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American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy
The American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT) is looking forward to our first inaugural Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference (AMSC) that will be held from September 23 to 25, 2021, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our new annual meeting features over 2 days of educational content, ample networking opportunities, a reception at the NCAA Hall of Champions, TeamMates and Suds and Science (poster presentations), and a new event called “dine arounds” where members can pick where they go to dinner from a list of premade reservations around Indianapolis to be a part of specific themed discussions. The Schedule at a Glance and virtual conference details are now live on our website!
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the AMSC, we are offering limited sponsorship opportunities and in-person exhibit booths that will be in the main hall for the entirety of the conference. If you’d like more information or are interested in supporting the academy, please email Liv Martin, Director of Marketing and Communications, at
We are looking forward to interacting with our members in-person while enjoying all that Indianapolis has to offer! If you’re interested in attending the AMSC, you can head to aaspt.org/annual-meeting-scientific-conference to learn more and register.
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
Fifth Curriculum for Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine in Residency Training Published
A multiyear collaboration between American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) and Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR) has resulted in 5 suggested curricular guidelines for musculoskeletal and sports medicine in residency training within the 5 primary specialties being published. These curriculums were developed by teams of expert writing groups and led by the AMSSM Education Committee. CSMR Editor-in-Chief and AMSSM member Shawn F. Kane, MD, was instrumental in getting these 5 curriculum documents published.
Thank you to the dozens of AMSSM members who contributed to these documents:
PM&R curriculum: July 2021 issue—lead author Oluseun A. Olufade, MD
Pediatric curriculum: April 2021 issue—lead author Nailah Coleman, MD
Internal medicine curriculum: February 2021 issue—lead author David G. Liddle, MD, FAMSSM
Emergency medicine curriculum: January 2021 issue—lead author Yvonne C. Chow, MD
Family medicine curriculum: May 2020 issue—lead author Fred Brennan, DO, FAMSSM
$75,000 in Research Grants Available From AMSSM Foundation
The AMSSM Foundation, in conjunction with the AMSSM Research Committee, is pleased to offer the AMSSM Foundation Research Grant Award program for a 13th year, including grants for AMSSM Young Investigator Research and AMSSM Minority Research.
AMSSM Young Investigator’s Research Grant Awards ($15,000/year)—Deadline of October 8, 2021—Current AMSSM fellows and residents are eligible to apply. Grants will have a maximum of $5000 per award.
AMSSM Research Grant Awards ($50,000/year)—Deadline of November 5, 2021—To be eligible, the primary investigator must be an AMSSM member.
AMSSM Minority Research Grant Award ($10,000/year)—Deadline of February 11, 2022—This grant is geared specifically for researchers identifying as underrepresented minorities.
Application materials can be accessed at https://www.amssm.org.
Abstracts Now Being Accepted for 2022 Annual Meeting in Austin, TX
2022 Case Deadline—11
2022 Research Deadline—11
Abstracts for the 2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting from April 8 to 13 in Austin, TX, are now being accepted. To view complete guidelines and submit, log in to the AMSSM website and access the Abstract Submission link under Education or visit http://www.amssm.org/Submissions.html.
Prospective members interested in presenting/submitting an abstract must join AMSSM before the Abstract submission deadlines, rather than waiting until the abstract is accepted. If they apply now, their membership will run through 2022. Please encourage those interested to apply for membership.
Questions can be directed to Michele Lane at mlane@amssm.org.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Check Out Our New Podcast Easy Reider: A Conversation With Bruce Reider, MD
Easy Reider: A Conversation With Bruce Reider, MD, is a brand-new podcast that recently debuted during the July AOSSM-AANA Combined 2021 Annual Meeting. Executive Editor and Editor-in-Chief Dr Reider interviews high-profile leaders in the field of orthopaedic sports medicine to delve into their personal stories and explore their insights into the world sports medicine community. This is your opportunity to get to know the people behind the names; to share the experiences that shaped their personal and professional lives and learn what they do when they’re not doing sports medicine.
Find and subscribe to Easy Reider today wherever you tune into podcasts so you don’t miss any of our spotlight guests!
Youth to the Big Leagues: Managing the Developing Player
Baseball, America’s game. Are you a physician or athletic trainer who deals with baseball injuries regularly? If so, you don’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind program! Listen to experts as they provide up-to-date information on patient care and practice solutions. Plus, you will have the opportunity to participate in the surgical skills laboratory! Physicians will be given the opportunity to test their skills at ulnal collateral ligament reconstruction, arthroscopic labrum repair, and biceps tenodesis. Athletic trainers will have the opportunity to see how the physician performs the surgery, ask questions and, in some cases, even have the chance to help with the procedure! We’ll see you November 11 to 13, 2021 in Rosemont, IL!
Stay Game-Ready With AOSSM’s Playbook!
Access AOSSM’s current and constantly growing eLearning opportunities, including on-demand CME, and Surgical Video Library to excel in the game! View at sportsmed.org/playbook.
Join the Sports Medicine Conversation
Check out AOSSM on LinkedIn—just search for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine to receive regular sports medicine news and updates. You can also see recent member videos and journal updates on our YouTube channels at www.youtube.com/AOSSM1972 and www.youtube.com/AOSSMPublishing. You can also read the latest at
National Athletic Trainers’ Association
There’s Still Time to Attend VNATA 2021
The 2021 National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Virtual Clinical Symposia and AT Expo will continue through September 30. Be sure to catch up on the sessions you missed during the live days and earn up to 25 CEUs this reporting year. With more than 70 sessions available in a variety of formats, there is something for every interest, across all 5 domains of athletic training. Attendees can also continue to take advantage of the platform’s live networking features, including group lounges, the public lobby chat, session chats, private messaging, and the Matchmaking survey. Attendees can also visit the AT Expo and connect with 110 exhibitors that are supporting the profession. Learn more and register at convention.nata.org.
Renew Your NATA Membership
Renew your NATA membership now to take advantage of valuable member-only benefits, such as career development opportunities, professional development and connection to the athletic training community. Members also have access to valuable resources, such as the Professional Liability Toolkit and NATA Career Center, and publications including NATA News and Sports Medicine Legal Digest. NATA offers installment payment plans for your convenience when renewing your NATA membership for 2022. Visit www.nata.org/membership to renew and learn more about installment payment plans and member benefits.
Connect to Thought Leaders During the NATA Timely Topics
The NATA Timely Topics Series provides an engaging, high-level introductory conversation about a hot topic in athletic training. Each event gives attendees the chance to connect in real time to thought leaders who have anecdotal success within these areas of interest as well as access to a library of related resources. Registration is free for NATA members, and $45 per event for nonmembers. Visit www.nata.org/nata-timely-topics to view past events and to see what’s to come in the series.