Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar!
MARC ACSM Annual Meeting
November 1-2, 2024
Lancaster, PA

Click here for a program at a glance
Full Program available here (10 CEUs offered!)
2024 MARC Conference Program - Final (pdf version)

President's Welcome Address
For conference details, please visit the annual meeting page.

Annual meeting registration is now open!
Click here to register (early bird registration ends October 10th, register early before prices go up)

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Penn State College of Medicine and Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine (MARC-ACSM). Penn State College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Penn State College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Special Group Rate for Hotel Reservation Site is now available!
2024 MARC ACSM Annual Meeting
Start Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
End Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Special Group Rate Extended until Thursday, October 14, 2024!
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square for 155 USD per night

Book your group rate for 2024 MARC ACSM Annual Meeting

Registration for the EXPO and Graduate Fair is now open!
The EXPO and Graduate Fair will be held Friday, November 1^stfrom 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Click here to see the Registration link

For questions about the 2024 EXPO of Graduate Fair, please reach out to Brian Larouere (blarouere@setonhill.edu).

Mid October Newsletter - 2024 MARC Conference host hotel is Booked!!!

Registration for the EXPO and Graduate Fair is now open!
The EXPO and Graduate Fair will be held Friday, November 1^stfrom 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Click here to see the Registration link

T-Shirt/Polo Sale
Last chance to order before MARC logos go away
Order NOW while supplies last! (Discounts available for multiple purchases)
Click here to order.
*Shirts will be ready to pick up at the registration desk during MARC ACSM Annual Meeting (11/1)

Congratulations to:
2023 College Bowl Winners:
Shane Phillips, Kristen Green, Mateo Gonzalez (New York Institute of Technology)
Alternate: Bernie Acevedo
Faculty rep- Mr. Alexander Rothstein

2023 H. Scott Kieffer Service Award:
Dr. Melissa Reed (West Chester University)

2023 Early-Stage Investigator Award:
Masoud Maghaddam (University of Maryland Eastern Shore)

2023 ACSM President’s Cup:
Michael R. Perlet (Montclair State University)

2023 Doctoral Student Investigator Award:
Jocelyn M. Delgado (Pennsylvania State University)
Nominees:
Emily Blake, University of Maryland
Michele N. D'Agata, University of Delaware
Jocelyn M. Delgado, Pennsylvania State University
James M. Heilman, University of Maryland
Nicholas A. Rizzi, University of Delaware

2023 Masters Student Investigator Award:
Michael R. Perlet (Montclaire State University)
Nominees:
Bilal A. Chaudhry, Rutgers University
Kat G. Fisher, Pennsylvania State University
Varan J Patel, University of Pittsburgh
Michael R. Perlet, Montclair State University
Serena A. Schade, University of Delaware

2023 Mathew Kerner Undergraduate Student Investigator Award:
Makenzie L. Rattigan (University of Delaware)
Nominees:
Alexandra Dembeck, Slippery Rock University
Morgan T. Fique, Towson University
Makenzie L. Rattigan, University of Delaware
Amber L. Whittaker, Salisbury University
Zeyi Wu, Syracuse University

Undergraduate Student Poster
1^st- Makenna Isles, Grove City College
2^nd- Amanda Butz, McDaniel College
3^rd- Meghan Hudson, Grove City College; Kendall Nester, East Stroudsburg University

Masters Student Poster
1^st- Brian G. Josephson, SUNY Upstate Medical University; Sarah Dellett, Syracuse University
2^nd-
3^rd- Virginia Content, Pennsylvania State University

Doctoral Student Poster
1^st- Ana Carla Salumunes, Pennsylvania State University
2^nd- Sara Mascone, University of Maryland
3^rd- Gabriel Pena, University of Maryland

Special Thank you to all the sponsors who supported MARC ACSM!:

Parvo Medics
Moravian University
AMTI
Drexel University Health Sciences
Lebanon Valley College
Messiah University, Master of Science Athletic Training
Messiah University, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Messiah University, Master of Occupational Therapy
Neumann University
Slippery Rock University
Hologic
MGC Diagnostics
Xsensor
ATCOR
COSMED
Canisius College
Drexel University Health Sciences
East Stroudsburg University
Gannon University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ithaca College
Kean University
Lebanon Valley College
Liberty University
Merrimack College
Messiah University
Montclair State University
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Parker University Chiropractic
PennWest Edinboro
Saint Francis University
Seton Hill University
SUNY Cortland
Syracuse Falk College
The George Washington University
University of Delaware
University of Maryland College Park
University of Pittsburgh - Neuromuscular Research Lab
University of Pittsburgh - School of Education
West Chester University
West Liberty University
American University
Mary Baldwin University
Marywood University

ACSM American Fitness Index (2023 Summary Report)

Congratulations to the new ACSM fellows in the region!:
Michael Bruneau, Jr., Ph.D. (Drexel University)
Nancy Glynn, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Stephen Ives, Ph.D. (Skidmore College)
Anthony Kontos, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Cayce Onks, D.O. (Penn State Health)
Tim Werner, Ph.D. (Salisbury University)

Request for ACSM Fellowship Mentors: ACSM SHI-Women is seeking mentors within the regional chapter in order to assist the SHI Women in building its mentoring program. Click Women to Fellowship Program Pathway infographic PP5 for more information.

Science Spotlight | Increase Your Engagement with ACSM in 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

here are several ways for ACSM members to get more involved. Special interest groups (SIGs), mentoring programs and training programs are just a few of the opportunities available for members and are vital to advancing ACSM’s mission. Consider volunteering your time and expertise to any of the opportunities below. Log in to Acsm.org with your username and password, navigate to the member benefits area, and then to our new Member Hub for additional information about these opportunities.

Special Interest Groups or Affiliate Societies

ACSM’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) cover diverse, high-level subjects across 17 disciplines:

Aging
Biomechanics
Bone and Osteoporosis Network Exchange
Built Environment and Active Transportation
Cancer
Environmental and Occupational Physiology
Exercise Science Education
Medical and Wellness Issues in the Performing Arts
Medicine and Science of Team Sports

Military and Tactical Athlete
Minority Health and Research
Noninvasive Physiological Measurement
Nutrition
Physiological & Biological Mechanisms Underlying Health & Performance
Pregnancy and Postpartum
Psychobiology and Behavior
Strength and Conditioning Specialties
Youth Sport and Exercise Science

The groups are a forum for focused discussion, activity and debate among members with similar, specific interests. The interest groups hold a yearly meeting in conjunction with the ACSM annual meeting, promote current news and research, share professional opportunities (including job openings, grant opportunities and more) and connect ACSM members across the country and globe. SIGs are free to join for ACSM members, including students. View the diverse specialty areas HERE. Complete the FORM to join a SIG today.

Become a Mentor

Serving as a mentor to younger ACSM members is an excellent way to give back to the ACSM community. ACSM has two programs that provide an outstanding opportunity for engagement:

Leadership & Diversity Training Program (LDTP)

The purpose of the program is to mentor and retain underrepresented racial/ethnic minority members by offering three different program levels. Program participation is open to ACSM members who are involved in ACSM meetings (regional and national) and committees and who are pursuing ACSM professional presentations, publications and fellowship. The program provides mentors to trainees at each level and provides trainees with funding to perform the necessary steps to remain involved with ACSM from student member to ACSM fellow. Mentoring assignments start at the ACSM annual meeting each year and continue throughout the year. Those serving as mentors are also required to attend the ACSM annual meeting and be an ACSM fellow. If you are an ACSM fellow and are interested in serving as a mentor for the LDTP, please complete the LDTP Mentor Volunteer Form.

Mentoring Women to Fellowship Program

This initiative is intended to mentor ACSM members who are women to achieve greater involvement in ACSM meetings (regional and national) and committees through the pursuit of ACSM professional presentations, publications, fellowship and leadership. This initiative will provide mentors and in-kind support to protégés. Protégés must have a terminal degree to participate in this program. Both mentors and protégés are expected to attend the ACSM annual meeting. Mentor volunteer forms will be accepted any time. Protégé applications are accepted Oct. 1 through March 1. Matching of mentors and proteges will occur March 1 through May 1 each year.

If you are an ACSM fellow interested in volunteering as a mentor for the Mentoring Women to Fellowship program, please complete the Mentoring Women to Fellowship Mentor Form.

Fellowship

ACSM fellowship is an elite member status for long-term professional members who have provided significant service to ACSM. ACSM fellows are members who have demonstrated high standards of professional development and shown a commitment to the goals and long-range activities of the college. The purpose of fellowship is to recognize commendable service to ACSM, encourage continued service to the college in a leadership role with ongoing dedication and recognize distinguished achievement in sports medicine and related disciplines. Interested members must apply through a formal application and assessment process where applications are reviewed by a committee. Applicants must attain specific “minimal” benchmarks in the path they choose. Meeting the minimum criterion does not guarantee advancement, only that the application will be considered by the committee. Reviews are completed twice a year. Visit the fellowship Information webpage for information on objectives and minimum benchmarks, tips for applying and further information about the application process. Applications for fellowship are administered through a separate platform. Applicants and recommenders can access the submission site here. Application deadline: Feb. 1 and Aug. 1.

Contact Us

MARC ACSM Office
Stephen LoRusso, PhD
Executive Director
executive@marcacsm.org

Connect with Us

@MARCACSM

Science Spotlight | Increase Your Engagement with ACSM in 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

Special Interest Groups or Affiliate Societies

ACSM’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) cover diverse, high-level subjects across 17 disciplines:

Aging
Biomechanics
Bone and Osteoporosis Network Exchange
Built Environment and Active Transportation
Cancer
Environmental and Occupational Physiology
Exercise Science Education
Medical and Wellness Issues in the Performing Arts
Medicine and Science of Team Sports

Military and Tactical Athlete
Minority Health and Research
Noninvasive Physiological Measurement
Nutrition
Physiological & Biological Mechanisms Underlying Health & Performance
Pregnancy and Postpartum
Psychobiology and Behavior
Strength and Conditioning Specialties
Youth Sport and Exercise Science

Become a Mentor

Serving as a mentor to younger ACSM members is an excellent way to give back to the ACSM community. ACSM has two programs that provide an outstanding opportunity for engagement:

Leadership & Diversity Training Program (LDTP)

Mentoring Women to Fellowship Program

Fellowship

About Us

We aim to foster the professional and educational development of students and to promote the dissemination of health and exercise related information from ACSM National through the scientific resources within MARC.

Membership

Joining the Mid-Atlantic ACSM Chapter ensures easy access and close-to-home educational, professional, and networking opportunities. Members gain access to programs and opportunities in a smaller and more personal environment. Whether it's building knowledge, building networks or building careers, MARC-ACSM can you get there!