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American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT)
Member Spotlight
Paul Yerhot’s physical therapy career is taking off as fast as his collegiate track career as an 8-time All-American; he has accomplished many career goals in just 3 years. Paul received his undergraduate degree and doctorate in physical therapy at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. After graduation, he received valuable experience working in private practice in a small northwest Wisconsin town performing aquatic therapy, hand therapy, sports therapy, and even strength coaching at a local high school. His first job afforded variety and repetition as a new graduate where he enjoyed “always being uncomfortable.”
Despite his enriching first job, Paul always knew he wanted to focus on sports, stemming from his collegiate career and interests in graduate school. A rewarding internship as a student motivated him to apply to be a part of the inaugural year of the Mayo Clinic’s sports residency program. Although the residency felt like a year-long sprint, he finished with a strong desire to continue to learn and grow.
Currently, he is a staff sports physical therapist at Mayo, also participating as faculty of the sports and orthopaedic residency programs. Being around high-level researchers and clinicians raises his standards and enables him to learn more on his favorite topics: bone stress, tissue capacity, and biomechanics.
Paul lectured at Mayo’s most recent sports symposium. Several physical therapists noted his fantastic presentation style. “He has a great way of translating research into clinical practice you can do immediately and makes it very easy for others to understand,” said Sadie Zebell, sports physical therapist at Gundersen Health Systems. He also taught his first morning session at this year’s Combined Sections Meeting, teaching about tendinopathy and tissue loading alongside Scot Morrison. Next up is developing a 2-day course taking a tissue-first perspective on rehabilitation, focusing on how exercise inventions affect bone, tendon, muscle, and cartilage tissue.
Paul also hopes to influence continuing education on a larger scale through his role as a co-Chair of Minnesota Physical Therapy Association Education Committee. Among his many responsibilities within that role, Paul schedules and recruits the best continuing education unit (CEU) courses for members. Additionally, he serves in an unpaid position on the advisory board for SaRA Health (www.sarahealth.io). Paul feels strongly that SaRA is a solution to reducing PT documentation burden while providing more concise home education.
When asked about any advice for students and new graduates, he had 3 things to say. The first is to “not fear variance between clinicians and perspectives. We are all on the same mission to improve the quality of life for our patients. Plant that flag and lean into an uncomfortable conversation.” Second, Paul advocates for learning how to question ideas in a productive way. Last, he recommends a willingness to be wrong—both with patients and colleagues. “Your personal ego should not be the rate-limiting step in changing a plan of care or accepting ideas from others.”
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
AMSSM Launches New Branding Campaign
Earlier this year, AMSSM rolled out a fresh, bold campaign that communicates who its members are and what they do, as well as the value they bring to the field of sports medicine. This campaign unifies AMSSM members as Sports Medicine Physicians and positions them as essential members of the health care team for athletes and active people of all levels.
This multifaceted campaign includes the creation of new identity for all AMSSM members, along with a modern logo, explanatory branding video, a member symbol, and member toolkit that offers multiple resources to AMSSM members. To learn more and about these efforts, visit https://www.amssm.org/Branding-Campaign.php.
AMSSM/MMC Sports Ultrasound Advanced Level Course Registration Open
The AMSSM/MMC Sports Ultrasound Advanced Level Course will take place June 21-23, 2019 in Portland, ME. It is co-sponsored by the Maine Medical Center (MMC) Sports Medicine Program and AMSSM. The deadline to register for this course is
8th Annual Comprehensive Sports Medicine Update and Board Review
The 8th Annual Comprehensive Sports Medicine Update and Board Review Course, will be held June 19-22, 2019, in Minneapolis, MN. This is a one-of-a-kind course designed to provide a comprehensive review of all subjects contained in the sports medicine board examination. The course is jointly provided by the AMSSM, American College of Sports Medicine, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Mayo Clinic. Early registration is open through
Dozens of New Tip Sheets Available at SportsMedToday
AMSSM continues its commitment to public education through social media outreach and SportsMedToday.com, a patient-focused website that serves as a free, comprehensive health care resource for competitive athletes and the active individual. The website offers extensive content to assist athletes, their parents, coaches, and other health care professionals in making well-informed decisions. Approximately 30 tip sheets have been produced in the past year, all of them written and developed by AMSSM experts.
Available AMSSM tip sheet topics
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
Annual Meeting 2019 Registration Now Open
Make your plans now for the AOSSM Annual Meeting in Boston, July 11-14. Visit sportsmed.org to save your spot for the best in sports medicine education. This year’s meeting is an educational grand slam with more research presentations, workshops, and instructional courses than ever before, not to mention a new Innovation symposium, Sports Health symposium and special guest speakers, Tom Brady, Madison Kocian, Stanley Druckenmiller, and Kenneth Langone. You also won’t want to miss the Saturday family event at Fenway Park for a World Series rematch between the Dodgers and Red Sox! Hotels are filling up fast, book now for the best availability and pricing.
NEW! 2019 AOSSM Self-Assessment Examination Now Available
The 2019 version of the Self-Assessment Examination (SAE) is now available for purchase! Each of the available versions (2017 SAE, 2018 SAE, and 2019 SAE) contains 125 peer-reviewed questions covering 11 subject areas, including feedback and references. Study at your own pace from the comfort of your home or office. Each examination offers a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and qualifies for Part II SAE under the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Maintenance of Certification Program.
Examination Highlights
Downloadable answer key, including feedback and references for further study
Imaging examples to build diagnostic skills
Ability to reset and retake the examination to reinforce learning (only the first attempt is recorded)
Additional questions for purchase in groups of 25 in any topic domain to further measure learning
The cost per examination is $150 for members and $175 for nonmembers. The examinations are available for purchase at sportsmed.org.
Questions? Contact Meredith Herzog at
AOSSM gratefully acknowledges Arthrex for an educational grant in support of this activity.
Upcoming Meetings (Learn More and Register at Sportsmed.Org)
April 12-13, 2019
OLC Education and Conference Center, Rosemont, IL
July 11-14, 2019
Boston, MA
August 9-11, 2019
Chicago, IL
September 20-21, 2019
Miami, FL
October 11-12, 2019
Rosemont, IL
December 12-14, 2019
Las Vegas, NV
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
Get Ready for NATA 2019!
The 70th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo is just around the corner! Join us June 24-27 in Las Vegas and help us celebrate 70 years of NATA conventions. Athletic trainers who attend all 3 days of the convention can earn up to 25 CEUs. Additional CEUs can also be earned by attending advanced track seminars, mini-courses and the preconference workshops. Onsite, Board of Certification–approved evidence-based practice programming will also be offered. View the online preliminary program to learn more about these offerings and other educational opportunities available during the NATA convention. While the convention is the premier educational event in athletic training, it is also a great opportunity to connect with others in the profession through various social, networking and alumni events. For more information or to register, visit http://convention.nata.org.
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Visit the New NATA Foundation Website
The NATA Research & Education Foundation has unveiled a new version of its website, https://natafoundation.org. Take a tour around the redesign to see the aesthetic and functional improvements. The website is now also mobile-friendly, so your experience will be consistent, whether you are viewing it on a computer, phone, or tablet.
Congratulations to Our Award Winners
NATA would like to congratulate all of the 2019 national award winners, who will be honored this June during the General Session at the 70th Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in Las Vegas. This year, NATA welcomes seven athletic trainers into its Hall of Fame. The 2019 class includes Patricia A. Aronson, PhD, LAT, LPTA, ATC; David Csillan, MS, LAT, ATC; Christopher D. Ingersoll, PhD, AT, ATC; Timothy Neal, MS, AT, ATC, CCISM; Scott R. Sailor, EdD, ATC; Gretchen Schlabach, PhD, ATC; and Charles “Skip” Vosler, AT Ret. To see a list of all of this year’s award winners, including the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainers and Athletic Training Service Award honorees, visit www.nata.org/membership/honors-and-awards.