OVERVIEW

Sports Medicine and Orthopedics 2026 is organized by CME Seminars and will be held from Sep 14 - 18, 2026 at DoubleTree Beach Resort by Hilton Hotel Tampa Bay - North Redington Beach, Clearwater Beach, Florida, United States of America.

AGENDA:

Date	Session	Time	Speaker	Topic
9/14/2026	1-1	7:30am-8:30am	Esser	Examination of the Hand and Wrist
	1-2	8:35am-9:35am	Esser	Hip Pain
	1-3	9:40am-10:40am	Esser	Exercise as Medicine
	1-4	10:45am-11:45am	Rudolph	RED-Syndrome
	1-5	11:50am-12:50pm	Rudolph	Caring for the Transgender Athlete
9/15/2026	2-1	7:30am-8:30am	Rudolph	The Weekend Warrior: Common Lower Extremity Injuries
	2-2	8:35am-9:35am	Rudolph	The Weekend Warrior: Common Upper Extremity Injuries
	2-3	9:40am-10:40am	Esser	Shoulder Pain 101: Anatomy and Management
	2-4	10:45am-11:45am	Esser	Evaluation and Management of Foot and Ankle Pain
	2-5	11:50am-12:50pm	Esser	Orthobiologics: Fact, Fiction and Clinical Application
9/16/2026	3-1	7:30am-8:30am	Esser	Back Pain 101
	3-2	8:35am-9:35am	Esser	Orthopedics and Lifestyle Medicine
	3-3	9:40am-10:40am	Rudolph	The Forgotten Large Organ: Common Dermatological Conditions in Athletes
	3-4	10:45am-11:45am	Rudolph	Beyond the X-ray
	3-5	11:50am-12:50pm	Harrison	Not all Pain is created Equal: Nociplastic Pain
9/17/2026	4-1	7:30am-8:30am	Harrison	What’s New? A review of therapeutic PT modalities and the science behind them
	4-2	8:35am-9:35am	Harrison	Posture, Stability, Pain and Function
	4-3	9:40am-10:40am	Harrison	Functional Movement Screens and Application to your Clinical Practice
	4-4	10:45am-11:45am	Rudolph	Concussions in Sports: What is New, What is Old?
	4-5	11:50am-12:50pm	Rudolph	It’s Not the Jump Rope-Common Pediatric Sports Injuries

KEY DATES

04 Jun, 2025

Registrations Open

14 Sep, 2026

Event Start Date

18 Sep, 2026

Event End Date

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of American Medical Seminars and CME Seminars. American Medical Seminars is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Non-US Licensed Physicians
The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in these CME activities are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

AAPA
PAs may claim a maximum of 20 Category 1 Credits for completing these activities. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) also accepts continuing medical education (CME) approved for CME hours sponsored by organizations, agencies, or educational institutions accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Designation Statements:
American Medical Seminars designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABIM MOC Program:
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 20 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

20 MOC

20 AAPA

SPEAKERS

Trent Harrison

PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPTPhysical Therapy, Orthopedics

Laurel Rudolph-Kniech

MDFamily Medicine, Sports Medicine

Stephan M. Esser

MDSports Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lifestyle Medicine, Internal Medicine

TARGET AUDIENCE

PhysicianPhysician AssistantOrthopedicsResidentsInternal MedicineEmergency MedicinePediatricsFamily Practice physiciansPrimary Care PhysiciansNurse PractitionersOther Health Professionals Other Healthcare Professionals

SPECIALITIES

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

SUGGESTED HOTELS

CONFERENCE VENUE

DoubleTree Beach Resort by Hilton Hotel Tampa Bay - North Redington Beach

17120 Gulf Boulevard

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

The Best CME Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans may change. Please review our cancellation and transfer options below:

30+ Days Before Conference Start Date:

Refund: Full refund minus a $50 processing fee.
Transfer: Registrations can be transferred once, at no cost, to another conference within two years. Alternatively, registration may be placed “on hold” for up to 12 months, allowing participants to choose a suitable conference for transfer within that period.

Less Than 30 Days Before Conference Start Date:

Refund: No refunds available.
Transfer: Registration may be transferred to another conference within 2 years at no cost. Alternatively, registration may be placed “on hold” for up to 12 months, allowing participants to choose a suitable conference for transfer within that period.

On-Demand Courses:

All sales are final. No refunds or transfers.

How to Request a Cancellation or Transfer:

Requests must be submitted in writing to support@emedevents.com

Additional Notes:

No-shows are non-refundable and non-transferable.
If we cancel a conference, you may choose a full refund or transfer to another event.

Note: By registering, you agree to this policy.

Disclaimer: In the event that CME Seminars is required to cancel a live conference, registrants will receive a full refund within 7 business days. CME Seminars is not responsible for charges associated with cancelled flights or hotel rooms.

Invitation Letters: If CME Seminars issued you an Invitation Letter to attend a CME conference in the United States and you need to cancel your registration, we will only refund 50% your registration fee. This is to cover the cost of your Invitation Letter and processing costs. By registering, you agree to the non refundable portion of the registration.