2022 AMSSM Annual Meeting: Is the Team Physician an Endangered Species? An Exploration of the Issues

The health and safety of the athlete, often centered around the complex medical decision-making process of return to play, has for decades been the clear responsibility of the team physician. However, this has recently been challenged by economic, social, and political factors. At every level of sport, this emerging conundrum has altered the role of the team physician. In this session, Kimberly L. Sachs and other esteemed panelists will explore these issues with a spirited discussion driven by insights from team physicians at the elite and professional levels.