Hoag Orthopedic Institute Sports Medicine Symposium

Friday, June 12, 2026

8:00am – 6:00pm

Includes social reception

Chapman University

1 University Drive
Orange, CA 92866

Event Description

Join us for a full-day, immersive educational event focused on athlete health, performance, and inclusion across all levels of sport.

This year’s keynote speaker is Kerry Peterson, an adaptive athlete, traveler, speaker, advocate, and medical professional. This year we explore overcoming challenges. Topics span a wide range of timely and impactful subjects, including working with deaf athletes, paralympic athletes, image and likeness considerations, the evolving landscape of youth sports, and evidence-based strategies for injury prevention and rehabilitation. Attendees will gain clinical insight through in-depth case studies on ACL injuries, high ankle sprains, and upper extremity conditions, along with focused talks on overuse injuries and return-to-play decision-making. The “Ask Me Anything” panel encourages open dialogue with experts. Our day concludes with a social hour, offering attendees the opportunity to connect, network, and continue conversations in a relaxed setting. See you there!

Target Audience

This Continuing Medical Education (CME) event is designed to educate Certified Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Nurses, students of AT, PT, and Nursing programs on prevention of injury and care of athletes.

Continuing Educational Units

• Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists: 7 CEUs
• Nurses: to be determined

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Keynote Speaker

Name: Kerry Peterson, AT-C

Kerry is a speaker and advocate who sustained a spinal cord injury 4 years ago. With a background in exercise and sport science and experience working in orthopedics, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her message. An adaptive athlete and avid traveler, Kerry inspires audiences through keynote talks that encourage resilience, connection, and pursuing purpose beyond adversity.