Welcome to the website of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), a world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication, and fellowship. Founded in 1972, AOSSM is a national organization of orthopaedic surgeons dedicated to sports medicine. Who are our members? They are physicians helping weekend warriors cope with the effects of aging . . . team doctors ensuring health and safety at all levels of sport . . . researchers working to help athletes prevent and manage injury. In short, sports medicine is more than their job -
it is their passion.

AOSSM News

10/20/2004 - AOSSM Issues Call for 2005 Committee Volunteers
AOSSM is currently soliciting volunteers to serve on its standing committees. These committees form the backbone of the Society, providing guidance for all varieties of programs and projects. Volunteer forms will be accepted until December 31, 2004. >Details

10/13/2004 - 2004 Kennedy Lectureship: Why is it so Hard to do What's Right?
The 2004 John C. Kennedy, MD Memorial Lectureship - Why is it so Hard to do What's Right? A Lesson in Sports Medicine Body Building - is now available in its entirety. The lecture was presented at AOSSM Specialty Day on March 23, 2004, by Frank R. Noyes, MD. >Details

9/23/2004 - Leading Medical Organizations Seek to Improve Preparticipation Physicals for Student-Athletes
Six of the nation's leading medical societies in cooperation with The McGraw-Hill Healthcare Information Group have released an updated Preparticipation Physical Evaluation for use by their more than 160,000 members and other healthcare professionals in evaluating the physical condition of student-athletes. >Details

9/16/2004 - 2004 AOSSM Presidential Address
The 2004 AOSSM Presidential Address was given by William E. Garrett, Jr., MD, PhD, on June 25, 2004, at the Society's Annual Meeting. >Details

Upcoming Meetings

12/2/2004 - 12/5/2004	>Details
Advanced Team Physician Course Miami Beach, Florida

1/15/2005 - 1/16/2005	>Details
AOSSM Soft Tissue Allograft Workshop Atlanta, Georgia

2/26/2005	>Details
AOSSM Specialty Day Washington, District of Columbia

7/14/2005 - 7/17/2005	>Details
AOSSM 2005 Annual Meeting Keystone, Colorado

Important Dates

12/1/2004	2005 YIG Application Deadline
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12/1/2004

Candidate Membership Application Deadline

12/1/2004	2005 Young Investigator Grant Application
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Press Releases

9/17/2004 - 2004 Mr. Sports Medicine: William C. Allen, MD
William C. Allen, MD, was presented with AOSSM's Mr. Sports Medicine accolade at the 2004 Annual Meeting in Quecbec City, Canada. >Details

7/9/2004 - American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Names Thomas L. Wickiewicz as President
Thomas L. Wickiewicz, MD, was announced as the President of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) in a ceremony at the Society�s 2004 Annual Meeting, held in Quebec City, Canada (June 24-27). >Details

6/27/2004 - Rest, Early Diagnosis May Speed Return to Play for Young Athletes with Lumbar Spondylolysis
Early diagnosis and the cessation of sports were among the key contributors to a successful return to athletics for children and adolescents according to new research released Sunday at the 2004 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) in Quebec City, Canada. >Details

6/27/2004 - Heart Medication May Significantly Reduce Shoulder Pain
Application of medicine typically used to treat angina may help treat a condition affecting tendons in the shoulder, according to new research released Sunday at the 2004 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). >Details

7/21/2003 - Amnesia, Confusion May Signal Concussion
Loss of consciousness may not be the main indicator of a concussion�s severity, according to new research released today at the 2003 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). >Details

7/21/2003 - Heart Medication May Effectively Treat Tennis Elbow
Topical administration of medication to treat angina help speed recovery from tennis elbow, according to new research released today at the 2003 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). >Details

5/16/2003 - Collegiate Basketball Injuries May Resurface Later in Career
Researchers from Canada have found that college basketball athletes who have injured a specific body part may be vulnerable to re-injury. >Details