33rd Annual University of Iowa Sports Medicine Symposium

Thursday, December 7, 2017, 7:00 AM - Friday, December 8, 2017, 12:30 PM, Marriott Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

This year's topics are pediatric sports medicine and injuries, dance medicine, and upper and lower extremity injuries.  

University of Iowa (BOC AP# P648) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 12.25 EBP Category hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (12.25 hours), Athletic Trainer (12.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (12.25 hours)

1. Identify new and important directions in pediatric sports medicine by gender and activity populations, including dance, concussion, and knee and shoulder rehabilitation.
2. Discuss best practices in pediatric sports medicine for dance injuries, knee, shoulder, pre-participation, and return to play.
3. Accept differing approaches in pediatric sports medicine to common problems and issues.
4. Develop approaches to sports medicine health care that will add to successful professional development through cross-discipline experiences.

Physician -  $425

Allied Health Professional (Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Nurses/MAs/EMTs/Coaches, General Public) - $300

Student $35

Registration fees include:  CME and CEU recording, registration, instruction, educational materials, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, and Friday’s lunch.  All but $35 of the registration fee is refundable if the inability to attend the Symposium is made known on or before Wednesday, November 29.  No refunds will be made for later notification. 

The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

University of Iowa (BOC AP# P648) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 12.25 EBP Category hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

The University of Iowa Health Care Emergency Medical Services Learning Resources Center (EMSLRC) awards 12.5 CEHs for qualifying EMS providers.  

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family
Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

All attendees will receive a letter of participation.  

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Coralville Marriott Hotel.  Room rates are $113 plus taxes.  Reservations must be received on or before November 16, 2017.  Participants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations and may do so by contacting the Marriott Hotel at 319-688-4000 or 1-888-236-2427.  Please reference the "UI Sports Medicine Symposium" to receive the special discounted group rate.