American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT)
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American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
Submit Abstracts for AMSSM’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD
2024 Case Deadline—11 a.m. CT on November 14, 2023
2024 Research Deadline—11 a.m. CT on December 5, 2023
Abstracts for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD, 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 2024. 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 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 3, 2023
The purpose of the AMSSM Foundation Research Grant Award program is to foster original scientific investigations by members of AMSSM. Up to two grants of up to $25,000 each will be awarded. Completed grant applications must be submitted by November 3, 2023. 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 16, 2024
AMSSM is excited 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 16, 2024.
Find further details about this opportunity at www.amssm.org/Research.php.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
In Memoriam: Merv Cross
Knee surgeon Mervyn Cross, MD, MBBS, FRACS and AOSSM 2007 Hall of Fame Inductee, passed away on August 25, 2023, after a long battle with lung disease. He was 82.
Dr Cross treated a wide range of patients in his 40-year career, from celebrities like Jack Nicklaus to underserved communities. He founded or co-founded several renowned institutions including the North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, the Stadium Clinic, and the Australian Institute of Musculoskeletal Research. Dr Cross’ research was widely published in journals, textbooks, and other outlets the world over. Among his many honors and achievements, he was Director of Orthopaedics for the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000 and a Godfather Lecturer to the Herodicus Society in 2021. He and his son Tom, also an orthopaedic surgeon, developed the “Cross Bracing Protocol” to help give athletes a choice to attempt return to play without surgery.
Dr Cross is survived by his wife Virginia and children Joe, Tom, Belinda and John and two grandchildren: Dr Matthew Dowsett and Stephanie Dowsett.
Robert A. Arciero to Deliver the 2024 Kennedy Lecture
Congratulations to Robert A. Arciero, MD, on being named the 2024 AOSSM Kennedy Lecturer. Dr Arciero is a professor and chief of the Sports Medicine Division of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UConn Health. He is also the director of the Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship program and an active team physician for the UConn athletic programs. He serves as an orthopaedic team physician for USA Hockey and was the lead physician for the 2004 World Championship team.
A past president of AOSSM, Dr Arciero has won several national and international awards, including the AOSSM Hall of Fame (2021), Sports Medicine Leadership Award (2018), and Rovere Award (2011).
The lectureship was named in honor of John C. Kennedy, MD, FRCS(C), a past president of AOSSM, in 1985. This lecture is supported by a Kennedy Family Endowment and the American Journal of Sports Medicine and is named by the current AOSSM president.
Dr Arciero will deliver his lecture at Specialty Day, Saturday February 16, 2024, in San Fransisco as part of the AAOS Annual Meeting. AOSSM will partner with American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) for a full day of programming. Registration opens October 18, 2023. Learn more at sportsmed.org/events.
2023 Annual Meeting Recordings Available Now
Revisit presentations from the 2023 AOSSM Annual Meeting in Washington, DC at your convenience! You will receive online access to presentations (slides and audio; video where available). Recordings contain general and concurrent sessions including all Game Changer sessions, the AOSSM Presidential Address by Mark Miller, MD, and presidential speaker Eric Boles' presentation. Recordings are available with CME (AOSSM Member: $449/Nonmember $549) or without CME (Member: $199/Nonmember $299).
Instructional course recordings are also offered for CME credit and available for single-session or bundled purchase.
Learn more at education.sportsmed.org
Member Sponsored Surveys: Assist Your Colleagues!
AOSSM hosts surveys from our members on pressing issues in the practice of sports medicine. It is your chance to share insight and experience with the field and support the work of your colleagues. Please consider participating in our open surveys at www.sportsmed.org/research/member-sponsored-surveys.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
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 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 continued education units (CEUs). The NATA Professional Development Center (PDC) offers courses that cover a range of topics athletic trainers 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. For more information, visit www.nata.org/professional-development-center.
New Sports Science Module Series Available
A new sports science module series is now available in the NATA Professional Development Center. The series was coordinated by the NATA Sports Science and Data Analytics Task Force in conjunction with the NATA Knowledge Initiatives Department. Learn more about the modules’ development and how to register on the NATA Now blog at www.nata.org/blog/lydia-hicks/new-sports-science-courses-pdc.
Listen to “The NATA-Cast”
“The NATA-Cast” is the official podcast of NATA, providing in-depth conversations about health care topics that interest you—the athletic trainer. Gain insight from NATA leadership, members, and thought leaders in the profession as the podcast goes below the surface and gets to the heart of what you need to know. Listen to the podcast at www.nata.org/podcast or through your preferred podcast provider.