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- USF and Morton Plant Mease Offer New Training in Sports Medicine
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:44:30 +0000
CLEARWATER, Fla. (June 22, 2009) -- The new USF-Morton Plant Mease Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship will start its first fellow next month after recently receiving full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Educatio... - First SMART Institute Appreciation Awards
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:42:54 +0000
Barbara Morris, assistant director of the SMART Institute, presents Coach of the Year Award to Gaither HS Coach Thomas Payne. The Sports Medicine and Athletic Related Trauma Institute held its first annual SMART Appreciation Event for coaches, paren... - Dr. Leffers named chair of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:26:37 +0000
David Leffers, MD University of South Florida orthopedic surgeon David Leffers, MD, a widely-recognized authority in sports medicine, has been appointed chair of the USF Health Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Dr. Leffers takes over f... - Athletic Trainers' Association of FL honors USF sports medicine faculty
Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:48:39 +0000
Two faculty members in the USF Health Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine received annual awards at the Athletic Trainers? Association of Florida 21st Annual Clinical Symposium, April 17 to 19, in Orlando. Barbara Morris, MS, ATC, CSCC, ... - AAMC Humanism in Medicine Nomination Goes to Dr Eric Coris
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:41:59 +0000
For a second time in two years, Associate Professor, Eric Coris, MD, has been nominated for the prestigious Humanism in Medicine Award by the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC). Students from the USF College of Medicine overwhelmingly v... - Heat Pill Study: 2008 Photo Gallery
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:10:33 +0000
Members of the USF athletic training team help to record players' core temperatures throughout the practice sessions. Each player's pill transmits a signal to the hand held data recorders. The silicone coated 'heat pill' was developed using NASA t... - What's Your Gut Feeling? You're Too HOT!
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:04:19 +0000
At left, Dr. Eric Coris is the Director of Primary Care Sports Medicine for USF and Associate Professor in the USF College of Medicine - Family Medicine and Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. See Heat Pill Study Video Below. USF Study to Preve... - SMART targets prevention of ACL injuries in female athletes
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:34:57 +0000
-- The knee-busting injury disproportionately affects female players -- View Newschannel 8 clip on SMART's PEP Program... Athletes at high risk for ruptured or torn ACLs include those who play basketball. Tampa, FL (Jan. 24, 2008) -- The University... - Larry Collins recognized as AAPA Distinguished Fellow
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:26:50 +0000
Larry Collins, PA-C, ATC Tampa, FL (Jan. 14, 2008) ? Larry Collins, a physician assistant (PA) and instructor at the University of South Florida Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, has been recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the Ame... - USF Orthopaedics Training Program Showcased in National Journal
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:03:18 +0000
Photo of the Charter Class of the USF Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program started July 1, 2007. Six residents are (from L to R) Paul Edwards, MD; Eric Henderson, MD; Odion Binitie, MD; Stephen Wilson, MD; German Marulanda, MD, and Derek Weichel, M... - Overfilling Your Pack Hurts Your Back
Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:37:10 +0000
On November 8, 2007, the Tampa Tribune published the following article on the health hazards of heavy backpacks, book bags, purses, etc. Dr. Robert Pedowitz, Chair of the Department of Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, USF College of Medicine, was... - USF College of Medicine?s Ortho Surgery Residency Program
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:18:33 +0000
On Wednesday, October 24, 2007, The Ledger newspaper based in Lakeland, FL published the article "Orthopedic Surgeon Shortage Eased" - which focussed on the Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program at the USF College of Medicine. Subheadline which also... - Bulls Featured in Sports Illustrated
Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:03:09 +0000
Courtesy: Sports Illustrated "FRESH JUICE IN FLORIDA" The University of South Florida football team is featured in the new issue of Sports Illustrated hitting newsstands. While New England Patriot Tom Brady is on the cover, USF is highlighted with a... - Running with the Bulls
Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:18:09 +0000
Meet the Team Physicians taking care of the USF Bulls Updated October 23, 2007 They run to the deafening roar of the crowds?can break through the thickest sea of humanity? are always on the hunt for red. Pamplona, Spain may be famous for its running... - USF Sports Medicine offers tips for cheerleader safety
Mon, 08 Oct 2007 13:55:06 +0000
Tampa, FL (Oct. 5, 2007) -- It?s not your grandmother?s cheerleading squad! Today?s cheerleaders do more than shout and wave pom poms from the sidelines ? particularly at the high school and collegiate levels where cheerleading camps and national co... - Heat Pill Research at USF
Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:27:19 +0000
This week, WUSF Radio (89.7FM) and WUSF Television broadcast a special report on the CorTemp heat pill. The pill is part of a research study being conducted at the Univesity of South Florida and USF Health to help reduce the number of heat related d... - "Orthopedics This Week" Profiles USF Health?s Dr. Robert Pedowitz
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:15:26 +0000
On August 28, 2007 Orthopedics This Week featured a profile on Dr. Robert Pedowitz, Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at USF Health. Orthopedics This Week is published by RRY Publications. This Week is produced 40 times a y... - When a Skateboarder Goes Splat From 45 Feet Up!
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:00:11 +0000
On August 12, 2007, USF Health's Dr. Robert Pedowitz was interviewed by the St. Petersburg Times for coverage of the skateboard crash at the X Games. The August 2nd accident involving Jake Brown, of Australia, has garnered national media coverage. Br... - New orthopaedic program celebrates partnerships
Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:00:54 +0000
View overview of USF Health's orthopedic and sports medicine successes. USF's new orthopaedic residents celebrated with university, community leaders USF Health?s orthopedic residents gathered with university and community leaders to celebrate the n... - Orthopaedics Residency Resurrected
Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:08:00 +0000
On July 12, 2007, The University of South Florida's student newspaper, The Oracle, published the following story on approval of the Orthopaedics Surgery Residency Program. The program is to be anchored in the College of Medicine's Department of Orth... - National Athletic Trainers Association honors USF Health faculty member.
Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:28:41 +0000
The National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) is honoring Micki Cuppett, Ed.D., ATC, for her service to the profession of athletic training. Cuppett is an Associate Professor in the USF College of Medicine and also serves as Director of the Educa... - SMART & USF Health Pediatrics team up with familiar redhead to help kids
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:57:19 +0000
It was an early start for the USF Health team of pediatricians and health professionals in Seffner on June 23rd. Parents and children of all ages turned out to the Antioch Redskins Facility, near Plant City, to get free ?physicals?. The big draw: ... - New breed of video games is drawing more kids to sports & exercise
Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:11:09 +0000
"(EXER)GAMING FOR FITNESS" Courtesy: USF Magazine ?While conducted here in Tampa, the outcome of this research has global implications", says Abdul Rao, Senior Associate Vice President USF Health. Childhood obesity is a national epidemic, accordi... - USF Health Scores Significant Win Win w/New Orthopedics Program
Wed, 13 Jun 2007 19:43:27 +0000
On June 13, 2007, the Tampa Tribune newspaper published the following editorial on approval of the USF Orthopaedics Surgery Residency Program. USF Health Scores Significant Win With New Orthopedics Program June 13, 2007 Tampa Tribune Editorial T... - USF Health orthopedic faculty featured in new sports medicine textbooks
Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:02:00 +0000
Sports Medicine faculty members continue to garner kudos for USF Health with two new textbooks at the national level. Jeff Konin, PhD, PT, assesses the knee stability of 7-year-old Christopher Konin. Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT, associate professor o... - USF Health approved for new orthopedic surgery residency
Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:17:28 +0000
Unprecedented collaboration of surgeons and area hospitals brings orthopedic training to USF Health Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program Website TAMPA, FL (June 11, 2007) -- The University of South Florida will recruit immediately for a n... - USF Health rheumatologist awarded 2 investigator-initiated grants
Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:32:02 +0000
John D. Carter, MD, an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology, was recently awarded two investigator-initiated grants totaling nearly $735,000. Dr. Carter received a 2-year, $501,125 award from Genentech for a pilot clinical ... - SMART?s Dr. Larry Lemak is named Sports Medicine Person of Year
Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:08:44 +0000
L to R: Stephanie Lennon, ATC, LAT, president of the Athletic Trainers' Association of Florida; Dr. Larry Lemak, CEO of the Sports Medicine and Athletic-Related Trauma Institute at USF; and Marchell (Micki) Cuppett, EdD, ATC, Director of Educational... - Closer Look: Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Chair Robert Pedowitz
Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:31:18 +0000
Why He Moved Cross Country. His Vision for USF Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Tampa, FL (April 16, 2007) -- After 15 years in San Diego, Robert Pedowitz and wife Loraine have traded life on the Pacific Coast for the Treasure Coast. Pedowitz re... - USF Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery helps set pace for Sports Medicine curriculum nationwide
Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:30:59 +0000
It?s a big month for Robert Pedowitz, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of South Florida. Pedowitz made his cross country move from San Diego; took command of the newly created department; and published ... - Dr. Eric Coris Recognized by the AAMC for Humanism in Medicine
Tue, 20 Mar 2007 18:47:47 +0000
Co-Medical Director of USF Athletic Training Education Program receives national recognition. Eric Coris, M.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, is among a select group of 53 doctors in the nation nominated for the Associati... - USF Taps Prominent Surgeon to Head Orthopedic Unit
Thu, 05 Oct 2006 19:43:14 +0000
On October 5, 2006, the Tampa Tribune newspaper published the following editorial on USF Health's recruitment of Dr. Robert Pedowitz - selected during a nationwide search to be the new chair of the Dept. of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in the ... - USF Health Sports Medicine Institute Gets $3Million Boost
Sat, 03 Jun 2006 19:43:04 +0000
News Release: USF Health?s Sports Medicine Institute Gets $3-Million Boost Tampa, FL (June 3, 2006) ? The University of South Florida?s creation of a interdisciplinary center to raise the standard of care for athletes of all ages got a $3-million boo... - S.M.A.R.T. Studies New Technology to Protect Against Heat Illness - Heat Pill
Fri, 12 Aug 2005 19:42:06 +0000
USF Sports Medicine Institute Studies New Technology to Protect Athletes from Heat Illness Tampa, FL (August 12, 2005) ? Doctors at the University of South Florida are studying new technology that will help prevent heat illness in athletes. This cut... - USF Launches Sports Medicine for School Teams
Tue, 26 Jul 2005 19:42:53 +0000
USF Launches Sports Medicine for School Teams--- Institute aims to keep kids safe on playing field Tampa, FL (July 26, 2005) - The University of South Florida has begun building a national model for sports medicine that will emphasize injury prevent... - S.M.A.R.T. - Sports Medicine & Athletic Related Trauma Institute at USF Health
Tue, 26 Jul 2005 19:42:34 +0000
USF Sports Medicine and Athletic-Related Trauma Institute The USF Sports Medicine and Athletic-Related Trauma Institute (SMART) was created by Florida Legislature with $500,000 seed money in 2005, followed by a $3 million appropriation in 2006. SMAR... - Facts About Youth Sports Injuries
Tue, 26 Jul 2005 19:42:18 +0000
Youth Sports Injury FactsEach year more than 3.5 million children in the United States under age 15 are treated for sports injuries. Children ages 5 to 14 account for nearly 40 percent of all sports-related injuries treated in hospital emergency dep...