This symposium provides the most up-to-date information for professionals interested in the diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic shoulder, knee, ankle, foot, and concussion/spine injuries. A special primary care/urgent care provider track will include topics of physical examination, management and optimal referral decisions. The most current concepts will be presented in various methods: didactic sessions, panel discussions, breakouts sessions, and personal interaction with the faculty.
Dates
Saturday, March 21 - Sunday, March 22, 2020
Program Goals
- Increase knowledge of innovative sports non-surgical and surgical procedures that best optimize patient outcomes and return to sport
- Explain how injury specific rehabilitation can improve patient outcomes
- Identify and diagnose common musculoskeletal injuries including muscle and tendon injury, ligament and labral tears, and instability
- Perform focused history and physical exam on the shoulder, spine/hip, foot/ankle and knee
- Explain how athletes can reduce their risk of ACL and overuse injuries
- Evaluate and formulate treatment plans and provide rehabilitation for various injuries and conditions inherent with shoulder and knee injuries
Who Should Attend?
- This conference is intended for athletic trainers, physical therapists, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, residents/fellows, and other health care professionals.
- Students are also encouraged to attend and are offered a discounted registration fee.
Tuition
- $349 - Physicians
- $199 - Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Residents/Fellows and other healthcare professionals
- $99 – Students
- $99 - Live Streaming (select sessions)
What Does Tuition Include?
- Continental breakfasts
- Lunches
- Light reception on Saturday
- Refreshment breaks
- Course syllabus
- Course presentations
As well as other amenities involved in making this a rewarding learning experience.
Meeting Materials
In accordance with Emory University’s sustainability initiative, the course handouts/syllabus will be available via email.
Registrants will receive an announcement as to when handouts will be available via email.
Continuing Medical Education Credits
Physical Therapists: CEUs for PTs will be awarded through Emory’s Division of Physical Therapy.
Athletic Trainers: Emory Sports Medicine Center (BOC AP# P3345) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for EBP CEUs for in-person attendance and live streaming.
Physicians: The Emory University School of Medicine designates AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for in-person attendance and live streaming. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation
The Emory University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Conference Location and Lodging
The conference will be held on the Emory campus in the James B. Williams Medical Education Building, 100 Woodruff Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA.
Parking is complimentary in the Michael Street Parking deck.
Valet parking is $8.00/day at Winship Cancer Center on Uppergate Drive and at Emory Hospital on Clifton Road. Self-parking is available in the Lowergate East parking deck located on Lowergate Drive for $8/day.
Nearby hotels are:
Emory Conference Center Hotel
1615 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
404-712-6000
www.emoryconferencecenter.com
Emory Inn at Emory
1767 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30307
404-634-73276
www.univinn.com
Regular rates will apply.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be in writing on or before March 13, 2019. Registrants will be refunded less a $35.00 administrative fee.