What's New in October 2019!
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In the October 2019 edition of
Sidelines
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From the President: Shawn Kerger, DO, FAOASM
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As I prepare to come to Baltimore for OMED 2019 as part of the broader AOA specialty college family, the energy and excitement that comes to me from thinking of my colleagues is tempered by reflections on how blessed I am to have the combination of ability and desire to be an osteopathic physician coupled with the opportunity to do so in the US as provided by my family, friends, and the multitude of teachers I’ve had over my life. I look forward to the opportunity that such an occasion provides for me to exchange knowledge and skills with my friends and peers as well as students, residents, and fellows. I know that I’ll come away from this conference with experiences that I can directly translate into improved care and outcomes for my patients.
Rob Franks, DO, FAOASM, is the co-chair of this year’s program (along with Randy Dick, MS, FACSM) under the President-Elect, Bill Feldner, DO, FAOASM – marking the first time that AOASM members (not to mention past presidents) have been in such a strong leadership position within the JCSMS!
Bill Kuprevich, DO, FAOASM, was called up last month to travel with the USA Basketball Women’s AmeriCup Team competing in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in the FIBA AmeriCup Tournament. The women took the gold again after a sensational run of 6-0, defeating our neighbors up north 67-46. Here’s a link to the full story and a great celebratory picture of Bill with the team:
https://www.usab.com/news-events/news/2019/09/wnt-fac-game-6.aspx#.XakqTYYGdVc.email.
As an early teaser, the Board of Directors will be reviewing some proposals from groups interested in working with the AOASM on updating our branding and logos. Our goal is to have such refreshes done in time for our annual conference next spring – keep your eyes open for the new looks!
As you can see, there continues to be great actions for our association through our members and if you’d like to be part of the action, please reach out to me or any of our Board members and committee chairs to volunteer. I look forward to seeing and learning from you all at OMED!
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AOASM 2020: Save the Date!
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DOs in Action: AmeriCup in Puerto Rico
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William Kuprevich, DO, FAOASM, was the team physician for USA Basketball Women's AmeriCup Team in Puerto Rico, USA, where USA Women won gold in the AmeriCup against Canada (67-46).
Photo credit to USA Basketball.
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DOs in Action: USOPC in Lima, Peru
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Submitted by Stephanie Aldret, DO, and Randy Aldret, ATC
My husband, Randy Aldret, ATC (also an AOASM member), and I had the honor of being members of the USOPC ParaPan American Games Medical Team in Lima, Peru, from August 16-30, 2019. The majority of our days were spent in the USOPC clinic with Scott Young, DO (CMO), Amber Donaldson, DPT (medical director), Jonathon Fow, MD, Jenn Waters, DC, Jonathan Filipe, DPT, ATC, Jenna Street, ATC, Kelsey Wittman, DPT, Mario Anderson, DPT, and Deb Jenks, ATC. We all provided care to many athletes as some of the national teams do not have a medical provider that travels with them. Those teams without a medical provider gave us coverage opportunities to travel with the teams to their venues for practices and games. My husband was the athletic trainer for USA ParaJudo, while I provided on-site coverage for Boccia.
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There were so many wonderful life-experiences, from living and eating in the village, using our broken Spanish to trade pins and gifts with the other teams, and experiencing a new culture south of the equator for the first time. The most fulfilling aspect of my time was interacting with a diverse group of athletes and medical providers. Watching Team USA win 185 medals across 15 sports was amazing! Unfortunately, we were unable to stay for the closing ceremonies on September 1 with of the start of college football and coverage—oh, the life of a sports medicine physician!
This experience was full of long hours, having call again, and lots of travel… but it was worth every second. The collaboration of so many medical providers from across the country (and the Americas), and those connections will last a lifetime. If you ever have the opportunity to volunteer with the USOPC, we highly recommend it!
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SAOASM Student Spotlight - Ezra Yu
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, OMS-IV, Class of 2020
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Submitted by: Megan Boyer, SAOASM National Chair
What made you interested in sports medicine and how has SAOASM impacted you as a medical student?
Growing up, I was exposed to lots of different sports like tennis, basketball, swimming, etc. Although my competitive experience was limited to high school tennis, I knew that, in the future, sports would still be part of my life somehow. During college I was an attendee at my school’s sports games and actually had the chance to work with student athletes as a tutor. It was cool
learning about the athletes' unique psyche and schedule, and I knew I wanted to do that as a physician one day. SAOASM has provided me opportunities to network and learn more about my potential career path. From meeting physicians to connecting with students of other disciplines at my school, I really feel like my eyes have been opened to an entirely new world.
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What are your goals moving forward during the rest of the academic year?
Our club’s main priorities will be: 1) hosting guest speakers; 2) clinical skills workshops; and 3) community service events. In addition, the SAOASM chapter at A.T. Still University also wanted to be able to attend the AOASM conference in Anaheim next spring. To do so, we are planning fundraisers throughout the year.
Our school has some awesome connections to the world of sports medicine. Dr. David Phelps, our President, gave a talk at the beginning of the year. He has formerly served as a team physician for the NBA Suns and WNBA Mercury. In December, Dr. David Carfagno, the head of Scottsdale Sports Medicine Institute, will be giving a talk on, “The Business Side of Sports Medicine.”
My chapter has been a part of several inter-professional workshops that have brought different programs together. Last month, 10 osteopathic medical students joined a taping skills workshop hosted by the PT department. This month, the DO program is hosting a clinic on OMT for sports-related Injuries that we are opening to the entire school. Continuity of care is an integral part of sports medicine and healthcare, so we wanted to make inter-professionalism a fundamental part of our chapter’s culture.
The Sports Medicine Club will also be responsible for recruiting and training the annual Powder Puff team.
Ezra is currently the Vice President of the SAOASM Chapter at A.T. Still University. He is passionate about promoting sports medicine, health and fitness, and community service. Thank you, Ezra, for your commitment to SAOASM and your eagerness to both lead and serve!
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If there is ever anything you would like to learn about or see happen through the SAOASM, please reach out to our Executive Board at
studentAOASM@gmail.com
We love hearing from you and providing you with the best opportunities to learn and have fun in sports medicine!
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Future OMED Conference Schedule
- OMED 2020: Friday, October 16 - Monday, October 19 in Austin, Texas
- OMED 2021: Friday, October 22 - Monday, October 25 in Phoenix, Arizona
- OMED 2022: Thursday, October 27 - Sunday, October 30 in Boston, Massachusetts
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Journal Article Spotlight:
Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine
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Journal Article Spotlight:
British Journal of Sports Medicine
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Current Evidence for Acute Pain Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries and Postoperative Pain in Pediatric and Adolescent Athletes
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International consensus definitions of video signs of concussion in professional sports
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