18th Annual Concussion Conference: Fears, Facts and the Future

Thursday, April 27, 2023, 8:00 AM - Friday, April 28, 2023, 4:00 PM, Boston,

The Sport-Related Concussion Conference at Boston Children’s Hospital will return in a hybrid format for its 18th year on April 27-28, 2023. 

With such high prevalence of sport-related concussion (SRC) in the pediatric population, it is crucial to comprehend this injury in detail, allowing care teams to make informed decisions that are in the patient’s best interests. In this course, we will focus on the science and clinical management of SRC, with a particular emphasis on novel, and promising research.

Topics will include initial clinical evaluation, biomechanics of injury, acute treatment, and recommendations on guiding patients back to school and sports. Additionally, a practical lecture series will focus on sub-specialty treatment geared towards those who work with brain-injured patients in any capacity, including physical therapists, nurses, athletic trainers, coaches, and other providers.

Course Format

This year's conference will be a hybrid model. The first-day in-person location will be at Merck Research Laboratories*, 33 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115, and the second day will be virtual. Attendees will have the option of attending both days virtually as an alternative.

This course will include didactic lectures and Q&A. This course will be engaging and interactive, helping our audience increase knowledge and foster the skills to diagnose, treat, and manage the full spectrum of sport-related concussions.

*The Merck Research Laboratories does not have Wi-Fi available for attendees. Please plan accordingly.

Please note that the schedule is not finalized, and is subject to change.

1. Discuss Vestibular and Ocular changes that occur with concussion as well as management.
2. Know key management strategies for dealing with lingering symptoms of concussion and helping children manage these while returning to school and sports.
3. Discuss care of the non-traditional athlete with a disability, alternative care settings, and how to adapt care models to meet varied needs.

Registration Type	Early Bird Rate (Ends: 3/31/2023)	Regular Rate*
Physician Fee	$200.00	$250.00
Nurse Fee	$150.00	$200.00
Trainee/Allied Health Professionals	$150.00	$200.00

In-Person registration will end on April 7, 2023. Anyone interested in registering for in-person after April 7, 2023, please email cmedepartment@childrens.harvard.edu for assistance.

Online Conference Access

After registering online, conference attendees will receive an automated email confirming their successful registration. Prior to the start of the course, attendees will receive an additional email from cmedepartment@childrens.harvard.edu which will contain final instructions for accessing the virtual course. 

Pre-registration is required. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email with a registration receipt.

If you have questions or need assistance with registration, please direct all inquiries to cmedepartment@childrens.harvard.edu. 

Online Course Cancellation, Transfer & Refund Policy

Due to the propriety materials and content of each course, online virtual courses orders are NOT eligible for refund, cancellation or transfer.

Other Terms and Conditions:

Participants have one month to access any virtual online course content.
Participants have until the expiration date to access the course.
Boston Children’s Hospital is not responsible for user technical difficulties including loss of internet, power outages, etc. 

Cancellation of Services

In case an event is canceled or postponed, Boston Children’s will provide a full refund or offer a credit towards future events to those who have already registered.

Refund Policy

Refunds will be made in the following ways: For payments received by credit or debit cards, the same credit/debit card will be refunded.

Physician
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Nurse
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 11.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Psychology
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs.

This course has been approved for 11.00 continuing education credits. 

CME - AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (11.00 hours), Non-Physician (Attendance) (11.00 hours), CNE (Nursing) (11.00 hours), American Psychology Association (APA) Psychology Credits (11.00 hours)

We do not have a designated room block for this conference, but below is a list of hotels in the area:

Longwood Boston Hotel 

Hilton Boston Back Bay

Hotel Commonwealth

The Verb Hotel

Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Brookline-Longwood Medical

Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline

Envision Hotel Boston-Longwood, Ascend Hotel Collection

Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Back Bay/Fenway