Inaugural Cardiac Care of the Young Athlete Symposium

We are excited to invite students and faculty across the University of Tennessee Health Sciences system to attend the Cardiac Care of the Young Athlete Symposium taking place April 17-18, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.

Free registration is available for all UT Health Sciences students.

This conference is designed to be high-yield, practical, and clinically relevant - with content that extends well beyond the UT Health Sciences' College of Medicine. We strongly encourage participation from: College of Nursing, Physician Assistants Program, Nurse Practitioner trainees, Physical Therapy, and allied health programs.

Why Attend?

• Real-world topics you will encounter in training and practice
• Pre-participation screening & sudden cardiac death prevention
• Syncope, POTS, and return-to-play decisions
• Hypertension, lipids, and cardiometabolic risk in young athletes
• Practical, case-based learning and hands-on simulation in our state of the art simulation center (CHIPS)

Unique Opportunity: 60-Second Abstract Showcase

Present your work in a fast-paced, high-impact format:

• Poster + 60-second oral presentation
• Excellent opportunity to build your CV
• Engage directly with faculty and peers

World-Class Faculty

Hear from a nationally and internationally recognized lineup of experts in pediatric and sports cardiology, delivering concise, clinically meaningful sessions.

This is a great opportunity to learn, network, and get involved academically - all in a format tailored for busy students.

For more information, click here.