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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

2026 Annual Meeting
November 13-14, 2026
Sheraton Harrisburg Hotel, Harrisburg, PA

News

Call for Research Committee Applications

The MARC Research Committee is seeking applications to serve on the committee for 2026-2027. Required responsibilities of committee members include:

  • Advocate for submission of abstracts in your home state/region and institution, as needed.
  • Review abstracts prior to the MARC ACSM annual meeting.
  • Judge at least ONE award presentation session at the MARC ACSM annual meeting.
  • Judge posters at the poster session(s) at the MARC ACSM annual meeting.
  • Moderate oral presentation sessions as needed.

Committee members may also be asked to:

  • Attend the Research Committee meeting at the MARC-ACSM annual meeting on Friday.
  • Attend the MARC-ACSM annual meeting award ceremony on Saturday.

Interested parties are asked to complete the application survey no later than July 1, 2026. For questions, please contact Evan Matthews, Research Committee Chair, at matthewse@montclair.edu.

 

Call for Scientific Abstract and Clinical Case Submissions

Scientific abstracts and clinical case study submissions are now being accepted for the 2026 MARC annual meeting. Please review all submission information and access the submission link on the Annual Meeting page.

All submissions must be received no later than Friday, September 11, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.

 

Registration for the EXPO and Graduation Fair is Open

The MARC EXPO Committee invites you to join us for the 2026 Graduate Fair and Expo at the upcoming MARC-ACSM meeting on November 13th and 14th in Harrisburg, PA. Please review the EXPO and Graduate Fair Guide for details on updated pricing and packages for the 2026 event. Sponsorship opportunities are available through this link.

Feel free to contact us (tjwerner@salsibury.edu) with any questions about the conference or sponsorship packages.

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.