2018 Ironman Sports Medicine Conference

2018 Ironman Sports Medicine Conference is organized by CMX Travel and Meetings and will be held from Oct 07 - 11, 2018 at Royal Kona Resort, Kailua Kona, Hawaii, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, PM&R, Orthopedics specialists as well as Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Physicians Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Exercise Scientists and others who want to earn Continuing Medical Education from leading experts in the field of Primary Care and Sports Medicine. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 24.25 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to present cutting edge information in the areas of sports medicine, exercise science and common sports related injury and illness that family physicians can directly apply to the care of their active and athletic patients. At the conclusion of the course, participants will be invited to apply lessons learned to the care of athletes competing in the Ironman World Triathlon Championships as volunteers in the Ironman® Medical tent. They will be allowed to volunteer for 5 hours in the tent under the direct supervision of the Ironman Conference Faculty. This 5-hour “mini-internship” allows the participant to see hands on application of the material learned in the course.

Course Objectives are:
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
• Describe recent advances regarding various medical problems and their impact on the athlete and exercise performance.
• Identify current recommendations for proper nutrition in active and athletic patients.
• Illustrate key skills in the diagnosis and management of common musculoskeletal problems encountered by family physicians.
• Diagnose common problems encountered by endurance athletes and effectively treat these conditions.
• Define common medical-legal issues relevant to the sports medicine physician.

For Sponsorship/Exhibitor enquires, please contact the Conference Manager

Join us for the 30th Annual Ironman Sports Medicine Conference – a must-attend event for medical professionals with an interest in Sports Medicine and treating endurance athletes at all levels.

Each year, over 200 medical professionals attend this prestigious event, which sells out each year. In addition to the conference, attendees also have the option to earn additional CME credit by volunteering in the Ironman Medical Tent on race day.

Course Highlights:
• (24.25) Hours AAFP CME
• World-renowned Faculty discussing leading edge topics
• Ironman Legends Guest Speaker – to be announced
• Win a Slot in the 2018 Ironman World Championship
• Volunteer in the Ironman Medical Tent
• On property Swim Clinics (Royal Kona Resort Lagoon)
• Optional Workshops and Special Lectures
• On-line conference syllabus
• Exhibit Hall
• 4 hour half day sessions Sunday-Thursday
• Breakfast during morning sessions
• Welcome Reception with live music
• Fabulous beachfront location on idyllic Kona

Speakers: Robert Sallis, MD

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.