American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) is pleased to introduce its
latest position statement, “Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Sports Medicine,”
which has been published in the January 2015 Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, British
Journal of Sports Medicine, and PM&R Journal. In addition, the new curriculum for
sports medicine fellowship programs was also introduced. These publications serve
as a major step toward achieving AMSSM’s goal of ensuring all sports medicine physicians
are trained to competently perform the core competencies of diagnostic and interventional
sports ultrasound in clinical practice. AMSSM is currently developing educational
resources to assist sports medicine fellowships with implementing the curriculum.
AMSSM looks forward to continuing to guide the development of sports ultrasound for
our specialty.
To view the AMSSM position statement and new curriculum, visit http://www.amssm.org/Publications.html.
24th AMSSM Annual Meeting
The 2015 Program Planning Committee is excited to invite you to attend the 24th AMSSM
Annual Meeting in Hollywood, Florida (April 14-19, 2015). The theme of this year’s
meeting is “Making the Call: Return to Play” and builds on the aspect of our profession
that defines our clinical practice.
Apart from the strong educational content of the meeting, we hope that you’ll be able
to enjoy the scenic beach and nightlife that is characteristic of South Florida. The
Diplomat Resort and Spa is truly one of the best venues for our AMSSM Annual Meeting.
AMSSM is continuing with several rich traditions of the Annual Meeting, including
the AMSSM Annual Meeting humanitarian service project to revitalize Broward County,
preconference workshops, instructional course lectures (ICLs), research presentations,
case presentations, the SMART workshop, and the CAQ (Certificate of Added Qualifications)
review session.
Some of the many program highlights include:
The NCAA/AMSSM preconference workshop
“Is Heading Bad for My Kid?”
“Does Exercise Induce Cardiomyopathy?”
“Cardiovascular Mortality and Hypertension in American Football Athletes”
“Regenerative Medicine in DJD: Is There a Role?”
“Viscosupplementation: Indications, Controversies, and Effectiveness”
“Reform in Medical Education: The Power of Exercise Training”
and more!
Visit AMSSM.org and click on the Education/Conferences tab to view the program and
register.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
Nominate a Mentor for the Hall of Fame
Do you know someone who deserves to be put into the AOSSM Hall of Fame? Submit their
name at http://www.sportsmed.org/apps/halloffame/. Deadline for submissions is January
15, 2015. Questions, contact Camille Petrick at camille@aossm.org.
Submit Your Application for the OA Grant
The deadline for the AOSSM/Sanofi Biosurgery Osteoarthritis (OA) Grant is January
15, 2015. The $50,000 grant funds investigations related to early OA and/or the prevention
of OA progression, including either a clinical research study or a laboratory/basic
science project. Proposed studies need not relate specifically to sports injuries
and should also have broad applicability to OA in the general population. Projects
involving viscosupplementation will not be considered. For more information and to
apply, visit http://www.sportsmed.org/researchgrants.
Get Involved in AOSSM—Join a Committee
Are you looking to become more involved in the Society? Join a committee! Submit your
qualifications online at www.sportsmed.org. Deadline for submissions is February 2,
2015. Committee selections will be made in April, and members will be notified of
their selection in May. Questions, contact Camille Petrick at camille@aossm.org.
Upcoming Meetings and Courses
AOSSM 2014 Specialty Day
March 28, 2015
Las Vegas, NV
Contemporary Treatment of the Young Adult Hip: Latest Research & Surgical Techniques
April 10-12, 2015
Rosemont, IL
AOSSM 2015 Annual Meeting
July 9-12, 2015
Orlando, FL
AOSSM/AAOS Review Course for Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
August 14-16, 2015
Chicago, IL
Keep Your Edge: Hockey Sports Medicine in 2015
August 28-30, 2015
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Consensus and Controversy: Advanced Techniques for the Athlete’s Shoulder
October 25-27, 2015
Orthopaedic Learning Center, Rosemont, IL
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
On Monday, March 2, 2015, the Youth Sports Safety Alliance, in partnership with National
Athletic Trainers’ Association, will host the 6th annual Youth Sports Safety Summit
in Dallas, Texas. The focus of this summit will be Navigating the Athletic Health
Care System. The summit provides a unique opportunity to engage in dialogue around
key issues related to health care for athletes, such as: psychological concerns, early
specialization and overuse injuries, safety equipment claims (myths and facts), and
nutrition. Keynote speaker James Andrews, MD, will discuss creating lifetime athletes.
He will discuss strategies for the prevention and proper management of youth sports
injuries. Visit http://www.youthsportssafetysummit.org for more information and to
register.