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ACSM Mid-Atlantic Chapter

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.
The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (MARC-ACSM) is a diverse group of professionals and students dedicated to the advancement of sports medicine and exercise science. We serve members in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Washington, DC.

The chapter seeks to communicate scientific information, provide a forum for research, foster professional peer interaction and support career growth.

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Events

2025 MARC Annual Meeting

November 7-8, 2025

Sheraton Convention Center, Harrisburg, PA 

News

Graduate Student Research Project Awards

MARC is pleased to announce the Graduate Student Research Project (GSRP) Awards. In 2025, up to three $500 awards will be made to students who demonstrate the ability to conduct high-quality research projects in their area of training.

Click here to download detailed information and the GSRP application.

 

 Call for Executive Board Nominations

The MARC-ACSM Executive Board is pleased to announce our call for Executive Board nominations. The Executive Board seeks nominations for the following positions:

President-Elect (3-year term)

Member-at-Large (2-year term)

Physician-at-Large (2-year term)

Descriptions of Board member roles and additional nomination details can be found HERE


 Call for Abstracts

MARC ACSM invites ALL researchers to submit their research abstracts for our 2025 MARC ACSM Annual Meeting in Harrisburg, PA. Abstract submissions are now open with a final deadline of September 5, 2025. Detailed submission guidelines can be found on the MARC ACSM Annual Meeting website. Authors will be notified about acceptance by September 30th. If you have questions about your submission or the submission process please contact Research Committee chairs Steve Prior, PhD at sprior@umd.edu or Evan Matthews, PhD at matthewse@montclair.edu.

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Membership Benefits

Membership

Professional Membership

$35
$ 35
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Student Membership

$65
$ 15
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To renew your chapter membership, please navigate to ACSM’s My Memberships page. You can renew your membership within 90 days of your expiration date.