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.
In-person event
Online event
Hybrid event
Upcoming SMA Events
Dates: 12 Februarym 2025
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEDT
Location: Online
Explore the complexities of chronic leg injuries in athletes, gain a deeper understanding of how to assess at-risk athletes, and apply clinical findings to improve patient outcomes. Learn more
Recorded Webinars
Access recorded PD content on the SMA Store. SMA Sports Doctors and Members get 60% off the webinar price.
Dr Caitlin Farmer provides valuable insights into strategies for clearly explaining imaging reports, helping patients gain a better understanding of their specific pathology, and accurately conveying these findings within a comprehensive injury management framework. Visit the store
Sudden cardiac events in sport: Athlete’s heart, sex differences and prevention of sudden death
Dr Jessica Orchard explores the concept of “athlete’s heart”, how these changes can vary based on factors such as sex, sport type, and genetics, and how there can be a grey zone where athlete’s heart overlaps with cardiac pathology. Visit the store
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
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
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