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American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT)
Register Today for the AASPT and JOSPT Virtual Meeting
What You Didn't Learn in PT School: Updated Concepts in Pain, Psychology and Wearable Technology
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Register now and be part of this unique virtual experience! https://aaspt.cmail19.com/t/t-l-szgtl-tyhiltuluj-y/
The AASPT annually presents awards to recognize clinicians, educators, and leaders for their exceptional work in the sports physical therapy profession. Those selected by the Awards Committee will be recognized during AASPT’s Awards Ceremony at the Combined Sections Meeting.
The next APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) will take place in Houston (February 13-15, 2025). Please find important dates and deadlines below:
September 19 | Platform Scheduling Due
September 20 | Program Chair Housing/Registration Form Due
September 24 | Logistics Confex Training
September 30 | Logistics Opens for Section Meetings/Events
October 7 | Precon Posttests Due
October 28 | Logistics Closes for Section Meetings/Events
November 6 | Registration Early Bird Deadline
Combined Sections Meeting Information: https://aaspt.cmail19.com/t/t-l-szgtl-tyhiltuluj-t/
Did you know AASPT has a new Podcast? Listen to the most recent episode (“Secrets of Hypertrophy Training”) as Dr. Eric Helms joins the AASPT and Sports Performance Enhancement SIG to discuss the Science and Secrets of Hypertrophy Training. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge-mYIcKGD0.
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
Submit Abstracts for AMSSM’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri
2025 Case Deadline - 11 a.m. CT on November 12, 2024
2025 Research Deadline - 11 a.m. CT on December 3, 2024
Abstracts for the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, are now being accepted. Prospective members interested in presenting or 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 2025. Please encourage those interested to apply for membership by visiting www.amssm.org/Membership.html.
To submit, log in to the AMSSM website and access the Abstract Submission link under Education at www.amssm.org/Submissions.html.
Not an AMSSM member but a sports physician and interested in joining/presenting? See www.amssm.org/Membership.html
Apply for AMSSM Foundation Research Grant Awards ($50,000/year)
Deadline – November 1, 2024
The purpose of the AMSSM Foundation Research Grant Award program is to foster original scientific investigations by members of AMSSM. Up to 2 grants of up to $25,000 each will be awarded. Completed grant applications must be submitted by November 1, 2024. To be eligible, the primary investigator must be an AMSSM member. More information and the grant application instructions are available on the AMSSM Foundation Research Grant page.
Visit amssm.org/Research.php to learn more and apply.
AMSSM Minority Research Grant Award ($10,000)
Deadline - February 14, 2025
AMSSM is pleased to continue its research grant opportunity geared specifically for researchers identifying as underrepresented minorities. 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. The grant provides $10,000 in funding with a due date of February 14, 2025.
Find further details about this opportunity at www.amssm.org/Research.php.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
NEW On-Demand Learning for the Whole Sports Medicine Team
In December AOSSM will launch a new virtual, on-demand learning experience for team physicians - or any multidisciplinary professional taking care of athletes on the sidelines and in the locker room. The Virtual Team Physician Series offers 3 modules (with more to come in 2025) with innovative instructional design for today’s adult learners.
Get a sneak peek at sportsmed.org/events.
Member-Sponsored Surveys
AOSSM offers members the opportunity to conduct surveys to collect data to gain information and insights into various sports medicine topics of interest. Help out a colleague by taking a survey at sportsmed.org/research/member-sponsored-surveys. Want to launch a survey of your own? Email info@aossm.org to get started.
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 free webinars and exclusive member pricing on education opportunities throughout the year.
Learn more at 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 easyreider.libsyn.com for a full list of episodes.
Join the Sports Medicine Conversation on Twitter
X: @aossmjournals
Instagram: @aossmjournals
Facebook and LinkedIn: search “AOSSM Journals”
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
Don’t Miss Out on VATEC 2024 On-Demand
Although the live portion of the Virtual Athletic Training Educators’ Conference 2024 took place October 17 to 18, there’s still time to take advantage of the on-demand offerings. Available through December 1, VATEC 2024 features a dynamic lineup of plenary presentations, interactive breakout sessions, model practice presentations, engaging facilitated discussion groups, and a virtual poster gallery. Attendees can earn up to 11.75 CEUs. Learn more about VATEC 2024 and its theme, “Reconnecting and Reenergizing Athletic Training Education,” at educate.nata.org/vatec2024.
See What the NATA Member Resource Library Has to Offer
NATA launched a new member-only benefit in 2023: the NATA Member Resource Library. This library provides a more streamlined way for members to find resources in NATA’s extensive database. Members can filter their searches by keyword, resource type, topic, or year. The library will continue to expand as new resources are created. Visit the library today at www.nata.org/nata-member-resource-library.
Use NATA’s Latest Resource: AT4Me
In January, NATA launched AT4Me and its corresponding website, www.at4me.org, to inspire and foster the next generation of athletic trainers. The website is designed to be a 1-stop shop for those looking to become an athletic trainer as well as those who teach and advise potential athletic trainers. For more information about AT4Me and to use and share its resources, visit www.at4me.org.