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Hands-On Cadaver Workshops

Refine your surgical techniques and interact one-on-one with world-class surgeons at Saint Louis University’s Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education program.

Learn the latest surgical techniques with hands-on cadaver training in one of SLU's upcoming sessions. Registration and detailed course information are below. Individual workshop updates will be posted as soon as they become available.

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Tuition for continuing medical education through Saint Louis University’s Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education program includes a continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments for scheduled breaks.

A shuttle will be provided to and from the recommended hotels and the facility each day of the workshop.

2026-2027 CME Workshops

Sept. 12, 2026: Techniques in Endoscopic Surgery: A Resident Workshop

Course directors: J. Brunworth, M.D.; N. Farrell, M.D.

Course Website and Registration

Course Accommodations

Please note: Use the booking links below to ensure you receive the discounted rate offered for this course. 

AC Hotel St. Louis CWE

Sonesta Chase Park Plaza Hotel

Oct. 24-26, 2026: Advanced Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation: In Depth with the Masters 2026

Course directors: L.M. Nayak, M.D.; W. Hah, M.D.; T. G. O'Daniel, M.D.

Course Website and Registration

Course Accommodations

Please note: Use the booking links below to ensure you receive the discounted rate offered for this course. 

AC Hotel St. Louis CWE

Sonesta Chase Park Plaza Hotel

Nov. 6-7, 2026: APEX Vascular Access Workshop 2026

Course directors: J. Bath, M.D.; M.R. Smeds, M.D.

Registration and course details will be available soon. Check back for updates.

Dec. 5, 2026: Surgical Techniques and Management of Laryngeal Disorders: A Hands-On Cadaver Workshop for Residents

Course director: C. Rayle, M.D.

Registration and course details will be available soon. Check back for updates.

Feb. 5, 2027: 7th Annual Retroperitoneal Anatomy Course for Residents

Course directors: B. Holloran-Schwarz, M.D.; C. Wagner, M.D.

Registration and course details will be available soon. Check back for updates.

March 5-7, 2027: ISAPS Face Masters: Beyond the Surgical Plane

Organizing committee members: T. G. O'Daniel, M.D.; O. Sozer, M.D.; K. Kaye, M.D., Ph.D.; P. Kontoes, M.D., Ph.D.

Course Website and Registration

April 1-2, 2027: Management of Lower Extremity Deformities in Cerebral Palsy Workshop

Course directors: P. Hosseinzadeh, M.D.; W. Shrader, M.D.

Registration and course details will be available soon. Check back for updates.

April 7-9, 2027: 34th Microsurgical Approaches to the Skull Base

Course directors: P. Kadri, M.D.; O. Al-Mefty, M.D.

Registration and course details will be available soon. Check back for updates.

May 21-23, 2027: Full Face and Neck Surgical Anatomy- USA

Course directors: A. Auersvald, M.D.; L. Auersvald, M.D.; A. Cervantes, M.D.; R. Giminez, M.D.; G. O'Daniel, MD

Registration and course details will be available soon. Check back for updates.

 

June 4-6, 2027: St. Louis Nerve Course

Course directors: A. Hanna, M.D.; J. Brown, M.D.; J. Clifton, M.D.

Registration and course details will be available soon. Check back for updates.

July 16-17, 2027: 18th Annual Hair Transplant 360 Cadaver Workshop and FUE Hands-On Workshop

Course directors: S. Lam, M.D.; S. Gabel, M.D.; A. Ulrich

Registration and course details will be available soon. Check back for updates.

Aug. 26, 2027 or Aug. 27, 2027: Emergency Skill Workshop

Course directors: D. Tan, M.D.

Registration and course details will be available soon. Check back for updates.

Oct. 23-25, 2027: Advanced Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation: In Depth with the Masters

Course directors: L.M. Nayak, M.D.; W. Hah, M.D.; T. G. O'Daniel, M.D.