Advancing patient care through the thoughtful exchange of ideas.

Of paramount importance was the mandate to commit to long-term relationships with other members and their families. Indeed, over the past 15 years, this group has become an extended family with deep connections that extend far beyond the boundaries of our profession.

Fellowship trained surgeons committed to advancing patient care

The Association of Clinical Elbow and Shoulder Surgeons are a group of fellowship trained elbow and shoulder surgeons with the common goal of the advancement of patient care. The Association continually conducts complicated elbow and shoulder case discussions via online media. ACESS holds annual business and scientific meetings and through participation in ACESS, members strive to improve the quality of care provided to patients with elbow and shoulder disorders.

Annual Meeting

November 1 - 3, 2024
Loews Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL

Education

ACESS was founded to assist like-minded shoulder and elbow surgeons in maintaining a current education on treating patients with shoulder and elbow conditions.

Research

Our faculty membership works together to investigate shoulder and
elbow clinical problems. There are currently 3 ongoing research projects that have IRB approval.

Mission

Develop a collegial atmosphere of friendship, family and fun for members and their families to encourage long-term interactions and sharing of ideas.

Purpose

Bring together a group of physicians who share a common interest in shoulder and elbow surgery for the purposes of:
1. Providing a peer group with whom to share clinical cases
2. Furthering our own education in shoulder and elbow surgery
3. Develop a network of shoulder and elbow surgeons for patient care and referral
4. Provide a platform for evaluating patient outcome in multi-centered studies

History

ACESS was founded in 2005 by a core group of shoulder and elbow surgeons. Membership is by invitation with specific criteria that is voted on by the active membership. The Annual Scientific meeting is open to all members and to industry for society support.