Park City doctor leads global push for movement as President of American College of Sports Medicine

ChatGPT said: Dr. Carrie Jaworski, a sports and exercise medicine physician at Intermountain Health Park City Hospital and president of the American College of Sports Medicine, is leading a global “Movement for All” initiative and helping bring the ACSM annual meeting to Salt Lake City in 2026. Photo: Intermountain Park City Hospital

PARK CITY, Utah — A Park City sports and exercise medicine physician is taking a leading role in shaping how the world thinks about movement and health.

Carrie Jaworski, MD, a sports and exercise medicine physician at Intermountain Health’s Park City Hospital, is serving as president of the American College of Sports Medicine, the world’s largest sports medicine and exercise science organization.

In her new role, Jaworski is promoting physical activity as a cornerstone in the prevention and management of chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, mental health disorders, and some cancers. She has been speaking to audiences around the world about how regular movement can reduce disease risk and improve overall well-being.

Her presidential initiative, “Movement for All: Moving Together to Move Forward,” includes creating an ACSM task force that will develop a roadmap to expand access to physical activity and support for all people, regardless of location or background.

“I’m honored to be able to represent ACSM and Intermountain Health in this important work as I collaborate with global experts to advance the latest science as it relates to the promotion of physical activity,” said Jaworski. “Park City is a world-renowned destination for year-round outdoor activity and elite sports training and competitions. This environment provides us with many avenues to inspire people of all ages to include movement in their daily routines.”

Alongside her clinical work caring for both local residents and elite athletes at Intermountain Park City Hospital, Jaworski has been collaborating with international leaders on strategies to promote physical activity across countries and health systems.

That work includes serving as an invited member of the Global Alliance for the Promotion of Physical Activity in Hamburg, Germany, where she signed the 2025 Hamburg Declaration. The declaration focuses on using precision medicine and technology to develop evidence-based, actionable steps to improve health and well-being worldwide through movement.

Jaworski’s leadership will bring a major sports medicine gathering to Utah next year. In May 2026, hundreds of American College of Sports Medicine members will convene in Salt Lake City for the organization’s annual meeting, which she will oversee as president.

The meeting is expected to draw global leaders in basic and applied science, education, allied health and clinical medicine, with sessions that highlight the latest research and practical tools for integrating physical activity into everyday life and healthcare.