A Note from Teri McCambridge, MD, FAAP, CAQSM - Chair, Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness

Welcome to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness (COSMF) new improved Web site featuring helpful links and information for the medical student, resident, or well-established pediatrician. The new Web site houses information on the sports medicine fellowship application and programs, lists sports medicine electives available across the country, and a case of the month. For the established general pediatrician it offers online copies of the COSMF newsletter, the Pre-participation Monograph form, notification of upcoming sports medicine meetings in your area, and a link to new tools or resources. Finally, if you check around our Web site you will see how we can help you link not only within the AAP, but to the sports medicine community and beyond.

President's Challenge
The President's Chellenge is a program that encourages all Americans to make being active part of their everyday lives. No matter what your activity and fitness level, the President's Challenge can help motivate you to improve.
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Upcoming Meetings/Conferences

• National Athletic Trainers Annual (NATA) Meeting
  June 17-20, 2009 - Antonio, TX
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• AAP Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness (COSMF) Meeting
  October 19, 2009 - Washington, DC
• AAP National Conference and Exhibition (NCE) 2009
  October 17-20, 2009 - Washington, DC
  Washington Convention Center
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• 2009 Advanced Team Physician Course
  December 3-6, 2009 - Phoenix, AZ
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• American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
  2010 19th Annual Meeting
  April 17-21, 2010 - Cancun, Mexico
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• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting
  June 2-5, 2010 - Baltimore, Maryland
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• National Athletic Trainers Annual (NATA) Meeting
  June 22-25, 2010 - Philadelphia, PA
• AAP National Conference and Exhibition (NCE) 2010
  October 2-5, 2010 - San Francisco, CA
  Moscone Center