About the Academy
The Orthopaedic Foundation Learning Academy advances surgical excellence through immersive, cadaver-based education.
Who We Are & Our Philosophy
At the Orthopaedic Foundation Learning Academy, we don't just teach — we train. We provide specialized continuing medical education that elevates the competence and performance of musculoskeletal health providers. Through a robust blend of hands-on bioskills labs, live clinical sessions, and flexible on-demand learning, our courses are designed to translate evidence-based knowledge into immediate practical knowledge for clinical practice.
The Learning Academy bridges the gap between medical knowledge and procedural proficiency. We believe that the best learning happens with your hands in the tissue, guided by faculty who perform these procedures every day. Every Learning Academy course is designed around a single principle: when healthcare providers leave our lab, they feel more prepared — not just more educated.
A Legacy of Hands-On Innovation
Anchored by our Bioskills Lab — the largest and most cutting-edge surgical cadaver training center in Manhattan — the Learning Academy leverages this premier infrastructure to translate anatomy and clinical theory into hands-on proficiency. Celebrating 20 years of educational excellence, we bring together healthcare providers, medical device innovators, and healthcare organizations for high-impact, immersive learning. Through our intensive curriculum, we provide the advanced, real-world training necessary to master your skills and elevate your practice.
A Program of the Orthopaedic Foundation
The Orthopaedic Foundation Learning Academy is a program of the Orthopaedic Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing orthopaedic health and active living. The Orthopaedic Foundation has supported orthopaedic education and research for over a decade.
The Learning Academy was created to formalize and expand the Orthopaedic Foundation's skills education programming, offering accredited continuing medical education that meets the practical needs of today's orthopaedic surgeon.
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Cadaver Labs, Not Simulations
Every course uses fresh-frozen cadaveric specimens. You practice on real tissue with real implants — the closest experience to the OR outside of the OR.
Expert Faculty, Small Groups
All courses are taught by fellowship-trained surgeons and musculoskeletal healthcare providers with a maximum of 1:4 cadaver-to-participant ratio.
CME Accredited
Courses award applicable continuing education credit — designated on a course-by-course basis — satisfying licensure and board maintenance-of-certification requirements.
Procedure-Focused Curriculum
Courses are structured to maximize repetitions. Each participant performs the procedure multiple times, building the muscle memory that matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about accreditation, registration, our cancellation policy, or what to bring to the bioskills lab? Our FAQ covers the details.
- Does the Learning Academy offer continuing education credit?
- How do I register for a Learning Academy course?
- What is the cancellation or transfer policy?
Ready to Experience the Orthopaedic Foundation Learning Academy?
Find an upcoming cadaver course in your specialty and register today.