37th Annual Symposium On Sports Medicine

Austin, Texas - February 4 - 6, 2010
AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center

Course Description

This course provides a forum for Sports Medicine Teams to discuss problems and concepts related to preventing, treating and rehabilitating injured athletes. The Symposium topics will include: general sports medicine; head, neck and spinal column; shoulder and upper extremity; the leg, foot, ankle; the knee; and rehabilitation. The format includes lectures, panels and discussions. In addition, there will be special workshops on cutting-edge topics including “AED and Sudden Death in Athletes”, “Challenges in Rehabilitation”, “The Female Athlete” and “Sports Medicine Case Conference”. This year’s anatomy dissection demonstrations focus on the knee, the foot and the ankle. Participants are encouraged to bring problem cases for discussion by the faculty during the question and answer periods. Exhibits by a number of sports related companies will be featured.

Target Audience

The 37th Annual Symposium on Sports Medicine is designed for physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, nurses, athletic trainers and coaches.

Learning Objectives

• Develop a concept of one’s position on a Sports Medicine Team.
• Diagnose commonly occurring injuries and advise athletes regarding their treatment.
• Initiate logical primary treatment following injuries to athletes.
• Develop logical approaches to the prevention of injury by conditioning and utilizing of proper protective equipment

Continuing Education Credit

UT Health Science Center School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

UT Health Science Center School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PT and PTA: Application has been made to the Texas Physical Therapy Association for continuing education for PTs and PTAs.

ATC: The UT Health Science Center San Antonio (P469) is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc., to offer 16.0 hours of continuing education for certified athletic trainers.

LAT: The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine (500795) is approved and registered by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) as a continuing education provider. Athletic Trainers can receive a maximum of 16.0 continuing education credits as described by the Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers of the Texas Department of State Health.

CPR Recertification

A recertification course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010. Please note that this is a recertification course for those who have previously been certified in CPR. Separate registration is required for the workshop which is available for an additional fee. See registration form or online registration site for details.

Registration Information

The registration fee includes access to all sessions and workshops; continental breakfast, beverage/snack breaks, and lunch; and access to downloadable handouts from the UT Health Science Center CME website.

There is a separate registration fee for the Thursday evening CPR course. See the registration form for details.

If you must cancel your registration, tuition will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee, provided notice is received by December 4, 2009. The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education Office, reserves the right to limit enrollment or cancel any course no less than one week prior to the activity. Should circumstances make this action necessary, tuition will be refunded in full. If you must cancel, your tuition will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee, provided notice is received by December 4, 2009.The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education Office reserves the right to limit enrollment or cancel any course no less than one week prior to the activity. Should circumstances make this necessary, tuition will be refunded in full. For additional information, call Continuing Medical Education at (210) 567-4446 or toll free at 1-866-601-4448.

• Register Online: 37th Annual Symposium On Sports Medicine
• Fax: (210)567-6964 (include this registration form with credit card information)
• Mail: Send registration form and payment to:
  UT Health Science Center San Antonio
  Continuing Medical Education
  MSC 7980 - 7703 Floyd Curl Drive
  San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
  

Hotel Information

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
1099 University Avenue
Austin, TX 78705
Phone: (877)744-8822







Log onto www.meetattexas.com, click on “Book Now”, and enter the promo code SPORTM0210.

Situated conveniently in the heart of Austin activity and on the university campus, the center offers inspiring views of the university’s Tower, the State Capitol, or serene central courtyard.

Walk to exhibits at the Blanton Museum of Art or shows from the collections of the Harry Ransom Center or the LBJ Library, and enjoy a performance at the famed Performing Arts Center. Or explore the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, cheer the Longhorns at Texas Memorial Stadium, catch an edgy art film at the Dobie Theatre and shop on colorful Guadalupe Street – all within walking distance.

To get the special rate of $85 single or $125 double occupancy plus taxes, visit www.meetattexas.com, then click on "Book Now" and enter the promo code SPORTM0210. You may also contact by calling 512-404-1900 or toll-free 877-744-8822. Hotel reservations must be made by January 14, 2010 to secure the group rate.

Course Location

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX 78705
Phone: 512-404-1900
Toll-Free: 877-744-8822
Fax: 512-404-1600

For more information please contact the CME office.