PD Events for Sports Doctors
Explore our professional development events relevant to the multidisciplinary interests and needs of sports doctors. SMA Sports Doctor members receive discounted or complimentary registration.
These events are designed to support and extend ongoing professional knowledge and skills development, and certificates are sent to everyone who attends our live events to claim CPD hours where relevant.
Upcoming Events
In-person event
Online event
Hybrid event
July 2024
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Point-of-care ultrasound: A sixth sense in sports medicine
Date: 17 July
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
Location: Online
Explore the fundamentals of point-of-care ultrasound, clinical applications and optimising resources, plus case studies in diagnosing and treating foot and ankle conditions. Learn more
September 2024
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Sudden cardiac events in sport: Athlete’s heart, sex differences and prevention of sudden death
Date: 18 September
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
Location: Online
Explore the concept of electrical, structural and functional cardiac changes associated with intense exercise, and sex differences in sports cardiology. Learn more
Recorded Webinars
Access recorded PD content on the SMA Store. SMA Sports Doctors and Members get 60% off the webinar price.
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Navigating diagnostic challenges: A practical approach
Dr Carlee Van Dyk explores of how and when to refer on if the clinical picture doesn’t add up, and history and examination features that assist in differentiating the conditions masquerading as musculoskeletal problems. Visit the store
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Thinking beyond the joint: A contemporary understanding of osteoarthritis for the athlete
Associate Professor Tasha Stanton explores the contemporary understanding of osteoarthritis discussing evidence spanning pain science, systematic inflammation, and psychosocial contributors, supporting a need to reconceptualise how we think about osteoarthritis and pain. Visit the store
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Managing common hand injuries in sport
Dr Sarah Yong and Ben Cunningham explore how to differentiate between hand injuries that require surgical intervention and those that can be managed conservatively, and gain clarity on the crucial elements of effective hand injury management. Visit the store