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
154
With known plans
140
Pursuing more training
13
Practicing in the US
100
Group practice
68
In same specialty
82
In same state as program
17
In NHSC or similar underserved area
1
Academician
23
Full-time
21
Military
3
Non-medical career/left country
1
Academic year
2022
Number of accredited programs
92
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
31.80
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
69.50
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
22.80
Total number of active residents/fellows
175.00
Average number of residents/fellows
1.90
Average percent female
10.80
Average percent international medical graduates
6.70
Average percent DOs
13.10
Average number of full-time physician faculty
6.80
Average number of part-time physician faculty
0.10
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
8.50
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
3.80
Average hours on duty per week
51.90
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
16.90
Average days off duty per week
1.70
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
47.80
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
31.70
Average number of days of vacation
17.00
Average resident/fellow compensation
72827.75
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
2022