February 1, 2023
SEACSM News
2023 SEACSM Annual Meeting Planning
February 23–25, 2023 | Hyatt Regency Greenville | Greenville, SC
Preview Program is available now!

The 2023 SEACSM Annual Meeting Preview Program, including conference information, schedule, and session listings is available now at the the SEACSM Annual Meeting page.

The final program with even more information about the conference, invited speakers, award winners, executive board elections, and all abstracts will be published on February 9 (two weeks before the meeting).

Just so you know, The 2023 Annual Meeting will have over 420 presentations including 6 invited speakers, 1 preconference sessions, 18 tutorials, 14 symposiums, 39 oral presentations, 30 thematic posters, 300 poster presentations, and 9 lectures and 7 case presentations in the Sports Medicine Physician Track program. We are expecting close to 1,000 attendees again this year, the majority of whom are students, many attending their first conference or making their first presentation.
Registration and Hotel Information

The 2023 SEACSM Annual Meeting will be held February 23–25, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Greenville in Greenville, SC.

Conference registration and hotel reservation information is available now on the SEACSM Annual Meeting website.

Register early to take advantage of lower rates. Preregistration ends Feb. 13, 2023. Registration must be completed on site after Feb. 13 at higher rates.

Professional
SEACSM members (SEACSM membership paid with ACSM dues): $100
Non-SEACSM members: $35 SEACSM membership + $100 registration fee = $135

Students
SEACSM members (SEACSM membership paid with ACSM dues): $40
Non-SEACSM members: $15 SEACSM membership + $40 registration fee = $55

When you register, don’t forget to purchase a ticket to the Friday Mentoring Breakfast and the Saturday Lunch. Tickets to these events cannot be purchased on site!
Information for presenters

Congratulations to the SEACSM members who will be presenting in oral and poster free communication sessions, thematic poster sessions, tutorials, and symposia at the Annual Meeting! To make sure your presentation and the meeting as a whole runs smoothly, there are a few things you need to do to prepare.

Check out the instructions for preparing your posters and slides on the the SEACSM Annual Meeting website.
Special Events at the 2023 Annual Meeting

Preconference Session
Start your Annual Meeting experience with a preconference session on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 3:00 pm. This session is the What’s Up Doc? rapid research presentations, our take on the three-minute thesis. Watch SEACSM professionals and graduate students compete in these short, high-energy presentations.


Invited Speakers
The Annual Meeting includes several invited lectures. Be sure to take advantage of these opportunities to hear from experts from our region and beyond.

Keynote Address: Thursday, Feb. 23, 7:30 pm | Sarah Wilcox, PhD, FACSM
 
Andrew Kozar ACSM President Address: Friday, Feb. 24, 10:00 am | Anastasia Fischer, MD, FACSM

Basic Science Lecture: Friday, Feb. 24, 1:15 pm | Michael Brown, PhD, FACSM

Clinical Crossover Lecture: Saturday, Feb. 25, 8:00 am | Jason Zaremski, MD, FACSM

Henry J. Montoye Scholar Award Lecture: Saturday, Feb. 25, 11:00 am | Lynn Panton, PhD, FACSM

Luncheon Lecture: Saturday, Feb. 25, 12:00 pm | Michael Berry, PhD, FACSM

SEACSM Social
Take advantage of this chance to see old colleagues and friends and make new connections at our social after the Keynote Address on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 9:00 pm. Join us for drinks, conversation, and fun!

Emily Haymes Mentoring Breakfast
This annual event is an opportunity for professionals and students to network, provide a support system for career advancement, and promote leadership opportunities in ACSM. Join us on Friday, Feb. 24 at 6:45 am for a chance to connect, learn, and start your day with a delicious meal! You must preregister for this event by Feb. 13 to attend.

Luncheon and Lecture
End the Annual Meeting on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 12:00 pm with lunch, awards and honors, and a guest speaker. Students who presented in the Student Award Poster session or participated in the Leadership and Diversity Training Program will be recognized. This is also when new board members are announced, and the new President-elect starts the process of planning the 2024 Annual Meeting. You must preregister for this event by Feb. 13 to attend.
Special opportunities for students

Student Award Poster Competition
See some of our region’s best and brightest students share their research in this session on Thursday Feb. 23 at 4:30 pm. Finalists selected from applicants in the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral awards categories will present in this poster session. A team of judges will select the winners in each category. The top graduate poster (masters or doctoral) will compete in the ACSM Presidential Cup at the 2023 ACSM Annual Meeting. The top chapter award winners will also present at the national meeting.

Student Bowl
The Undergraduate Student Bowl is back for the 2023 SEACSM Annual Meeting! We are looking forward to coming together for this fun Jeopardy-style team competition testing exercise science knowledge. Join us on Friday, Feb. 24 at 4:45 pm to cheer on your school’s team!

Graduate Program Fair 
This annual event is an excellent opportunity for students to learn about graduate programs in our region. This is your chance to make connections with faculty and student representatives to help you in the process of continuing your education. The Graduate Program Fair is on Friday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 pm.

Leadership and Diversity Training Program
The SEACSM Leadership and Diversity Training Program (LDTP) encourages student members from minority groups underrepresented in the sciences to participate in activities that will lead to successful mentored experiences at the Annual Meeting, enhanced pathways to degree completion and career opportunities, and increased SEACSM and ACSM service. Congratulate the award winners when you see them at the meeting and consider applying for the program yourself next year.
Executive Board Elections

New Executive Board members are elected during our annual meeting. Make sure to meet the candidates for President-Elect, Members-at-Large, and Student Representatives at the meeting. Instructions for voting using our online platform will be provided at the meeting. More information about the candidates will be available before the meeting.
Sponsors and Exhibitors

SEACSM thanks our supporters and exhibitors for their ongoing support of the chapter. You can learn more about products, services, and academic programs from our supporters who will be located in the Prefunction area of the hotel in front of the meeting rooms.
Attention faculty: Tips for bringing students to the SEACSM Annual Meeting

One of the best parts of being a faculty mentor is taking students to regional conferences. You get to show them inspiring scientific content and introduce them to peers and colleagues who share their passion for sports medicine and exercise science.

SEACSM Executive Board Member at Large, Bhibha Das, and Student Representative, Katie Spring, wrote an article for the ACSM blog with 11 Tips for Instructors Bringing Students to ACSM Regional Chapter Meetings. Check it out!
More conference information on our social media platforms

Our social media team is posting information about the speakers, sessions, and special events to help you get ready for the Annual Meeting. Check it out on our Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook pages.

  • Twitter: @seacsm
  • Instagram: @southeastern_ACSM
  • Facebook: SEACSM Chapter
More important SEACSM information
Southeast ACSM Program/Lab Showcase

This year we want to connect members in the region by inviting departments/labs in the Southeast Chapter to be featured on our social media platforms! We plan to do this weekly through the regional meeting in February and the national meeting in May. We would post your department/lab on social media based on the information you send. If you would like your department/lab showcased, please contact our Student Representative, Katie Spring at kzw0076@auburn.edu.

Please include the following information:
  • Pictures you would like included of your lab or department. Some ideas for photos could include the type of research conducted, group photos of faculty/staff/students, logos, or even photos of buildings, etc.
  • Descriptions of the research that is conducted in the department/lab and the programs offered within the department.
  • If your department has opportunities for students (graduate program, GA/TA) please incorporate that information in the description.

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Check out GSSIU on GSSIWeb today.
Get involved with SEACSM

We are looking for volunteers to help with the annual meeting and beyond. The volunteer form is at: https://www.acsm.org/membership/regional-chapters/acsm-chapters/southeast/get-connected/volunteer-opportunities
SEACSM Executive Board

Danielle Wadsworth, President. Auburn University, wadswdd@auburn.edu
Matt Green, Past-President. University of North Alabama, jmgreen@una.edu
Jonathan Wingo, President-Elect. University of Alabama, jwingo@ua.edu
Bhibha Das, At-Large Member. East Carolina University, dasb@ecu.edu
Nicole Rendos, At-Large Member. Emory University, nrendos@emory.edu
Gordon Fisher, At-Large Member. University of Alabama-Birmingham, grdnfs@uab.edu
Mallory Marshall, At-Large Member. Samford University, mmarshal@samford.edu
Katie Spring, Student Representative. Auburn University, kzw0076@auburn.edu
Alyssa Parten, Student Representative. University of North Alabama, aparten@una.edu
Ryan Draper, Sports Medicine Physician Representative. Cone Health, timothyd72@yahoo.com Carolynn Berry, Executive Director. Winston-Salem State University, berryc@wssu.edu
Michael Berry, Exhibits, Sponsorships and Fund Raising. Wake Forest University, berry@wfu.edu
Lynn Panton, Representative to ACSM. Florida State University, lpanton@fsu.edu
Brian Parr, Communication Director. University of South Carolina Aiken, brianp@usca.edu
Keep in touch with us: SEACSM webpage | seacsmorg@gmail.com