2020 SASMA Sports Medicine in General Practice Course

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Musculoskeletal medicine is the third most common presentation in General Practice. This course is targeted at improving GP’s examination, diagnostic and management skills in the area of musculoskeletal and sports medicine.
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, case study discussions and demonstrations has been scheduled over the four days and will be delivered online.
To ensure opportunities for all to participate in the discussions during 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 CPD Program. RACGP CPD Program Points have been applied for again in 2020.
Course Dates:
The Course will be held over 4 days. Thursday 10th September to Sunday 13th September 2020.
Venue:
In 2020, this course will be delivered in two formats: Face to Face or Online via Zoom.
The Face to Face option will be offered in Adelaide, South Australia (Next Generation, Memorial Drive, North Adelaide).
2020 Course Program:
To view the 2020 Course Program click below.
Click here to view 2020 program
2020 Presenters:
Dr Andrew Potter |
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Sports & Exercise Medicine Physician |
Dr Marc Cesana |
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Sports Doctor |
Dr David Martin |
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Orthopaedic Surgeon |
Dr Elizabeth Clisby |
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Sports & Exercise Medicine Physician |
Dr Bridget Sawyer |
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Sports Doctor |
Sue Caragianis |
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Occupational Therapist |
Dr Steve Zadow |
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Radiologist |
Nigel Rowe |
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Podiatrist |
Anthony Meade |
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Sports Dietitian |
Dr Rob Buckley |
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Sports & Exercise Medicine Physician Registrar |
Dr Duncan Walker |
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Sports & Exercise Medicine Physician |
Chris Hampel |
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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