The ACSEP Conference Committee invites all ACSEP Members plus, clinicians and researchers within the field of sport and exercise medicine, to submit an abstract to be considered for oral, poster or clinical showcase presentations within the 2026 SMA & ACSEP Scientific Conference program.
Submissions are being sought for inclusions within the ACSEP academic stream of the Conference program and will feature high quality research in the areas of:
– Emerging & High-Impact Research Areas
– Injury Prevention & Performance
– Public Health & Exercise Medicine
Submissions are invited for:
– Scientific abstracts
– ACSEP Registrar Research Papers
– Clinical showcase presentations
We encourage you to submit your published research for consideration. Case studies and topic presentations are also encouraged.
We look forward to learning more about your ideas and latest findings.
ACSEP Abstract Submission guidelines and information can be found in the linktree in our Bio.
Not sure if the ACSEP Management of Sports Trauma (MOST) Course is for you? Emergency Physician, Dr Callum Gilmour FACEM, attended the Sydney course in April and reflected on the value it delivered.
Find out more and register to attend an upcoming ACSEP Most Course: - 4 & 5 July 2026 (Melbourne) - 27 & 28 October 2026 (Brisbane)
Register at the link in our Bio Linktree.
Good luck to all candidates sitting the ACSEP Written Fellowship Exam this weekend! We wish you every success and look forward to supporting your journey through the Training Program.
Take advantage of early bird registration pricing until 31 July - and join us in Brisbane for the 2026 SMA & ACSEP Scientific Conference!
From 28–31 October 2026, SMA and ACSEP are delivering a Scientific Conference that brings together clinicians, researchers and practitioners from across sports and exercise medicine, sports science and physical activity, spanning community, elite and high-performance sport.
With more than 750 delegates expected, it provides a national forum to engage with the multidisciplinary expertise that supports athlete health, performance and physical activity outcomes.
Register via the link in your Bio Linktree.
Ready to take the next step in Sport and Exercise Medicine? Applications close 15 May for the final ACSEP Entrance Exam sitting of 2026!
Apply to sit the exam, happening Saturday 11 July 2026, here: .au/page/forms/application-for-part-1-entry-exam
Applicants who successfully complete the ACSEP Entrance Exam and meet all other eligibility requirements will be eligible to apply for the 2027 Specialist Training Program intake. Those offered a place on the program will commence training in February 2027.
Key Dates, 2027 Selection Intake:
- Applications open: Friday, 31 July 2026
- Applications close: Friday, 14 August 2026
For more information about the selection process click here: .au/page/about/admission-to-the-training-program
Congratulations to ACSEP Sport and Exercise Physician Professor Peter Brukner on these published Research articles.
Professor Peter Brukner has been involved in a PhD study at La Trobe Sport and Exercise Research Centre looking at the efficacy of the Defeat Diabetes program in the management of Type 2 diabetes.
The following papers have been published: .au/content/Document/ACSEP%20Research%20Highlight%20-%20Professor%20Peter%20Brukner.pdf
ACSEP President Dan Exeter was in the USA this week, representing the College at the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine @theamssm (AMSSM) Annual Meeting.
Thank you to the AMSSM for the invitation and opportunity for Dan to present as a Featured Global Exchange Fellow. We look forward to welcoming Dr Robert Dimeff and his colleagues as part of the AMSSM Global Exchange Fellowship programme later this year.
Image 1: Dan Exeter with outgoing AMSSM President Carly Day
Image 2: Dan Exeter with incoming AMSSM President Jon Finnoff
Image 3: Dan Exeter Presenting: 'What New Zealand SEM Research has added to the Global Knowledge Base'
Image 4: ACSEP Fellows in attendance: L-R Kevin Bell, David Hughes, Dan Exeter
The ACSEP Conference Committee invites all ACSEP Members plus, clinicians and researchers within the field of sport and exercise medicine, to submit an abstract to be considered for oral, poster or clinical showcase presentations within the 2026 SMA & ACSEP Scientific Conference program.
Submissions are being sought for inclusions within the ACSEP academic stream of the Conference program and will feature high quality research in the areas of:
– Emerging & High-Impact Research Areas
– Injury Prevention & Performance
– Public Health & Exercise Medicine
Submissions are invited for:
– Scientific abstracts
– ACSEP Registrar Research Papers
– Clinical showcase presentations
We encourage you to submit your published research for consideration. Case studies and topic presentations are also encouraged.
We look forward to learning more about your ideas and latest findings.
ACSEP Abstract Submission guidelines and information can be found in the linktree in our Bio.
Partner with us! The 2026 @sports_medicine_australia & ACSEP Scientific Conference runs from 28 to 31 October 2026 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together professionals influencing clinical practice, performance and physical activity outcomes across Australia and the globe.
The Conference will deliver you:
• Direct access to a highly targeted and influential audience
• Face to face engagement with clinical and performance leaders
• Alignment with organisations shaping sports and exercise medicine, sports science and physical activity.
View the Trade and Sponsor Prospectus at the Linktree in our Bio.
Thank you to all those who attended the ACSEP MSK Ultrasound Workshop at the home of Rugby Australia, Moore Park in Sydney on Saturday.
Facilitated by Stephen Bird and proudly supported by Fujifilm Sonosite, we’ve received some great feedback on the workshop, which enabled attendees to expand their knowledge and skills in diagnosing and treating MSK injuries.
Register for our next MSK Ultrasound Workshop being held on 27 October in Brisbane at the link in our Bio.
Early bird registrations for the 2026 SMA & ACSEP Scientific Conference are now open!
From 28–31 October 2026, SMA and ACSEP are delivering a Scientific Conference that brings together clinicians, researchers and practitioners from across sports and exercise medicine, sports science and physical activity, spanning community, elite and high-performance sport.
With more than 750 delegates expected, it provides a national forum to engage with the multidisciplinary expertise that supports athlete health, performance and physical activity outcomes.
Take advantage of early bird pricing until 31 July - and join us in Brisbane!
Link in our Bio Linktree
Thank you to all those completed our recent sold out two-day ACSEP MOST Course (Management of Sports Trauma) in Sydney.
Participants gained valuable insights and a chance to learn from their peers, including experienced facilitators Dr Warren McDonald (FACSEP), Dr Diana Robinson (FACSEP), Dr Mark Muller (FACSEP), Dr Sam Pomroy (FACSEP) and Brad Mitchell (FACPara).
Join us at an upcoming ACSEP MOST Course in Melbourne (July) or Brisbane (October): .au/page/events/most-course
