Sports Medicine in General Practice Course
Sports Medicine in General Practice Course
Musculoskeletal medicine is the third most common presentation in General Practice. This course is targeted at improving GP’s examination, diagnostic and management skills in the area of musculoskeletal and sports medicine. This is a unique course over 3.5 days, attracting excellent feedback from past attendees exposed to experts working in sports medicine locally, nationally and internationally.
This practical course has been coordinated by SASMA member and Adelaide Football Club Senior Medical Officer, Dr Marc Cesana. There will be opportunity to learn from nationally recognised experts across the Sports Medicine disciplines and to network with leading MSK Physicians and Surgeons across Adelaide who are invested in supporting attendees and growing the professional sports medicine community.
It will provide GP’s, registrars or training medical registrars with an excellent introduction to Sports Medicine focusing on muscular skeletal examination, diagnostic and management techniques for both common and complex sports injuries. For some people they utilise the course as refresher training. The course is focused around the use of Case Studies.
The course consists of theoretical and practical components. A series of lectures, case study discussions and demonstrations has been scheduled over the three and a half days and will be delivered online for certain cohorts.
To ensure opportunities for all to participate in the discussions, case studies and practical hands-on assessment during this course there is a limited number of places available.
Professional Development Points
Participants are able to self-record a total of 22 CPD Points through the RACGP Quick Log portal – EA 13.75 / RP 8.25
Owen Bowering Prize
The Owen Bowering Prize is awarded to the most Outstanding Participant of the Sports Medicine in General Practice Course.
Dr Owen Bowering, a General Practitioner, was a father figure of Sports Medicine in Australia. Dr Bowering was elected as Vice President at the inaugural meeting of the Australian Sports Medicine Federation (ASMF) SA Branch on Wednesday 7th June, 1961 before taking on the role of President from 1965 – 1969. He was the National President from 1969 – 1971 and is a National Life Member.
Dr Bowering was a member of the working party that met in Sydney to format the combined RACGP /ASMF course in Sports Medicine for General Practitioners. He was very passionate about sports medicine and he lectured at the course and provided mentoring to many GP’s working in Sports Medicine. He loved his football and was the Glenelg Football Doctor for many years.
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Yes, supporting articles will be sent in advance.
We strongly encourage participants to attend in person, given the practical nature of the course, and group collaboration nature of the workshop. However, online attendance is available to those living remotely, or interstate.
With prior warning we will be able to record the session for you, noting in person attendance maximises the experience.
Participants are able to self-record a total of 22 CPD Points through the RACGP Quick Log portal – EA 13.75 / RP 8.25. A certificate is also sent to all attendees for your records.
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