Sports Medicine Sideline Emergency Workshop
The New York Society of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Presents:
Sideline Emergency Workshop
Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop where we’ll cover common sideline emergencies, best practices, and professional etiquette.
Hosted by NYSPM&R in collaboration with sports medicine faculty leaders from different institutions within the northeast area.
Date and Time:
Thursday, August 21, 2025
6:00 to 8:00 PM (EST)
Location:
Bellevue Hospital NYSIM Center
462 1st Ave., New York, NY 10016
(Further details provided upon registration)
Guest Speakers:
Salvador Portugal, DO
Medical Director, Sports Medicine Rehabilitation
Program Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program
Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Program Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program
Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Haruki Ishii, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Maria Janakos, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Bram Newman, MD
Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine
Program Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
Laurenie Louissaint, MD
Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine, Division of Sports Medicine at Downstates Health Sciences University
Matthew Apicella, DO
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Ross Malik, MD
Sports Medicine Physician, Instructor Harvard Medical School
Deirdre S. Rodericks, MD
Attending Sports and Spine Physiatrist, Hospital for Special Surgery
Rick Schneider, DO
Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine, Division of Sports Medicine at Downstates Health Sciences University
Learning Objectives:
- Offer a hands-on, interactive workshop designed to prepare trainees and refresh their skills on the essentials of sideline sports coverage.
- Cover important approaches in managing common sideline emergencies, including athlete evaluation, concussion care, spine boarding, tourniquet application, splinting, and more.
- Opportunity to connect with faculty and fellow trainees from across the field.
Please Note:
- This event will be limited to 30 participants and is free for all NYSPMR members.
- You can register to become a member using the following link: https://nyspmr.org/membership/membership-levels/
- Priority will be given in the order of attendings = fellows > residents > medical students.
Sponsorship:
We would like to thank East Coast Orthotic & Prosthetic Corp for their collaboration in sponsoring this workshop and helping make this event free for all NYSPMR members.
