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Forward8th Annual Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Summit: Care for the Athlete
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
February 27 - March 1, 2026 - Arizona Health Futures Center - Phoenix, Arizona
Course Directors - Matthew Anastasi, M.D., C.A.Q.S.M., Anikar Chhabra, M.D., M.S., Bryan Ganter, M.D., George Pujalte, M.D., Daniel Montero, M.D., and Wesley Troyer, D.O.
The 8th Annual Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Summit is be a hybrid course offering live lectures as well as a simultaneous livestream. It covers all aspects of the upper extremity including the hand/wrist, elbow, and shoulder. In addition, it reviews physical exam techniques, appropriate imaging modalities, rehabilitation strategies, and when surgery is indicated. This course provides an update on the use of biologics for common upper extremity injuries, and discusses all aspects of the care of the overhead/throwing athlete with live ultrasound demonstrations. Faculty representing orthopedics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, radiology, plastic surgery, athletic training, and physical therapy lead didactic and interactive case presentations and panel discussions.
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $599 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $474 |
| Optional Live Workshops You must be registered for the Live (in-person) general session | |
|---|---|
| Friday Workshops | |
| Ultrasound Unplugged: Mastering the Basics for Everyday Clinic Use | No Cost |
| Cracking the Concussion Code | $99 |
| Leg Day for Docs | $99 |
| Fast Hands | $99 |
| Saturday Workshops | |
| Office Based Biologics 101 | $99 |
| ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation Testing and Return to Sport | $99 |
| Clinic Based Ultrasound | $99 |
| Overview of Comprehensive Return to Throwing Program | $99 |
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - Deadline: December 15, 2025
Submit an abstract for work in the area of Sports Medicine. Submitted abstracts may include: case series, case-control studies, randomized trials, outcome studies, quality improvement projects, practice innovations, and interesting case reports. These are for paper poster presentations that will be peer-reviewed. Please email Graves.Addison@mayo.edu for additional information. If accepted, the author is required to attend the conference. There will be a competition for the poster presentations. First place poster winner will have 100% off on the registration fee for the “9th Annual Sports Medicine Summit: Care for the Athlete” conference. Second place poster winner will have 50% off, and third place poster winner will have 25% off. Prizes are not transferable. The date and location of the next conference will be posted soon.
Target Audience
This course is designed for athletic trainers, physical therapists, NPs, PAs, sports medicine physicians, family physicians, physiatrists, internists, pediatricians, ER physicians, orthopedists, and medical providers involved in the care and management of athletes and active individuals in clinic or nonoperative/nonsurgical/noninvasive settings. Orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, and other healthcare professionals interested in sports medicine may benefit from this program.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Discuss how to approach the athlete with complaints of palpitations (Domain II, Task: 0201 & 0202)
- Identify the best management for an in-season athlete with an acute hamstring injury (Domain IV, Task: 0401 & 0404)
- Discuss the clinical indications and use of shockwave therapy (Domain IV, Task: 0402)
- Review the ideal way to harvest and prepare an ACL graft for ACL reconstruction surgery (Domain II, Task: 0204)
- Review the latest in ACL prevention programs (Domain I, Task: 0101 & 0102)
- Identify the most current ankle rehabilitation modalities for an acute injury (Domain IV, Task: 0401 & 0406)
- Review how to prepare athletes to progress back to high-level running athletic activities status post ACL reconstruction (Domain IV, Task: 0403 & 0406)
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Friday, February 27, 2026 | |
7:00 a.m. | Registration / Continental Breakfast / Exhibit Hall |
7:45 | Introduction / Pre-Test |
Destination Sports Medicine: Game On the Go for Traveling Athletes and Active Individuals Moderator: George Pujalte, MD | |
8:00 | Passport to Performance: Essential Travel Medicine Tips for the Traveling Athlete Roshawn Brown, MD |
8:20 | Travel Fit: Easy Exercise Hacks for Patients on the Go Daniel Montero, MD |
8:40 | Healing in Motion: Timelines and Tips for Tendon Recovery After Procedures Wesley Troyer, DO |
9:00 | Game Plan Ready: Prepping for Sports Coverage in Any Arena Kristina DeMatas, DO |
9:20 | From Deep Dives to High Climbs: Key Health Tips for Extreme Adventures Sara Filmalter, MD |
9:40 | Q&A Panel |
10:00 | Paper Poster Presentations / Exhibit Hall / Break |
10:30 | Destination Dreamland: Sleep and Recovery for Globe-Trotting Athletes Jennifer Maynard, MD |
10:50 | Regenerative Medicine Unpacked: Guiding Patients on Treatments, Expectations, and Travel Choice Shane Shapiro, MD |
11:10 | Surgery to Summit: Navigating Adventure Sports After Shoulder and Knee Procedures Matthew Crowe, MD |
11:30 | Step Ahead: Guiding Athletes Through Foot and Ankle Surgery for Travel and Sport Glenn Shi, MD |
11:50 | Q&A Panel |
12:00 pm | Lunch / Paper Poster Presentations / Exhibit Hall / Adjourn General Session |
Workshops – Additional Fee | |
1:00 – 2:00 pm | Ultrasound Unplugged: Mastering the Basics for Everyday Clinic Use (Free Workshop) Wesley Troyer, DO, Shanterian King, DO, and Jeffrey Nadwodny, DO |
2:00 – 4:00 pm | Cracking the Concussion Code: A Hands-On Workshop for Post-Concussion Evaluation Jennifer Maynard, MD, PT Planning Team Member, and PA Planning Team Member |
4:00 – 5:00 pm | Leg Day for Docs: A Hands-On Workshop for Lower Extremity Exam Irvin (Scott) Haak, PT, DPT and Caelen Williams, LAT |
5:00 - 6:00 pm | Fast Hands: Mastering the Upper Extremity Exam in a Busy Clinic Roshawn Brown, MD and Casandra Stoll |
6:00 pm | Adjourn Mayo Clinic Florida Day |
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | |
7:00 am | Registration / Continental Breakfast / Exhibit Hall |
All Things ACL Moderator: Anikar Chhabra, MD, MBA | |
8:00 | Review of ACL Screening and Prevention Programs Kalik Skeete, PT, DPT, OCS |
8:20 | ACL is Gone… Surgery Tomorrow? Discussion of Timing, Graft Selection, and Managing Expectations Kostas Economopoulos, MD |
8:40 | Tricks of the trade, tips for ACL Graft preparation in the OR Don Dulle, PA-C |
9:00 | ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation Testing and Return to Sport in the High-Performance Athlete Alyssa Nocella, PT, DPT, SCS-ABPTS |
9:20 | Glory Days are Gone…Athletic Activities S/P Knee Replacement (Partial/Total) Zachary Christopher, MD |
9:40 | Q&A Panel |
10:00 | Paper Poster Presentations / Exhibit Hall / Break Moderator: Bryan Ganter, MD |
10:30 | Live Shoulder Ultrasound Demonstration Lester Duplechan, MD |
10:50 | All things Upper Extremity Tendonopathy: Treatment options for acute/chronic Tendonpathies Steve Poon, MD |
11:10 | Latest and Greatest in Rotator Cuff Arthroscopy J.T. Tokish, MD |
11:30 | Upper Extremity Numbness/Tingling: Diagnosis and Treatment Options Min Yoo, MD |
11:50 | Q&A Panel |
12:00 pm | Lunch / Paper Poster Presentations / Exhibit Hall / Adjourn General Session |
Workshops – Additional Fee | |
1:00 – 2:00 pm | Office Based Biologics 101 Chris Ha, DO |
2:00 – 3:00 pm | ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation: Late-Stage Progression for Running Readiness Julie Pohlad, PT, CHT, DPT and Megan Leftwich, PT, DPT |
3:00 – 4:00 pm | Clinic Based Ultrasound Workshop Aaron Thomas, MD |
4:00 - 5:00 pm | Overview of Comprehensive Return to Throwing Program in the Overhead Athlete John Zajac, PT, DPT and Terrance Sgori, PT, DPT, SCS, MTC |
5:00 pm | Adjourn Mayo Clinic Arizona Day |
Sunday, March 1, 2026 | |
7:00 am | Registration / Continental Breakfast / Exhibit Hall |
Sports Medicine Potpourri Moderator: Matthew Anastasi, MD | |
8:00 | Palpitations and Chest Pain in the Athlete: Sports Cardiology Overview Satya Reddy, MD |
8:20 | The Athlete with Shortness of Breath: Asthma and Allergy Considerations Matthew Rank, MD |
8:40 | Acute Hamstring Management with the In-Season Athlete Cody Petrie, MD |
9:00 | Data Overload: Baseball Technology, Metrics, and Biomechanics in 2025 Charles Leddon, PhD – ASU Professor |
9:15 | It’s All Between the Ears – Mental Skills Approach in the Athlete Marc Strickland, PsyD – Sports Psychology ASU |
9:45 | Q&A Panel |
10:00 | Paper Poster Presentations / Exhibit Hall / Break
Lower Extremity Update Moderator: Anikar Chhabra, MD, MBA |
10:30 | Shockwave 101: History, Indications, and Updates Julie Pohlad, PT, CHT, DPT |
10:50 | Can’t Miss Foot/Ankle Pearls: Case Based Approach Karan Patel, MD |
11:10 | Management of the Acute/Chronic Lower Extremity Tendonopathy Callie Davies, MD |
11:30 | Ankle Rehab in the Athlete: Screening and General Guidelines Brooks Tennyson, PT, DPT |
11:50 | Q&A Panel |
12:20 | Post Test |
12:30 pm | Paper Poster Presentations / Exhibit Hall / Adjourn General Session |
| Adjourn Mayo Clinic |
Accommodations Near the ASU Health Futures Center:
Residence Inn Phoenix Desert View at Mayo Clinic
5665 East Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, Arizona 85054
Hotel Website
Phone: (888) 236-2427 or (480) 563-1500
Conveniently located on the Mayo Clinic Hospital campus, the Residence Inn Phoenix Desert View at Mayo Clinic offers spacious suites, complimentary hot buffet breakfast, high-speed internet access, fitness facilities, swimming pool, and a business center. The hotel is located 1.0 mile, or three minutes, from the ASU Health Futures Center. Rooms are available at the group rate starting at $289 per night plus applicable fees and taxes. In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made before the room block sells out or before the expiration date of January 28, 2026, whichever comes first. Room reservations can be made through the following link: Online Room Reservation
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort
7575 East Princess Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Website
Phone: (480) 585-4848
The Princess resort is the longest running AAA Five Diamond hotel in Scottsdale and they look forward to making your stay memorable. This breathtaking resort offers you world-class hospitality in the Valley of the Sun. You'll find unparalleled luxury at this resort designed to connect you with the beauty and serenity of Arizona's Sonoran Desert. The resort is located minutes away from shopping centers and the bustling cultural center that is home to art museums, the Musical Instrument Museum, the Desert Botanical Gardens, five Major League sports teams, Arabian horse shows, art walks, culinary festivals, hot air ballooning, hiking, jeep tours, and more. Special room rates are available at $616 for King Deluxe or $666 for Queen Deluxe per night plus applicable fees and taxes. Room reservations can be made by calling 1-800-344-4758. You must identify yourself as part of the Sports Medicine Mayo Conference Group Block.
Travel
ASU Health Futures Center is located just east of the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix.
Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is located 21 miles from Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Things to Do in Phoenix, Arizona
Take time to enjoy Phoenix’s dynamic mix of sports, nature, and culture.
Sports
- Spring Training Baseball: February marks the start of Cactus League spring training. Catch teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, or Milwaukee Brewers in action.
- Golf: Tee off at premier courses like TPC Scottsdale, Papago Golf Course, or The Boulders.
Outdoor Adventures
- Camelback Mountain: Hike Echo Canyon or Cholla Trail for stunning desert views.
- Desert Botanical Garden: Explore over 50,000 desert plants in bloom.
- North Mountain Park: Enjoy scenic drives, hiking, and mountain biking trails.
- Hot Air Balloon Rides: Experience the Sonoran Desert from above with a sunrise ride.
Arts & Entertainment
- Heard Museum: Discover Native American history and art through immersive exhibits.
- Phoenix Art Museum: View contemporary and classic works from global artists.
- Live Music & Nightlife: Visit The Van Buren or Crescent Ballroom for performances, or explore Roosevelt Row for local art and food.
Note: These activities are not part of the accredited CME program and are provided for informational purposes only. Participation is optional and separate from educational sessions.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 20.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 20.25 AOA Category 2-A credits.
BOC
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (BOC AP#: P476) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 20.25 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| General Session Day | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Friday | 3.75 |
| Saturday | 2.50 |
| Sunday | 4.00 |
| Total | 11.25 |
| Workshop | Credits |
|---|---|
| Friday Workshops | |
| Ultrasound Unplugged: Mastering the Basics for Everyday Clinic Use | 1.00 |
| Cracking the Concussion Code | 2.00 |
| Leg Day for Docs | 1.00 |
| Fast Hands | 1.00 |
| Saturday Workshops | |
| Office Based Biologics 101 | 1.00 |
| ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation Testing and Return to Sport | 1.00 |
| Clinic Based Ultrasound | 1.00 |
| Overview of Comprehensive Return to Throwing Program | 1.00 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 20.25 AAPA Category 1
- 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 20.25 AOA Category 2-A
- 20.25 Attendance
- 20.25 BOC Category A
In response to company inquiries, we are excited to share that 8th Annual Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Summit: Care for the Athlete course has expanded its commercial support offerings to include a variety of sponsorship opportunities! Please review our commercial support prospectus (PDF).
If you are interested in exhibiting only, please complete the Letter of Agreement.
If you are interested in Sponsoring or hosting a Non-CME Educational Product Theatre please email Addie Graves.
Please DO NOT register as an attendee for the conference unless claiming CME credit.
Exhibit space is not confirmed until a representative is notified by a member of the mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development. Exhibitors do not have to register as attendees for the conference. Signed agreements will not be accepted via email.
To see the course fee, please log in or create an account
| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $599 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $474 |
| Optional Live Workshops You must be registered for the Live (in-person) general session | |
|---|---|
| Friday Workshops | |
| Ultrasound Unplugged: Mastering the Basics for Everyday Clinic Use | No Cost |
| Cracking the Concussion Code | $99 |
| Leg Day for Docs | $99 |
| Fast Hands | $99 |
| Saturday Workshops | |
| Office Based Biologics 101 | $99 |
| ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation Testing and Return to Sport | $99 |
| Clinic Based Ultrasound | $99 |
| Overview of Comprehensive Return to Throwing Program | $99 |
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