Specialty Designation
Fellowship
Specialty Code
268
Type
Specialty
Specialty Description

An orthopaedic surgeon educated in Sports Medicine has expertise in the surgical and medical care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in a sporting activity. 

Completing training
169
With known plans
144
Pursuing more training
15
Practicing in the US
87
Group practice
61
In same specialty
87
In same state as program
12
In NHSC or similar underserved area
0
Academician
40
Full-time
40
Military
1
Non-clinical research
0
Non-medical career/left country
1
Unemployed
0
Academic year
2024
Number of accredited programs
95
Length of accredited training
1
Minimum number of prior years required
5
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
No
Average number of PY1 interviews
29.60
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
46.50
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
33.70
Total number of active residents/fellows
170.00
Average number of residents/fellows
2.30
Average percent female
12.90
Average percent international medical graduates
10.00
Average percent DOs
15.20
Average number of full-time physician faculty
8.50
Average number of part-time physician faculty
0.20
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
14.80
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
4.00
Average hours on duty per week
50.00
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
17.00
Average days off duty per week
1.70
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
50.00
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
32.00
Average number of days of vacation
34.00
Average resident/fellow compensation
80666.78
Parent Specialties
Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty Overview

What does a sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon do?

An orthopaedic surgeon educated in Sports Medicine has expertise in the surgical and medical care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in a sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance, the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics, and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment, and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Association

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine logo
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
sportsmed.org
9400 W Higgins Rd
Ste 300
Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 292-4900 or (877) 321-3500 (toll-free)
General inquiries: [email protected]
Membership: [email protected]

Grad Year
2024