNEC - Eric P. Newman Education Center, 320 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.25 hours), AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Designated Non-Physician Participation Certification (5.25 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (5.25 hours), IPCE Credits (5.25 hours)

The Hip and Knee Innovation Course is planned and implemented by physicians and nurses. This activity is designed for physicians, surgeons, and nurses. It may be of interest to physical therapists, athletic trainers and providers interested in hip and knee adult reconstruction. This one-day, live course will provide education through lectures, case presentations, and Q&A. The activity will highlight best practices across hip and knee replacement and preservation. The goal is to enhance knowledge, competence, performance and enhance patient care both non-surgically and surgically.

1. Describe current hip and knee adult reconstruction and preservation techniques and innovations.
2. Apply emerging reconstruction and preservation strategies to clinical decisionmaking and procedural planning.
3. Integrate best practices in hip and knee adult reconstruction and preservation to improve patient outcomes and care quality.

Registration will be available until October 2, 2026, 12:00pm CT.  After this time, please register on-site.

If you have any questions regarding the course or registration, please contact Michelle Padgett at [email protected]

Registration Fees	Through Sept 18th	After Sept 18th
Physician	$125	$150
Non-Physician (RN, PT, PT/ATC) (employee of industry see below)	$90	$115
Athletic Trainer (employee of industry see below)	$75	$100
Resident / Fellow Verification of your training status may be requested.	$90	$115
Employee of Industry (any role)***	Contact Stacy Partrich to register as an Employee of Industry: [email protected]	Contact Stacy Partrich to register as an Employee of Industry: [email protected]

Fees includes enrollment, continuing education credits, educational materials, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks (paid registrants only).

*** IMPORTANT NOTE for Employees of industry (e.g., pharmaceutical & device companies): DO NOT REGISTER HERE. Please email [email protected] for pre-approval for attendance at this course. Should you register without pre-approval, your registration will be cancelled and refunded less a $25 administrative fee.

Registration/Payment Policy: Your full payment in advance completes your registration and ensures your enrollment in this course. 

Cancellations: Registration fee less $25 administrative charge is refundable if cancellation is received in writing by emailing [email protected] by September 23, 2026. Registration fees are not transferable.

Minimum and Maximum Enrollments Have Been Established.

General Information
Course Information:  Thursday night prior to the course, an email with directions to the online syllabus and onsite information will be sent to the email address utilized to register for the event.

Location: Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC), 320 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63110.  It is recommended that you bring a jacket or sweater as meeting room temperatures are difficult to regulate to everyone's preference.

Parking: Validation provided for paid registrants who self-park in the Metro Parking Garage. Overnight parking cannot be validated. Click Directions/Parking for more information.

In support of improving patient care, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


Credits Available for this Activity:

American Medical Association (AMA)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this {Activity Format} for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this {Activity Format} for a maximum of 5.25 ANCC contact hours.

Board of Certification (BOC)
Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (BOC AP#: P3654) is applying for credit.

Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 5.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Information for Physical Therapists

Physical Therapists licensed in the state of Missouri
The Missouri Board of Healing Arts allows AMA credits to fulfill the continuing education requirement for PT’s. See the link below [page 15, 20 CSR 2150-3.203 (5)] for further information.
http://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/adrules/csr/current/20csr/20c2150-3.pdf

Physical Therapists licensed in the state of Illinois
This course is not approved for credit by the IPTA.  For information regarding applying for individual credit with the IPTA for CE earned in other jurisdictions, see Section 1340.61 Continuing Education section D for further information.
https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068013400000610R.html 

Cancellation Policy

The cancellation cut-off dates and fees are specific to each course. Refer to the cancellation policy on the individual course page. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

WashU Medicine CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement

This meeting is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable regulations.
Individuals who require accommodations to participate are encouraged to submit a written request as early as possible, but no later than ten (10) business days prior to the seminar date, to allow sufficient time to arrange appropriate accommodations. Requests received after this deadline will be reviewed and a good faith effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations to the extent feasible.

Suggested Hotel Accommodations: 
Doubletree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park
Adjacent to the conference center:
4550 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Make your hotel reservations directly with the hotel:
By phone at 314-256-7777.  Ask for the Washington University Visitor rate.
Online at  https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/stlpkdt
Enter Code #3209101 under “special rate corporate"

AC Hotel St. Louis - Central West End
215 York Avenue, St. Louis MO 63108
314.367.2566  
Washington University Rate: $148 per night + tax
Use this link to make reservations:
Washington University School of Medicine - AC Hotel Reservations

Please Note: Washington University is not responsible for airline, hotel reservations or any other travel expenses. Please confirm registration acceptance prior to purchase of non-refundable or penalty airline tickets.

Transportation:
•    Taxis from the airport are approximately $40.
•    Uber and Lyft are also available.  

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including Faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Saturday, October 3, 2026

If you are a company and would like to exhibit or provide an educational grant for this educational program, please contact Stacy Partrich at [email protected] .

*** IMPORTANT NOTE for Employees of industry (e.g., pharmaceutical & device companies): DO NOT REGISTER HERE. Please email [email protected] for pre-approval for attendance at this course. Should you register without pre-approval, your registration will be cancelled and refunded less a $25 administrative fee.