Online Registration is closed. Onsite Registration will open on Friday, January 24th at the UT Health San Antonio, Holly Auditorium at 7am.

47th Annual Symposium on Sports Medicine

January 23, 2020 - CPR Re-Certification Course

January 24 - 25, 2020 - Sports Symposium

UT Health San Antonio (Main Campus), Holly Auditorium

San Antonio, TX

  

Course Description

This course provides a forum for Sports Medicine Specialists to discuss problems and concepts related to preventing, treating and rehabilitating injured athletes. The Symposium topics will include: general sports medicine, head & neck in sports, foot and ankle, the skeletally immature athlete, upper extremity, lower and upper extremity biomechanics and rehabilitation, and the knee.

CPR Re-Certification

A recertification course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Please note that this is a recertification course for those who have previously been certified in CPR. Separate registration is required for this workshop which is available for an additional fee.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for orthopedic surgeons, primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, 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 condition and utilization of proper protective equipment

 

Online Registration is closed. Onsite Registration will open on Friday, January 24th at the UT Health San Antonio, Holly Auditorium at 7am.

Registration Fees:	On or before 12/27/19	After 12/27/19
CPR Recertification (held 1/23/20)	$60	$65
Physicians	$330	$350
Other Healthcare Professionals	$180	$200

Download: Registration Form

Continuing Medication Education Credit
CME:

The Long School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Long School of Medicine designates this live activity up to a maximum of 14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PT/ PTA:
This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 16.56 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Course approval number is 71160TX.

ATC:
The Long School of Medicine (BOC AP#: P469) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers.

LAT:
The Long School of Medicine is approved and registered by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) as a continuing education provider.

Certificate of Attendance
Other healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of participation for this educational activity and should consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance.

Contact
Continuing Medical Education Office
Email : cme@uthealthsa.org
Phone: (210) 567-4491 or 1(866) 601-4448

 

Conference Location

UT Health San Antonio (Main Campus)
Holly Auditorium
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78229

 

Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at several hotels in the Medical Center area, each at individual special rates.

Early reservations are encouraged; the special room rates will be available until the respective reservation deadlines or until the group blocks are sold-out, whichever comes first. When making phone reservations, please specify that you will be attending the “Sports Medicine Symposium” to qualify for the special rate.

Attendees are responsible for all individual charges, room, tax and incidentals incurred at any of the participating Hotels. Payment of charges is due and payable upon check-out. UT Health San Antonio School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education will not be responsible for any charges incurred.

Embassy Suites San Antonio Northwest/I-10
7750 Briaridge, San Antonio, TX 78230
Rate: $95/King 2-Room Suite plus taxes

Complimentary Shuttle to/from UT Health San Antonio (you are responsible for confirming/checking shuttle schedule and availability)
Online reservation: http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/S/SATBRES-UTS-20200123/index.jhtml
Telephone reservation: 1-800-445-8667.
When making phone reservations, please specify that you will be attending the “UTS” to qualify for the special rate.
Reservation deadline: Early reservations are encouraged; the special room rates will be available until January 3, 2020 or until the group blocks are sold-out, whichever comes first.

Free Made To Order Breakfast and Complimentary Drinks in the evening!

 

 

Staybridge Suites NW Medical Center
4320 Spectrum One, San Antonio, TX 78230
Rate: $92/night plus taxes
Complimentary Shuttle to/from UT Health San Antonio (you are responsible for confirming/checking shuttle schedule and availability)
Online reservation:
https://www.staybridge.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=SB&localeCode=en&hotelCode=
SATNW&rateCode=IPGN9&_PMID=99502056&corporateNumber=100238665&cn=no&viewfullsite=true

When making phone reservations, please specify “UTHSCSA, Rate Category Code IPG9N” to qualify for the special rate.
Reservation deadline: Early reservations are encouraged; the special room rates will be available until December 26, 2019 or until the group blocks are sold-out, whichever comes first.

• Hot full breakfast 7 days a week (breakfast on the go, take along bags in the breakfast area)
• Free laundry facilities, fully equipped kitchen and more.

Candlewood Suites
9350 IH 10 West
San Antonio, TX  78230
Rate: $67/night plus taxes
Telephone reservation: (210) 615-0550
When making phone reservations, please specify “UTHSCSA” to qualify for the special rate.
Reservation deadline: Early reservations are encouraged; the special room rates will be available until December 17, 2019 or until the group blocks are sold-out, whichever comes first.

 

La Quinta Inn and Suites Conference Center
4431 Horizon Hill Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78229
Rate: $85/night plus taxes
Complimentary Shuttle to/from UT Health San Antonio for all reservations using the UTHSC Rate Code (you are responsible for confirming/checking shuttle schedule and availability).
Telephone reservation: (210) 525-8090 or 1 (866) 527-1498.
When making phone reservations, please specify that you will be attending the “Sports Medicine Symposium” to qualify for the special rate.
Reservation Link: www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/53413?corporate_id=1000042878

Reservation deadline: Early reservations are encouraged; the special room rates will be available until

January 1, 2020 or until the group blocks are sold-out, whichever comes first.

 

Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Northwest Medical Center
9806 Interstate Hwy 10 West
San Antonio, TX 78230
Telephone: (210) 561-2510

At Drury Hotels, we know you have enough to worry about when traveling. In addition to the great rate, our generous amenities will brighten your group’s day and make your journey easier.

• Free Hot Breakfast - Start every day with make-your-own Belgian waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, fresh fruit, oatmeal, biscuits and gravy, KELSO+BROS® coffee and more.  Free hot breakfast is served daily from 6–9:30 a.m. on weekdays and 7–10 a.m. on weekends.

• Free 5:30 Kickback®* - Join us from 5:30–7 p.m. every evening to enjoy free hot food and cold beverages at our 5:30 Kickback®.  We feature a rotating menu of hot food, beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks.

• Free Wi-Fi Throughout the Hotel - Get the score, check your social networks or email family members from anywhere in the hotel – for free!

• Free Soft Drinks and Popcorn - Freshly popped popcorn and a refreshing beverage make a great snack!  Stop by the lobby for free soft drinks and popcorn every evening.

• On-Site Facilities - Take advantage of the business center, fitness center or pool while you’re away from home.  Print your boarding pass, finish a presentation or check e-mail in our business centers.

*Service of alcohol is subject to state and local law. Alcoholic beverages are not complimentary and require a nominal charge at the following hotels due to state and local laws: Drury Inn Bowling Green, Drury Suites Paducah, Drury Inn Paducah, and Drury Inn & Suites Louisville.

 

Please make your reservations by Monday, December 30, 2019 to receive your group rate.  Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rate and availability.  Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and refer to your group number 2398948. You may also book your online reservation at: https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=2398948

 

 

 

 

Friday, January 24, 2020
Parking: Lot 17 (Please do not park in any “Handicap” spaces.)
Shuttle Services:

Pick-up/Drop-off	Pick-up Location	Drop-off Location
6:15am – 8:30am	Lot 17	Main Campus
8:30am – 5:30pm	Main Campus	Lot 17
5:30pm – 6:45pm	Main Campus	Lot 17

 

*Lot 17 is accessible through the entrance at 8403 Floyd Curl Drive, 78229. Please tell the guard that you are parking in Lot 17 for the “Sports Symposium”. They will direct you.

 

 

Saturday, January 25, 2020
Parking: Lot 2 (Please do not park in any “Handicap” spaces.) Guard at the gate will direct you to Lot 2.
Shuttle Services: No shuttle services available on this day.

 

Please be sure to factor in time to park. Guests are responsible for finding an authorized parking space in the designated lot. Parking availability may vary. In order to avoid a delay in finding a parking space, we would suggest arriving early.

If you are staying at any of the host-hotels, please check with them regarding shuttle services. You are responsible for making the necessary arrangements.

The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) would like to request your support for the 47th Annual Symposium on Sports Medicine for January 24-25, 2020 at the UT Health San Antonio Main Campus in San Antonio, TX.

The first meeting, held in April of 1972, was an avant-garde in the field of Sports Medicine education for physicians and athletic trainers. Unique in providing educational presentations for all members of the athletic medicine team; team physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, nurses, and physical therapists, this symposium continues to serve all groups today.

As an exhibitor you will be listed in the online syllabus, course materials which will be handed out to over 350 registrants, including orthopedic surgeons, primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and coaches; other printed materials and the UT Health San Antonio CME website. 

Conference Location
UT Health San Antonio (Main Campus)
Holly Auditorium
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78229

Exhibit Hall
Holly Auditorium Foyer
UT Health San Antonio (Main Campus)
San Antonio, Texas

 

 

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