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American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT)
2023 marks our 50th anniversary! We are planning a special evening on Friday, February 24, 2023, at CSM this year. Mark your calendar so you can celebrate with us! Details soon at SportsPT.org.
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
Rise to the Challenge at the 2023 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ
The 2023 Program Planning Committee invites you to attend the 32nd AMSSM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, from April 28-May 3, 2023. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Rising to the Challenge.”
Session topics during the 2023 Annual Meeting will include:
Health Equity
The Role of the Scapula in Sports Medicine
Rheumatology and Beyond
Pediatrics
Balancing the Challenge
Diagnostic Imaging
Anatomy of the Hip and Groin
The Adaptive Athlete
How to Prepare for the Outdoors
Biomechanics and Return to Sport
Ultrasound Procedures
Challenges Facing the Team Physician
The Role of Exercise in Recovery
Team Physicians and Mental Health
Work Load and Injury Prevention
A Running Medicine Session
Hot Topics in Sports Medicine
The 2023 Annual Meeting brochure and online registration will be available in mid-January by visiting AMSSM’s website at www.amssm.org.
2023 AMSSM Research Summit on Justice, Equity, and Inclusion
Mark your calendars for the 2023 AMSSM CRN Research Summit, which will be held on April 28, 2023, before the Annual Meeting.
Cheri Blauwet, MD, Jeffrey Tanji, MD, FAMSSM, and Yetsa Tuakli-Wosornu, MD, MPH, are serving as the co-chairs for the Research Summit, and the goals of the conference are to:
Identify current knowledge gaps regarding the impact of health disparities in sport and exercise medicine (SEM) and establish appropriate priorities for targeted research in this space.
Identify important methodological considerations and approaches for SEM researchers when conducting health disparity research or implementing health disparity metrics into SEM research more broadly.
More details and exciting opportunities for members will be available at amssm.org. Registration for this event will open in January 2023, along with registration for the AMSSM Annual Meeting.
$10K Underrepresented Minority Research Grant Opportunity
The AMSSM Foundation is pleased to announce the release of the Minority Research Grant Award Request for Proposals (RFP).
The purpose of the AMSSM Minority Research Grant is to provide research opportunities specifically for historically underrepresented minorities in biomedical research to advance representation across diverse backgrounds and promote health equity in sports medicine research. These grant awards are designed to provide support for promising, innovative research projects, and the total amount of available funding is $10,000.
A completed grant application must be submitted through the AMSSM Grant Portal by February 17, 2023. Visit www.amssm.org/research.php for more details and to apply.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Committee Leadership: Call for Volunteers now Open
Volunteer committees form the lifeblood of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). The Society is accepting applications through February 15, 2023, for members to serve 4-year terms in a wide range of operational areas, from education to bylaws to social media engagement.
In addition to providing guidance for Society programs and projects, volunteers gain tangible leadership experience and connect with colleagues from across the country. To learn more and apply, visit sportsmed.org/about-us/leadership
Recognize Your Heroes: Hall of Fame Nominations
The Hall of Fame Committee currently is accepting nominations of outstanding leaders in the field of sports medicine to be considered for induction into the Society’s Hall of Fame this July during the AOSSM Annual Meeting. Nominees are scored in the areas of “Research,” “Education,” “Community Service,” and, provided the applicant is an AOSSM member, “Enduring Contributions to the Field of Sports Medicine and Service to AOSSM.”
Induction into the Hall of Fame is among AOSSM’s highest honors. Consider nominating your mentors or other key figures who have made significant contributions to the sports medicine specialty by filling out the online nomination form at sportsmed.org/membership/hall-of-fame by February 3, 2023.
Upcoming Courses
Don’t Miss a Unique Specialty Day from AOSSM and ISAKOS
Two powerhouse organizations team up to deliver global insight on surgical techniques for knee, ACL, shoulder, and more for Specialty Day, March 11, 2023, in Las Vegas - part of the AAOS Annual Meeting. With case panel “debates,” Technique Theater, and research from around the world, this joint program is one of a kind! The day’s highlights will also include the annual Kennedy Lecture from Darren L. Johnson, MD, from University of Kentucky Sports Medicine, and a tribute to the inimitable Freddie Fu, MD. Learn more at sportsmed.org/programs.
Youth to the NFL Multidisciplinary Course
Join AOSSM and the National Football League Physicians Society in New Orleans, LA, March 30 - April 1, 2023. Featuring multidisciplinary team physicians from college and professional teams, “Youth to the NFL” is a continuing medical education (CME) sports medicine conference designed to provide current solutions and the latest practices in the management of football athletes. Programming will include lectures, small group discussions, real-time case studies, Q&A, and much more. Register now at sportsmed.org/programs.
Easy Reider Podcast
Check out our podcast series, Easy Reider: A Conversation with Bruce Reider, MD. Our January guest is Matthew Provencher, MD. Listen to all episodes at easyreider.libsyn.com.
The Value of Membership: Join Today!
Membership in a professional society has never been more important! Connect with colleagues and mentors, receive great rates on cutting edge education, and stay abreast of the latest research and issues in the field with subscriptions to AJSM and other leading journals. Membership categories are available for nonorthopaedic physicians and clinicians as well as Fellows and international. Dues are complimentary for residents in an ACGME-approved orthopaedic program.
Learn more about how membership benefits your career at sportsmed.org/membership
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National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Don’t Let Your Member Benefits Lapse
Thank you to everyone who joined or renewed their National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) membership by the December 31, 2022, deadline. If you haven’t renewed your NATA membership, it is now past due. If your NATA membership dues are not paid in full by January 31, all member benefits will be suspended until payment is received. Learn more at www.nata.org/renew. Don’t let money get in the way of investing in yourself and your profession. Contact Member Services at 972.532.8897 or membership@nata.org to see how we can help.
Use the Professional Development Center This Reporting Year and Beyond
2023 is a reporting year, and it’s never too early to start earning your required continuing education units (CEUs). The NATA Professional Development Center (PDC) offers courses that cover a range of topics athletic trainers encounter daily. This includes everything from mental health to telemedicine. PDC visitors can filter courses by level, domain, and course format. In addition, NATA members receive free CEU credits that they can use in the PDC through December 31. For more information, visit www.nata.org/professional-development-center.
New Yearlong Campaign Focuses on Growth
With the New Year comes a new annual campaign at NATA. This year, the theme of our yearlong campaign is “Forward Together: Grow Together.” Throughout this campaign, we will look at how NATA has grown with members, ensuring they have what they need to thrive in their setting and provide the gold standard of care to their patients. Learn more about NATA’s history, as well as where we’re headed, in our ongoing Forward Together: Grow Together article series in NATA News, www.nata.org/news-publications/publications/nata-news. You can also learn more about the campaign at www.nata.org/annual-campaign.