MISSION STATEMENT
AMSSM provides a forum to foster professional relationships among sports medicine physicians to advance the discipline of sports medicine through education, research, advocacy and excellence in patient care.
VALUES STATEMENT
AMSSM is committed to the following values:
VISION STATEMENT
AMSSM will be a worldwide leader in sports medicine.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
- Education – Serve as the premier educational resource for sports medicine physicians
- Research – Advance sports medicine research and scholarship through funding support, collaboration and partnerships
- Advocacy – Uphold and promote priority issues in sports medicine affecting members, patients, and their communities
- Patient Care – Foster excellence in the care and safety of sports medicine patients
- Communications – Exchange information with members and the public effectively
- Infrastructure – Optimize resources to support the AMSSM mission, goals and objectives
- Collaboration – Develop and utilize mutual relationships to enhance the AMSSM mission, goals and objectives
The AMSSM Annual Meeting is the premier educational meeting for sports medicine physicians and healthcare providers, and it highlights the latest research and medical practices to enhance the care of sports medicine patients.
Clinical Practice and Patient Care: Attendees will gain a valuable breadth of medical knowledge regarding injury and disease evaluation, prevention and treatment for individuals engaged in all levels of physical activity.
Scientific Research: The meeting provides an academic forum and support network to discuss cutting-edge research and promote scientific inquiry.
Advocacy and Healthcare Quality: The meeting addresses important healthcare, practice and legislative issues affecting sports medicine providers and patients.
Education: Attendees will learn, discuss and develop the ability to teach current, future and controversial issues in sports medicine.
Professional Support and Collaboration: The meeting fosters faculty development, collegial relationships, camaraderie and networking among sports medicine physicians and healthcare providers with a variety of interests and backgrounds.
