Renew By Jan. 31 to Avoid Suspension
If you haven’t already renewed your NATA membership for 2020, be sure to do so before Jan. 31. After that date, those who have not renewed will be placed on the suspension list. Ensure that you retain all of NATA’s member-only benefits and professional development opportunities by renewing now.
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NATA Foundation Faculty Mentor Program
The NATA Research & Education Foundation faculty mentor program provides guidance and mentorship to junior faculty members in higher education within the athletic training profession. Applications to participate as a mentor or mentee are now open until March 6. The NATA Foundation is particularly in need of potential mentors this year.
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MLB Draft Prospect Link and the ATs Role
Major League Baseball developed the MLB Draft Prospect Link to be a centralized platform that streamlines the biographical and medical information collection process and allows MLB and MLB Clubs to communicate directly with amateur players and their families. The Prospect Link also contains resources for players and their families on the draft process. MLB recently released an overview of the medical information process for amateur players and how athletic trainers and other medical professionals can help players provide all necessary information to MLB in preparation for the draft.
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Fragility Fracture Network Congress 2020 Call for Proposals
The Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) is a multidisciplinary global organization that promotes the advancement of care for those with a fragility fracture. Each year, the FFN hosts a conference to bring together individuals who have an interest in the management of fragility fractures with a focus on implementation of evidence-based medicine to improve access and care for patients. The FFN Congress 2020 is Sept. 24-26 in Toronto, Canada. The deadline to submit proposals is Jan. 31.
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