FIMS mail - 2nd edition 2012 (Lausanne, 3 July 2012)
President’s Message
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to communicate the latest news from FIMS after the Executive Committee meeting held in Shanghai on 26th April 2012.
First of all, we have now completed the final phase concerning the accreditation of the FIMS Collaborating Centres of Sports Medicine, a project planned by the Executive Committee since its election. These centres will function as local multiplicators and ambassadors of FIMS´ vision and mission and help to achieve our joint objectives in all parts of the world. The aim is to facilitate regional and national educational and research networks, to promote best practice sport medicine principles for athlete care, and last but not least the promotion of an active life style by a broader public internationally. You will find more details on this below. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Education Commission for this important achievement.
My activities as FIMS President, besides the representative, political and educational functions, are still largely directed at consolidating and increasing our budget by attracting sponsors to FIMS. Our headquarters at the Maison du Sport in Lausanne, is currently operating based on a provisional interim solution until we will be in a position to install permanent presence there. This remains one of my major objectives.
A further project in progress is the collaboration with the American College of Sports Medicine in order for both sides to benefit maximally and create an optimal base for future joint efforts to advance sports medicine worldwide by providing not only best care for athletes but extending its influence on public health policies.
Again, I would like to invite those of you that still have to register at the FIMS Congress in September. I am very much looking forward to welcoming you all in Rome, the eternal city, where there is so much more to enjoy besides the scientific and clinical discussions with colleagues from all over the world.
Fabio Pigozzi, FIMS President
Breaking news - Council of Delegates
The Council of Delegates will be held on 28th September at the Hotel Rome Cavalieri during the World Congress in Rome.
Invitations to the FIMS Member National Associations were sent out together with the agenda by e-mail on 7th May and by ordinary mail few days later, and we have already received many confirmation to attend the Council so far.
On behalf of the Local Organising Committee, we would like to inform you that the deadline for having guaranteed the accommodation at the Hotel Rome Cavalieri for the attending members of the Council of Delegates is 15th July. So, in order to be guested in the hotel where the Congress and the Council of Delegates will be held, please be so kind to speed up the sending of your Official Delegate Appointment Form to the Office of the FIMS President (federica.fagnani@uniroma4.it) for confirmation of attendance.
Upcoming events - 32nd FIMS World Congress of Sports Medicine
The Italian Federation of Sports Medicine communicated that three month before the starting of the Congress, they received more than 1900 registrations. More than 800 abstracts have been received and, after the selection for acceptance, are currently under review for being presented as oral or poster. This unique forum for networking and exchange of experience together with the quality of plenary and parallel sessions, promises to make the 32nd FIMS World Congress of Sports Medicine an exceptional scientific and professional experience. There is no registration deadline and you may even register on site. We highly recommend to register now in order to secure your place in limited access activities and also your accommodation as this is a peak season in Rome.
Important dates:
- Cancellation with refund: deadline 20 August 2012;
- Hotel reservation: deadline 1st September.
Again, please visit the congress website to get all the details.
Highlight on - FIMS Collaborating Centres of Sports Medicine
Thanks to the preparatory work by the Education Commission, FIMS could officially call for applications by sports medicine centres worldwide on 8th May 2012. Since then, FIMS is received submissions with the current application period postponed to 31st July 2012. Applications complying with the formal criteria will then be carefully assessed by the Review Committee of FIMS who will give its recommendation until the end of August, in order to be able to held a first inaugural meeting of the accredited centres at the FIMS World Congress in Rome.
We are aware this is an ambitious objective, but are determined to realize it ,so that the accredited centres can start their collaboration with FIMS without delay. All relevant information can be found at the following link: CCSM
News from the Scientific Commission
The Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Hans-Hermann Dickhuth, has worked in close cooperation with the President and the 1st Vice President of FIMS, Prof. Norbert Bachl, for the preparation of ISCEMIS 2012, the International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport. It takes place from 19-23 July 2012 in Glasgow, UK and is jointly organised by the International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee, ICSSPE and FIMS.
Officially affiliated to the London 2012 Olympic Games and held every four years in the host country of the games, ICSEMIS is the unique Sports Science convention in 2012, taking place just days before the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Games. Prof. Dickhuth will chair the Symposium "Physical activity and cancer".
News from the Education Commission
The FIMS Team Physician Manual, 3rd edition, is close to publication, so this is the best time to contact the Education Commission at the FIMS Office e-mail address: headquarters-ch@fims.org. should your country be willing to host a FIMS Team Physician Course (TPC), and enable your members to be among the first to benefit from this brand new knowledge source. The course is an asset to any sport medicine conference and can occur as a pre-conference course or run parallel to the main scientific programme. The Education Commission will help you plan the course curriculum, offer speaker suggestions and delegate a commission member to attend your course as a speaker and FIMS representative. Still, you have to plan for at least 6 months to organise a successful course. Each registrant receives a FIMS certificate of attendance and a Team Physician Manual.
The newly revised FIMS Instructor Course will be offered for the second time in Rome, Italy, on September 28th for any FIMS members who have previously taken a TPC and wish to be involved in future courses around the world as an official FIMS Instructor. This course will be an 8 hours intensive small group learning, focusing on the skills to be required to plan a course curriculum and mentor interactive memorable speakers. In addition, you will learn key organizational skills, and become familiar with the FIMS TPC resources. Registration will be limited to 15 participants. Course details are available on the Rome 2012 Congress website.
New edition of the FIMS Team Physician Manual
The 3rd edition of the FIMS Team Physician Manual is an updated version of our guide for doctors who deal with sports teams and athletes. In addition to the completely updated version, there are new chapters on important topics such as cardiovascular screening of athletes, and on the special medical issues to be considered in physically challenged athletes.
This 3rd edition of the FIMS Team Physician Manual is edited by a group of leading sports medicine experts, and the chapters are written by specialists in their field, always with the needs of the team physician in mind. The text is the basis of FIMS’ highly-regarded Team Physician Development Course and deserves to found space in the team doctor’s medical bag as his/her trusty tape and strapping.
