2026 Frank P. Cammisa Jr., MD, HSS Spine Symposium

Overview

Join us for the 2026 Frank P. Cammisa Jr., MD, HSS Spine Symposium to be held on June 12, 2026 at Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY. This half-day symposium will convene thought leaders in spine surgery, digital health, hospital administration, and technology strategy to examine the current state and future trajectory of AI in spine care. Through keynote perspectives, expert panels, and multidisciplinary discussion, participants will explore real-world applications of AI, ethical considerations, financial and operational impacts, and the role of emerging technologies in improving patient outcomes.

The program is designed to foster dialogue, share practical insights, and equip clinicians and healthcare stakeholders with the knowledge needed to responsibly and effectively integrate AI into spine surgery practice.

Target Audience

This activity is targeted to orthopaedic spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, musculoskeletal radiologists, digital health leaders, hospital administrators, healthcare innovation professionals, and researchers in AI and surgical technology. Residents, fellows, and medical students may also benefit from this activity.

Learning Objectives

Hospital for Special Surgery Continuing Education activities are intended to improve the quality of patient care and safety. At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Evaluate the role of artificial intelligence in disease pattern recognition and diagnostic accuracy in spine surgery.

• Assess current and emerging applications of AI in medical research, surgical education, and physician training.

• Examine ethical considerations, including bias, data governance, and clinical accountability in AI-assisted spine care.

• Discuss operational and strategic implications of AI adoption within spine surgery programs and health systems.