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Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Primary Care Symposium
Friday, March 20, 2026
Keynote Speaker: Daron Rahlves, former Olympian and World Cup alpine and freestyle skier.
Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. and the symposium concludes around 4:00 p.m. Breakfast, coffee, and lunch included.
Experience the Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine & Primary Care Symposium
Join us in the heart of the Sierra Mountains for an inspiring one-day CME/CE event that brings together physicians, clinicians, and healthcare professionals who share a passion for caring for active patients.
The Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine and Primary Care Symposium offers an engaging lineup of expert-led sessions covering:
- Physical therapy
- Nutrition
- Orthopedic injuries
- Team coverage
- Ultrasound
- Women’s health
- Wound care
Plus, keynote speaker, former Olympian and American World Cup alpine and freestyle skier, Daron Rahlves.
Whether you’re looking to expand your clinical skills, connect with peers, or enjoy learning in one of the most beautiful settings in the West, this symposium delivers education and inspiration in equal measure.
Accreditation:
This Cat 1 CME/CE-approved educational activity offers 6 hours of credit. Cat 1 CME is accepted by most licensing boards, including the California Board of Registered Nursing and the Chiropractic Physicians’ Board of Nevada.
Enhance Your Experience:
- Ultrasound Lab: Add a hands-on ultrasound session (limited seating — held during breaks).
- Poster Competition: Students and residents are invited to enter the poster competition.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and collaborate surrounded by the beauty of Lake Tahoe!
Symposium Speakers
Paul Ryan MD
Co-Chair
Dr. Jeff Orr
Co-Chair
Dr. Steve Abelow
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Professor Clinica CEMTRO, Spain
Medical Dir World Pro Ski Tour (19 yrs)
Dr. Alison Ganong
Physical Medicine & Rehab
Dr. Zachary Child
Spine & Orthopedic Oncology
Dr. Katie Gollotto
Physical Medicine & Rehab
US Ski & Snowboard Team Physician
Caleb Davis, MD
Sports Medicine Fellow
Dr. David Johnson
Family Medicine
Dr. Dan Robertson
Hand & Upper Extremity
US Ski & Snowboard Team Physician
Team Physician, Tahoe Knight Monsters
Dr. Robert Rupp
Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship Program Director
William McClain, MD
Sports Medicine Fellow
Kyle Swanson, MD
Orthopedic Sports
US Ski & Snowboard Physician
Kiley Field, MS, RD, CSSD
Sports Nutrition
Dr. David Young
Cardiology
Chief Medical Officer, Barton Health
Mickinzie Anderson
MS, RD, CSSD, SNS
Sports Nutrition
Ryan Carr, EdD
Mental Performance
Dr. Leah Krull
Rheumatology
Jeremy Vandehurst, LAT
Concussion coordinator/ Head ATC LTCC
Gregory Burkard, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehab
Symposium Schedule
| Time | Title | Speaker |
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| 0700-0730 | Vendor Set Up | |
| 0730-0800 | Registration | |
| 0800-0810 | Welcome | |
| 0810-0830 | Beyond the Scalpel: The Regenerative Revolution in Spine and Sports Medicine | Dr. Alison Ganong |
| 0830-0850 | ACL Injury in the Young Patient: What Are We Doing? | Dr. Jeff Orr |
| 0850-0910 | Ringers and Stingers: An Opine on Spine | Dr. Zach Child |
| 0910-0930 | Get your Attitude Back in the Game | Dr. Ryan Carr |
| 0930-1000 | Coffee Break with Exhibits | |
| 0930-1000 | Breakout Session: Diagnostic Ultrasound Lab | UNR PA Program |
| 1000-1020 | Accelerating Surgical Recovery: Strategic Protein Dosing | Mickinzie Anderson, MS Kiley Field, MS |
| 1020-1040 | Common Causes of Shoulder Pain for the Primary Care Provider | Dr. Kyle Swanson |
| 1040-1100 | Fascial Layers and Injury Prevention | Niko Contos, DPT, CSCS |
| 1100-1120 | Osteoporosis | Dr. Krull |
| 1120-1140 | Fractures of the Hands and Feet | Dr. Will McClain |
| 1140-1200 | Meet w/ Exhibits Pick up Box Lunch | |
| 1200-1300 | Keynote Speaker: Former U.S. Olympic Skier | Daron Rahlves |
| 1300-1310 | Which Is Worse: Hip vs. Back | Dr. Greg Burkard |
| 1310-1330 | Local Anesthesia | Dr. Dan Robertson |
| 1330-1350 | Stem Cells for Musculoskeletal Problems: Where Are We in 2026 | Dr. David Johnson |
| 1350-1410 | Rural Hospital Concussion Management Programming | Jeremy Vandehurst, PT |
| 1410-1440 | Break With Exhibits | |
| 1410-1440 | Breakout Session: Ultrasound Lab | |
| 1440-1500 | Biceps Injury of the Shoulder and Elbow | Dr. Robert Rupp |
| 1500-1520 | Meniscus Treatment | Dr. Caleb Davis |
| 1520-1540 | Snap, Crackle, and Hot Flashes: The Role of Menopause in Tendon Disorders | Dr. Katie Gollotto |
| 1540-1600 | Non-operative Foot and Ankle Injuries | Dr. Paul Ryan |
| 1600-1645 | CTM Biomedical Happy Hour | Exhibit Hall |
Many Thanks to Our Exhibitors and Supporters!
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