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5th Annual Mass General Brigham Athletic Training Conference

Field to Table and Back: The Life Cycle of Athletic Injuries

The conference will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Mass General Brigham Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts. The event is intended for athletic trainers, athletic directors, nurses, and physical therapists.

An athletic trainer assesses a field hockey player's injured knee on the turf

Conference details 

  • Date and time: Monday, June 22, 2026, 8:30 am–3:30 pm
  • Location: Mass General Brigham Assembly Row Campus, Somerville, MA
  • Continuing education credits: Please see Accreditation information below.
  • Criteria for successful completion: Attendance at the entire live conference and completion of the post-evaluation form
     

Keynote

Keynote speaker will be announced shortly.

Conference description

This year join us as we explore the complete journey of sports medicine injuries from the moment they occur on the field to successful return to play. We will focus on case studies and highlight the essential roles of each member of the sports medicine team throughout every phase of injury management. Attendees will hear directly from athletic trainers, physical therapists, and physicians who collaborate daily to create a seamless and effective healing environment.

Schedule Description
7:30 am-8:20 am Check-In
(Continental breakfast will be provided)
8:20 am-8:30 am Welcome
8:30 am-9:25 am Case Study #1 – Meniscal Repair in the High School Athlete
9:25 am-10:20 am Case Study #2 – Spleen Injury in Professional Football
10:25 am-11:20 am Case Study #3 – Skating on Empty: A Case of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in a Collegiate Hockey Player
11:20 am-11:50 am Keynote Speaker
11:50 am-1:00 pm Lunch
(Lunch is provided)
1:00 pm-1:55 pm Case Study #4 – Heat Illness in Athletes
1:55 pm-2:50 pm Case Study #5 – MCL Injury in a Female Hockey Player
3:00 pm-3:15 pm Closing Discussion/Remarks

*Please note titles, time and topics are subject to change

Registration and fees

Cost (space is limited):

  • Early Bird Registration (April 1st–April 15th): $175
  • Regular Registration (April 16th–June 14th): $200
  • Late Registration (June 15th through Day Of): $225
  • Student: $115
  • Mass General Brigham Per Diem Athletic Trainer: $125 

Cancellation policy: A processing fee of $50 will be incurred for all registrants cancelling more than 5 business days prior to the conference. Unfortunately, no refund will be provided if it is less than 5 business days from the conference. Thank you for your understanding with this matter.

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Accreditation

Board of Certification, Inc approved CE provider for the athletic trainer

Certified Athletic Trainers: Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine (BOC AP# P8644) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 5.0 Category A CEUs. Athletic Trainers should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Logo for APTA Massachusetts

Physical Therapists: Spaulding Rehabilitation is recognized as APTA MA Approved Provider. Information provided should be used within the scope of practice. Even though, APTA MA approval process is in line with criteria for most other states, APTA MA cannot guarantee CEU/CCP approval for use in other states/disciplines, and it is the responsibility of the course attendee to verify approval within their own state. This course is offered for 4.5 CEUs pending approval.

Jointly accredited provider, interprofessional continuing eduation logo

In support of improving patient care, MGH Institute of Health Professions 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. 

Physicians:  MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity. 

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME.

Nurses: MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 4.5 contact hours for nurses. 

Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.

Location details

Mass General Brigham Assembly Row Campus
399 Revolution Drive
Somerville, MA 02145

(Located in Assembly Row, directly across from retail, restaurants, and hotels)

Disclosure

The conference planning group adheres to the principles of transparency related to any potential conflict of interest. Planners, speakers and anyone who may have an influence on the content of a continuing education activity are asked to disclose any relationship, financial and/or non-financial, they may have to companies producing pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, devices, etc. They will also demonstrate compliance with copyright laws and have ownership or permission to use all materials shared in conjunction with the presentation. The planning group will disclose to attendees any relationship that may be germane to the topics presented. Such disclosure is not intended to suggest or condone bias, but provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a given presentation. Presenters also attest to demonstrating high standards of professional conduct and non-discrimination. The disclosures are made prior to the presentation in the conference materials.

Additionally, disclosures will in good faith abide by the guidelines of any continuing education provider organization partners.

*MGH Institute of Health Professions is a member organization of Mass General Brigham

Learn about our previous conferences

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Learn more about Sports Medicine at Mass General Brigham, the teams we treat, and what to expect as a patient.

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