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Welcome to the website of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), a world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication, and fellowship. Founded in 1972, AOSSM is a national organization of orthopaedic surgeons dedicated to sports medicine. Who are our members? They are physicians helping weekend warriors cope with the effects of aging . . . team doctors ensuring health and safety at all levels of sport . . . researchers working to help athletes prevent and manage injury. In short, sports medicine is more than their job - it is their passion.

    AOSSM News
5/1/2009
Online Fellowship Resource Center
AOSSM is pleased to announce the launch of a newly revised and expanded Fellows Online Resource Center. Smith & Nephew has generously provided support for this improved resource and it's educational offerings, including access to AOSSM's Online Meetings, Match information and other AOSSM news and updates.
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4/30/2009
Free Media Training for AOSSM Members
AOSSM’s one-hour, free media training webinar for members is now available via podcast/video streaming and/or powerpoint slides. Learn important tips on speaking with the media on behalf of AOSSM or for your own organization. During the webinar you can listen to how your peers answered some of the tough questions. Take advantage of this opportunity today by logging in and clicking “My AOSSM” link and the Publications tab.
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3/12/2009
Annual Meeting - Climb to New Heights in Keystone!
Registration is now open for the 2009 AOSSM Annual Meeting! Register online today! Look for your preliminary program in the mail. Click on the details link for more Annual Meeting information!
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3/9/2009
Summary of Ligament and Tendon Repair & Regeneration Meeting Available
In January, AOSSM held a think tank on current issues in ligament and tendon repair and regeneration. The summary of topics discussed is available for download.
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3/9/2009
AOSSM and AOFAS CME/CE Information
Attendees of the joint session with AOSSM and AOFAS during Specialty Day will have the opportunity to claim credits through the AOSSM website once registrants have been entered into the AOSSM database. Please click on the details link for further information.
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3/6/2009
2009 AOSSM & AAOS Board Review Course Registration is Now Open!
Register online now for the 2009 AOSSM & AAOS Review Course for Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine to be held August 14-16, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.
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3/5/2009
Check Out AOSSM's New Podcast
Check out AOSSM's newest podcast on repetitive shoulder injury in swimmers from the March/April issue of Sports Health. Asheesh Bedi, MD from the Hospital on Special Surgery reads his article highlighting an interesting case study.
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3/5/2009
AOSSM Offering Media Training Webinar to Members
The one day, two-hour interactive webinar is being offered to all AOSSM members. The webinar highlights tips and talking points for speaking with the media on AOSSM's behalf or for your own practice or organization.
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3/5/2009
Surgical Skills Registration Open - You Pick Minneapolis or Chicago!
Advanced registration is now open for Surgical Skills Course: Arthroscopy for the Athlete's Shoulder! Register online to reserve your spot for the course in Minneapolis on June 6, 2009 or Chicago on August 9, 2009!
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12/23/2008
Housing Now Open for 2009 Annual Meeting
Housing information is now available for the 2009 Annual Meeting in Keystone, Colorado. If you are planning to attend the meeting, reserve your rooms now!
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10/1/2008
Test Drive the AOSSM Online Library!
The AOSSM online library is a unique search engine on the web site that allows you to view, customize and save searches on terms relevant to orthopaedic sports medicine resources online. The library contains the following resources: American Journal of Sports Medicine, AOSSM publications, AOSSM meeting abstracts, AOSSM past captured meetings and more. The Online Library is a valuable resource for research, teaching, developing presentations, and keeping up-to-date on the latest in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Start searching the online library today www.sportsmedlibrary.org.
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Important Dates    
6/6/2009
AOSSM Shoulder Surgical Skills Course Minneapolis Location Registration Deadline

6/8/2009
Annual Meeting Advanced Registration Deadline

7/24/2009
AOSSM & AOSSM Board Review Advance Registration Deadline

8/9/2009
AOSSM Shoulder Surgical Skills Course Chicago Location Registration Deadline


Upcoming Meetings    
5/7/2009
2009 Sports Medicine & the NFL: A Sideline Perspective
The Palace Hotel
San Francisco, California
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6/6/2009
2009 AOSSM Surgical Skills Course: Arthroscopy for the Athlete's Shoulder
TRIA Orthopaedic Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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6/16/2009
AAOS/AOSSM ACL Reconstruction
Webinar
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7/9/2009
AOSSM 2009 Annual Meeting
Keystone Resort & Conference Center
Keystone, Colorado
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8/9/2009
2009 AOSSM Surgical Skills Course: Arthroscopy for the Athlete's Shoulder
Orthopaedic Learning Center
Rosemont, Illinois
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8/14/2009
2009 AOSSM & AAOS Review Course for Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
The Fairmont Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
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