Las Vegas heralds itself as the entertainment capital of the United States and as such is comprised of a unique population each with their unique challenges and healthcare needs. Due to their occupation, performers are at higher risk for both acute and chronic injuries than the general public. “Circus Meets Medicine” conference that will act as both an educational experience for healthcare professionals as well as a summit to bring together important stakeholders to discuss common misunderstandings and motivate further research in the area of circus and medicine.

Activity Schedule

Closing Statements and Farewells

– 6:00PM- 6:30PM: Meet and Greet and Introductions

– 6:30PM-8:00PM: Paper Presentations and Lectures

– 8:05PM-8:45PM: Circus Demonstration and Discussion

-8:50PM-10:00PM: Additional activities

– 10:00PM-10:30PM: Closing Statement

Additional Activities

MSK Ultra Sound (Physician and Medical Students only)

Circus Artist Q&A Session

Panel Discussion: Circus Meets Medicine

Amputees and Prosthetics with Relations to Circus