The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) announced today that its Team Physician Series has received the Gold Award for Online Learning Experience (Business and Industry Division) at the 2026 International E-Learning Awards, presented during the Learning Ideas Conference held June 10-12 at Columbia University in New York City.
Presented annually by the International E-Learning Association (IELA), the awards recognize outstanding uses of technology to improve learning and professional performance across higher education, workplace learning, and professional development. The Learning Ideas Conference convenes researchers, practitioners, instructional designers, and learning leaders from around the world to share ideas and explore the future of learning.
The award-winning AOSSM Team Physician Series was created to meet the unique needs of sports medicine professionals seeking high-quality educational experiences that fit the realities of clinical practice. Developed collaboratively by AOSSM and its partners, Plimsoll Studio and Desklight, the series delivers rigorous, evidence-based education through a flexible digital format designed for busy physicians and care teams.
The program consists of five interactive, on-demand modules, each approximately 60 minutes in length and focused on critical areas of sports medicine practice. Central to the program's design was a commitment to co-creation. AOSSM engaged a distinct group of member volunteers and subject matter experts for each module, ensuring that the educational experience reflected the perspectives, challenges, and expertise of practicing team physicians.
"We are honored that the work of our AOSSM member volunteers and partners is being recognized as an example of digital learning excellence within a broader international conversation about the future of member-centered education," said AOSSM President Eric McCarty, MD. "The Team Physician Series reflects the values our members bring to their work every day: a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of care for athletes and active people."
The recognition underscores AOSSM's ongoing investment in educational experiences that combine scientific rigor, practical application, and learner-centered design to support sports medicine professionals throughout their careers.
About AOSSM
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is the premier global sports medicine organization representing the interests of 4,650 orthopaedic surgeons and other professionals who provide comprehensive health services for athletes and active people of all ages and abilities. AOSSM is committed to cultivating evidence-based knowledge, providing extensive educational programming, and promoting emerging research that advances the science and practice of sports medicine. AOSSM also publishes four peer-reviewed journals indexed in PubMed Central. For more information on the growing field of sports medicine, visit sportsmed.org.
About Plimsoll Studio
Plimsoll Studio is a multidisciplinary creative agency specializing in design, technical, and video solutions. Its work spans branding, digital marketing communications, custom illustration, website design, motion graphics, film production, and scriptwriting. They are located in Batavia, IL.
About Desklight
Desklight is a Chicago-based learning design agency that helps organizations build the capabilities required to innovate, adapt, and grow through strategic learning experiences and human-centered design.
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