From Foundations to the Future Dr. Erik Bergman on ISELP's Evolution

In this episode of the ISELP In-Motion Podcast, Dr. Erik Bergman, Vice President of ISELP, sits down for an up-close and personal conversation reflecting on his long-standing relationship with the society and its evolution over time. Drawing from decades of experience in equine sports medicine, Dr. Bergman shares how he first became involved with ISELP, the mentors and moments that shaped his career, and what the organization looked like in its earliest years. He revisits the foundational goals of ISELP, the hands-on, immersive educational model that defined its early success, and the influence of leaders such as Dr. Jean-Marie Denoix and Dr. Kent Allen in shaping its identity. Through personal stories and professional insight, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how ISELP has grown, what has remained constant, and why its core principles continue to resonate with clinicians around the world today.