EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
Baseball Sports Medicine:Game Changing Concepts
N O V E M B E R 1 6 - 1 7 , 2 0 1 7 N e w Y o r k , N Y
Dear Prospective Course Supporter,
On behalf of FORE and Course Directors, Christopher S. Ahmad, MD and
Anthony Romeo, MD, we invite your company to exhibit at the 2nd Annual
Baseball Sports Medicine: Game Changing Concepts which will take place
November 16-17, 2017 at the MLB Office of the Commissioner in New York, NY.
This course is designed to identify areas of concern or controversy in the
management of baseball athletes in a team sport setting through didactic
presentations and case based scenarios. Key issues, along with up-to-date and
practice solutions, will be addressed. This course is designed for any orthopaedic
surgeon, physician, athletic trainer, physical therapist, strength and conditioning
expert or coach concerned with the management or prevention of injuries to
the baseball athlete. The course has a national target base and 100+ medical
professional are expected to attend.
The attached prospectus offers a wide variety of support packages designed to
encourage opportunities to communicate your message to an eager and
engaged audience. Supporting the course will allow you to provide
orthopaedic surgeons with information and education about your products,
while demonstrating your support for the orthopaedic community and
commitment to educating healthcare professionals about upper extremity
surgery.
For further information on the course, please visit:
https://foreonline.org/event/baseball-sports-medicine-game-changing-concepts/
We look forward to seeing you in New York!
Sincerely,
Alexandra Ricketts
Grants & Exhibit Coordinator, Continuing Medical Education
COURSE FACULTY
COURSE DIRECTORS
Christopher S. Ahmad, MD
Head Team Physician
New York Yankees
New York, NY
Anthony R. Romeo, MD
Team Physician
Chicago White Sox
Chicago, IL
INVITED FACULTY
Robert Anderson, MD Team Physician, Carolina Panthers
Michael Ciccotti, MD Head Team Physician, Philadelphia Phillies
Jeff Dugas, MD Team Physician, Birmingham Barons
Neal ElAttrache, MD Head Team Physician, Los Angeles Dodgers
Lee Kaplan Medical Director & Team Physician,
Miami Marlins
T. Sean Lynch Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics,
Columbia University Medical Center
Mark Schickendantz Head Team Physician, Cleveland Indians
Nikhil Verma, MD Team Physician, Chicago White Sox
Kevin Wilk, Associate Clinical Director,
Champion Sports Medicine
PRELIMINARY AGENDA *subject to change
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017 7:00 AM REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
8:00 AM Session 1: Shoulder Injuries Anthony A. Romeo, MD
8:00 AM Welcome Christopher S. Ahmad, MD
8:05 AM Shoulder Anatomy and Biomechanics Nikhil Verma, MD
8:15 AM Physical Examination of the Shoulder Christopher S. Ahmad, MD
8:30 AM MRI and Ultrasound use in Baseball Shoulder Injuries Michael Ciccotti, MD
8:40 AM AC Sprains in Baseball Mark Schickendantz
8:50 AM Traumatic Shoulder Instability in Position Players Anthony A. Romeo, MD
9:00 AM Shoulder Internal Impingement Concepts Kevin Wilk, DPT
9:30 AM Management of SLAP Tears and the Biceps Tendon in Throwers
Michael Ciccotti, MD
9:50 AM Management of Rotator Cuff Tears Neal ElAttrache, MD
10:00 AM BREAK
10:30 AM Neurovascular Problems in the Throwing Athlete's Shoulder
Anthony A. Romeo, MD
10:35 AM Case Presentations and Panel Discussion Anthony A. Romeo, MD
12:00 PM Guest Lecture Jeffrey Passan
12:30 PM LUNCH BREAK
1:30 PM SESSION 2: Shoulder Rehabilitation Kevin Wilk, DPT
1:30 PM Preparing Pitchers for their Start Steve Donohue
1:40 PM Scapular Muscle Training AJ Yencheck, ATC
1:50 PM Taping, Cupping, and Blood Flow Restriction for the Shoulder Complex
Michael Shuk
2:00 PM Rehabilitation of Specific Shoulder Injuries in the Thrower
Kevin Wilk, DPT
2:30 PM Case Challenges and Panel Discussion Michael Ciccotti, MD
3:30 PM BREAK
3:45 PM SESSION 3: Strength & Conditioning Nikhil Verma, MD
3:45 PM Core Muscle/Trunk Strengthening and Muscle Activation Joe Ciccone. DPT
4:00 PM Periodization and When and How to get Strength Workouts Done During the Season
Matt Krause
4:15 PM Weighted Balls and Long Toss Debate Steve Donohue
4:45 PM Panel Discussion Nikhil Verma, MD
5:40 PM ADJOURN and RECEPTION
PRELIMINARY AGENDA *subject to change
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2017 7:30 AM BREAKFAST
8:00 AM SESSION 4: Elbow Injuries Christopher S. Ahmad, MD
8:00 AM Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Elbow Nikhil Verma, MD
8:10 AM Physical Exam of the Elbow (video demonstration) Christopher S. Ahmad, MD
8:20 AM MRI and ultrasound of the Elbow Michael Ciccotti, MD
8:30 AM Elbow Stress Reactions: How to Best Treat Them Lee Kaplan, MD
8:40 AM Posterior Elbow Pain - Stress Fracture and Valgus Extension Overload
Mark Schickendantz
8:50 AM Ulnar Nerve Issues Jeff Dugas, MD
9:00 AM Flexor Pronator Strain, Epicondylitis, and Avulsion Lee Kaplan, MD
9:10 AM UCL Injury Epidemic, Causes, and Prevention Peter Chalmers, MD
9:20 AM Partial Tears and Non-op Treatment of UCL Tears Mark Schickendantz
9:30 AM Augmented UCL Repair Jeff Dugas, MD
9:40 AM UCL Reconstruction: Technical Variations Anthony A. Romeo, MD
10:00 AM BREAK
10:30 AM Rehabilitation and Throwing Programs Following UCL Surgery Kevin Wilk, DPT
10:50 AM Outcomes of UCL Reconstruction Michael Ciccotti, MD
11:00 AM Pitching Flaws and UCL Injury Nikhil Verma, MD
11:10 AM Revision UCL Reconstruction Christopher S. Ahmad, MD
12:00 PM Guest Lecture Joe Torre
12:15 PM LUNCH BREAK
1:15 PM SESSION 6: Hip, Core, Foot and Ankle Sean T. Lynch, MD
1:15 PM Core Muscle and Oblique Injury Prevention AJ Yencheck, ATC
1:35 PM Hip FAI and Core Muscle Deficiency Diagnosis and Treatment
Sean T. Lynch, MD
2:05 PM Baseball Foot and Ankle Injuries Robert Anderson, MD
2:35 PM Case Presentations and Panel Discussion Q&A Sean T. Lynch, MD
3:15 PM SESSION 7: Adolescent Issues
3:15 PM Adolescent Pitching Mechanics and Pitch Counts Peter Chalmers, MD
3:30 PM Baseball Specialization and Injury Prevention in Youth Baseball
Kevin Wilk, DPT
3:45 PM Little Leaguers Elbow and Medial Epicondyle Apophseal Avulsion
Christopher S. Ahmad, MD
3:55 PM Elbow Capitellar OCD Anthony A. Romeo, MD
4:10 PM Special Considerations for the Collegiate Baseball Player Lee Kaplan, MD
4:25 PM Case Presentations and Panel Discussion Q&A Christopher S. Ahmad, MD
4:55 PM COURSE ADJOURN
QUICK EXHIBITOR REFERENCE
COURSE LOCATION
Major League Baseball Office of the Commissioner
245 Park Ave, 31st Floor
New York, NY 10167
ACCOMMODATIONS
TBD
IMPORTANT DATES
Exhibitor Application Deadline
October 3, 2017
Housing Closes TBD
Exhibit Setup November 15, 2017
Exhibit Teardown November 17, 2017
EXHIBITOR SHOWKIT
Confirmed exhibitors will receive a comprehensive Exhibitor Show Kit one
month prior to the event. The pre-registration list will be available one week
prior to the course.
SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
EXHIBIT SPACE
6ft Tabletop (Includes 2 Complimentary Vendor Personnel) $2,500
FACETIME OPPORTUNITIES
Non-CME Symposium This non-CME time provides your company with the opportunity to format a program with
speaker selection designed to specifically enhance your company’s marketability. You will have
30 minutes to discuss, demonstrate or debate with program attendees on your preferred device
or procedure. Attendees will be notified that this is optional and not for CME credit. Course
organizers will provide food & beverage.
$5,000
Welcome Reception Sponsorship Sponsorship of a reception includes company name on company branded cocktail napkins and
water cups. In addition to company name being displayed on-site, as reception sponsor.
Sponsor is responsible for production and shipment of napkins and water cups to the hotel.
Artwork must be approved by FORE prior to production. FORE is responsible with providing
sponsor with the quantity required. One opportunity is available on first come, first serve basis.
$3,000
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Wi-Fi Become the official internet sponsor of the course. This sponsorship provides free Wi-Fi service to
all conference attendees in the meeting space. One opportunity is available on first come, first
serve basis.
$1,000
Branded Coffee Cups, Water Cups and Cocktail Napkins Sponsor is responsible for production and shipment to the hotel. Artwork must be approved by
FORE prior to production. FORE is responsible with providing sponsor with the quantity required.
One opportunity is available on first come, first serve basis. Cups and napkins will not be used
during welcome reception.
$1,000
Promotional Take One One piece, maximum size is 8.5” X 11”. Production and shipping are the responsibility of the
sponsor. Must be approved by FORE. $1,000
Lanyards All meeting attendees will receive a badge lanyard with your company logo at registration.
Company is responsible with providing lanyards two weeks in advance of the first day of the
course. One opportunity is available on first come, first serve basis.
$500
Tote Bags Provide meeting attendees with a tote bag with your company logo to carry their materials
throughout the conference. This item is available on a first come, first serve basis. $500
SUPPLEMENTAL BADGES
Supplemental Vendor Personnel Exhibitor/Industry badges allow exhibit floor and scientific session access.
$400
Baseball Sports Medicine: Game Changing Concepts Support Application
100% of total support is due no later than Thursday, November 16, 2017. If 100% of agreed-upon
fee is not received by this date, the application is subject to cancellation.
Please complete and return this application no later than Monday, October 16, 2017 to
Jonny Rosado at [email protected]
Facetime Opportunities
Non-CME Lunch Symposium $5,000
Welcome Reception Sponsorship $3,000
Exhibit Space
10’x10’ Space $2,500
Exclusive Advertising Opportunites
Wi-Fi $1,000
Branded Coffee Cups, Water,
Cups & Napkins $1,000
Lanyards $500
Lanyards $500
Promotional Take One $1,000
Supplemental Badges Please specify the number if supplemental
badges you will require:
Quantity: _____ x $400 (per badge) =
$___________
PAYMENT
Deposit:
$ _______________ Amount to be Charged Minimum deposit of 50% is required for
processing. Full Payment is due by
Friday November 16, 2017 Company ________________________________________________________________________________
Company Contact _________________________ Contact Title _______________________________
Contact Email _____________________________________________________________________________
Contact Phone Number _____________________
Credit Card: MasterCard Visa AMEX Discover
Amount to be Charged $ _______________
Card Number __________________________________ Expiration Date __________ CVV Code ______
Billing Address ____________________________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________________________ State ______ Zip ____________
Name as it Appears on Card _______________________________________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________ Phone Number ________________
CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS & LATE FEES
Booth cancellations must be received in writing by Monday, October 16, 2017 and are
subject to a $500 cancellation fee. Full payment is due by Thursday, November 16, 2017,
the start day of the course. Payments received after this date will include a $300.00 late fee.