ARP Annual Conference
Join us in Louisville for #ARP2023.
We look forward to seeing everyone in Louisville on June 3rd–5th.
The ARP is proud to host this year’s conference at the Muhammad Ali Center, a downtown Louisville museum and events space dedicated to honoring Ali’s life and legacy
Join us as we celebrate a successful year and continue our work advancing the art and science of ringside medicine.
Join us for Friday Evening Fellowship and Fun
Help us kick of the 2023 conference with an evening of fun and celebration!
- Omni Hotel Speakeasy, Pin & Proof, 7 PM
Hotel Information
Our recommended downtown Louisville hotels.
Galt House Hotel
140 N. Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Tel: 502-589-5200
21c Hotel Louisville
700 W Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Tel: 502-217-6300
Marriott Louisville Downtown
280 W Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Tel: 502-627-5045
Hyatt Regency Louisville
320 W Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Tel: 502-581-1234
Courtyard Marriott Louisville Downtown
100 S. Second Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Tel: 502-562-0200
Become a Certified Ringside Physician
Sit for the exam at our annual conference.
Sponsor #ARP2023
The ARP has created sponsorship opportunities for companies and organization to leverage visibility and connect with members throughout the year.
By becoming an ARP Sponsor, you can maximize your investment, enhance your company’s visibility, and stand out from the competition. Promotional sponsorship opportunities are available at every price point to meet your organization’s objectives and goals.
Schedule
Day 1 – Friday, June 2nd, 2023
7:00 ARP Fellowship / Social – Pin & Proof, Omni Hotel, 400 S 2nd St
Day 2 – Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
Round 1
8:00 How to Make Professional Boxing Safer, Mike Silver
8:30 Position Statement Update: Cannabis in Combat Sports, Dr. Sam Stellpflug
9:00 Laryngeal Injuries, Dr. Carlo Guevara
9:30 ARP Position Statement Updates, Dr. Kevin deWeber
Round 2
10:30 The Show Must Go On??? (Pre-Bout Case Presentations)
11:45 What Happens in the Ring…. (Bout Case Presentations)
1:00 Adjourn from Ali Center
Activities
1:00–5:00 Muhammad Ali Museum Open
1:00–6:00 Churchill Downs Racing
Evening Viewing Party: UFC Fight Night (Hermansson vs. Allen) & Boxing (Shields vs. Gabriels), Sports and Social Club, 411 S. 4th St
Day 3 – Sunday, June 4th, 2023
Round 3
8:00 Social Media & Combat Sports, Sean Wheelock
8:30 Slap Fighting, Dr. Damon Zavala
9:00 Ortho Deep Dive: Peroneal Nerve Palsy, Dr. Guillem Gozalez-Lomas
9:30 Grappling Education, Dr. Warren Wang
Day 3 – (Continued)
Round 4
10:30 What Happens in the Ring…. (Bout Case Presentations)
11:45 The Show Must Go On??? (Pre-Bout Case Presentations)
1:00 ARP Business Meeting
1:30 Board Review, Dr. Larry Lovelace
2:00 Adjourn from Ali Center
Activities
1:00–5:00 Muhammad Ali Museum Open
2:00 Louisville Bat Factory Tour
ARP Banquet
7:00 Muhammad Ali Center – Guest Speaker Sean Wheelock, Behind the Scenes of “The Rumble in the Jungle,” Ali vs. Foreman 1974
Day 4 – Monday, June 5th, 2023
Round 5
8:00 What Makes Someone a High Risk Fighter?, Dr. Junaid Munshi
8:30 Hyperbaric Oxygen for Treatment and Recovery, Dr. Michael Harl
9:00 When an Athlete Leaves AMA, Dr. Kevin deWeber
9:30 Ethics Cases, Dr. John Neidecker
Round 6
10:30 What Happens in the Ring…. (Bout Case Presentations)
11:45 The Show Must Go On??? (Pre-Bout Case Presentations)
1:00 Conference Adjourns
Certification Exam – Afternoon