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Make Your Voice Heard—Join an AOSSM Committee
Committees make a vital contribution to AOSSM, and your participation is needed to help shape the future of AOSSM. All active members in any category are eligible to participate. Committee applications are now available at www.sportsmed.org. The deadline for submission of applications is February 15, 2020. You will be notified regarding your selection by May 31. Questions? Contact Danielle Kalinowski at
Apply for a 2020 AOSSM Research Grant
Grant deadlines are around the corner, and several new opportunities are available. Visit https://www.sportsmed.org/research for complete details. Be sure to review the guidelines and instructions for each grant as they have been updated. Questions? Please contact Kevin Boyer, AOSSM Research Director, at
Steven P. Arnoczky Young Investigator Grants
NEW for 2020: Grants awarded in basic science category and clinical research category
All interested applicants are REQUIRED to submit a pre-review to be eligible for this grant opportunity.
Grant Amount: up to $40,000
Pre-Review Deadline: January 5, 2020, 11:59 p.m. PST
Final Deadline: April 1, 2020, 11:59 p.m. PST
Project Period: 12-24 months, starting no earlier than August 2020 and completed by August 2022
Sandy Kirkley Clinical Outcomes Research Grant
Grant Amount: up to $20,000
Pre-review is strongly encouraged but not required for this grant opportunity
Pre-review Deadline: January 5, 2020, 11:59 PM PST
Final Deadline: April 1, 2020, 11:59 PM PST
Project Period: 12-24 months, starting no earlier than August 2020 and completed by August 2022
AOSSM/Aircast Foundation Return to Play Grant
Grant Amount: up to $150,000
Application Deadline: April 1, 2020, 11:59 PM PST
Project Period: 30-36 months, starting no earlier than August 2020 and completed by August 2023
AOSSM/Sanofi Osteoarthritis Grant
Grant Amount: up to $50,000
Application Deadline: April 1, 2020, 11:59 PM PST
Project Period: 12-24 months, starting no earlier than August 2020 and completed by August 2022
AOSSM/JRF Ortho Basic Science Allograft Grant
Grant Amount: up to $50,000
Application Deadline: April 1, 2020, 11:59 PM PST
Project Period: 12-24 months, starting no earlier than August 2020 and completed by August 2022
Membership Renewal Reminder
Don’t let your membership benefits, including Journal access and discounted meeting registration fees, slip away. Renew your membership today to stay in the game with the best in sports medicine! Simply log in at www.sportsmed.org and click on the MyAOSSM tab to easily pay your dues online. Questions? Email us at
Join the STOP Sports Injuries Team
Did you know that more than 1,000 organizations currently collaborate with STOP Sports Injuries? The program was founded on the idea that grassroots efforts could help spread awareness and information about preventing overuse and trauma injuries in young athletes. This number includes more than 800 sports medicine practices that hold local events and share our injury prevention information with patients. If you have not already signed up, be sure to visit STOPSportsInjuries.org and click “Get Involved” to learn more.
Join the Sports Medicine Conversation
Check out AOSSM on LinkedIn—just search for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine to receive regular sports medicine news and updates. You can also see recent member videos and journal updates on our YouTube channels at www.youtube.com/AOSSM1972 and www.youtube.com/AOSSMPublishing. You can also read the latest at:
Upcoming Meetings and Courses
Mark your calendars and join AOSSM for these upcoming meetings. Learn more and register at www.sportsmed.org.
Las Vegas, NV
December 12-14, 2019
Park City, UT
February 23-27, 2020
Orlando, FL
March 28, 2020
OLC Education and Conference Center, Rosemont, IL
April 17-18, 2020
OLC Education and Conference Center, Rosemont, IL
May 29-30, 2020
Seattle, WA
July 9-12, 2020