2020 SASMA Sports Medicine in General Practice Course
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This practical course has been coordinated by SA Sports Doctor, Dr Marc Cesana. There will be opportunity to learn from nationally recognised experts across the Sports Medicine disciplines, and is an excellent opportunity to network with leading MSK Physicians and Surgeons in Adelaide.
It will provide GP’s with an excellent introduction to Sports Medicine focusing on muscular skeletal examination, diagnostic and management techniques for both common and complex sports injuries. The course is focused around the use of Case Studies.
Course Requirements:
The course consists of theoretical and practical components. A series of lectures and demonstrations has been scheduled over the four days.
Due to the practical nature of this course there is a limited number of places available.
Professional Development Points:
Previous editions of the course have been an Accredited Activity under the RACGP QI&CPD Program. RACGP Points will be applied for this Course again in the new triennium.
Course Dates:
The Course will be held over 4 days, commencing on Thursday June 11 and concluding on Sunday June 14 2020.
Venue:
Next Gen Memorial Drive Function Room, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide, SA, 5006 (next door to Memorial Drive Tennis Centre and the Adelaide Oval)
2020 Course Program:
The 2020 Course Program is currently being finalised. To view the 2019 Course Program click below.
Click here to view 2019 program
2020 Presenters:
| Dr Andrew Potter |
|
Sports & Exercise Medicine Physician |
| Dr Marc Cesana |
|
Sports Doctor |
| Dr David Martin |
|
Orthopaedic Surgeon |
| Dr Elizabeth Clisby |
|
Sports & Exercise Medicine Physician |
| Dr Bridget Sawyer |
|
Sports Doctor |
| Sue Caragianis |
|
Occupational Therapist |
| Dr Steve Zadow |
|
Radiologist |
| Nigel Rowe |
|
Podiatrist |
| Anthony Meade |
|
Sports Dietitian |
| Dr Geoff Verrall |
|
Sports & Exercise Medicine Physician |
| Dr Duncan Walker |
|
Sports & Exercise Medicine Physician |
| Chris Hampel |
|
Sports Physiotherapist |
Registrations:
| Registration |
Cost |
| SASMA Member |
$1815.00 |
| Non SASMA Member |
$2035.00 |
The Owen Bowering Prize is awarded to the most Outstanding Participant of the Sports Medicine in General Practice Course.
Dr Owen Bowering, a General Practitioner, was a father figure of Sports Medicine in Australia. Dr Bowering was elected as Vice President at the inaugural meeting of the Australian Sports Medicine Federation (ASMF) SA Branch on Wednesday 7th June, 1961 before taking on the role of President from 1965 - 1969. He was the National President from 1969 - 1971 and is a National Life Member.
Dr Bowering was a member of the working party that met in Sydney to format the combined RACGP /ASMF course in Sports Medicine for General Practitioners. He was very passionate about sports medicine and he lectured at the course and provided mentoring to many GP's working in Sports Medicine. He loved his football and was the Glenelg Football Doctor for many years.
To view past winners of the Owen Bowering Prize click here