SHC Hip Preservation Visiting Professorship 2026: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Hip Disorders

Dr. Christoforetti, an internationally renowned expert in hip arthroscopy, will give two presentations and engage in discussion and case studies. Dr. Michael Muldoon will present a presentation on advances in safe distraction for hip arthroscopy. Surgeons and non-surgeons are encouraged to attend. The audience will understand the advances available in the rapidly developing field related to the treatment of hip disorders. The audience will actively engage in all aspects of the presentations including case study discussion, Q&A. A significant time will be allotted to Q&A.

1. State that trochanteric bursitis is an outdated diagnosis.
2. Discuss the importance of MRIs in the diagnosis of hip disorders.
3. State that surgical repair of abductor tears is extremely effective.
4. Discuss the impact of recent and ongoing outcomes research for surgically procedures including hip preservation surgery.
5. State the benefits of post-less distraction and lateral approach with hip arthroscopy.

Accreditation:  Sharp HealthCare is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit:  Sharp HealthCare designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PA Credit:  PAs may claim a maximum of 2.00 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

NP Credit:  AANPCB accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) issued by organizations accredited by ACCME as an equivalent number of hours of participation. 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 credit = 2.00 contact hour(s).

Cultural & Linguistic Competency and Implicit Bias Standards: This activity is in compliance with California Assembly Bill 1195 which requires that all CME activities comprising a patient care element include curriculum addressing the topic of cultural and linguistic competency, in conjunction with California Senate Bill 923 gender-affirming care, and in compliance with California Assembly Bill 241 which requires that all CME activities incorporate educational components to address factors identified as impacting the provider’s patient populations and disparities potentially caused and exacerbated. 

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Sharp HealthCare adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education (ACE). Any individuals in a position to control the content of an ACE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities. All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Brian Cohen, MHA
Director of Neuroscience and Orthopedics
Sharp Healthcare
Santee, CA

Chairperson

Michael Muldoon, MD
Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery
Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA

Planner

Richard Santore, MD, Medical Director, Sharp Memorial Hospital Hip Preservation Clinic
Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
UCSD (Voluntary)
San Diego, CA

Planner

Melissa Yager, PhD, Administrator
Director
Sharp Healthcare
El Cajon, CA

Planner

Nothing to disclose

Tuesday, April 7, 2026