This series is a multidisciplinary continuing education initiative designed to advance clinical expertise and foster collaboration among physicians and other allied health professionals in the Charlotte region. This series features expert-led sessions covering a broad spectrum of topics, including orthopedic non-surgical and surgical techniques, injury evaluation and management, regenerative medicine, sports biomechanics, rehabilitation sciences, sports psychology, emergency and sideline care, performance nutrition, data-driven technologies, and health disparities in athletic populations.

Each session emphasizes evidence-based practices and emerging research, with a focus on optimizing patient outcomes and return-to-sport strategies. By bringing together professionals across diverse specialties, the series aims to enhance the quality of care for patients and athletes at all levels while creating a more integrated, informed, and innovative Charlotte sports medicine community dedicated to advancing clinical outcomes and scientific discovery.

Course Director:

• David Price, MD | Advocate Health

Planner point of contact: [email protected]

Overall Objectives:

1. Apply evidence‑based practices in evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating common and complex sport‑related injuries through interdisciplinary case discussions.
2. Incorporate current and emerging orthopedic surgical techniques into collaborative care planning to optimize patient outcomes and rehabilitation strategies.
3. Integrate multidisciplinary perspectives including physical therapy, athletic training, sport psychology, cardiology, and nutrition into comprehensive and coordinated care plans for athletes.

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for physicians, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s)

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Board Recognition Statement(s)

American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.