Medical Emergencies in Skiing & Snowboarding [MESS]
The MESS course is hosted in the winter for physicians and in spring for allied healthcare practitioners. For more information, please contact the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sports Medicine Department.
Thank you to all who attended MESS (MD/DO) 23/24. We look froward to next year!
Anticipated dates: Jan 9-11th, 2025
Updates in early summer.
PT/AT MESS 2024
Hello All!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
There are 50 spots for this course. Once it is full, there will be a waitlist.
Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHDiP5TuS0VNzAX9i3nQL2FykMpIGxUFy7ZuzjnDS_-k5zRA/viewform
Cost: $350
When: June 6 and 7th, 2024
Where: Center of Excellence (COE) in Park City, Ut.
Location for both days will be the COE: 1 Victory Lane, Park City Utah 84060
Parking: if you are looking at the entrance to the building, park in any spot to the left, no pass needed
Refund: Full refund issued for cancellations before May 1, 2024, 50% refund between May 1 and May 15, 2024. No Refund after May 15th.
Hotels: There are no blocks. Staying in Park City/Kimball Junction are the closest. Salt Lake City is about a 30-40 min drive to the COE by car. There are many AirB&B's and hotel options.
Attire: Casual, you will be on a gym floor for some of this event.
General Schedule:
DAY 1 June 6, 2024
Check-in (11:30-12:00)
Introduction to and Expectations of the Medical Pool [MESS] (12:00-1:30)
Topic Lectures: (1:45-4:45)
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Concussion
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Can't Miss - On-Field Trauma
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Review of Injuries in the Para Snowsport Athlete
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Snow Abrasion and Cold Injury Management
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Equipment Review and Removal
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Question & Answer Panel with Speaker.
Networking (5:15-6:45PM): Offset Bier: 1755 Bonanza Dr Unit C, Park City, UT 84060
DAY 2 June 7, 2024
Check-In, Policies (8-8:30AM)
Skills stations (30 min each rotation) (8:30-12:00 PM)
LUNCH (12:00-1:00PM)
Simulation (1:00PM - 3:30PM )
Closing Remarks and Thank You (3:30-4pm)
