USA Boxing Physician Symposium · September 10-11, 2023
Become a Certified Ringside Physician & Learn to be a Traveling TEAM USA Doctor
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, Colorado Springs, CO
All USA Boxing Ringside Physicians and interested doctors are invited to attend a two-day hands-on training on September 10-11, 2023 at the Hiton Garden Inn in Colorado Springs, CO. The cost of $499 includes: 15 CME credits from the University of Mississippi; 2 optional lunches; 2 optional dinners; bus ride to the Last Chance Qualifier event in Pueblo, CO (for First 30 Registrations); interactive training of the course outline below focusing on what it takes to be a successful Ringside Physician and what is involved as a traveling team doctor. Attending virtually is also an option for $599, but we encourage in-person for hands-on training.
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Hotel stay, air travel, rental cars, ground transportation, parking, additional meals, and tours are not included in the price. However, a special room block at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown (125 N Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903) has been created for a price of $129 per night plus taxes. To reserve your room (including breakfast) until August 8th, go to: https://bit.ly/USABSymposiumHotel
For any dietary requests, contact sarredondo@usaboxing.org
Information for University of Mississippi CME credits will be available after registering for the symposium.
2023 Physician Symposium Outline
8:00-5:30 on Sunday
8:00-3:30 on Monday
Introduction of Topics & Course Objectives
Dr. Steve Lehbar and Dr. Armando Sanchez, USA Boxing Medical Advisory Board Co-Chairpersons, will outline the topics for the Physician Symposium and explain the USA Boxing Ringside Physician certification testing process.
Responsibilities of the Ringside Physician
Learn how Licensed MD’s or DO’s can volunteer their time to help young boxers’ Olympic dreams come true. Also discussed will be ringside physician responsibilities including knowing how and when to stop a bout; the tools necessary for a boxing tournament; and knowing the importance of notifying local medical facilities about the boxing event.
Olympic Style Boxing vs. Professional Prize Fighting
Learn about the differences of professional versus amateur boxing including glove size difference; weight classes; number of judges (5 vs 3); and the difference of rules and regulations. Active organizational changes in USA Boxing, the United States Olympic Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and international boxing will also be covered.
Necessary Medical Exams
Learn the requirements of annual pre-participation examinations; how to work weigh-ins; and how to conduct pre-bout and post-bout examinations and ringside assessments. Discussion will also include how to identify a heart murmur in an athlete and how to auscultate and how to proceed.
Common Boxing Related Injuries
Specialized physicians will teach and demonstrate the best way to treat and assess boxing injuries such as: facial laceration/facial wound repair, nose bleeds, head injuries, and concussions. Learn how to conduct mini mental status exams and ringside neurological evaluations from a neurologist; assess hand, clavicle, and rib dislocations from an orthopedist; evaluate ringside eye exams from an ophthalmologist; suture repair techniques from a plastic and reconstructive surgeon; and monitor cardiac murmurs, blood pressure and heart rate assessments from a cardiologist.
Medical for High Performance Boxing
USA Boxing’s staff and contractors will present what is involved medically for USA Boxing’s High Performance Team. Learn from the USA Boxing High Performance Medical Director about what the commitments are as a High Performance Team Physician, how to get involved, and much more. The National Team Dietitian will present about nutrition including boxer weight management. The National Resident Coach will demonstrate the duties of “The Cut Man” including ringside hand wrapping. The United States Anti-doping Agency (USADA) will also be there with a presentation about Anti-doping for Health Professionals.
Closing
The training will end with discussion of recruitment of more ringside physicians; how to register to be a member and take Safesport training; how to get involved at the local, national, and international levels; and a “field trip” to USA Boxing’s Last Chance Qualifier to observe first-hand Ringside Physicians in action.
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