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American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
Submit Your Research for the $10,000 Frank and JoAnne Noyes Award of Excellence
Research submitted to Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach with a focus on injury prevention and recovery for female athletes in 2026 is eligible for the Frank and JoAnne Noyes Award of Excellence, which will be presented at the 2027 Annual Meeting in Boston. Learn more about the award by visiting the AOSSM Newsroom at sportsmed.org/about-us/news.
Heat Up Your Education This Summer
Register Today for the 2026 Annual Meeting, July 8 to 11 in Seattle
Join sports medicine leaders from around the world for the most highly anticipated sports medicine event of the year. The Annual Meeting features 4 days of research, clinical insights, and collaboration designed to connect you with long-time colleagues and new friends. Advanced registration ends Friday, May 22! Visit sportsmed.org/annualmeeting to learn more.
Reviewer’s Workshop
Interested in strengthening your peer-review skills? The Reviewer’s Workshop offers practical guidance for both current and prospective reviewers, along with expert-led discussions on timely topics in sports medicine research. The workshop takes place Saturday, July 11 at the Annual Meeting. Include the workshop as an add-on to your registration!
Coming This Fall! Explore Controversies and New Frontiers for the Nonarthritic Hip
The upcoming Surgical Skills Course takes place September 18 and 19 at the Smith and Nephew laboratory facility in Andover, Massachusetts. This hands-on program will take a deep dive into evolving surgical techniques and current debates in hip preservation, making it a valuable experience for practicing hip surgeons.
Available Now: the Complete Physician Series
The Team Physician Series is now available in its entirety. This interactive, modular, on-demand program delivers practical education for every member of the sports medicine team caring for athletes at all levels.
Visit sportsmed.org/events to learn more about these meetings and courses.
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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American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
AMSSM Releases US$400,000 Request for Research Proposals and Identifies Release Dates for Other Grant Opportunities
The AMSSM Collaborative Research Network (CRN) recently released a US$400,000 Request for Proposals (RFP) for research studies that address clinical questions related to the practice of sports medicine and the care of patients. Letters of Intent are due July 13, 2026, and at least one PI must be a member of AMSSM.
An RFP for the AMSSM CRN Clinician-Scientist Development Award was also published with a full application due date of June 22, 2026. This award is geared towards AMSSM members with promising research potential and a desire to incorporate research into their clinical careers. Award winners will receive dedicated support from the AMSSM CRN to help expand their research skillset in the topic area of their choice.
The AMSSM intends to release research RFPs for a New Investigator Research Award, Foundation Research Award, and Secondary Analysis of Existing Data Research Award in May 2026. Watch the AMSSM Research Grants page (https://www.amssm.org/Research.php) for the most up-to-date information on available research grant opportunities!
Educational Resources Freely Available on AMSSM’s YouTube Channel
AMSSM’s YouTube channel features 2 recurring educational video series that continue to provide freely available content for anyone interested - the National Fellow Online Lecture Series and the Sports Ultrasound Case Presentation Series.
The Fellow Online Lecture Series provides educational lectures and panel discussions with experienced AMSSM members, and at times invited guest experts, and also assists in CAQ Exam preparation. Meanwhile, the Sports Ultrasound Case Presentation Series takes place every other week with a presentation for a given body part or presenting complaint. Both of these series are nearly the end of their fifth year, and separate playlists are available for each one.
Find all of these resources and more on the AMSSM YouTube channel and on the Education portion of the AMSSM website.
American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT)
The AASPT Annual Meeting will take place July 10 and 11, 2026 in Seattle, presented in partnership with the AOSSM Annual Meeting. The program offers 2 days of focused, evidence-based education for sports physical therapists, including clinical updates, practical rehab strategies, and expert-led discussions on the latest advances in athlete care.
Clinicians at all stages of practice will find opportunities to learn, connect, and explore emerging trends in sports physical therapy. Registration is now open. Take 10% off early bird pricing with code SPORTSHEALTH10. Early bird rates end May 1. Additional details and the full agenda can be found at AASPT.org.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
Get Ready for NATA 2026
The 77th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo June 29-July 2 in Philadelphia is just around the corner. As the flagship event of the profession, NATA 2026 offers peer-to-peer networking, dynamic collaboration, interactive and immersive hands-on learning and groundbreaking innovations, all in one place. This year, in-person attendees can earn up to 40 CEUs - 15 while in Philadelphia and 25 on-demand - doubling the total number of potential CEUs from previous years. This enhanced CEU structure is designed to provide an unmatched flexibility for every attendee. Register and learn more at convention.nata.org.
Congratulations, NATA Award Winners!
NATA would like to congratulate all of the national award winners who will be honored this June during the 77th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo in Philadelphia. This includes the NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Michael Carroll, MEd, LAT, ATC, Robert Casmus, MS, LAT, ATC, Neil Curtis, EdD, LAT, ATC, Michael Higgins, PhD, LAT, AT, Thomas Kaminski, PhD, ATC, FNATA, Linda Mazzoli, MS, LAT, ATC, and John Ransone, PhD, ATC, FACSM. See the full list of all national award winners at www.nata.org/membership/honors-and-awards.
NATA, BOC Offer New Microcredential
NATA and the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer have partnered on a new microcredential: the Secondary School Mental Health Preparedness microcredential. This self-paced program equips athletic trainers in the secondary school setting with essential knowledge and practical strategies to recognize, respond to and plan for mental health challenges among student athletes. The cost is $175 for NATA members and $500 for nonmembers. Learn more on NATA EducATe at educate.nata.org/ss-mental-health-micro.
Here for You
The ATs Care Program offers ATs and athletic training students who have experienced a critical incident a peer-to-peer system to assist, monitor and encourage these individuals as they seek support. ATs Care teams, located throughout the country, are readily available to respond to the needs of our AT colleagues during a critical incident. To learn more about the ATs Care Program, visit www.nata.org/membership/about-membership/member-resources/ats-care.