CME expires March 31, 2027

Go beyond traditional learning with a 360° perspective on orthopedic topics.

Each ICL360 is a cutting-edge CME course designed to provide a holistic learning experience, featuring curated video content sourced from expert-selected Instructional Course Lectures enhanced with insightful commentary and comprehensive assessment questions. This all-encompassing course goes beyond traditional learning by offering a complete 360° perspective on orthopedic topics. Explore additional resources, including full-text readings from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), technique videos from Orthopaedic Video Theater (OVT), and links to external literature and PubMed. Elevate your clinical decision-making skills and gain a well-rounded understanding of essential orthopedic concepts with ICL360.

This course is designed to bridge the gap between the medical expertise of orthopaedic surgeons and the entrepreneurial skills necessary to bring innovative ideas to the healthcare market.

Author
Morteza Meftah, MD
 

Reviewer
Vani Janaki Sabesan, MD, FAAOS
 

Learning Objectives

• Identify forms of intellectual property relevant to healthcare innovation, including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights, and implement strategies to protect intellectual property in the context of medical startup companies.
  • Explain how to construct a detailed business plan for an innovation that articulates the value proposition, demonstrates market validation, outlines a solid financial model, and attracts potential investors.
  • Apply the principles of the Lean Startup Methodology to a project, employing iterative product development and validated learning to efficiently use resources and minimize risks.
  • Effectively manage a startup team, employing strategies for clear communication, leveraging individual strengths, and fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Formulate a strategic plan to enter the market by analyzing entry points, understanding the needs and preferences of the target market, and developing competitive strategies.
  • Discuss strategies to manage the dual roles of clinician and entrepreneur by prioritizing tasks, managing time effectively, and maintaining personal commitment in both areas.
  • Recognize the importance of nondisclosure agreements in protecting intellectual property during discussions with potential investors, partners, or collaborators, and explain how to properly use these agreements.
  • Evaluate the potential advantages and considerations associated with licensing intellectual property as an alternative to traditional exit strategies, including the flexibility it offers and the opportunities for product expansion into different industries.
  • Explain the importance of ongoing education, adaptation to market changes, and perseverance despite challenges in the medical entrepreneurship landscape.
  • Design and execute successful fundraising campaigns, demonstrating confidence in an innovation, understanding the needs and interests of investors, and effectively communicating the potential effects of a venture.

Earn up to 5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits™.