290.989 Support of Athletic Trainer Legislation The Medical Society of the State of New York supports efforts which encourage athletic trainers to obtain continuing educational development. (HOD 2014-152; Reaffirmed HOD 2024)
290.988 Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention The Medical Society of the State of New York will encourage the New York State Education Department and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association to inform students and parents about the anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention program in order to prevent student injuries. (HOD 2015-155; Reaffirmed
290.987 Dangers of Tackle Football The Medical Society of the State of New York will encourage the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association to promote parental awareness of the potential dangers of tackle football. (HOD 2015-156; Reaffirmed HOD 2025)
290.986 Support Mandating Protective Headgear (Helmets) The Medical Society of the State of New York supports requiring approved protective headgear for all athletes participating in the sport of girls’/women’s lacrosse and that a similar resolution be transmitted to the American Medical Association for consideration at the next meeting of their House of Delegates. (HOD 2015-157;
290.985 Pediatric/Adolescent Informed Concussion Discussion The Medical Society of the State of New York supports amendment of the New York State Education Department (SED) “Guidelines for Concussion Management in the School Setting” to include informed consent prior to participation in intramural and interscholastic athletics and that this consent discuss the risk of short and long
