Conferences and Courses
Ingram Lecture
Campbell Clinic senior residents participate in an annual lecture program each spring, named in memory of Campbell Clinic physician Alvin J. Ingram. Residents present original research to faculty, alumni, and invited guests. The winner, as voted on by honorary judges, is awarded a monetary gift. Each year, a prominent member of the national orthopaedic surgery community is invited to participate. For more information, visit campbell-foundation.org.
Friday Afternoon Meetings (formerly Monday Night Meetings)
Friday Afternoon Meetings (FAM)—formerly known as Monday Night Meetings—are held each Friday afternoon in the Campbell Clinic Foundation Auditorium. These in-person meetings cover the topic of the week, usually in three separate talks followed by case presentations, M&M, or tumor conference. Prominent alumni often return as guest speakers and provide valuable insight into healthcare practices outside the UT system. Campbell Clinic staff deliver all lectures, and the floor is opened for questions after each topic for further informal discussion. Light bites and refreshments are provided, and residents often stay afterward socializing and discussing cases.
Subspecialty Conferences
Each orthopaedic subspecialty holds a weekly conference. These meetings are generally held in the mornings before clinical responsibilities. Meeting topics vary, but generally consist of a presentation on a relevant topic within the subspecialty by an attending, fellow, or resident.
Journal Clubs
Journal clubs are generally held roughly once every 4 to 6 weeks and vary between orthopaedic subspecialties. These meetings are often times held over dinner at various local restaurants and are open for all residents and staff to attend. Recent literature is selected for review and discussed candidly.
Resident Courses
Residents are encouraged to attend educational courses. Popular ones include AO Basic/Advanced and Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) courses, Foundation of Orthopaedic Trauma upper/lower extremity courses, Medical Education and Research Institute (MERI) joint arthroplasty courses, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) arthroscopy course. Funding is available for all PGY-3 residents to attend a conference in the subspecialty of their interest. Additional funding from industry sponsors is often available for senior residents to attend specialty-specific courses. The Campbell Foundation also provides funding for residents in their chief year to attend either The Miller Review Course or the AAOS Board Review Course.
