2026 San Diego
Orthopedic And Sports
Medicine Symposium
Presented by
DATE
Friday, July 31, 2026
Registration: 7:30 AM
PROGRAM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fellowship Graduation
and Awards Ceremony 5:00 PM
LOCATION
The Alexandria
at Torrey Pines,
San Diego, CA
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Artie Ojeda
Emmy Award-winning
brodcast journalis
AM
7:30
Registration
7:55
Introduction, Welcome, and Announcements Tal S. David, MD
8:00
Mark Neville, CEO of Sports San Diego – Professional Sports in San Diego and Future Directions
KNEE
Moderator: Tim Wang, MD
8:30
What’s on the Menu? ACL Graft Options in 2026 David Burnikel, MD
8:50
ACL reconstruction 2026 LET and return to play Daniel Keefe, MD
9:05
Cartilage Defects: Treating the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Tim Wang, MD
9:20
Q and A
REFRESHMENTS WITH EXHIBITORS
SHOULDER
(Moderator: Tal S. David, MD)
9:50
Instability
First-Time Dislocation in the Young Athlete Sam Klatman, MD
10:05
My Approach to the Bony Bankart Daniel Brereton, MD
10:20
RC repair
RC Repair in 2026: When to Augment and Why Tal S. David, MD
10:35
Arthroplasty
Return to Sports after Total Shoulder Arthro- plasty Andrew Hartman, MD
10:50
Designing the Ideal Total Shoulder Prosthesis Heinz Hoenecke, MD
REFRESHMENTS WITH EXHIBITORS
INNOVATIONS
IN ORTHOPEDICS
11:05
Artificial Intelligence in Sports Medicine Jan Fronek, MD
11:20
Don’t miss the boat! 3D printing and modeling for the community orthopedist and beyond. John A. Grotting, MD
11:35
From College Amateur to College Professional: How NIL, Agents, and the Portal are Rewriting College Athletics. Chris Behr, MD
12:00
What Would You Do? A Case-Based Discussion
PM
1:00
Lunch
2:00
To
5:00
COMBAT SPORTS
(Moderator: M. Lucius Pomerantz, MD)
Treating the Athlete-Specific Combat Sports Injuries. M. Lucius Pomerantz, MD Perspectives from the Pros: Roundtable Discussion with Professional Athletes
IAN DAUBE
is an elite D1 wrestler, Judo champion, and professional MMA fighter, as well as an IBJJF No-Gi World Champion in submission grappling.
JEFF GLOVER
American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Pioneer and world champion grappling competitor.
JASON LARA
an international wrestling coach who has trained elite wrestlers and MMA fighters, is the Founder of Mat Sense Wrestling.
DEAN LISTER
“The Boogeyman”
UFC MMA Athlete and Coach, Pioneer of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and ADCC Champion.
MIHA PERHAVEC
Black Belt Judo and Jiu Jitsu, former MMA fighter, Coach, and author of Modern Submission Grappling: A No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Manual.
**Speakers and Topics are Subject to Change**
5:00
Hail and Farewell: Fellowship Graduation and Awards Ceremony
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Whether you care for athletes professionally or support them at home, this symposium offers invaluable insights into injury prevention, the latest treatment techniques, rehabilitation strategies, and performance optimization. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions, network with colleagues, and gain practical knowledge to enhance the health and performance of athletes at every level. Don’t miss this unique chance to learn from the best in the field and be part of the vibrant San Diego sports medicine community.
We are excited to invite physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, coaches, trainers, and parents to attend the 2026 San Diego Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Symposium on Friday, July 31st, at The Alexandria at Torrey Pines. This premier event brings together some of the nation’s leading experts in sports medicine and orthopedic care, as well as professional athletes, coaches, and therapists who have worked with MMA, MLB, NFL, MLS, and other organizations
Register today to secure your spot!