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American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT)
Save the Date: SPORTS CONNECT 2023
The AASPT Annual Meeting will be conducted virtually, November 3 to 4, 2023. Explore best practices and connect with peers from across the country at this premier networking and education event! CEUs available for both Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers! Visit https://sportspt.org/ for more information.
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
$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 15th year, including grants for AMSSM Young Investigator Research and AMSSM Minority Research.
AMSSM Young Investigator’s Research Grant Awards ($15,000 per year) – Deadline of October 6, 2023 – Current AMSSM fellows and residents are eligible to apply. Grants will have a maximum of $5000 per award.
AMSSM Research Grant Awards ($50,000 per year) – Deadline of November 3, 2023 – To be eligible, the primary investigator must be an AMSSM member.
AMSSM Minority Research Grant Award ($10,000 per year) – Anticipated Release of February 2024 – 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.
Application materials can be accessed at https://www.amssm.org/.
Abstracts Now Being Accepted for 2024 Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD
2024 Case Deadline – 11:00 am CT on November 14, 2023.
2024 Research Deadline – 11:00 am CT on December 5, 2023.
Abstracts for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting from April 12 to 17, in Baltimore, MD, 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 https://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 2024. Please encourage those interested to apply for membership.
Questions can be directed to Michele Lane at
AMSSM CRN Announces Request for Proposals After the 2023 Research Summit
Earlier this year, the AMSSM Collaborative Research Network (CRN) hosted a research summit focused on justice, equity, and diversity in sports medicine. Health disparities have been identified across geographic areas, socioeconomic groups, minority and underserved populations, and among many other groups in the United States. They are observed in all areas of health care, including sports and exercise medicine, and include gaps in access to health care, healthcare utilization, health outcomes, and rates of morbidity and mortality.
Application Deadline: 5:00 pm Eastern time on September 15, 2023.
Based on member-identified research questions during the Summit, the AMSSM CRN is releasing this request for proposals, which seeks proposals that address topics related to health disparities in sports medicine and contribute to the growing evidence base. Visit https://www.amssm.org/Research.php to view the RFP and learn more.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
Surgical Skills Masters Course: Osteotomies Around the Knee
AOSSM and ISAKOS are providing a global perspective on osteotomies. This masters-level course is designed for surgeons who have experience with the procedure and are looking for a greater understanding of lower limb alignment and how it may be altered to improve patient function.
The course will demystify the technique of realignment osteotomy, providing attendees with a clear rationale and practical treatment algorithm to address a variety of knee conditions from cartilage and meniscal injury to ligament deficiency to osteoarthritis.
Visit https://www.sportsmed.org/education/programs for the full program, registration information and more.
Go for Your Goals: AOSSM Membership
AOSSM offers a range of membership categories with full benefits for physicians, therapists, trainers, and other professionals in the sports medicine field. In addition to Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, dues include a subscription to the American Journal of Sports Medicine plus member pricing on education opportunities throughout the year.
Learn more at https://www.sportsmed.org/membership.
Easy Reider Podcast
Listen in on conversations with some of the foremost leaders in sports medicine in the AOSSM podcast series, Easy Reider: A Conversation with Bruce Reider, MD. Visit https://easyreider.libsyn.com/ for a full list of episodes.
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National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
NATA 2023 Continues On-Demand
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 74th NATA Clinical Symposia and AT Expo this June in Indianapolis. The in-person event may be over, but the convention experience continues virtually with NATA 2023 On-Demand August 1 to October 31, 2023. Watch select sessions recorded in Indianapolis, view the NATA Research and Education Foundation Free Communications Poster Presentations, see a list of AT Expo exhibitors and more. If you have not already done so, there is still time to register for NATA 2023 On-Demand. Visit https://convention.nata.org/ to learn more and register today.
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 Inter-Association Collegiate Standard of Care Toolkit, NATA Career Center, and publications including NATA News and Sports Medicine Legal Digest. Visit https://www.nata.org/membership to renew and learn more about NATA’s member benefits.
Use the PDC This Reporting Year and Beyond
2023 is a reporting year, and it is never too early to start earning your required CEUs. The NATA Professional Development Center (PDC) offers courses that cover a range of topics ATs encounter daily. 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, 2023. For more information, visit https://www.nata.org/career-education/education/online-ceu-opportunities/professional-development-center.
Check Out NATA Timely Topics On-Demand
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 hear from thought leaders who have anecdotal success within these areas of interest as well as access to a library of related resources. NATA members can access past Timely Topic events on-demand for free at https://www.nata.org/nata-timely-topics. Visit the website to see all past events and learn more about future topics that will be discussed in the series.