We are continuing our series of podcasts called “Pediatric Sport Medicine Profiles.” There have been some individuals who have been significantly influential in this pediatric sports medicine, whether it be training many of us, people who have completed critical research, those who have been leaders of major organizations, or were just trailblazers in the profession. Some who have accomplished several of those things.

Today we profile an individual who has trained many leaders in pediatric sports medicine and has been a leader in the sports pre participation evaluation.

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The Host of this Program:
Mark Halstead: 
Dr. Mark Halstead received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He stayed at the University of Wisconsin for his pediatric residency, followed by a year as the chief resident. Following residency, he completed a pediatric and adult sports medicine fellowship at Vanderbilt University. He has been an elected member to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and the Board of Directors of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM). He has served as a team physician or medical consultant to numerous high schools, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Washington University, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Athletica, and St. Louis Rams. He serves and has served on many local, regional and national committees as an advisor for sports medicine and concussions. Dr. Halstead is a national recognized expert in sport-related concussions and pediatric sports medicine.

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The Guest Featured Inside this Program:
David Bernhardt

Dr. David Bernhardt is a Professor of Pediatrics, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation in the Division of Sports Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.  He completed his medical school, residency and fellowship at the University of Wisconsin where he has now been in practice for the last 32 years. Dr. Bernhardt is the co-director of the UW Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship and is the Head Medical Team Physician for University of Wisconsin Athletics and provided coverage for Badger men’s basketball and women’s volleyball teams, as well as for men’s and women’s cross country and track.. He has served as the medical chaperone for the Paralympic experience at the Vancouver Olympic games in 2010. He enjoys teaching medical student, residents, fellows and student athletic trainers and was honored by the American Academy of Pediatrics for his lifelong contributions to pediatric sports medicine as the Thomas Schaffer award winner and recently was named the recipient of the 2026 Andy Hipskind Distinguished Big Ten Physician Award.