2027 President's Welcome
John Scolaro, MD
 Dear WOA Members, Colleagues, and Friends,
It is my great pleasure to invite you and your families to join us for the 91st Annual Meeting of the Western Orthopaedic Association, August 4–7, 2027, at the beautiful Everline Resort in Olympic Valley, California.
Lake Tahoe provides an incredible setting for what has always made the WOA Annual Meeting so special, the opportunity to combine outstanding orthopaedic education with meaningful time spent with colleagues, friends, and family. Whether you have attended WOA meetings for decades or this will be your first, I hope you will make plans to join us.
Our 2027 Program Co-Chairs, Russell Stitzlein, MD, and Holly Leshikar, MD, are developing an outstanding scientific program featuring timely clinical topics, research presentations, engaging discussions, and opportunities to learn from colleagues throughout the West and beyond. We are also honored to welcome five-time Olympic gold medalist and orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Eric Heiden as our Howard Steel Guest Lecturer, continuing one of WOA’s longstanding traditions of bringing unique perspectives outside orthopaedics to our Annual Meeting.
Of course, the WOA experience extends well beyond the scientific sessions. One of the things I value most about our Association is the strong sense of community that has developed among our members and their families. Our Annual Meeting is intentionally designed to provide time to reconnect with longtime friends, develop new relationships, and enjoy the destination together. With the mountains and Lake Tahoe as our backdrop, Olympic Valley offers an exceptional setting for our social events, family activities, and some well-deserved time outdoors.
I especially encourage you to bring your spouse, children, and family. Some of my fondest memories of WOA are not only from the educational sessions, but from the friendships and family connections that have developed over the years. It is this unique combination of education, collegiality, and family that continues to distinguish WOA from other professional meetings.
On behalf of the WOA Board of Directors, I invite you to make plans now to join us in Lake Tahoe. I am confident the 91st Annual Meeting will offer an exceptional educational experience and, just as importantly, an opportunity to enjoy time together in one of the most spectacular destinations in the West.
I look forward to welcoming you and your family to Olympic Valley in August 2027.
Warm regards,
John Scolaro, MD
President
Western Orthopaedic Association
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