ARP Annual Conference

Join us in Las Vegas for #ARP2022.

We look forward to seeing everyone at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on October 15th and 16th.

With our new Ringside Basics course providing a solid foundation in the fundamentals of ringside medicine, this year’s conference will focus on current issues and advanced topics in ringside medicine.

Join us as we celebrate a successful year and continue our work advancing the art and science of ringside medicine.

Announcing Special Guest Miesha Tate

Former UFC & Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion Miesha join us as our featured speaker and guest of honor at this year’s banquet. About Miesha.

Join us for Friday Evening Fellowship and Fun

Help us kick of the 2022 conference with an evening of fun and celebration!

Conference materials will be available for pick-up at this event and at the Conference Registration Desk.

Become a Certified Ringside Physician

Sit for the exam with your peers while in the fight capital of the world. Click here for more information and to register for the exam.

 

Schedule

Day 1 – Friday, October 14th, 2022

6:00 ARP Fellowship / Social – Redtail Sports Bar

Day 2 – Saturday, October 15th, 2022

Round 1
8:00 Welcome & Opening Remarks, Dr. John Neidecker, Dr. Lou Durkin, Dr. Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas
8:15 Professional Fighters Brain Health Study Update, Dr. Charles Bernick
8:45 The Truth About Headgear / ARP Consensus Statement, Dr. Kevin DeWeber
9:15 ARP Neuroimaging Consensus Statement, Dr. Nitin Sethi
9:45 What Do We Know about CTE in 2022?, Dr. Michael Lenihan

Round 2
10:30 Chokehold Research Update, Dr. Sam Stellplflug
11:00 Fighting Foundation, Rose Gracie, Carla Duran, Erik Magraken
11:30 Hand Injuries: Care and Follow-Up, Dr. Alan Micev

Round 3
1:00 Neck Strengthening for Combat Athlete Health and Performance: Science and Practical Application, Gavin Pratt, UFCPI
1:30 Clinical Mental Health vs. Performance Mental Health: Differences in Assessment and Intervention Strategies, Dr. Heather Thanephon, Micah Shurnstein, UFCPI
2:00 Licensing the Older Fighter, Dr. Davide Bianchi

Round 4
3:00 Sickle Cell Trait in Combat Sports, Dr. Lou Durkin
3:30 Navigating the ARP Neuroimaging Consensus Statement, Dr. John Neidecker
3:50 Presence of Concussion Misconceptions in a College Student Sample: Results of a Survey, Dr. Tyler Weinstein
4:00 Business Meeting, ARP Membership

ARP Banquet
7:00 Association of Ringside Physicians Banquet

Day 3 – Sunday, October 16th, 2022

Round 5
8:00 Trans Athletes in Combat Sports: Panel, Dr. Randa Bascharon
8:30 Research Talks: BKFC Face Injuries, Dr. Jose Sifuentes; Commission State License Requirements, Carlos Sandoval; Eye Pokes, Dr. Jared Bokowski; Laceration Compensation, Dr. Eric Twohey

Round 6
10:00 Who Won that Round? A Primer on Judging in Boxing and MMA, Tony Weeks, Robert Hoyle
10:30 Physical Therapy Tools in Combat Athlete Rehabilitation and Training, Dr. Steven Sunderraj
11:00 The Show Must Go On: Case Presentations, TBD

Round 7
1:00 Open Scoring, Sean Wheelock
1:30 Combat Sports Tournament Coverage, Dr. Damon Zavala, Dr. David Metz, Dr. Peter Warinner
2:00 UFC Case Presentations, Dr. Jeff Davidson

Round 8
3:15 Panel with Cases: Athlete, Referee, Physician, Corner, Dr. Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas, Dr. Randa Bascharon
4:15 Board Prep, Dr. Larry Lovelace
5:15 Closing Remarks, Dr. John Neidecker, Dr. Lou Durkin

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