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Sports Medicine Development

The AASMC has been at the forefront of advancing sports medicine in Armenia through various educational and advocacy efforts. Currently, our team is working with the Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport and the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy to develop the field of Athletic Training and Therapy in Armenia.

The AASMC has also initiated conversations with the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association to explore further advancing sports medicine, exercise science, and strength and conditioning in Armenia.

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Student Development

The student development committee is composed of a team of healthcare professionals and current graduate students to create a space to share ideas, resources, and encouragement to all individuals interested in advancing their careers in health care and sports medicine. Our team is passionate about mentorship opportunities and guiding the next generation of healthcare providers in sports medicine. The AASMC hosts interdisciplinary case study discussions, guest lecture events, and career advancement workshops.

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Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Fellowship

The Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Fellowship (IRF) for Armenia and Artsakh was developed in response to the 2020 Artsakh War to sustainably scale up rehabilitation within Armenia and Artsakh’s health systems. The IRF is a joint venture between the AASMC, Therapists for Armenia, Polaris EduCorp, Health Network for Armenia (HENAR), and the National Institute of Health of Armenia. The IRF is designed to advance clinical and higher education competencies among the region’s existing rehabilitation leadership to expand service delivery, advance multidisciplinary care models, and improve rehabilitation education for physicians and allied health professionals. This diaspora-led initiative is set to pilot in October of 2022.

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