Events Program
Dates: 28 May
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
Location: Online
Sport and Exercise Physician, Dr Carlee Van Dyk, shares complex diagnostic cases from her practice, offering insights on when to refer if the clinical picture doesn’t add up. Learn more
Dates: 4 June
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm AEST
Location: Online
Designed for health professionals providing on-field care, this session will provide practical strategies to assess and manage acute sports injuries, ensuring the best outcomes for athletes. Learn more
Dates: 3 July
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
Location: Online
Learn about key anti-doping issues including WADA rules, TUEs, supplement risks, illicit drugs, contamination and cortisone injection regulations. Learn more
Dates: 21 August
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Bared Footwear, 36 Manchester Lane, Melbourne VIC
Engaging evening PD event at the Bared Footwear store in Melbourne, exploring how footwear can influence knee pain and lower limb injuries. . Learn more
Dates: 27 August
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
Location: Online
Join the 2025 ASICS SMA Conference Chairs and Judging Chair for expert tips on delivering clear, engaging, and impactful academic presentations. Learn more
Event recordings
Careers in Sports Medicine and Sports Science
In August 2024, SMA ran a special online forum on Careers in Sports Medicine and Sports Science.
Attendees learnt what they need to do, and the pathways they can take, to pursue a successful career in medicine and allied health disciplines with a sports medicine focus.
The panel consisted of leaders in their respective fields including, A/Prof Kerry Peek, A/Prof Kade Paterson, Prof Anthony Leicht, Prof George Murrell, Kylie Andrew and Dr Hilary Grover.
Top tips for an impressive presentation
2024 SMA & ACSEP Conference Co-Chairs, Dr Ebonie Rio and A/Prof Luke Kelly, and SMA Judging Chair, Prof Dara Twomey, provide invaluable tips and tricks to deliver an impactful academic presentation.
Tips and tricks are shared on ensuring a logical flow, clearly articulating main messages, balancing content for time-keeping, keeping it conversational, and creating legible and engaging slides.
The event is for students, academics and clinicians wanting to take their presentations to the next level.
Events in the pipeline
Below are just some of our events currently in the pipeline for 2025. More details will be made available as they are confirmed.
Email us if you have any questions in the meantime.
- Concussion in adolescents | Online | June
- Shin pain | In person NT | June
- Complex concussion cases | Online | July
- Footwear and knees | In person VIC | August
- Top tips for an impressive presentation | Online | August
- Careers in sports medicine and sports science | Online | August
- Student career night | In person QLD | August
- Bone stress | Online | November