SUNY Cortland Bert Mandelbaum Sports Medicine Symposium
General Program Information: A one-day conference for athletic training professionals and students about current topics in sports medicine. Professionals will receive up to 4 continuing education units at the completion of the symposium.
Location: Park Center, Hall of Fame Room
Time: April 13, 2026
This year's program is available at no cost to all attendees. Students and professionals are asked to pre-register for part, or all of the program using the following link: Register for the Symposium online
Accurate attendee numbers are required to provide professionals with continuing education units, and provide for an outstanding experience for all in attendance.
Speakers and Schedule
8:00 a.m. Check-in and on-site registration
8:55 a.m. Opening remarks and welcome
9:00 a.m. Sudden Cardiac Arrest in a Collegiate Softball Player - Bridget Ward '14, MPS, LAT, ATC
10:00 a.m. Urinary Incontinence in High School and College Female Athletes: A Focus on Energy Deficiency Syndrome - Elisabeth Campbell PT, DPT, OCS
11:00 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m. When Injury Becomes Identity: Reducing the Impact of Injury on Athletes - Erica Marcano, MS, LAT, ACT, CSCS
12:30 p.m. How a Sports Medicine Physician Reads X-rays - Rex David S. Gido, DO, CAQSM
1:30 p.m. Closing remarks
This event is made possible through the generosity of Bert Mandelbaum '75, MD, and the Dr. Bert Mandelbaum '75 Fund for Leadership in Sports Injury Education
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How do I get my CEU certificate?
A: After completing the required feedback forms, you will receive your certificate via email. .
Q: Can I tell other people about the symposium?
A: Yes, anyone can attend. Please share with coworkers, students, or anyone else who may be interested in these particular topics. Please instruct them to follow the same registration steps above.
SUNY Cortland is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for certified Athletic Trainers. This program has been approved for a maximum of 1 hour of Category A continuing education. Certified Athletic Trainers are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent participating in CE activity.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
SUNY Cortland Approved Provider Cancellation & Refund Policy: In the event SUNY Cortland must cancel a continuing education program, participants will be notified in a timely manner. In the event that a participant must cancel, the approved provider contact (rdavis32@cortland.edu) must be notified in writing at least 48 hours in advance of the program. At that time, the provider will issue a full refund to the participant to be received within 30 days. If written notice is not received within 48 hours of the program, no refunds will be given and the participant will forfeit any fees toward the program.